When a bilingual system is used, the children will atleast understand what is being taught. A child cannot learn anything if he or she cannot understand the material. It is unreasonable to expect that a child will learn English faster, if only English is used. Studies have repeatedly shown that bilingual education enhances the child's ability to acquire English. Bilingual education has the good effects of better learning and children retain more information. It is more comfortable for them than to learn in English.

"The two languages of the bilingual child are interdependent. They do not compete for limited space and resources. Bilingualism is good for children

of all backgrounds. When bilingual children are compared with monolingual children on different kinds of skills, bilingual children are usually superior."

Beginning Art, Music, PE ESL All core subjects

Mainstream ESL/Sheltered First Language

Source: Gardner, Polyzoi and Rampaul, 1966

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