Teaching Tips
Using Music in the Classroom
Music is an amazing tool for teaching languages, especially to children. Good songs will bounce around in a learner's head long after their lesson is over. Young learners pick up vocabulary, grammatical structures, and the rhythm of the language simply by doing what they already love to do...singing. Read More
Teaching 2- and 3-Year Olds
We often get questions from teachers and parents looking for advice on teaching 2- and 3-year olds, so we'd like to share some ideas on planning a class for these very young learners. It's important to understand that children from 2-3 years old have very limited vocabularies in their first languages, and from the age of 2 are generally just beginning to string together utterances of more than one word. As such, your main focus with such young learners is not on language production, but language comprehension. Read More
Is it effective to have just one class a week?
Ideally, when non-native speaking students are studying English as a foreign language, they will have multiple English classes a week. With language learning, input is key. The more high-quality, meaningful input and interaction students can have, the more they are going to learn. So, the more time students can spend doing English activities, the better. Read More
How do I teach a new song?
Music is a great tool to use in the classroom for young learners who are developing language skills, but what is the best way to introduce a new song to children? Here are a few suggestions. Read More
What is the best way to teach mixed age groups?
Teaching a group of mixed age students can be challenging. But there are many ways that you can work with this situation and have a fun and successful time for all of the students involved. Here are some ideas to get you started. Read More
How can I help my child like English?
Many parents are eager to help their kids learn English from a young age. One of the most important factors in teaching foreign languages to young children is helping them form positive perceptions of communicating with foreign languages. Read More
How do I use flashcards with kids?
When introducing vocabulary to young learners, it’s great to use real items that capture children’s attention. However, it’s not always possible or realistic for teachers to use real items in the classroom. Flashcards can be a nice way to introduce new vocabulary so that learners have a very clear understanding. Read More