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| Title | Resource Guide: The Benefits of Early Language Learning |
| Body | From http://www.cal.org/resources/archive/rgos/index.html In addition to developing a lifelong ability to communicate with more people, children may derive other benefits from early language instruction, including improved overall school performance and superior problem-solving skills. Knowing a second language ultimately provides a competitive advantage in the workforce by opening up additional job opportunities. Students of foreign languages score statistically higher on standardized tests conducted in English. Students of foreign languages have access to a greater number of career possibilities and develop a deeper understanding of their own and other cultures. Some evidence also suggests that children who receive second language instruction are more creative and better at solving complex problems. The benefits to society are many. Americans fluent in other languages enhance our economic competitiveness abroad, improve global communication, and maintain our political and security interests. Numerous resources are available on the subject of early language learning. This CAL resource guide’s annotated list of digests, minibibs, books, and Web sites may be helpful. It is available at http://www.cal.org/resources/archive/rgos/benes.html . |
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| Inputdate | 2009-07-18 06:55:31 |
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| Publishdate | 2009-07-20 00:00:00 |
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