Is language immersion a new concept?
Immersion has been used in Canada for over 35 years. Immersion schools in the United States are gaining popularity as an effective method of language learning. In reality the immersion concept has been around for thousands of years since it is the way all of us learn our native language. In immersion, language learning is done in such a natural way that students are comfortable with the instruction. Children are excellent mimics. They are eager, curious and less self-conscious than adults in experimenting with and acquiring new languages. Is immersion an option for all children? The immersion program is open to all children entering kindergarten. Families who value proficiency in a second language acquired during elementary school are encouraged to enroll in the Immersion program. Immersion is not for everyone, however. Many parents want children to master the English language before learning a second language. Many students don’t have a passion for language; their passions lie elsewhe
