Simone Pfenninger

Simone Pfenninger is a researcher known for her work in language acquisition and education, particularly in the context of early foreign language instruction. She gained attention for her studies demonstrating that starting to learn a language at an older age does not hinder proficiency by the end of schooling, challenging conventional beliefs about the necessity of early language education. Her findings have sparked debate among educators and policymakers, especially regarding the effectiveness of early French language instruction in Switzerland.