Curious about our Dual Language Program? Please join us for a presentation by our Dual Language Teaching Team to learn more about our innovative and playful approach of introducing a second language. Please RSVP to cbradley@cbebk.org.
In our dual-language program, we use “side by side” learning—similar to what happens in a dual language household. While one teacher speaks exclusively in English, the other speaks only in Hebrew. This means your child is encountering relevant, age-appropriate subjects in both languages, which leads to enhanced comprehension and proficiency.
We also integrate songs and music into our curriculum, to help your child easily learn new vocabulary and discover meaning through context clues.
ECC Dual Language parents are amazed at how quickly their child picks up a second language. After only three weeks, our students are able to:
- recognize basic prompts from the teacher
- identify key words and phrases from images
- sing a song in Hebrew
Studies show that learning a second language has great benefits for children’s early language development, helping them build flexibility, move between skills, and develop focus. Learning Hebrew can also help your child establish an emotional connection to their Jewish identity and history. It provides a strong foundation for understanding Hebrew as a modern living language with deep historic roots for the Jewish people. Students also learn that Hebrew is not only the language of our prayers and blessings, but the language spoken in the State of Israel; learning Hebrew becomes a portal into learning Israeli culture and custom.
Want to talk with a parent who’s experienced our Dual Language Program in action? Reach out to Jaci Israel, Director of Early Childhood Education, at ecc@cbebk.org to learn more.
