
Has a positive effect on intellectual growth
Enhances a child's mental development
Induces enthusiasm for language learning
Leaves children with more flexibility in thinking
Enriches greater sensitivity to language
Improves a child's understanding of his/her native language
Gives a child the ability to communicate with people with confidence
Opens the door to other cultures
Helps a child to appreciate people and tradition of other countries
Gives a child a head start in language requirements for school
Results into better retention of the skill
Increases career opportunity since knowing another language is an asset.