Linstruction Bilingue Blog

Individuals should learn the primary language of the country they

live in, which preserves the linguistic heritage. Although learning
multiple languages can be a very useful tool for international affairs,
many children will pursue career paths that do not require a second
language. Learning is already a complicated process in one language,
and there is no need to over complicate matters with a second
language. Although children will absorb language most efficiently at a
young age, it also has the potential to create more complex situations
when trying to understand other subjects such as Mathematics or
Science.
Bilingual education will allow children to be able to communicate
with a larger population of human beings, but it may also make the
learning process more complicated and confusing. If children are
struggling with conceptual matters in other subjects, trying to think in
two different languages could potentially add to the confusion.
In monolingual education, children are allowed to focus solely on
absorbing content from various subjects in one language. This allows for
less mental strain overall, as the brain will not have to continually "shift
gears" between languages. The disadvantage is that children will not be
able to speak multiple languages, limiting who they will be able to
understand and communicate with later on in life.
Countries should provide education in their native language. The
native language is more practical for everyday use, because it is the
primary language that will be spoken by most individuals in that
population. Unless a career path involves international affairs or
communication in several languages, there is not a strong demand for
bilingualism. This seems to be the dominant idea in New Caledonia, as a
revolution paved the way for education in native languages as well as
French. Previously French was the only language of instruction, but now
that is not the case.
Schools in the US should provide monolingual instruction. Although
bilingualism is a useful tool, it is far more applicable to regions of the
world that have a more diverse spread of languages. In Europe, it is
practical because many languages reside in a relatively small region.
However, all states in the US speak English, and foreign language may
or may not be needed. If an individual knows they will need more than
one language, that option should be available but not mandatory.
Core instruction in the United States is more practical with one
language. Although many individuals speak Spanish, part of
immigration should be the acquisition of the native language. Children
should learn the language of the country they live in, regardless of their
native language. Foreign language classes should be offered, but not
required. This is due to the fact that many career paths do not require

the use of a second language, and attempting to learn in two languages

at once can make concepts more complicated than they would be
originally.
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The US focuses on foreign language appropriately. Individuals have
the choice to pursue another language, but it is not required. This is
practical, as a foreign language may not be needed for some careers.