Learning to Read in Safaliba Helps Ghanaian Kids Learn English

kindergarten – n. a school or class for very young children

literacy – n. the ability to read and write

linguistics – n. the study of language and of the way languages work

translation – n. the act or process of translating something into a different language

primary – adj. relating to the education of young children

facilitate - v. to help (something) run more smoothly and effectively

practical – adj. likely to succeed and reasonable to do or use

illustration - n. a picture or drawing in a book or magazine

potentially– adv. possibly but not yet actually

press – n. a printing or publishing business

Now it’s your turn. Do children in your area learn in their native language or a second language? What do you think of programs to teach in the native language before teaching in a second language? Write to us in the comments section.