As you know, nowadays and in the future, speaking several languages is and will be a necessity for personal and professional development! And you obviously want the best for your children, so you want them to set out in life with that little extra in their luggage 💼
To create this linguistic baggage, there’s nothing better than starting early! Learning a language is easier for children than for adults, because it’s usually done through play 🎲 and song 🎼. The ideal age for learning a foreign language is between 3 and 6. At this age, the brain is more “modulable” and children often act by mimicry. They are veritable “sponges”, feeding on what’s around them. Their brains are not yet in a reflective “translation” phase…
Starting early can only benefit your child.
He'll have a much better pronunciation 🤫
Children have a natural ability to acquire new sounds without question. They record sound information and copy it quickly and easily. They repeat sounds without being aware of the writing.
He'll be a lot less shy 😚
Because of their young age, children are less preoccupied with their image than teenagers or young adults, so they find it less difficult to “dare” to speak, and aren’t afraid of making mistakes. This allows them to surpass themselves.
He'll have a much more open mind 🤗
As a rule, children are inquisitive little creatures in search of new explorations and discoveries. A new language helps to stimulate them. By speaking a language, we also experience the connection to the other person by speaking to his or her heart, creating deeper connections that the child feels unconsciously.
He'll have a real advantage for his future 🤓
Knowing how to speak a language other than their mother tongue will be a real asset for your child when they grow up and are ready to enter the professional world. Mastery of foreign languages is often required by companies, and is of great interest to recruiters.
👋Don’t worry, your child’s mother tongue won’t be affected: children’s brains are capable of mastering several languages at once. On the contrary, in the long term, language proficiency will improve day by day with practice.
In conclusion, there’s no doubt about it: go for it!
We urge you to encourage them in this new learning experience!
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