BRAIN FACT: The Easiest Time For The Brain To Learn A Second Language Is During The Pre-School Years

The easiest time for the brain to learn a second language is during the pre-school years.  Research indicates there may be additional benefits when learning multiple languages.  Children can develop better overall verbal skills, a better vocabulary, and sequencing abilities.

This article, Brain Boosting Activities, from Sue Hubbard, M.D. The Kids Doctor, points out the value of multiple language learning along with other areas that support optimal brain development. 

BRAIN FACT: Babies Learn Language When Speech Is Specifically Directed Toward Them

Babies learn language when speech is specifically directed toward them. When an infant or toddler sees mouth movements, and facial expressions strong connections are made in the brain and language learning is enhanced.

A recent study reported findings related to verbal development.   Click here to read information on the study.

BRAIN FACT: It Is Essential That Children Experience Direct Language In Everyday Life

It is essential that children experience direct language in their everyday life. Since the brain is dependent on experience, connections are made based on the vocabulary and interactive language heard in infancy through the preschool years.

BRAIN FACT: A Baby Is Born With The Ability To Make Every Sound Of Every Language In The World

When we are born we have the ability to make every sound of every language in the world. However, because our brain learns based on the environment and experiences we are exposed to, we lose that ability. The brain makes connections based on the language(s) heard frequently.

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BRAIN FACT: The Easiest Time To Learn A Second Lanugage Is During The Pre-School Years

The easiest time to learn a second language is during the pre-school years. This occurs from hearing the language directly. At young ages, the brain does not learn language from videos or CDs.

BRAIN FACT: The easiest time for the brain to learn a second language is in the first five years

The easiest time for the brain to learn a second language is in the first five years of life.

BRAIN FACT: The Brain Learns One Word Every Two Hours By 18 Months

By 18 months the brain begins learning words at the pace of one every two hours.