LANGUAGE

Pre-school Language

One of the most important parts of a child’s education in the first few years is the study of language. Although a child does not need to be taught to speak, he/she needs exposure to the language in order for it to develop. Listening is the first step a child takes toward speech.
In our classroom, the child hears, learns and uses specific vocabulary in all activities, thus developing clear and articulate expression. Spoken language is emphasized and encouraged as the foundation for linguistic expression. The introduction to the phonetic alphabet, simple word reading, sentence building, spelling and composition, are among the language activities children do in the classroom. Other skills, such as pencil control, handwriting and the fundamentals of grammar are also emphasized in the classroom.
At Montessori International School of Vietnam, English is used as the main language. French and Vietnamese are given as options for a second language.