Outline

What are the benefits of learning a second language at primary school (age 6–10)? Are there any
drawbacks to early language learning?

(i) Benefits
 Feed Their Brains
 Boost Their Academic Achievement
 urture Their Curiosity, Cultural Sensitivity, Empathy, and Tolerance
(ii) drawbacks
 it might not be fun for the child
 stressful emotionally and mentally
 children will temporarily mix languages