In some countries it is advisable that children begin formal education at four years old, while in others they do not have to start school until they are seven or eight. How far do you agree with either of these views?

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It is argued that
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should begin the formal education at four
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old but someone else thinks that it is important to start
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not before
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seven or eight. In
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I will discuss both views as well as I
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we should focus more on the
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I think that
children
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must begin the formal education at four or five
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because the process of learning requires time and if a child starts
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an early age
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process can be easier,
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in my country,
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the
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year of formal
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is at the age of five
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and I
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that
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is the perfect time for
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due to the fact that a child has to learn how to read or write which are a
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requirements for all the people.
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I strongly believe that start as soon as possible is the key
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learning, it is generally said that the
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do not have to start until the
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are seven or eight
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old probably because they think that
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have to play and enjoy their life, and do not think about the study or to be forced to do something that they do not want. In
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I believe that the
children
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have to start early the formal education because they have more time for learning how to study, read and write
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wich
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are essential skills for everybody.
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I think that going to
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after seven
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is too late for
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kind of society
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require
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particular skills
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early age.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • formal education
  • advisable
  • structured learning
  • academic skills
  • socialization
  • competitive edge
  • cognitive development
  • language acquisition
  • play-based learning
  • creativity
  • problem-solving skills
  • cognitive abilities
  • reduce stress
  • childhood
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