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To: Snickering Hound
Susan Eyre, Cedar Brook's dual-language coordinator, said fluency in two languages boosts self esteem and cognitive skills.

You don't suppose the advantage of fluency in two languages would be that it would boost their ability to hold down a good paying job function as productive members of society? Or is that expecting too much?

5 posted on 01/03/2008 2:02:10 PM PST by metmom (Welfare was never meant to be a career choice.)
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To: metmom

Knowing two languages is a benefit in all aspects of life.


6 posted on 01/03/2008 2:09:03 PM PST by Uncle Slayton (Texan Pride)
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