Language Learning by Age
Introducing your child to a second language is a wonderful way to expand your child's world. Experts have proven that the earlier a child begins a second language the better. A leading pediatric neurologist identified a "window of opportunity" in which language learning is easiest. This window opens as a child enters the world and begins to close as the child approaches adolescence, according to Harry T. Chugani, M.D., Professor of Medicine.
So, what's the best age for MUZZY?
Begin as early as possible and let your child set the pace.
Infants and Toddlers
During the first years of life, the brain is buzzing with activity, learning and growing at an amazing rate. Your child learns by imitating the sights and sounds in the environment. The smallest children are engaged by MUZZY's "see and say" method that's easy, fun and completely natural. When exposed to new sounds and the stimulation of another language, a baby's brain grows more rapidly.
Nursery
Like little sponges, children in nursery absorb any language that they are exposed to. Vocabularies flourish and grow as they learn to name shapes, colours, animals, body parts and the things in their environment. Speaking a foreign language reinforces concepts and words learnt in English too.
Children Aged 5-8
Children this age like to expand on the dialogue and act out their own skits or stories using the cast of MUZZY characters. Longer attention spans, better listening skills and improved maths and reading scores are just a few of the advantages of learning another language.
Kids Aged 9-12
Kids aged 9-12 are approaching adolescence and the close of the "window of opportunity" for the easiest language learning. Language learning will become more difficult if children do not begin soon. MUZZY is an especially effective tool in giving kids a powerful advantage in regions that don't introduce language until secondary school.
Teenagers
At this stage, MUZZY is a welcome coach and fun friend, helping to move teenagers past the inhibitions they may begin to feel in the classroom. MUZZY trains teenagers' ears to the sounds of the language and reinforces the lessons learnt in school without the use of textbooks and the pressure of drills.
Parents enjoy MUZZY too!
Very often what starts in homes as language learning for one child results in language learning fun for the whole family. Simply by hearing the DVD in the background, you will notice yourself picking up words and phrases and the rhythm of the language. Parents often tell us that MUZZY is a delightful refresher for the language that they studied in school.
Now is the perfect time to introduce MUZZY to your family!