How to teach children English (part 1)

How to teach children English: tricks, games and toys (part 1)

It is extremely important that children begin to familiarize with the English language since childhood. So in addition to learning the basics of grammar and vocabulary also inure ear to different sounds of English. But remember, to help them develop their speaking, before they need to be exposed to listening so that they can play the sounds without any difficulty.

Let's see some basic advice for children to learn English in a natural way.

- Do not force the situation.

When children are exposed to English from small, tend to see the language in a positive way and learning English becomes a task with which they feel comfortable. However, if you force a child to speak English, you run the risk of closing band because I see it more like a punishment than a game. So the important thing is to present the language in a fun and positive way ... as full of curiosities and mysteries game worth discovering!

Therefore it is important not to force them to talk until they decide not to. It is totally counterproductive to force a child to speak a language that is not yours.

If you do not want to answer, nothing happens ... .you already will speak. You need patience and perseverance.

So I propose, but your level is not too high, try to speak English naturally as you would in Spanish: with short, simple sentences, for example:

"Come here"

"Pass me the bottle, please."

"Well done!"

"You are the best!"

"Today is Tuesday!"

"Let's call dad"

"I love this pizza"

You can also ask basic questions that need no other answer than a simple gesture on your part, but you confirm that you have understood you, for example:

"Where are your toys?"

"Would you like an ice cream?"

- View original cartoon.

I recommend to adults who see movies in the original version; children have to do the same with their favorite cartoon characters. Today you can find on any channel the option to view the programs and series in original version. If no subtitles are better, can the child has not yet learned to read and, indeed, what we want is to see the pictures and words relating to the time you become accustomed to the sounds, rhythm and accent English. If from tiny it is customary to watch your favorite shows in the original version, you can not imagine what you might learn without you even realize you know!

 

- Flash Cards.

The Flash Cards are great to introduce new words to the children because they capture their attention and, more importantly, their curiosity. And with the Flash Cards, with full color drawings and large text, you will get your child understands what you see without too many extras explanations.

When using these Flash Cards do not just pass the cards one by one while you say the new word aloud ... that's a bore. No, try to create an atmosphere of mystery ... How should I say this animal in English? ... Try you look expectantly too ... How should I say ... ?. Your curiosity will call yours.

 

Do not try to teach all the words the first day. Play with three or four stuff one day and then when you have learned, place them in the conversation in a natural way.

Here I propose a few interesting Flash Cards you can get from Amazon. Some of them have used them with my little ones students.

- Teach them to read English.

One of the best ways to teach children to read English is through bilingual stories. Today in the market you can find very complete resources. You can find the typical tales of life as Red Riding Hood or Snow White, who besides being in Spanish-English bilingual version comes with an interactive DVD for kids can hear the stories and interact with them. With this kind of stories can read themselves, listen to the story, play with the characters and, above all, tremendous fun!

 

Bilingual Stories:

Caillou At the Zoo / Caillou At the zoo: English-Spanish Bilingual book! (Caillou Bilingual)

The World of Strawberry Shortcake. Bilingual stories in English

Disney Inglés. First Words (First Words) + DVD: Bilingual English-Spanish.With interactive DVD

Bilingual dictionaries for Children:

Disney Inglés. Picture Dictionary. 1000 words in English: Bilingual English-Spanish

My house. Spanish bilingual English.