Speaking more than one language has been increasingly essential in many parts of the world, and today the importance of being bilingual goes far beyond getting a job.
As a result, more and more parents have been putting their children on language courses early on. Children and teens take great advantage of the learning phase to master a new language faster and more accurately than many adults – and best of all: in less time!
The bilingual world expands at a much faster rate than people without a second language. For children, this is even faster, as we are talking about a very rich phase for development, where time seems to slow down and there is plenty of energy.
The importance of being bilingual is also in your cultural and human development!
Whether it is to make dreams come true, to watch movies and series without subtitles, to play video games or to get a job at a multinational, the importance of being bilingual is great, and brings a universe of possibilities for those who achieve this goal!
Children still don’t have a clear vision of the future, how learning a new language will help them get better jobs, with higher pay, so it’s worth approaching the other side of learning: fun, culture, entertainment .
The cool thing about it is that by learning a new language, you absorb a lot more baggage than you might think, with customs, culture, behaviors and more.
The world is bigger for those who are bilingual!
What child doesn’t want to break the world? Even adults don’t seek English just for work. Some simply want to travel and know new places, to have new possibilities.
Living an international love, absorbing a new culture, being part of something that transforms the world, such as a research program, something related to saving lives or technological advances… The possibilities are endless.
It is worth encouraging your child to believe in the dream of traveling the world, meeting more and more people, and being important. Make this conditional on learning a new language and you will see: the child will be engaged in class and will be very excited to expand their horizons.
English is one of the most widely spoken languages on the planet, it’s true. Here in Brazil, more and more people are learning (but still represent only 5% of the population). Your child can be part of this percentage by showing skills ahead of time and providing a bright future for both quality of life and work.
You don’t have to take your child across the globe to learn a new language. Our classes already bring the necessary immersion for a child to learn and enable the representation of real situations, the creation of lasting relationships with peers and the exchange of experiences and cultures, as there are more than 20 nationalities of students enrolled.
Learning to speak English is a matter of experience and guidance no matter where it happens!
Language courses are as enriching experiences as traveling to another country when the right person is conducting classes. You can experience situations, catch a glimpse of culture, and even practice conversational English immersively.
All this, of course, is very well structured, guided by methods created in foreign educational institutions and adapted to your reality as a Brazilian student.
With children, it’s no different. The method is adapted for other age groups, but the focus is on conversation, practice and experience!
The importance of being bilingual when traveling
Does your child dream of traveling to another country? So you need to start preparing it early.
The same goes for business parents who want to prepare their children for a future job or even running the business. You need to keep up with global trends and be ready to build international relationships.
Language learning doesn’t happen overnight, take it easy!
What appears most as frustration among students is the creation of their own expectations, something as if the student overcharged on how much to talk, read and write at a given time.
They often refer to characters from movies and series, co-workers who have studied for many years, and family members who are practically “born” in a language school. It is not how it works!
Children will use all possible references. Then, throughout your learning time, create an immersive environment at home, too, with movies, cartoons, games, and video games that have elements of the language to learn. This will be very useful and facilitate the absorption of new content.
Learning a language is not simply memorizing and talking!
It is questioning, understanding and then yes, replicating. And the importance of being bilingual is directly linked to that. It is only bilingual who can understand contexts and adapt to situations.
Repeating a lot of famous movie phrases in front of the TV is much easier than actually absorbing a new language. So don’t be frustrated if your child starts talking less than your neighbor’s children – sometimes, even saying little, your child may be more bilingual than someone with ready-made sentences who can’t adapt to different situations.
Tots & Teens is a fully English-language elementary school withbilingual elementary education. and preparatory classes for exchanges and entry into international schools, with teachers specializing in teaching children and young people up to 16 years old. We have partnerships with American and British schools and can pave the way for your children to become bilingual, creating new possibilities and gaining a lot of culture early on.
Learning a new language is to make dreams come true and achieve great goals! Ensure a bright future for your children!
Diretora da Escola Tots & Teens, pedagoga por profissão e educadora por opção. Psicopedagoga e gestora escolar aficionada pela educação bilíngue, atualmente busca ajuda na neurociência para desvendar os mistérios de como o cérebro aprende.
