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Valentin Grogol, director of the Russian and Ukrainian offices of English Nanny*, told us about what an English nanny can teach a child, why some parents hire two or three foreign governesses at once, and who linguistic geniuses are.

1. It's already been done before.

In pre-revolutionary Russia, noble children often received home education, being brought up by specially invited teachers - governors and governesses. They were usually from abroad: these teachers taught children foreign languages, Humanities and science, good manners, and paid attention to the physical development of children. All of them were well educated, and in addition, they had to pass certification at the Academy of Sciences, Moscow University or gymnasium - the knowledge they gave was really high quality. Time passes, but the need for quality education for children remains.

2. Is it worth inviting a foreign nanny to a one-year-old baby or is it better to wait until the child starts school?

Most families hire an English nanny for the first time when the child is one year old. She spends a lot of time with the baby, communicating with him, teaching good manners and, of course, a foreign language. By the age of 3-4, the child speaks both Russian and English well. It is not uncommon for English nannies to work in shifts with a French nanny or a nanny who knows a different language. Then, by school age, the child can perfectly speak three or even four languages. Not only English and French are popular, but also Chinese or Spanish.

3. Does a child need all this knowledge at such an early age?

If a child started learning a language in a playful way in early childhood, they quickly begin to speak it fluently, and the learning process itself does not cause difficulties. Valentin Grogol explains that all children are linguistic geniuses, and when immersed in the correct language environment, they quickly remember words and begin to actively use them. If the moment is wasted, it becomes much more difficult for children to master the language.

Learning foreign languages has a beneficial effect on brain development. The IQ of bilinguals and triginguals is much higher than that of those who know only one language. Surprisingly, the knowledge of several foreign languages also affects the life expectancy, extending it.

4. Is a foreign governess necessary for school-age children or teenagers?

Sure. First of all, they provide not only language knowledge, but also teach children manners, etiquette, learn to communicate and behave correctly in society. They not only study the language, but also organize the cultural leisure of children — they take them to exhibitions, theaters, and concerts. Second, they help prepare the student for admission to British schools or universities.

5. Is it possible to find an English nanny from an ad on the Internet, or is it better to contact professionals?

Nowadays, wealthy people who want their children to learn a foreign language from an early age, apply to special companies that are engaged in the selection of nannies and governesses. It is better, of course, to trust professionals, according to Valentin Grogol, since in this case, parents receive a guarantee that all documents about education, recommendations and reviews provided by the nanny are real. And the nannies themselves prefer to work through a proven agency, rather than contacting the employer directly. Agencies work not only in Moscow, but also in other Russian cities. For example, English Nanny has three central offices-they are located in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Nizhny Novgorod. In addition, 5 branches were opened in other Russian cities — Yekaterinburg, Rostov-on-don, Kazan, Chelyabinsk and Samara. There are representative offices in Kiev and Astana.

6. Is there a demand for such nannies in Russia?

English Nanny company has been working for more than 30 years and its experts can say with authority that the demand for such specialists is not only there, but has been increasing recently. Employees of the agency can help you find perfect nannies and governesses, but in the English Nannydatabase, there are also housekeepers, drivers, chefs of different nationalities. In addition, for those who want to send their child to study in the UK or another country, the agency will not only help you choose an educational institution but also collect all the necessary documents.