When taking into consideration that the younger you are, the easier it is to learn other languages due to a higher cognitive ability as a child, it is a great pity that children are not always offered the choice to learn more than one language. In fact French and multi-ethnic newcomers to Quebec can only learn in French with just 8 lessons per month in English. English-speaking children have no problem opting for French immersion. Unfortunately, all other children are not offered the same privilege with English. That is a travesty as only those who become bilingual will have the unlimited opportunities to get careers in higher paying jobs. If only this could be corrected by offering choice to everyone, no matter their origin or mother tongue.
Posted on: Mon, 26 Aug 2013 22:28:38 +0000