Dear Parent,
As parents, we all know the importance of early enrichment. The market is saturated with educational products. Yet you would be surprised how many parents overlook the simplest and best way to prepare their children for success is school:
Introduce a foreign language as early as possible.
You will be surprised to learn all of the benefits to your child. Higher I.Q., improved English and maths scores, and a richer vocabulary (in both English and the new language) are only some of the advantages.
A study by the Institute of Neurology at University College London has concluded that the earlier a second language is learnt by a child, the denser or more developed the grey matter becomes. The increase in grey matter density was largest for those that learnt a second language in the earliest years, showing that the greatest benefit to the brain comes with the early acquisition of a second language.
Starting early is the key to easy and natural learning. My wife Anny and I saw this with our four children. Each child started the MUZZY programme at a very young age and as a result learnt a new language without the pressure of drills and difficulty that you and I remember from our studies. With the confidence and success that comes with a second language, my children have all moved on to achieve success in prestigious schools and at university.
The No. 1 Language
Course for Children
Since publication, MUZZY, The BBC Language Course for Children has introduced millions of children in over 96 countries around the globe to a second language the easy way.
I was aware that the "window of opportunity" in childhood made learning a language very easy up to about the age of 10 or 12. After seeing MUZZY's success with my own children, I knew that I had to share this BBC programme with other families.
MUZZY Increases Brain Power!
Research shows that exposure to a foreign language prior to adolescence does more than just simply make a child bilingual. It stimulates the brain's neurons to form additional connections, increasing brain power and leading to improved test scores and better performance in school.
During childhood, the brain "hardwires" itself, as billions of brain cells connect to each other. These brain-building circuits, or synapses, are created by sensory input such as the unique sounds of a language. If a child's auditory circuitry has not been exposed to a second language, he or she will never again have the same easy opportunity to acquire another language.
I am happy that my family was among the first of many MUZZY successes. We continue to hear from other "MUZZY graduates" with tales of their accomplishments as they enter university or begin careers. We also enjoy the wonderful stories of parents with children who are now learning with MUZZY.
"Because of MUZZY, Lara (age 5) became more confident and assertive in articulating language and expressing herself," says her Swedish-born practise, Maryan. "From the first day we got MUZZY, our daughter Lara and her brother Louis just loved it. Muzzy is a friend, a part of the family, a comfort to them. The children were born in the UK, so we first got MUZZY English, and then MUZZY French…Thanks to MUZZY, Lara can say in both English and her second and third language, exactly what she means."
Put plainly, MUZZY works! Without any teaching from you (MUZZY plays on your TV), your child will start speaking words and phrases in another language as easily as he or she began to speak English.
For children "playing with MUZZY" comes naturally. When the cute cast of characters speaks, little ones answer in their new language automatically. Parents who remember the difficulty of learning a second language in school are astounded.
The Secret? Start Now.
As the father of four children raised with MUZZY and the president of Early Advantage, I invite you to try MUZZY free for 30 days with your child in your home. See how quickly your child moves from just one language into competence and confidence in another language.
Specify the language of your choice above or call freephone 0800 128 3210 and tell us which MUZZY programme you would like to try: French, Spanish, German, Italian, English or our newest MUZZY course – Mandarin Chinese. All we ask is that you pay the postage and packing charges. We will also include a soft, fuzzy Muzzy doll free with every purchase!
Children grow up so quickly and the all-important "window of opportunity" is wide open right now. Learning a language will never be easier for your child.
Sincerely,
David Ward,
President and father of 4
P.S. We are committed to your satisfaction with MUZZY. With our 30 day no-quibble guarantee, your family must be pleased with MUZZY or you may return the programme within 30 days and owe nothing.