but the extra language lessons apply only for older children (once the window of language is closed, which I think is 6 years old, roughfully). A child that beggins the schooling years doesn't only need them, it could actually put too much presure on him. It is well documented that the child that starts school with no language skills lags behind only for a very short period and catches up fairly quickly with the other children - yes I have done extensive research, as it affects me directly.
Again, It is very important that the school professionals speak the language clearly, regardless ot the accent as long as it is not so thick and understandable for the native speaker, and with gramatical correctness. Personally, I'd feel gutted if a future teacher tells me not to expect those things simply because I cant' speak the language properly myself. Not a very professional response, me thinks.
but the extra language lessons apply only for older children (once the window of language is closed, which I think is 6 years old, roughfully). A child that beggins the schooling years doesn't only need them, it could actually put too much presure on him. It is well documented that the child that starts school with no language skills lags behind only for a very short period and catches up fairly quickly with the other children - yes I have done extensive research, as it affects me directly.
Again, It is very important that the school professionals speak the language clearly, regardless ot the accent as long as it is not so thick and understandable for the native speaker, and with gramatical correctness. Personally, I'd feel gutted if a future teacher tells me not to expect those things simply because I cant' speak the language properly myself. Not a very professional response, me thinks.