what is the best age for kids to start learning English?

The best age to learn English

Your worries maybe involved as parents about the best age in your children for learning a second language. It is very clear that children learn new skills much easier than others because they are more intelligent and talented. Their brain is designed to absorb and keep new information easily.

According to studies, the best time to learn a language is before they reach of 10 because children are known to have an easier time adapting to a new language compare to adults. Adolescents under the age of 18 also have great skills in learning a new language and they are creative thinkers but the older you get the more difficult it is to learn and more time it takes.

Some students find that it is more difficult to fully acquire a foreign language as they get older but that doesn`t mean that the ability to learn a language is impossible .

Don`t forget to learn a new language before age 18

Although people can acquire new skills after the age of 18, for a skill such as learning a second language they may not be able to acquire this skill well like their mother tongue.

It can be difficult for these people to find the time to learn a new language. On the other hand in most societies people leave home after the age of 18 and go on to start college or enter the work force full –time or as an intern for their future job. Therefore it is better for children and adolescents to learn foreign language before they reach 18. According to research if a new language is learned before 10 the results are  great and wonderful.

The role of parents in children`s second language learning

Creating a good learning environment and full support of parents who accompany their children are also important. Of course they can not do it  properly by themselves and need help and guidance of experienced professionals because teaching language is different from adults and requires special methods and techniques such as using songs, games, etc. Therefore the importance of the role of parents in learning the second language of the child and his future is so clear.

Although the name of the professor and the university have a big effect on students` comprehension  some other cases such as method used in teaching , the scientific level of the professors , the school environment , books and other educational elements are significant because the strategies that teacher uses have a big impact on language learning.

Ultimately , you are the one who is aware of your child`s talents and efforts to learn and you will know better than anyone else what is the best  for your child, so the age of learning English in children varies according to the different characteristics and abilities of children, and you as a parent will easily recognize it.

Benefits of learning a second language

Teaching second and third languages is so helpful for children to communicate better and gives the brain dexterousness and improves their attention or problem- solving skills in school. These people also find it easier to connect with other cultures and are more receptive to other cultures and experiences. They also have an advantage in jobs market and have more career opportunities in adulthood.

Of course we must also keep in mind that the child must have some of the intelligence needed to learn as a second language specially, speech delay , in mother tongue have effect on the process of learning a new language, so at first help him to strengthen the foundation of language and speech therapy in mind then teach another language.

Tips for teaching language to a child

• Speak to your child in a second language in special moments that help them learn the language better and mentally differentiate.
• Use an effective learning process through songs and movies in the second language.
• Schedule speaking a second language with your child when you make the least use of your mother tongue.
• What young children excel at is learning implicitly, so language teaching to child should be done by exposing the child to that language not teaching them formally. use the second language in every day conversation.

 The last word

Language learning is possible at any age but children use a new language more courageously than adults and they are not afraid of incorrect pronunciation therefore, children before 10-11 years old are more proficient at learning a second language.

Due to the importance of teaching English to children” Leko Iran”with the benefit of experienced and capable teachers is proud of holding English courses through games and creative methods for the children of Iran. This course called’ Leko Efan “is being held in “Leko Iran”.

In this field children can get acquainted with English terms and words through music and games by making different pieces through the educational package that is provided to them.

This educational and  up-to-date method is one of the selected methods in teaching English to kids which will be accompanied by a high increase learning.