Many factors affect the way that children learn: age, learning styles, personality. Read about what affects children's learning, and find some suggestions for the kinds of activities that would suit your child best. Read an introduction to how young children learn English as another language, plus find a booklet to download and print.
One way that parents can help their child learn English is by speaking English at home. Find tips on ways you can do this, and ideas for the kinds of phrases you can use, and activities you can do. You will also find a booklet to download and print.
Children can enjoy books at any age, and parents can help to encourage a lifelong love of reading for pleasure. Read notes about using books in English with younger and older children, and find links to useful websites with lots of tips and ideas to help you support your child at home.
Many young children enjoy listening to and saying rhymes. Rhymes can be a great way to introduce young children to English. Read about sharing rhymes with young children, and also download some simple rhymes to your computer to listen to.
Many parents want to help their children with English pronunciation. Find resources to help you find out how words are pronounced, and to improve your pronunciation, plus ideas for activities you can do with your child to help.
The internet is a very useful resource for children who are learning English. Find out why it is useful, and also read some advice for how to choose sites for children. Find tips about using computers and the internet safely, plus links to websites for children and parents about internet and mobile safety.
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