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When children are young, is there any disadvantage to learn two language? Does the first native language become affected?
Should we worry? These may be some questions you have. |
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The answer is, do not worry. In any country, there are many people who speak 2 to 3 languages according to their life situation and environment.
We haven't heard of anybody's language capability becoming negatively affected by learning more than one language.
In fact, humans are capable of acquiring 6 different languages within about 6 years of life if they are given the right environment. |
The secret is to develop the cerebrum which manages the language of humans. It is said that 90% of the cerebrum is developed by the time a child is 6 years old. The capability to master other languages can be determined by whether other languages are heard during these first 6 years.
The more time that passes after this period , the more effort is required to learn foreign languages.
Some people may believe that learning more languages when young will prohibit one's development of their native tongue.
This is not the case, when children are learning their native language, we make sure that their native language is properly developed and in the meantime, we teach them a second language,
By learning both Japanese and English. the language capabilities will equate to 200%, 100% = native language plus 100% = second language. |
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