Why I Study English

It's never too early to start reading. When my daughter was only just a few months old, I began reading to her. The books I read had pictures of animals, food, and people. Even though she can't read the words, she can recognize the images and sounds. Now that she is almost two years old, she can identify the pictures by name and recommend which books she wants to be read. When we read a book, we can learn something new or think thoughtfully about a topic. It is one of the major foundations of language learning.

Research tells us that there is no specific age when children should start learning a second language.  Most research explains early is best. My daughter has been exposed to both Japanese and English since she was born. She uses Japanese with her mom and at daycare. Of course, I use only English. However, her dominant language is Japanese and will probably continue to be. What are the best ways to introduce language to children?

Introduction This will be the first post in our new class blog. Last week, we listened to two students share their experience at TIU. What has been your experience so far? On this blog, we will share experiences, pictures, and questions about life as a student. This will be an open blog meaning that classmates can share and comment on your post.