“Languages are an essential part of a broad, balanced curriculum. Not only do they provide an opportunity to communicate more effectively with others. They also help children to understand what it is to be a global citizen. This includes the importance of tolerance and understanding, which is crucial knowledge in today’s world."
Michael Wardle HMI Subject Lead for Languages.
Why Learn a Language?
Language learning has been shown to improve a student's cognitive function, including, but not limited to:
Enhanced Problem - Solving Skills.
Improved Verbal and Spatial Abilities.
Improved Memory Function (long & short-term)
Enhanced Creative Thinking Capacity.
Better Memory.
More Flexible and Creative Thinking.
At Henry Whipple we aim to give our children a lifelong love of learning languages. We want them to enjoy learning Spanish and to speak it confidently.