Here are our five top tips:
Picture book time
This method can open up a whole new world to young children learning
English. Choosing the right books can be tricky, but it is important to
understand the benefits of having this one-to-one interaction with your
child. Picture books provide parents and children with an obvious reason
for switching from their home language to speaking English. Parents who
lack confidence in English find that the fixed text of a picture book
is a useful prop.
Songs and rhymes
A fun way to pick up words in English, through repetition of rhymes
and songs. You can put together a playlist with songs that can be played
over and over again for your child to become familiar with certain
words.
Reading aloud
Practice reading the picture book aloud and decide how you are going
to bring the story to life. Introduce some of the new words before
reading the book and be prepared to whisper translations for difficult
words until your child gets used to them!
English corner or English table
You can set up an area of the house that provides a focus for
anything related to English sessions: games, a mini-library of picture
books, displays of English culture such as pictures and flags, displays
of drawings, home-made books or craft work.
Celebrate family birthdays and festivals
Making birthday cards is a fun activity. Birthdays and family
festivals are good occasions to give small shows and to play games with
family and friends who also speak English.
It is essential to have fun while helping your child learn a new language. You can find many more tips on our LearnEnglish kids site.
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