Question

Which statement best supports the claim that students should learn a second language, starting in elementary school?

Learning a new language helps you appreciate other cultures.
The ability to easily learn a language begins to decline at age 14.
People who are fluent in more than one language are more likely to be hired for a job.
Students who study more than one language in school are more likely to do better in school.

Answer 1

"The ability to easily learn a language begins to decline at age 14."

This best supports starting in elementary school because it shows a time-sensitive advantage to beginning language instruction earlier.