Childhood is a time when linguistic skills are most easily acquired.
The natural method of learning used by children mastering their native tongue forms the best foundation for learning a second language. Research indicates that bilingual children may be more imaginative, better with abstract ideas and more flexible in their thinking than monolingual children. Acquainting students with new languages and cultures encourages them to adopt a more enriched, international perspective - and accordingly, a better understanding of the world in which we live. Children who have a head start in learning a new language are better prepared for language studies and requirements in later years. Possessing foreign language skills prepares students for better job opportunities when they enter the work force as adults.