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Researchers explore how children learn language

What makes young children so good at language learning?

First study reveals bilingualism not a problem for children with Down’s syndrome

First study reveals bilingualism not a problem for children with Down's syndrome

June 29th, 2021|Categories: Academic Performance, Accountability, Bilingual, Brain development, Brain development and Language, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Disabilities, Education, Foreign Language, Language, language and academic achievement, Language Immersion, Languages, Learning, News, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

Immersed in Imperfection: The Thrill of Learning a New Language

“To know a new language, to immerse yourself, you have to leave the shore. Without a life vest. Without depending on solid ground,” says author Jhumpa Lahiri

June 28th, 2021|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Bilingual, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Foreign Language, Language, language and academic achievement, Language Immersion, Languages, Learning, News, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

The benefits of a bilingual education for children and opportunities for life

Discover the huge advantages of a bilingual or multilingual education for children of all ages to help parents make important school choices.

June 27th, 2021|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Bilingual, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Foreign Language, Language, language and academic achievement, Language Immersion, Languages, Learning, News, Parental Involvement, Parenting, Parents, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

Language trade-off? No, bilingual children reliably acquire English by age 5

Study shows minority dual language exposure doesn't threaten English acquisition by children in the US

June 25th, 2021|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Bilingual, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Dual-language, Education, Foreign Language, Language, language and academic achievement, Language Immersion, Languages, Learning, News, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

Can Chinese rival English?

Will Chinese grow to rival English as the global power language?

June 21st, 2021|Categories: Academic Performance, Accountability, Beijing, Bilingual, China, Chinese, Current Events, Education, Foreign Language, Language, language and academic achievement, Language Immersion, Languages, Mandarin, News, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

‘I’m Willing To Fight For It’: Learning A Second Language As An Adult

Becoming fluent in a second language is difficult. But for older kids and adults, is it impossible?

June 20th, 2021|Categories: Accountability, Bilingual, Current Events, Education, Foreign Language, Language, language and academic achievement, Language Immersion, Languages, Learning, News, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

Talking To Children Is Critical For Brain Development, No Matter What Language Is Spoken

June 16th, 2021|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Language, language and academic achievement, Language Immersion, Languages, Learning, News, Parent talk, Parental Involvement, Parenting, Parents, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

Just a few minutes daily learning a language can boost your brain power

Just a few minutes daily of learning a language can boost your brain power

What makes someone bilingual? There’s no easy answer