Nowadays, growing number of countries are moving toward making English language instruction mandatory from a young age. I heard that in Korea, they start to learn English from 3rd grade in the elementary school. This is based upon the new curriculum. In order to know the truth, I asked about it to my roommate who is from Korea and his age is 21. Then he said that he started to study English when he was junior high school students. He does not know the change of curriculum. From this, I think that the change of curriculum is really new. Japan also tries to change the system or curriculum like Korea. However, I can not agree with them. I never believe Critical Period Hypothesis by Scovel.
According to the book, it is controversial whether to introduce English young age or not because there are several advantages and disadvantages. I really want to say that Japanese ministry of Education consider about it. We should not be in a hurry to change the curriculum.
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