As English is now the world language and an essential skill in business, English language instruction should begin in kindergarten.'
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Present your ideas and opinions with examples where necessary.
We all know that at the present time English can be definitely recognized as a worldwide spoken language. In general, almost all job vacancies demand a well-developed skills of speaking English. For this reason, some people suggest that English should be introduced to children starting from kindergarten. To my way of thinking, this idea is absolutely essential and effective for enhancing English language skills of our younger generation.
For the great majority of people, it is much more practical to begin learning foreign languages as early as possible. For real, children have more tenacio...
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Category: Very Good Excellent
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