Children who speak two languages have the following advantages:
Thinking skills: bilinguals can think more flexibly and creatively if they learn two languages fluently from early childhood
Economic advantages: more jobs are open to them both locally and further a field
Communication skills: bilinguals can communicate with more people (especially important if older relatives are Irish speakers)
Self-esteem: being fluent in two languages is a real help when it comes to learning a third
Cultural enrichment: speaking two languages well gives access to the heritage, literature and music of both those languages from “the inside”.
The more they know the more they can learn. Give your child a chance to learn Irish from day one and help develop their minds, give them better problem solving abilities and self-confidence, the gift of a real understanding of Irish culture and better employment prospects!
Is fiú an tairbhe an trioblóid - it’s worth the effort!
