Band 5+: Some experts suggest that children should be required to learn a second language from primary school, while others argue this is unnecessary and could harm their native language development. What factors should be considered when making this decision? Which approach do you favor and why?

In the modern world, there is an ongoing debate about whether individuals suggest that pupils should learn a second language from primary school, while others believe that this takes long time away frome main subjects like mathematics and science, which are more essential for their future careers. Personally, I strongly believe that learning new language takes time away from core subjects, which may have several impacts for their future.

To begin with learning new language can take a long time away from all of school subjects may have dangerous impact on children’s future because all of the time pupils focus on learning foreign language and cannot focus on main subjects. In addition, focusing only on learning new language pupils may fall behind their peers in terms of academic knowledge. Furthermore, Mathematics and science teach logic, critical thinking, and structured reasoning. Falling behind in these foundational subjects during primary school makes higher-level STEM concepts much harder to grasp later. For instance, when i was a primary school i only focus on learning new language and fall behind main subjects these situation significantly affected on me, and makes it for me too much harder to grasp later. As a result, focusing only on learning language have a essential impact on children’s knowledge.

On the one hand, proponents of early language instruction argue that young children possess a unique biological advantage in acquiring foreign languages. Due to high neuroplasticity, primary school students can absorb new vocabulary and pronunciation naturally through immersion rather than tedious grammar drills. Furthermore, learning a second language at an early age significantly enhances cognitive flexibility, memory, and problem-solving abilities. These mental exercises not only improve linguistic competence but also positively affect overall academic performance. In the long run, starting early ensures native-like fluency, which opens up valuable international education and career opportunities in an increasingly globalized world.

In conclusion, while learning a second language has its benefits, I firmly believe that primary school should prioritize core subjects like mathematics and science. Introducing a foreign language too early can divert valuable time and mental energy away from fundamental subjects that are far more essential for children’s future academic and career success.