Parents who remember foreign language instruction beginning in high school, now see their own children learning the same things as early as kindergarten. Research shows the early elementary years as the optimum time to learn new languages. By the teen years, language aptitude begins to decline. In the fall of 1999, a new strand in Mandarin Chinese also will be added to the network's broadcast line-up. Well, the numbers pretty well speak for themselves.
All classes are fast-paced, colorful, and promote interactivity.
Puppets, animation, and a variety of other techniques make these programs highly engaging for elementary students. Our elementary language classes have been the exception to the rule. The response to them has been immediate and deep. The support of participating districts has been extremely gratifying.