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Welcome to ELLA.
ELLA is a digital, play-based program aimed at making language learning engaging and interesting.
For children to have early experience in learning another language and culture to encourage language learning in later years.
The children are introduced to words, sentences and songs in a language other than English.
To give children opportunities to recognise sounds and concepts of another language
To provide children with appropriate experience and practice in another language
To provide engaging and educational play-based language learning experiences
Improved language skill
Larger vocabulary
Better general language learning
Improved reading and writing
Improved verbal ability
Improved mathematical skills
Improved musical skills
Higher IQ
Improved memory
Better problem-solving skills
Improved reasoning skills
More cognitive flexibility
Improved multi-tasking
Better spatial relations
More flexible viewpoints
Greater cultural competence
Improved travel experiences
Greater world view
More university and job opportunities
The ELLA program provides support and resources to use with the children.
The ELLA website contains lots of information for families.