September 18, 2012

The benefits behind learning a foreign language




I have realized that most parents and even some teachers are unaware of how young learners can benefit from learning a second language from an early age. I decided then to create this infographic (my very first one) pointing out some of these "hidden" benefits.

Here it is!


You can check the full list with all references made by Professor Paradowski by clicking here

 I used a site called Piktochart to make this infograph and it wasn't that hard. 

Thanks to Ana Luiza Uribe and Vicky Loras for reviewing my drafts! 

Frugs to all of you!

Juan


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13 comments:

  1. Amazing, Juan! I've learned a lot form you! My pleasure!

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    1. Hi Roseli!

      Thank you for your visit and your comment.
      I am very happy with my first infographic. It looks neat.
      Glad that you have learned more about these hidden benefits too!

      A frug to you,

      Juan

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    2. Lovelly and witty as usual! :)

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    3. Thank you Maíra! It's a great pleasure to share.

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  2. I'm sharing this blog with my fellow teachers!

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    1. Thank you Ana Elisa!
      Let's share the magic of teaching English to young learners!

      Juan

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  3. I am starting a new school , with my friend in Czechoslovakia for very young learners starting from 2 years, which is a new concept to Sri Lanka.Your blog is very useful for me to convince the parents to start 'teaching' their children a second or third language very early age.Thank you,Juan, I would like to know more about your language school.

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    1. Hi Molina!

      Great that you are starting a new school in Sri Lanka.
      I feel very happy that you have been able to get useful information here in the blog!
      You can follow my school's page on Facebook at www.facebook.com/juanuribeensinoafetivo

      Wish you a lot of success with your young learners!!!

      All the best,

      Juan

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  4. Love it, Juan! Thanks a lot for sharing! ;)

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  5. i'm agree ....we must learn foreign language to interact in the era of globalization

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    1. Thank you for your comment Adi.
      You are right, knowing foreign languages makes it much easier for us to interact with each other!

      All the best,

      Juan

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  6. Could you explain what you mean by "learning a foreign language?" Our school runs a number of after school, one hour, once a week for 8 weeks sessions for French, Spanish, and now German. I'm thinking you're not referring to this type of language experience but rather a longer term and more infused experience.

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    1. Hi Gail,

      The effects that are described in the infographic vary according to the exposure of children to the foreign language. You can say that some children may become more curious about a language and its culture after 8 hours of classes, but I wouldn't say that they have developed cognitive flexibility because of this limited exposure. These conclusions were drawn from the context of bilingual children who used both languages on a very regular basis.

      Wish you great classes with your students, Gail!

      Juan

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