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I'll take this opportunity again to suggest that when we are successfully teaching kids English then we can think about adding in second languages. Oh, it would be nice if our kids could compete globally in math and science too, but I'll compromise at learning basic English.
I'm not going to take the time to look it up now but I'd bet all those countries that are teaching multiple languages as a standard in their education program are also outdoing us in not only language but math and science as well. We're missing much more than multiple language programs in our government schools.
I think it a splendid idea. The devil is in the details.
If you steal, steal from the best. What do the Scandinavians and the Dutch, peoples who are effectively multilingual, do to obtain their skill level? I know they start early.
I think it a splendid idea. The devil is in the details.
If you steal, steal from the best. What do the Scandinavians and the Dutch, peoples who are effectively multilingual, do to obtain their skill level? I know they start early.
Yes, I agree, they start early. I began teaching my kid early. I am just curious on what methods they use. I don't understand why we don't attempt to emulate successful systems, rather than continue with the same old crud. The amount of money we spend per student here dwarfs that of any other country. You would expect some results.
I believe most European countries require English and either French or German. In Finland I believe they have Finnish, Swedish, English, and their option of the other two. From what I have read, they start English at around third or fourth grade unless I completely forgot.
Correct, third grade.
The swedish starts at 7th grade, but it's a little complicated. It is taught, but not many really take the time to learn it. I passed it with good numbers, even though i hardly understand or speak any swedish, so they don't de facto even expect you to really learn it.
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