Because many children are not able to learn foreign languages, schools should not force them to learn foreign languages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some feel that since it is challenging for

children

to learn a foreign

language

,

schools

should not emphasize

this

subject area. In my opinion, the challenge is the entire justification for supporting

second

language

education. Critics argue that the majority of

children

are simply incapable of learning an additional

language

. The best evidence for

this

is anecdotal and relates to the increasingly large burden of work placed on young

children

.

Schools

in many parts of the world, particularly in high-achieving nations

such

as South Korea and Japan, are in session for many hours and students learn an array of subjects. They are usually taught English, the world’s lingua franca, and

this

is especially difficult for speakers of Asian languages, where there is little shared linguistic history. The end result is often that students waste time and may feel discouraged and lack self-esteem.

However

,

children

can learn languages better than adults and the challenge presented is itself an important lesson. If the

schools

have invested in proper training and use engaging materials

then

the lessons will not be boring and there is a stronger likelihood of success. Research has shown that

language

learning is most effective before the age of 7, with pronunciation becoming a stumbling block for older learners who already have fixed vocal formations.

Moreover

, the difficulty of learning a

language

encourages

children

to work harder and expand their ability to learn in creative ways.

This

applies to all subjects but languages stand out as students must seek novel memorization techniques and view the world from a completely different perspective. In conclusion, despite the low rates of success in many cases, the impact of attempting to learn a

language

is itself tremendously beneficial.

Schools

should

therefore

continue funding

this

part of the curriculum.