Foreign Language
Grow with Languages, Discover the World!
At our kindergarten, we aim to help children acquire language skills at an early age through bilingual education. Children learn language naturally through play-based activities, developing their communication skills while gaining the opportunity to learn about different cultures. This approach provides a strong foundation for their social and academic development.
Unlimited Exploration with Languages!
Bilingual education not only helps children develop their language learning skills at an early age but also contributes significantly to their cognitive and social development. Children who learn two languages simultaneously perform better in skills such as concentration, problem-solving, and creative thinking. Being exposed to different languages strengthens their communication skills while enriching their vocabulary. During this process, children experience language learning in a natural flow and have the opportunity to comfortably use what they have learned in their daily lives.
Bilingual education also enables children to learn about different cultures, helping them grow into more open-minded and empathetic individuals. The skills they acquire at an early age boost their self-confidence and lay a strong foundation for their future academic success. This approach, which supports language education with games and activities, ensures that children learn with enjoyment while also developing their social skills.
Unlimited Exploration with Languages!
The Benefits of Learning a Foreign Language in Early Childhood
- Helps children discover new ways to express themselves
- It develops openness and curiosity by introducing them to different cultures.
- Encourages acceptance of differences and promotes tolerance
- It enables children to confidently socialize with people from all nations and languages.
- Develops a global perspective and broader world awareness
- It improves cognitive skills such as problem solving, memory, and multitasking.
- Supports better communication skills and adaptability
- It builds confidence in facing new challenges and learning experiences.
How Do Preschool Children Learn a Foreign Language by Listening and Talking All Day Without Knowing How to Read and Write?
Young children have the ability to learn languages naturally, just as they learn their native languages. Before starting school, even if they cannot read or write, they internalize the language they hear throughout the day in fun and meaningful ways.
For example, when teachers sing songs in a foreign language, children begin to recognize and repeat words without even realizing it. During story time, they listen to simple stories and learn new words through pictures and context. While playing or during daily routines (such as snack time or cleanup), they hear and use phrases like “Please,” “Thank you,” or “Let’s clean up,” thus practicing the language naturally through conversation.
At this age, children’s brains are like sponges—they imitate sounds, try out new words, and communicate with their teachers or friends without pressure. This helps them gain confidence and begin to think in the new language.
This method, which is entirely conversation-based and involves intensive language exposure, builds a strong foundation in listening and speaking skills. Learning to read and write later on becomes easier thanks to this foundation. In other words, even without knowing how to read or write, children begin to speak and understand a foreign language simply by being immersed in it and actively using it in everyday life.
The Benefits of Story Time in Native and Foreign Languages for Children
- Supports language development and vocabulary
- Develops listening and comprehension skills
- Nurtures imagination and creativity
- It fosters cultural awareness and appreciation.
- Improves attention span and concentration
- Promotes empathy and emotional understanding
- Develops early literacy skills and a love of books
- It boosts confidence in both native and foreign language use.
- Storytelling gives children a sense of routine and security.
- Inspire curiosity about different cultures and languages
ENGLISH
With OXFORD Publications, Oxford-certified preschool bilingual education is offered at Özel İncir Ağacı Kindergarten with foreign teachers.
At our school, bilingual education (including our branch courses) is provided by one Turkish and one foreign teacher in our classrooms.
Foreign language is a natural part of life at school.
During this period of rapid learning, learning the language with correct pronunciation and in a natural flow enables individuals to speak fluently and express themselves without fear of criticism in the future.
Language reflects culture. Learning a language with foreign teachers leads to learning different cultures more quickly while developing individuals’ perspective on the world.
FRENCH
Every student at our school is introduced to French as a second foreign language. Like English, the second foreign language is learned naturally as part of the daily routine. Learning foreign languages and cultures ensures that our children continue their future education with this awareness.
Language Development
Bilingual education that expands children's vocabulary, strengthens their communication skills, and enhances their language proficiency.
Cognitive Development
Bilingual education builds a strong foundation that supports skills such as concentration, problem solving, and creative thinking.
Cultural Richness
By encouraging activities that promote the recognition and understanding of different cultures, it enables children to view the world from a broader perspective.
Foreign Language
The Benefits of Learning Languages at an Early Age
Learning a language at an early age contributes positively to children's brain development and helps them develop their language skills in a natural process. The language learned during this period strengthens skills such as memory, attention, and problem solving, while increasing children's ability to communicate. Children who learn two languages become more confident individuals in terms of understanding different cultures and expressing themselves more comfortably. This process strengthens their social skills while also supporting their academic success.
