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Some research results suggest that learning a foreign language in early age is faster and more effective rather than after becoming adult. I agree with this in two points of view; the younger they are, the easier to absorb strange thing, and establishing two language systems at the same time is more natural and efficient. First of all, learning a foreign language at primary school helps children be more familiar with that language rather than secondary school. Learning a foreign language includes learning other country's culture, customs and people who use the language besides simply getting knowledge of a foreign language. Therefore, it is easier for young children to accept other culture without prejudice and learn foreign language naturally. Secondary, learning and practicing two language systems simultaneously before one linguistic system firmly establish at the young age seems more natural and efficient in memory. For example, my friend moved to Australia at the age of 9, with his older sister at the age of 15. When I met them grown up as adult, my friend could speak two languages smoothly and easily shift from one language to another, while his sister felt a little bit hard to change the language right away. In conclusion, I think it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language when they are young; better at primary school rather than secondary school. |