Why kids should learn a second language
We all know that when we learn a second language, the world opens up for us. We can communicate better, travel, and work on a global scale, but what about children? Why should your child learn English? They won’t travel without you, and they are definitely not communicating with colleagues across the world, so why should they learn so young?
When we allow our children the opportunity to learn a second language from an early age, we put them on an incredible path of personal growth and achievement. Learning English or any other language can be satisfying to your child and boost their confidence.
Firstly, it impacts your child’s brain development. When children learn a second language, their problem-solving skills improve and they show greater creativity—in their speech and actions! They also seem to be more flexible when they respond to changing environments.
Language development makes it easier for children to connect with other cultures, which improves their attitudes and perceptions on diversity. It allows them to understand concepts they may not have grasped if they had learned about it in their first language, which leads to open-mindedness and potentially a curiosity about other cultures. This curiosity can be satisfied with an understanding of books, music and even films in other languages.
As they grow older, they may need to access information for school, or hobbies, and most academic papers and resources are written in English. You’ll probably also find that many Youtube tutorials are in English. Understanding the information they read and hear in English gives your child access to vast knowledge and research. This knowledge empowers them to succeed in their studies and gain a competitive edge in school, and later in life if they want to further their studies at Universities in other countries.
Along with academic success, the ability to communicate in English could improve their earning ability in the workplace by up to 25%. Understanding English opens doors to international job prospects and career growth. Over 1.5 billion people speak English worldwide. This means that mastering English opens a gateway to meaningful connections and meaningful interactions with people from diverse backgrounds.
Speaking English fosters creativity, empathy, and self-awareness in children, as they become aware of the many different ways to express themselves through art, writing, conversation and general communication. All these processes take place simultaneously to listening and perceiving other people’s opinions that help shape their minds.
Language learning improves creativity, problem-solving, empathy and self-awareness.
Here at The Village Tutor, we aim to nurture young minds to become articulate, culturally aware, and self-assured individuals. Our language learning approach empowers children to embrace the English language with confidence and excitement.
