Learning Mandarin at Aspire Berwick Waters

As children grow, they learn new words and expand their vocabulary. The development of vocabulary depends on the number of words they hear from adults through conversations, reading books, play and other interactions. As they learn new words children begin to understand and describe new concepts, which helps them as they transition into school and beyond.

At Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten Berwick Waters, they offer a language incursion program run by Early Learning Languages Australia (ELLA) for their kinder-aged children. Discover more about this program below.

Aspire Berwick Water’s Mandarin Sessions

ELLA is play-based learning program for children that teaches them a new language from a professional teacher who uses a play-based app. At Berwick Waters the children learn Mandarin as their language. The program is run by a qualified Mandarin teacher who offers one-on-one sessions and group activities to the 3 and 4-year-old kinder children. This is an excellent opportunity to introduce language skills in an interactive and engaging way. Engaging children in active questioning and participation is a positive sign of their enthusiasm for learning.

During these sessions, the teacher focuses on different concepts and activities to teach Mandarin such as learning body parts, learning how to say different action verbs, and naming places and landmarks.

By learning a new language, children can gain insights into the customs, traditions, and history of the people who speak that language. This cultural knowledge can help to understand the context and connotations of words better. Learning a new language at an early age also boosts cognitive development, enhances problem-solving skills, and improves memory.

These Mandarin sessions provided are both educational and enjoyable for the children, and our Aspire Berwick Waters team is proud to have this program at their centre.

Benefits of Learning a Language in Early Education

There are numerous benefits of learning a second language as a young child. From enhancing career opportunities and social skills to boosting multitasking abilities and fostering cultural understanding and empathy, your child will gain much more than just a second language. Learn about some of these benefits below!  

Cognitive Benefits

• Increased Cognitive Skills: Bilingual children often show greater cognitive flexibility, better problem-solving skills, and stronger executive function.
• Improved Memory: Learning a new language strengthens memory skills as it requires the retention and recall of new vocabulary and grammatical rules.
• Enhanced Multitasking Abilities: Bilingual children develop better multitasking abilities due to the need to switch between languages.

Social Benefits

• Better Communication Skills: Bilingual children often develop superior communication skills, including listening, speaking, and interpreting non-verbal cues.
• Broader Social Networks: Knowing multiple languages allows children to interact with a wider range of people, fostering diverse friendships and social interactions.
• Enhanced Empathy: Understanding different languages and cultures can enhance a child's ability to empathise with others.

Academic Benefits

• Better Academic Outcomes: Bilingual children often perform better in school subjects, including mathematics and reading, due to improved cognitive skills.
• Advanced Literacy Skills: Learning a second language can enhance a child's understanding of their first language, leading to better literacy skills overall.
• Enhanced Problem-Solving Skills: The mental exercise involved in learning a new language can improve overall problem-solving abilities.

Promotes Cultural Awareness

• Cultural Sensitivity: Early exposure to different languages fosters an appreciation and understanding of other cultures, promoting empathy and open-mindedness.
• Global Perspective: Learning a second language also gives children a more well-rounded perspective of the world and the people in it.
• Reduced Prejudices: Bilingualism can also reduce biases and stereotypes by increasing understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity.

Learning a second language provides many benefits for children, both in their early years and into adulthood. If you’d like to your child to learn a language, enrol them at our Aspire Berwick Waters centre today. Enquire now online here or contact our team on 1800 978 429.