Cognitive Benefits of Learning Language
DUKE GIFTED LETTER: Volume 8, Issue 1, Fall 2007
Martha G. Abbott, Director of Education for the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)
The advantage for younger learners is that they have the ability to mimic closely the native pronunciation and intonation of a new language. In addition, literacy skills that are being developed in the native language transfer to the learning of the new language. For this reason, research studies have shown academic gains by students who have begun learning another language at an early age.
Beginning foreign language instruction as early as 3, sets the stage for students' to develop advanced levels of proficiencies in one or more languages. In addition, younger learners still possess the capacity to develop near native-like pronunciation and intonation in a new language. Finally, young learners have a natural curiosity about learning which is evident when they engage in learning a new language. They also are open and accepting of people who speak other languages and come from other cultures.
CHINESE CLASS
The Chinese class is traditional based and teaches vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar fundamentals as essential elements in reading, writing, and understanding basic Chinese. The purpose of this class is to teach children how to speak, read, and write Chinese at a basic level.
Class Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday
Class Fee: $120.00 Monthly
Book Fee: $10.00
*There are no make up classes.
Hi, my name is Mrs. Kelly and I will be the Chinese Teacher at Planet Preschool. I can speak both Mandarin and Taiwanese fluently. I grew up speaking both languages daily with my family. I love being bilingual and I feel that young children should have the opportunity to learn and explore other languages and cultures. I strongly recommend parents to encourage their child to learn a second language. I hope through my Chinese class, my students will be able to understand words and phrases in Chinese, read vocabulary words specific to our lessons, respond in Chinese, get a taste of writing Chinese characters, and most of all have fun!
SPANISH CLASS
We are very excited about our Spanish Class. The students are learning Spanish in a very fun environment especially designed for preschoolers. We have created a themed curriculum to help our students use the vocabulary words they learn in everyday life. The Spanish Workbook will help reinforce what they learn in this class but it will be approximately 75% verbal communication. Through structured and spontaneous activities, they're developing fine and gross motor skills, social awareness, language and literacy in Spanish!
Class Schedule: Monday and Wednesday
Class Fee: $120.00 Monthly
Book Fee: $10.00
*There are no make up classes.
SPANISH CLASS
We are very excited about our Spanish Class. The students are learning Spanish in a very fun environment especially designed for preschoolers. We have created a themed curriculum to help our students use the vocabulary words they learn in everyday life. The Spanish Workbook will help reinforce what they learn in this class but it will be approximately 75% verbal communication. Through structured and spontaneous activities, they're developing fine and gross motor skills, social awareness, language and literacy in Spanish!
Class Schedule: Monday and Wednesday
Class Fee: $120.00 Monthly
Book Fee: $10.00
*There are no make up classes.
Hola! Me llamo Ms. Stacey. I will be teaching the Spanish class here at Planet Preschool. I grew up in a Spanish speaking environment and have incorporated it through both my education and work experience. I am excited to teach and model the appropriate Spanish curriculum for your children. Learning Spanish should be a fun and exciting time for them. I will motivate and create a comfortable environment to make it fun. I look forward to and know that a new language will enhance their knowledge on a different level of instruction.
