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

Why ‘shelf cleavage’ is making...

00:08:04

Why ‘shelf cleavage’ is making a comeback

Moncrieff

00:08:04


When does spring actually star...

00:05:33

When does spring actually start?

Moncrieff

00:05:33


What is ‘hygiene poverty’?

00:13:23

What is ‘hygiene poverty’?

Moncrieff

00:13:23


The Home Squad: Best tools to...

00:11:03

The Home Squad: Best tools to have at home

Lunchtime Live

00:11:03