English learning education has been one of the essential topics in Turkey. Despite long-term learning in English, learners are not qualified enough to speak, read, and write about in English. For this reason, the Turkish government is taking some steps to enhance the learning process. For instance, in the previous years, compulsory English education started in 4th grade in Turkey, but it has been changed. From now on, compulsory English education has been lowered from 4th grade to 2nd grade because the government asks to utilize from the advantages of the younger brains to handle the English education problem. According to some research, from birth, the brain is active and open to new information. However, this activeness is gradually decreasing until puberty. After puberty, the brain becomes less active, which reduces the efficiency of the brain. The government paid regard to "the critical period" of learning and took the step. To me, their goal is to create an environment for "acquired" language because the younger brain means the more acquired language. There are some advantages of learning English at an early age, such as learning the second language faster and efficiently, adopting pronunciation, and improving the cognitive process. However, it has some disadvantages, as well, such as not being ready for the second language and delaying the development of the first language. Besides, there should be some improvements to enhance the English language learning process for children, such as being aware of the needs of the learners and providing a meaningful learning process. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE..
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