Which Language Is Best for My Child?
Many parents approach their children's language learning with a very specific reason and goal in mind. For these families, selecting a second language may be a clear choice. They plan on taking trips abroad and want their child to be able to appreciate their destination in a way far beyond just soaking up the sights. Or they hope their child will pick up their new language and use it to communicate with a relative who speaks another language.
For many of us, however, the answer isn't quite as obvious. Many simply recognize what an incredible benefit knowledge of a foreign language can be in a career or in the college admissions process. But do you know what field your child will be most interested in as an adult? Probably not yet. Maybe you learned a language in your youth and want to share your love and knowledge of that language with your child, but aren't quite sure that the language that was right for you in high school is right for your child today.
Selecting a language might seem a lot like picking classes in high school or college - the question of what to take can sometimes be very straightforward, but other times there are a number of great options. Our advice? When it comes to choosing a language to start, there are no wrong answers.
Continue Reading.
Sincerely,
Katie Lagana
Early Advantage |