WHY BILINGUAL?

Advantages of early exposure to bilingualism

• Early language immersion improves overall academic achievement. It enhances brain development, memory and cognitive learning. Many studies have consistently found that immersion students do as well or even better than non-immersion students on standardized tests.
• Scientific research has shown that foreign language learning increases social awareness and achievement in basic skills such as communication and listening.
• Bilingualism promotes awareness, appreciation, and acceptance of other peoples and cultures. Immersion students become more flexible thinkers and exhibit greater nonverbal problem-solving abilities.
• It improves understanding of the student’s native language, and gives a new perspective and understanding of language. 
• Furthermore, it prepares students to participate more fully in the global community.

Why German?

• Over 100 million people worldwide speak German.
• German is the most frequently recommended language by U.S. universities.
• Twenty percent of all Americans are of German descent.
• German is the second most used language on the Internet.
• One out of every ten books published in the world is in German. Mastery of German provides insights into a culture rich in literature, science and history.
• Knowing German offers students of all language backgrounds the opportunity to strengthen their English skills, since English is based on a combination of Germanic and Romance language roots.

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