Some schools start teaching a foreign language in primary school years. Do the advantages of teaching foreign languages to young children outweigh its disadvantages?
Some experts believe that primary school is the optimum period for young people to acquire a new
language
. While Use synonyms
this
may have a number of disadvantages, I believe that the benefits greatly outweigh the drawbacks.
Learning English at primary school may have some disadvantages. Linking Words
Firstly
, it could threaten the ability of Linking Words
children
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children
may get confused about learning many Use synonyms
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at the same time. Use synonyms
Secondly
, it could be a waste of time since Linking Words
children
need to focus on other intellectually developing subjects Use synonyms
such
as Math, Science, etc. which they might need more than the foreign one. Linking Words
Additionally
, Their parents must pay more in order for their Linking Words
children
to get early access to English. Parents must Use synonyms
also
be fluent in English in order to assist their Linking Words
children
in learning more successfully. But not all parents can meet these conditions.
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On the other hand
, teaching foreign Linking Words
languages
at an early age might have some merits. Use synonyms
Children
at a young age are fast learners because they are less self-conscious and shy. So they can easily pick up the right pronunciation and try to copy it. Learning a Use synonyms
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language
allows youngsters to build a stronger foundation in that Use synonyms
language
. Learning another Use synonyms
language
has been proved in numerous studies to be beneficial to the brain, particularly in Use synonyms
children
. Learning and speaking in both Use synonyms
languages
, as well as translating from one Use synonyms
language
to another, allows the baby's brain to "work out" and enhance nervous system flexibility. Use synonyms
Children
who learn foreign Use synonyms
languages
develop the ability to filter out distracting information, enhancing their ability to absorb and retain a huge amount of new information.
To summarize all of the above considerations, I believe that the benefits of learning a Use synonyms
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language
in childhood can exceed the disadvantages provided Use synonyms
children
are given sufficient support, care, and guidance.Use synonyms
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