Multilingual Edge
The world is increasingly becoming an interactive place, interconnecting people intellectually and entrepreneurial as they share ideas that would better enhance their personal and professional lives. You do not even need to travel, although global travel is on the rise, you can connect with anyone in the entire world with a click of a mouse. Those who will venture best are those who can communicate best. To pass on this edge to your children, it is best to get them started young.
The Ocala Language Academy, also known as HOLA, will provide an educational, interactive, full-immersion learning environment for children as young as 18 months. Summer camps and classes will be starting July 2012.
Pediatric neurologists say the best age to start learning a second language is before pre-school. Research has shown that children who are exposed to second language learning early have many benefits. For instance, children who are immersed in a language through play and exploration can learn the language quickly and effortlessly, with a native-like accent. Data also shows that children, who learn a second language, have cognitive advantages over children who only speak one language.
The philosophy of the Academy is to teach a second language through age appropriate games, songs, competition, sports and play. The current languages offered are Spanish, Chinese, Italian, German, French and Sign Language.
If you’d like more information about this topic, please call 352-426-0099 or e-mail ocalalingo@gmail.com
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