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piccolingo.europa.eu: Kids have fun learning foreign languages

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Why should my child learn foreign languages? What is the best age to start? How can I make it a fun experience for the whole family? Find the answers to these questions (and much more) at the new European Commission website http://piccolingo.europa.eu.

 


A European Commission website on early language learning

Why should my child learn foreign languages? What is the best age to start? How can I make it a fun experience for the whole family? Find the answers to these questions (and much more) at the new European Commission website http://piccolingo.europa.eu.

Check-out the practical tips and read expert opinions. Have a look at the real-life video reports from multilingual families. Convincing examples that early language learning works! You can make it happen for your child.

Professionals and experts in the field can use http://piccolingo.europa.eu for networking and project discussions. By uploading instruction materials and studies, the specialists will create a unique Internet repository for Europe-wide use. A news ticker on the site will provide information about current activities, conferences and competitions in Europe.

In spring/ summer 2010, Piccolingo will go on tour with a series of actions through various EU cities. Be part of it - join the campaign and spread the information that early language learning is good for children. You will find all you need to know to endorse the initiative on the website.
PICCOLINGO already has more than 100 supporting organisations from across Europe.

The website is part of the European Commission's PICCOLINGO initiative, which promotes pre-school language learning for children from zero to six. It will soon be available in all the official languages of the European Union.