Russian Immersion Program

	Russian Immersion Program MIR - "Mission Is Russian" Turnagain Elementary School, Anchorage, Alaska .




Home Why Russian...? MIR Brochure 2007 Goals - Parents Message Russian Immersion Faculty & Staff		Some Benefits Of Learning Russian The Presidents (U.S. and Russian) set a goal of identifying concrete trade and investment opportunities for U.S. and Russian firms, including in support of Russia's pipeline and liquefied natural gas development and increased Russian oil and gas imports to U.S. markets; and targeting the initiation of several such projects no later than 2008. The Presidents (U.S. and Russian) affirmed their commitment to strengthening contacts between our societies and the citizens of our two countries by increasing the number of students, teachers, scientists, cultural workers, business people, and people from various professions who participate in bilateral exchange programs. Benefits of being bilingual Learning a second language at an early age: Has a positive effect on intellectual growth Students become better listeners and more flexible thinkers Improves a child’s understanding of his/her native language Gives a child a head start in language requirements for college Increases job opportunities in many careers Increases understanding and appreciation of other cultures Knowing two languages facilitates learning subsequent languages Children enrolled in foreign language programs score statistically higher on standardized tests conducted in English.
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