Growing demand for people who can speak foreign languages.

Several research studies have shown early childhood is the absolute best time for language acquisition. Young children are uniquely tailored to learning a second language. Their developing brains are hard-wired to acquire language. Never again in their lifetime will the brain be as flexible. This presents a small window of opportunity in their development.

Research has also shown ease of learning new languages diminishes with age. As children approach puberty, the nature of language-learning and storage changes, becoming less flexible.

According to Mary Lynn Redmond, the director of foreign language education and associate professor of education at Wake Forest University, learning languages at an early age increases listening ability, memory, creativity and critical thinking skills as children grow into adults.

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