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Slovak School - Slovenská škola

Let's grow our Slovak roots together

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Slovak School
- Slovenská škola

Let's grow our Slovak roots together

Multilingualism = Why it is important to speak Slovak:

Discover the Benefits!

Intellectual Potential

Students fluent in two or more languages score higher in both verbal and non-verbal intelligence.

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Scholastic Achievement

Second language students have higher test scores in reading, language and mathematics.
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Effect On First Language

Second language education significantly strengthens first language skills in areas of reading, English vocabulary, grammar and communication skills. The earlier the start, the greater the positive effect on the first language

Citizenship

Students studying a second language have superior cross-cultural skills and adapt better to varying cultural contexts.

Economic Potential

There is an urgent requirement for qualified speakers of languages other than English in areas of science, technology, medicine, human services and global commerce.

Health Benefits

In addition to the above benefits, learning languages is good for our health and well-being. Recent scientific studies on the brain have shown that learning a second language can help to slow memory loss or dementia.

Slovak School – Slovenská škola Foundation is planning to raise an estimated amount of $5,000 this year on Fund-raising campaigns. It will cost our organization an estimate of $1,300 to raise this amount. The money raised will be going for advancement of education by establishing and maintaining Slovak School and library, as well as public facility with campuses in Calgary and Edmonton. This will provide program, courses, and facilities for learning Slovak language, culture and heritage. Slovak School- Slovenská škola Foundation is incorporated in Alberta, Canada as Society with access # 5019277333. For any further information, please contact Dr. Eva Hadzima, by phone (403) 256-7297 or (403) 266-2760 or fax (403) 256-1413 or e-mail: info@skschool.ca or mail: #450 Pine Creek Rd., Heritage Pointe, Alberta, T1S 4J9.