Why do parents let their study another language at an early age?

For Koreans, English is much more than a lingua franca. English has long been a critical part of college entrance exams. English proficiency has greatly influenced many aspects of people’s lives and in many cases, it has actually attested to correlations between one’s English skills and his or her social success. It is a crucial measure of personal marketability, intelligence and even academic assiduity that would facilitate their entry into top-tier schools and high-paying professions, and their rise up the corporate ladder. English skills have become a vital means of survival in Korea’s hypercompetitive society. So, every parent tries to give their kids a head start not to let their children lag behind. However, it is still controversial whether it is effective to teach young children at their early age even when they have yet to acquire a good command of their mother tongue.

Good evening Sir [이름]! Thank you for doing your homework! You answered it well and of course, your sentences were awesome! I think it is beneficial for kids to learn English at an early age in order for them to get used witih the language. I hope that you will not get tired of sharing your ideas in writing and speaking. English is also important in the Philippines. Kids study English here at an early stage. ^^ See you tomorrow. Take Care!Teacher Nina   For Koreans, English is much more than a lingua franca. >> Correct English has long been a critical part of college entrance exams. >> Correct >> OR: English has been inclined with college entrance exams. English proficiency has greatly influenced many aspects of people’s lives and in many cases, it has actually attested to correlations between one’s English skills and his or her social success. >> Correct >> OR: English proficiency has greatly influenced many aspects of people\'s lives. In many cases, it has actually attested to correlations between one\'s English skills and his or her social success. It is a crucial measure of personal marketability, intelligence and even academic assiduity that would facilitate their entry into top-tier schools and high-paying professions, and their rise up the corporate ladder. >> It is a crucial measure of personal marketability, intelligence and even academic assiduity that would facilitate their entry into top-tier schools and high-paying professions, and to rise up the corporate ladder.English skills have become a vital means of survival in Korea’s hypercompetitive society. >> Correct So, every parent tries to give their kids a head start not to let their children lag behind. >> Correct However, it is still controversial whether it is effective to teach young children at their early age even when they have yet to acquire a good command of their mother tongue. >> However, it is still controversial whether it is effective to teach young children at an early age even when they have yet to acquire a good command of their mother tongue.