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Importance of Foreign Language Study

Importance of foreign language study. So what are the reasons for foreign language study? The answers include a better understanding of your child's culture and a brighter future for your internationally adopted child.


Not Everyone Speaks English

While it's true that English is being learned around the world, that doesn't guarantee you'll run into people who speak English on your trip. When I traveled to Brazil recently, I only met one native who spoke English, and when we traveled to Guatemala to pick up our daughter, most of the people we ran into didn't speak English at all.

That's one of the reasons for foreign language study. If you hope to buy a meal in a restaurant, catch a cab or make change, you'll find it a real plus to know at least the rudimentary basics of the language. traveling

A Better Understanding of the Culture

You will never truly understand the culture of another country unless you can speak easily with everyday people on the street. When we don't understand the culture of another, we are more likely to cause gaffes and misunderstandings, leading to a poor image of the ugly American. By learning the language of your child's country of birth, you demonstrate in a powerful way your respect for his country and culture.

To Reassure Your Child

Babies can often learn sign language at six months of age, meaning they are able to understand the spoken word far earlier than they can speak it. So even if you are adopting a baby, she is probably used to hearing language in her native tongue. Thus the importance of foreign language study. By being able to speak in her native tongue, you will be able to bond more quickly with your child.

To Encourage Your Child to Learn

Children who learn a foreign language at an early age tend to perform better in reading, language arts and math. They also have greater mental flexibility, creativity, better problem solving and greater reasoning skills, some powerful reasons for foreign language study. Also, knowing her native tongue will help your child should she decide to visit her native country when she is older.

A Better Understanding of Your Own Culture

The importance of foreign language study can't be emphasized enough, especially when it comes to understanding yourself and your culture. By speaking fluently, you get insight on how other countries view you and your culture. By seeing how other countries and cultures work, you get a far better understanding and appreciation of your own way of living.

Getting Started

Whether you want to learn Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, Russian, or even Romanian, audiobooks are a great way to learn a new language. I'm currently learning Portuguese this way. I've downloaded my audiobook onto my MP3 player and am learning the language while I take my daily walk. By learning it in small bits, you retain it better and learn it faster.

More Tips on Bringing Your Child Home

Finances are the number one reason many couples don't pursue their dream of adopting a child, but it doesn't have to stop you from adopting. We were able to adopt our three children without going into debt. You can too. Learn more.

Learn how to get ready to bring your child home by clicking here.

Before you know it, you'll be getting that call saying you can travel to pick up your child. Learn how you can prepare for it now by clicking here.

If you plan on adopting small children, be sure to include a fun travel kit to keep your little ones occupied. Learn how to make a travel kit by clicking here.

That adoption trip home with your new children can be a great bonding time if you make it fun. Here's how.

Are you getting ready to travel to bring your toddler home? Then you won't want to miss these important tips.

While waiting for the green light to pick up your child, it's easy to become discouraged and depressed, especially if you have a long wait. Learn ways to deal with the discouragement by clicking here.

Learning the language of your child's native country is a huge plus. Not only does it help you while you travel, but you will also bond more quickly with your child. Learn more.

Taking a few simple steps will help make traveling home with your child smoother. Learn more.

You may be legally qualified to take up to twelve weeks of unpaid leave once your bring your newly adopted child. Read more.

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