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How Can I Get My Child Interested in Learning English?
If your child groans at the thought of reading English books, avoids writing whenever possible, or asks, “What’s the point of learning English anyway?”, they are certainly not the first, and they will not be the last. It can be concerning when your child loses interest in English, especially when it starts to affect their confidence. The good news is that the solution does not have to involve more homework. When children connect English with their own interests, imagination,

Georgie Scott-Barrett
3 days ago4 min read


Why Too Much Correction Can Damage a Young English Language Learner's Writing Confidence
When adults see spelling mistakes, grammar errors, or messy sentences in children's writing, their reaction may be to correct everything. After all, mistakes should be fixed, right? Not always. For many young English language learners, constant correction can slowly turn writing into something stressful instead of enjoyable. And when children become afraid of making mistakes, they often stop taking risks with language altogether. That is where writing progress can stall. Why

Georgie Scott-Barrett
May 173 min read


How to Improve Speaking Skills for Kids Through Storytelling
If your child is learning English and you would like them to have more opportunities to practise speaking, you might feel unsure about how to help at home or perhaps not confident enough to do so, especially if English is not your first language. Storytelling is an effective and enjoyable way to support children’s spoken English at home and you don’t need to be a fluent English speaker to facilitate it. Enthusiasm and encouragement are far more important than perfect Englis

Georgie Scott-Barrett
May 14 min read
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