Urgensi Mengenalkan Bahasa Inggris Anak Usia Dini Dalam Menyongsong Pendidikan Abad 21

Abstract

The growth and development of children in the future is very dependent on the introduction of education at a young age. This is because young people are entering the so-called "golden age" at that age. A child's brain and body develop to their full potential during the "golden age," which is the stage of growth and development. From 2 to 7 years old, this phase begins. At this stage, parents must provide various lessons. Take language studies as an example. It will be very easy if language learning is introduced to children from an early age because they can learn like native speakers and the lessons they get can be applied in their adult lives. However, for teaching to be successful and for children to learn, early childhood learning requires a specific approach. Games, music, reading novels, and quizzes at the end of the course can all be used as teaching tools to help students remember and internalize material. Since learning English is something that needs to be mastered in order to get a better career or scholarship, English education needs to start early. For those seeking scholarships at foreign universities, proficiency in English is a prerequisite. Moreover, having proficiency in English is advantageous in a work context. Thus, English education is very important for the future success of children.