How early can we efficiently start teaching a foreign language?

What is it about?

This article first reviews briefly the importance of learning a foreign language, and the advantages of bilingualism. Second, it compiles empirical evidence that concerns early foreign language education of children living in a native language speaking environment and suggests answers to questions regarding the developmentally appropriate timing to start providing foreign language education services.

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Why is it important?

The article reviews and helps readers understand the appropriateness of early childhood foreign language education.

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