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英語を学ぶのに何歳がいいですか? What age is better to learn English?

Nov 17, 2020


Learn English is even better when you are young
あなたが若いときでも英語を学ぶ

In general terms, the younger someone's mind is, the easier it is to learn a second language.

Find out more about what considerations you should keep in mind.

Learning a second and new language involves a great amount of effort for anyone, either a child or an adult, but the younger you are the easier it is. Do you remember learning to speak your native language?

When considering teaching your child a foreign language, it is important to think about the benefits that knowing and gaining this skill might bring to your child in the future.

I agree with some experts that indicate, "the younger you learn, the better it is!" When children are still babies, their mind is being constructed and structured every day in order to understand the stimulus that they get from the world around them.

Experts say that children who learn a language before their teenage years are more likely than older learners to achieve native-like pronunciation. Furthermore, research has found that children have an innate ability to acquire the rules of any language - an ability that disappears by adulthood.

Although children's minds are known for being "like a sponge" which absorbs everything, it is recommended to give them enough time to acquire and fully understand one language before introducing another one.

Anyhow, it is agreed that the more years committed to learning a language and the more use of it made, the greater the proficiency that will be achieved.

Finally, numerous studies have proved that learn English at a young age has many benefits for children.
It’s never too early to begin learning a language: it can be fun, it promotes healthy development, and the many cognitive and social benefits will last a lifetime.

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I invite you to a fun learning journey with me!


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