Foreign Language Education In Kindergarten

Foreign language education in kindergarten is a contraversial issue in these days.Some people think that it is unnecessary in early childhood while some think that it helps them improve their second language easier.Early language education is advantageous in terms of developing better, learning the culture, planning their future.


Firstly and the most importantly,the earlier children exposed to a foreign language, the more they develope in that language. Because children have more ability to acquire a language when compared to adults. Therefore, when they start to learn a second language in kindergarten, they develop a higher level of language proficiency than who start later. A recent European language policy document states that it is a priority to ensure effective language learning in the kindergarten and primary school, as in such programs “attitudes towards other languages and cultures are formed, and the foundations for later language learning are laid” (Commission of the European Communities, 2003, p. 7).

Secondly, learning a language doesn't only mean learning words or sentence structure of that language, it is also acquiring the culture of it. When both go together, a language can be acquired completely. If a child is exposed to language earlier, s/he gets better in its culture and it help them learn it easier.

Thirdly, the earlier a child learns a second language, the better s/he plans the future. If s/he has a special ability to learn languages or s/he doesn't like it, s/he plan their future according to it. Of course kindergarten is very early period to plan your future;however,your parents can do it on behalf you and it helps you plan as you are growing.
As a conclusion, foreign language education in kindergarten is necessary in terms of all these issues. The earlier a child is exposed to foreing language, the better s/he develops.