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Novia Laras AT 1145030133 Sastra Inggris 5D Traditionally, children commence studying second languages at golden age Among 3-6 years old. Some individual schools or educationalists have recommended studying foreign languages at an earlier stage. A new language is one of the most rewarding experiences for anyone, but even more so at a young age. In general, there are two ways in which children may learn a second language: simultaneously or sequentially (Tabors, 2008). However these ways may bring some benefits. Simultaneous learners include children under the age of 3 who are exposed to two languages at the same time. Their brains are programmed to learn their mother tongue which also facilitates learning another language. Simultaneous learners are also young children whose parents each speak separate languages to them at home, for instance mother speaks Spanish to child, and father speaks Chinese to child. At golden age, children are enthusiastic to explore and to learn new things. The primary time table should allow more frequent shorter sessions for maintaining learner's enthusiasm and progress. Acquiring foreign languages can also help them to understand other cultures. Sequential learners include children who have become familiar with one language, but are then introduced or required to learn a second language. The classic example of sequential learning is when a non-English speaking child enters an English-dominant classroom. Unlike simultaneous language learning, sequential learning of languages can occur at any age and can be influenced by factors like the child’s temperament or motivation. In conclusion, the benefits of bilingualism in language, literacy, and social; bilingual children have performed better than monolingual speakers on measures of analytical ability, concept formation, cognitive flexibility, and Meta-linguistic skills. Reference: Tabors, P. (2008). One child, two languages: A guide for early childhood educators of children learning English as a second language. 2d ed. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.