BENEFITS OF LEARNING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE FROM EARLY CHILDHOOD

Eshdavlatova Adiba Zafar qizi, Qambaraliyeva Iroda Hayrulla qizi

Authors

  • Eshdavlatova Adiba Zafar qizi The teacher of Samarkand State Institute of Foreign Languages (Uzbekistan) Author

Keywords:

Language, bilingualism, early childhood, benefits of foreign language, multilingual, Early language Stimulation, Language-sensitive Phase, supporting environment.

Abstract

Learning a foreign language during early childhood has become increasingly popular due to its numerous benefits. Studies have shown that teaching a foreign language to children at a young age can significantly improve their cognitive abilities, such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity. Additionally, learning a new language can help children understand and appreciate different cultures, which can lead to increased social awareness. Learning a foreign language also helps children perform better in academic subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics. Moreover, it has been suggested that early childhood is the ideal time for language learning due to the brain’s receptiveness to new information and language acquisition. Therefore, teaching a foreign language should be considered an essential component of early childhood education and can lead to numerous benefits for children in both their personal and academic lives.

Published

2024-06-04