THE KEY BENEFITS AND DRAWBACKS OF LEARNING FOREIGN LANGUAGES AT AN EARLY AGE

Abstract

Given the expanding global trend of language acquisition, this article examines relevant studies and articles to emphasize the advantages and disadvantages of learning a second language. The brain's prefrontal cortex, which can assist cognitive development including creativity, memory, and attention span, is the source of the advantages of learning a second language. The development of one's intellect and cognitive abilities can facilitate the learning of a second language. However, learning a second language too soon can lead to the loss of the first tongue, and learning a foreign language becomes more difficult when one's mother tongue is not sufficiently spoken.