Classroom Language — What Does Your Teacher Say? (A1 Kids)
In every classroom I've ever been in — from Chittagong to Sydney to Réunion — these are the words every student needs to know.
Tag: young learners
The Alphabet & Spelling in English — A1 Young Learner Lesson
My name — Sourov — is impossible for people in France. I spell it out loud every single day. Here's how to master spelling in English.
Numbers, Dates & Time — English for Young Learners (A1)
My daughter is learning to count. Every number she says makes me think about how I learned to count in three different languages!
Animals of the World — English for Young Learners (A1)
Réunion island has dolphins, sea turtles, and giant lizards. Let's learn animal words in English!
Food Vocabulary for Kids — In the Kitchen! (A1)
In Réunion, cooking is an art form. Let's learn food words together with a bit of island flavour!
Colours, Numbers & Shapes — English for Young Learners (A1)
My daughter is learning the world through colours and shapes. Let's learn them in English together!
YL · Digital Tools for Young Learner Classes
Digital tools in YL classes work best when they extend activity, not replace it. A flashcard app is more effective when followed by a physical game using the same vocabulary. Screen time needs a clear…
YL · Parents as Partners in Young Learner Learning
Young learners spend more waking hours with their families than in class. Parent involvement — even minimal — multiplies the contact time available for English. The teacher’s job is to make it easy.
YL · Assessment with Young Learners
Written tests rarely reflect what young learners know because they conflate language ability with writing ability. Observation, game performance, and oral tasks give a truer picture.
YL · Managing Energy: Transition Activities
Young learner energy is not a classroom problem — it is a classroom resource. The challenge is directing it. Transition activities regulate energy between high-focus tasks and physical activities.