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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Here is the information on the program from the PDS website:

World Languages:  Students are exposed to three modern languages – Chinese, French and Spanish – in Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten. Each language is taught once a week. The emphasis of our program is on receptive language, or listening skills, so that children become confident and comfortable being immersed in the target language. Exposure to languages broadens world views and enhances the child’s sense of curiosity about the world. After this year the program will grow into First and Second Grades and additional curriculum will be developed that blends with existing classroom themes.[/quote]

Once a week is not being immersed. How is that little amount of time going to develop a "sense of curiosity" Honestly, this sounds like a lot of fluff to make the parents think their kids are actually learning a language. You have to be taking a language class every day, otherwise it really means nothing. As a PP said, especially with Chinese, if you don't plan to go there, your child will never really progress.[/quote]

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