Thursday, November 24, 2016

The benefits of being bilingual.....so learn Italian!!!!


Some reasons why children should be bilingual....



Young Italian student 
  • Has a positive effect on intellectual growth.
  • Enriches and enhances a child's mental development. Languages can be seen as a 'useful support' for other curriculum areas (for example: for improved cognitive flexibility, for supporting and enhancing literacy in English and other academic areas.
  • Leave students with more flexibility in thinking, greater sensitivity to language, and a better ear for listening.
  • Improves a child's understanding for hi/her native language.
  • Gives a child the ability to communicate with people he/she would otherwise not have the chance to know.
  • Opens the door to other cultures and helps a child to understand and appreciate people from other countries.
  • Gives a student a head start in language requirements for high school/university.
  • Increases job opportunities in many career where knowing another language is a real asset.

Italian animals @ Italian Cultural Experience 





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