Why Do Kids Learning Spanish

You are making an amazing decision if you want your kids learning Spanish. Scientific studies over the years have spelled out the benefits of kids learning Spanish, and it is only a select few parents who actually take the time and care to help their children in this process.

Some of the benefits of teaching your child Spanish include:

Higher standardized test scores
Better mastery of language, especially the child's first language
Better retention of any language, usually for life

In addition, our economy is going to be completely globalized by the time your child is an adult. Knowing the world's third-largest language -- Spanish -- is only going to make your child more successful.

But what's the best way for a child to learn Spanish?

This was through the process of "language immersion" -- surrounding your child with their first language all day and all night.

The human brain is wired for quick problem-solving and general learning from ages 0 to 12, especially from 0 to 5. This is why children are able to pick up on patterns so quickly. It is pretty astounding that a baby can intuitively learn a language within 2 years without training!

The best way to teach your child a second language is to simply follow the same immersion process. Do not -- and I mean this very seriously -- do not make your child go through Spanish classes or formal training. This will only make them disinterested in learning a second language.

Speak to your child in Spanish whenever you can. Ask your child if they would like "comida" instead of "food", for example. If you don't know any Spanish yourself, not to worry. Use this time to teach yourself a little bit of the language, and learn along with your child. You can learn enough basic Spanish in about two weeks to be able to speak with your child.

Invite relatives or friends over who speak Spanish, and have them speak nothing but Spanish to your