MyC2LP

Children's 2nd Language has been an Academic service to the Chicago public schools since 1991. In a world that has become more internationally connected the need for a second language is a skill that is much needed. This skill will prepare our young students for future career opportunities. The benefits of a second language education, proved by researchers, have been consistent through the years. These proven facts have inspired Children's 2nd Language to support the efforts of parents and educators who are committed to give the children a successful education. Never before has the demand for bilingual workers and professionals been so great- in the medical, business, education and other fields of work. An early start in learning a second language allows time for the student to develop fluency and greater confidence in all parts of the language development: communication, pronunciation, reading and writing. Learning a second language does not cause language confusion, language delay or cognitive deficit, which have been concerns in the past. In fact, according to studies at the Cornell Language Acquisition Lab (CLAL), children who learn a second language can maintain attention despite outside stimuli better than children who know only one language.