The matter of English education is a never ending story here in Korea. Our society’s made English so important. And although some people are against English education system, in reality, not many people are brave enough to let their children no to learn English.
I’m going to write about a question covered in class during the presentation. It’s hard to deny the effectiveness of learning English in one’s early childhood. And I’ve seen so many babies and kids who speak English very fluently by learning English in an English kindergarten. They never seem to be embarrassed and get nervous when they talk in English. However, is it only because they learn English in their early childhood? Although that’s an important factor, I don’t think so. I think no matter how old we are and no matter we start learning English in our 20s, 30s, or over 40s. we could master English enough if we really want and enjoy learning it. Definitely, if we learn English in our childhood, our English pronunciation is like an English native. But as a global language, pronunciation is not an important factor when determining how well someone speaks it.
In addition, most of the parents many think their job is just to let their children be with an English native and may think that is the best way to teach their children English. However, for some kids, it doesn’t seem to work. I also saw some kids under 7 years old who learned English from an English native teacher. But some of them were confused and felt nervous and insecure about learning and speaking English. They didn’t enjoy learning it at all. Then, how can we say early education is effective to all children? Parents should consider that their kids really want to learn in addition to their kids’ personality, ability, and aptitude.
Many people live happily and succeed in their career without English proficiency. Some people may think English is a golden ticket to success, but it’s just one option. So I hope people find their own option and don’t waste their time in doing something that is not useful for them.
according to your article, we don't need to teach the english to kids. actually, I agree your some reason but I don't agree with your last opinion which English is a golden ticket to success for people.
답글삭제of course, English is not golden ticket but english is basic to success so that's why we teach the english to kids
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답글삭제Your journal is very impressive. And I also think that English is not the essential thing in our life. Many job seeker say that English is 'essential requirement', which called 'spec'. But as you said, English is just one of the options. People should find their own option and enjoy it.
답글삭제I'm definitely sure that learning English is an essential factor for us and our children because of the globalization. We need to communicate with foreigners for friendship or even partnetship in the business world. We compete in the global market, so as a common language we need to learn English or another language that most of poeple in the world use for communicaton. For this reason, lots of people in Korea and the poeple of other nations also expend effort to learn English. So, I think learning English is not an option, but an essential factor, and to learn English earlier is better.
답글삭제I have a other opinion. you said we can learn to English in our 20s, 30s and 40s. But can we find a good job if we start learning English in 20s, 30s and 40s? My answer is 'No'. Because We should have great English skills before we graduate from University or we can't find a good job. So, I think we need Early-childhood English education.
답글삭제I think usually many people try to let children to study English. But I don't agree. If children wanna study English it doesn't matter. But some children don't wanna study. We don't need to study children forcely. Parents help their children to realize why we study English.
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