Spanish to Kids

By Noah M. Benjamin

It's hard to begin describing the benefits of teaching Spanish to kids. To make a quick list, it has been proven that kids who learn a second language like Spanish:

Are more proficient with their first language

Retain the second language longer than those who learn later in life

Score higher on standardized tests than uni-lingual kids

Especially in a globalizing economy, one of the best things you can do for your kids is to teach them a second language.

But start young! The human brain is best built for learning, solving, and retaining patterns -- basically, learning a language -- before the child's teen years.

Think to when your child learned their first language. They were conversational by age two, but had no prior knowledge of language and no formal training. This is because they went through a period of total immersion in the language, and their brain forced itself to adapt and learn!

The best way to teach your kid a second language is not through formal lessons, like in school. It has been shown that the absolute best way to teach a child a second language is the way they learned their first language: immersion!

This means simply speaking to your child in Spanish. Don't know Spanish yourself? Don't worry -- it's completely possible to learn enough basic Spanish to get started with your child within about two weeks.

Also, if you have a nanny or baby sitter, make sure he or she speaks Spanish! It is not hard to find someone who does. Have them speak Spanish only when with your child.

Following this immersion method, the same method your child used to learn their first language, will result in them picking up Spanish very quickly.

Teaching Spanish to kids, especially at a young age, is one of the best ideas a parent can have. It will benefit not only your child for years to come, but will be a blessing for you, the parent, too. Good luck!

The top-performing students in American schools today are bilingual. Find out for FREE how to get your child on the same path to success learning Spanish.