Advertisement

"Get the pupils learning a foreign language from 3rd class."

Pupils could start learning foreign languages as early as third class under the biggest shake up ...

Share this article

14.55 19 Oct 2021


"Get the pupils learning a foreign language from 3rd class."


Listen to this episode


Share this article

14.55 19 Oct 2021


Pupils could start learning foreign languages as early as third class under the biggest shake up of the primary curriculum in 20 years. Henry McKean asked the people of Drogheda should it be mandatory, is it good to get kids learning a language from a young age? By starting earlier would kids get a better grasp of languages?  Is it a good idea to prioritise a foreign language over religion?


Read more about

3 Class Foreign Language Henry McKean Newstalk

Related Episodes

David Meade on life, leadershi...

00:11:40

David Meade on life, leadership, and lightbulb teams

Down To Business

00:11:40


'Wishing You Were Here' by Mik...

00:04:42

'Wishing You Were Here' by Mike Hanrahan

Down To Business

00:04:42


Executive Chair: Tom O'Brien,...

00:12:20

Executive Chair: Tom O'Brien, Group CEO of Nephin Energy

Down To Business

00:12:20


Industry Review: Christmas Din...

00:22:36

Industry Review: Christmas Dinner

Down To Business

00:22:36