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Benefits of Learning Two Languages in Primary School

Discover the positive educational benefits of teaching two languages in primary school. Enhance cognitive and linguistic development, improve problem-solving skills, and foster a deeper understanding of language. Explore engaging resources and activities for effective language learning.

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Benefits of Learning Two Languages in Primary School

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  1. Why do we teach two languages in primary school? • All children in Scotland should now be taking part in 1 + 2 language learning • 'Learning another language has positive educational benefits which contribute to the overall cognitive and linguistic development of children and young people.‘ • ' Learning another language can foster a deeper understanding of one's own language and can assist young people's cognitive development in a variety of ways. These include enhanced mental flexibility, improved problem solving, greater learning capacity, an increase in interpersonal skills and improved academic achievement and attainment across a range of subjects. ‘ Both quotes are from the Scottish Government

  2. French in St Cadoc's • Active - games, videos, rhymes, songs, conversations, ball games • Engaging - colourful flipcharts/ppt • Linguascope - fun in school and at home

  3. Resources • New resources - playground signs • - games • - Linguascope • - talking dice • - question cube

  4. What do the children learn in primary school? • Early Level • greetings, numbers, colours, body parts and much more... • First Level • greetings, numbers to 40, likes and dislikes, animals and preferences and much more... • Second Level • children are beginning to collate all of their learning so far to create drama scenes in their topics e.g. 'le cafe', weather reports and are able to write short passages about themselves and others • In Primary 7, children take part in a topic called 'Visitez Paris' which encompasses all primary school learning.

  5. A Typical French Lesson • We begin with a French song • We then use the question dice to ask and respond to questions in French • We will then either learn something new or revise and improve on previous learning • All of the topics we learn throughout primary have songs that link to the vocabulary making learning fun and active

  6. St Cadoc's Language Learning Platform • All children in Scotland should now be taking part in 1 + 2 language learning • We want to make this learning fun and engaging for all pupils • Linguascopeis an excellent tool for children with EAL • Linguascope.com

  7. Offers a wide variety of activities • challenge and enjoyment • play at home and at school • reinforcement of learning • follow up activities

  8. Thank you for listening let's have a go... User name - 620stcadocs Password - French1 https://www.linguascope.com/default.htm

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