Did you know that the optimal time to learn a language is before a child turns 10? According to Mary Lane, Kendall College School of Education assistant professor in this Chicago Parent article, “it’s never too early to begin learning a second language, and getting started sooner has other advantages. There is a critical period, around age 10-12, where the ability to learn becomes significantly harder.”
Language Stars, which has language learning centers in the Chicago and DC metro areas, offer play-based, full-immersion foreign language classes that open children’s minds to new worlds. Toddlers, pre-schoolers and K-5th graders benefit from an early start, during a unique window of opportunity when their young brains absorb the magic of another language and culture easily and rapidly. And, after just one year in the area, readers of Washington Family Magazine named Language Stars “Best Foreign Language Instruction” in their annual readers’ poll.
In the Washington DC area, Language Stars has seven locations: Alexandria, Bethesda, Fairfax, Falls Church, Gaithersburg, N. Arlington / McLean, and Reston. They each offer three different programs: Parent and Tots (for ages 1-3, where parents and children learn a language together), Kids Only (for ages 3-5, 5-8, 8-10, where they learn vocabulary words, conversational basics, and reading/writing, depending on their age), and Summer Camps (for ages 3-8, where native-speaking teachers from around the globe, will immerse your child in language, culture, and pure fun for five full days each week).
Wondering what languages they teach? You’ll find programs for children ages 12 months to 10 years in these 5 different languages: Spanish, Mandarin, French, Italian, and German. If you’re having a difficult time deciding which language to teach your child, Language Stars stresses that no language is easier to learn for your child than another language, because young children below the age of 10 have a unique ability to absorb a foreign language like a sponge. Apparently, I shouldn’t have waited until high school and college to learn Spanish and Latin! 
And, this month, you can see how Language Stars works firsthand! From January 14th- 27th, they will be hosting Open House Weeks so you can experience the benefits and save money! On these special days, you’ll be able to:
• Tour your local Language Stars center
• Meet their international teaching team
• Learn about the Window of Opportunity and why NOW is the best time for your child to learn a foreign language
• Receive a special Open House gift to take home for you and your child
• Enter their Open House Weeks Giveaway for a chance to win a brand new iPad mini
Plus, if you enroll during their Open House Weeks, you’ll receive $100 OFF
your tuition (new families only). Just reserve your spot for Open House Weeks by filling out this form or by calling 866-55-STARS. Already enrolled? Receive $100 OFF your tuition for every family you refer who enrolls through January 27, 2013. You can also follow their Facebook page for up-to-date announcements!
Now, to the fun part! Language Stars is hosting a Rafflecopter giveaway for an iPad Mini. Just enter your name in the Rafflecopter form below!
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