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Los Monitos Language Center stays on top of current trends and significant research in language acquisition. Below are links to articles that we think you should know about!Cognitive Benefits of Learning Languages
Foreign language programs are often one of the first items to be scrutinized and cut when elementary, middle, and high schools in the U.S. face poor performance evaluations or budget crunches. However, many studies have demonstrated the benefits of second language learning not only on student’s linguistic abilities but on their cognitive and creative abilities as well. Duke TIP interviewed several experts in the field about the advantages of foreign language learning for children.Read Article
Bilingualism, Aging, and Cognitive Control: Evidence From the Simon Task
Bilingualism was associated with smaller Simon effect costs for both age groups; bilingual participants also responded more rapidly to conditions that placed greater demands on working memory. In all cases the bilingual advantage was greater for older participants. It appears, therefore, that controlled processing is carried out more effectively by bilinguals and that bilingualism helps to offset age-related losses in certain executive processes.Read Article
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Big Changes to Adult Classes! We are excited to launch our Fall programming with a brand new format. 7 week classes, 6 rounds of classes per year, $175 per class AND themed conversation groups included! Also, a brand new social media site to enhance student engagement and learning.
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Pre-school optimal time to start learning a new language
For years it has been thought that teaching a foreign language to preschool-age children would be futile. However, recent studies indicate that the best time for a child to learn another language is in the first three to four years of life. Here are some important reasons for exposing children to early second language learning."During this period and especially the first three years of life, the foundations for thinking, language, vision, attitudes, aptitudes, and other characteristics are laid down," says Ronald Kotulak, author of Inside the Brain."
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