The Post-Star – Rachel B. Mannix
“Recently, I participated in Queensbury’s William H. Barton Intermediate (WHBI) World Language Club, in which high school students teach foreign languages to 4th and 5th graders for two weeks. This club offers several different opportunities throughout the year for students from both the high school and WHBI to get involved. I remember doing this club when I was younger, though I will admit I do not remember which language I chose. While teaching my 4th grade group with the help of two other high school students, I remembered how fun it was to learn a foreign language as a young child. It also made me think about the benefits of learning a foreign language at a young age. After researching a little bit, I found that it not only makes learning other foreign languages easier, but it also offers countless other benefits in all areas of life.” (more)