Frequently Asked Questions – Често Задавани Въпроси
When should my child begin language classes ?
Кога трябва да започне детето ми да учи втори език?
Children's second language education can begin at the age of two or three, at which time they will be taught the Cyrillic alphabet, Bulgarian language speaking, reading, and writing skills. They will learn Bulgarian through songs, poems, and games, specially designed and directed by native speakers who are also licensed teachers.
Learning a second language at an early age...
- Has a positive effect on intellectual growth.
- Enriches and enhances a child's mental development.
- Leaves students with more flexibility in thinking, greater sensitivity to language, and a better ear for listening.
- Improves a child's understanding of his/her native language.
- Gives a child the ability to communicate with people s/he would otherwise not have the chance to know.
- Opens the door to other cultures and helps a child understand and appreciate people from other countries.
- Gives a student a head start in language requirements for college.
- Increases job opportunities in many careers where knowing another language is a real asset.
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What benefits will my child gain from the language class?
Каква е ползата за детето ми от езиковото обучение?
Your child is about to begin second language training. Through proper teaching his or her linguistic awareness will be developed and his or her cognitive abilities and attention control will be improved leading to better verbal and spatial abilities and memory skills. Congratulation to you, Parents, for giving your child a chance to build a strong mind and to enter into the art of linguistics!
For more information and to find out what research shows check the following website:
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