Teach Your Child Spanish

There are numerous benefits to learning a foreign language. For example, children who start learning a second language early are more likely to develop tolerance and empathy for others and a broader perspective of the world (Chibber, 2015). In addition, in the United States today, the ability to speak a second language, especially Spanish, equips children with a lifelong skill that can greatly benefit their personal and professional lives.

According to the Center for Applied Linguistics, research has also shown that studying a second language offers many benefits to students in terms of improved communicative ability, cognitive development, cultural awareness, and job opportunities.

If you don’t speak the language yourself, teaching your child Spanish may seem difficult, but there are tons of activities and tips to give you the tools to help your student learn easily and confidently.

AOP also offers comprehensive Spanish electives that promote critical thinking skills in independent learners. Three years of online lessons are available through Monarch, while LIFEPAC offers two years of print-based lessons with listening activities on CDs.

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