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

Sophie Toscan du Plantier: Lov...

00:15:36

Sophie Toscan du Plantier: Love of the Land

The Pat Kenny Show

00:15:36


Boxed with John Fardy: 'L...

00:07:44

Boxed with John Fardy: 'Last Seen'

The Pat Kenny Show

00:07:44


Bakewell Tart basics with Chef...

00:05:40

Bakewell Tart basics with Chef Gareth Mullins

The Pat Kenny Show

00:05:40


Ukraine, enlargement & the...

00:10:45

Ukraine, enlargement & the EPC’s big Dublin summit

The Pat Kenny Show

00:10:45