Q:  Does my child really need to start learning a foreign language at such an early age?
A:  While children can certainly be successful studying languages in the middle and
     high school years, studies show that children are more likely to develop language
     proficiency and native accents when a foreign language is introduced during the
     earliest stages of cognitive development — even as early as 6 months old.

Q:  Will learning a second language interfere with my child‘s English language
    development and comprehension ability ? 
A: Learning a second language actually enhances a child’s English language skills.
    According to linguists and child development experts, children who learn second
   and even third languages acquire vocabulary at the same age and rate as children
   who speak English only, and they do not experience any long-term language delays.
   In fact, regular study of a foreign language is statistically proven to improve a
   child’s skill, vocabulary, and comprehension of his or her native language.  

Q:  Will my child become bilingual by attending classes at the Spanish Clubhouse?
A:  Most experts agree that a child becomes bilingual most easily and naturally
      in a home of bilingual parents where one parent speaks exclusively to his/her
      child in the native language.  However, the benefits of introducing and
      exposing your child to a second language at an early age are tremendous.
      While immersed in weekly or bi-weekly Spanish classes, children are exposed to
      the distinct phonetic sounds of Spanish and are taught vocabulary and
      conversational skills that can easily be incorporated into their daily lives. 
      Each session, Clubhouse parents are provided with a parent education book
      that enables them to reinforce and practice the Spanish vocabulary and songs
      learned each week.  Periodic take home activities and games supplement the
      Spanish lessons presented throughout the session.  You will be amazed at how
      quickly your child will start singing songs and using vocabulary and
      conversational  skills that are learned while attending classes at the
      Spanish Clubhouse.



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