While the young child is learning his native or primary language, they also have a great aptitude for learning to speak and understand a second or even third language at the same time. This may surprise many adults who consider learning a second language to be difficult. However, as Dr. Montessori said, the reason adults have difficulty learning a second language is because they are no longer in that sensitive period for language acquisition when they begin foreign language study. What is difficult for adults can be quite simple for young children, who quickly acquire fluency and can develop nearly native pronunciation and intonation. Currently, our school offers Spanish to both our toddler and primary programs.
