About TALKKids

Why TALKKids?

The need for an effective but fun language course for very young learners is universally supported by linguistic theory. Eminent practitioners in psycholinguistics and second language acquisition acknowledge two fundamental principles for success:

• Younger children are more able to naturally acquire accent-free, native-like proficiency in a second language.
• The malleability that children display both, cognitively and physically (flexibility of phonological articulations) plays an essential role in the acquisition of a new language.

Why Learn a Second Language at a Young Age?

As a parent, it is important to know that, beyond our desire to give our children the best education, there are very important reasons why a second language should be introduced at an early age; reasons which have been scientifically proven through recent linguistic research.

• It has a positive effect on intellectual growth.
• Enriches and enhances a child's mental development.
• Leaves students with more flexibility in thinking.
• Gives students a greater sensitivity to language.
• Increases students' aural recognition.
• 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.