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Abstract
‘The early start is (not) effective’ is one of the arguments often used in the political debate about early start policies in foreign language (FL) education in Europe and beyond. This paper sets out to explore the central arguments repeatedly used in the political discourse and media coverage on primary FL education in the German context. These arguments, which sometimes are used by both supporters and critics of the early start, will be critically discussed with reference to available empirical findings. As the current political debate in Germany is closely linked to its particular context and the conditions of primary FL education, the paper also provides a short overview of the current situation of primary FL education and primary teacher education in Germany. It will conclude by suggesting potential changes to the current organisation of primary FL education in Germany.
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