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Those who begin to teach a foreign language to others - whether as a teacher of students or parents of their own children - sooner or later ask themselves questions: how to quickly learn English words and is it possible to teach the language without translation?

It’s clear that you can demonstrate some words and even concepts without translation. But is it possible to learn English words, as well as complex phrases and even whole sentences - a lot at once, and even without translation?

It is no secret that in many self-respecting language schools classes are held only in English, and resorting to translation is strictly prohibited! Even a teacher who works with a baby at home (and there are such forms of classes) works with the child, speaking to him only in English.

In this article we will look at the most effective ways to present words, concepts and other language units without translation, used in “advanced” language schools, as well as in language video courses and intensive courses.

So how can you learn English words quickly?

1. Concept demonstration

As they say, “Hare-Wolf”. When a concept or word is clearly demonstrated to a student.

How to work with a child? We show the child an object and say its name, show another object and say the name, or depict an action and name the verb.

Let's learn English words using examples:

This is mommy. That is a ball. These are toys. Those are dolls.

Look, I'm eating. (pointing to himself)

Daddy is yawning. (pointing to dad who is tired after work)

Kitty is running. The baby is crying. (pointing to a kitten running around the apartment)

Baby is sleeping. (pointing to the baby in the next stroller while walking)

2. Sorting

Paired concepts are learned very well using the technique sorting.

Mug-saucer, hand-mitten, foot-sock.

I came across this technique in video tutorials: the mouse places red circles on red saucers, and blue ones on blue ones; the monkey gets ready for a walk and puts on from a heap of things only what is suitable for cold autumn weather: a hat, scarf, mittens, boots. You can also sort families of words and combinations of concepts according to a given criterion: red rug - red mice; green box – green toys; blue cardboard - blue shapes: circle, square, oval; pink numbers - pink buttons; box - vegetables, bag - fruits.

Paired concepts

How to present? The child is shown one component of the pair (for example, left foot), tied to a specific concept (green sock), and the second component (right foot) and tied to another specific concept (red sock).

More examples with which you can learn English words:

Invite your child to place cups on saucers of the same color as them:

Green cup – green saucer; blue cup – blue saucer

Now let him bring the baby animals to their mothers:

Cat-kitty; dog – puppy; sheep – lamb; goat – kid; pig – piglet; horse – foal; cow - calf.

And then they go happy to their home:

Cow – barn; dog – doghouse; cat – basket; horse – stable.

Word families

They are also called thematic groups. For example, kitchen utensils will belong to one thematic group and include the words: cup, plate, night, fork, bowl, spoon, glass, teapot, etc.

Play tea party with your child (make a toy tea party), place on the table:

• Teapot
• Tea spoons
• Cups
• Saucers
• A bowl of biscuits
• Combining concepts according to a given characteristic:

Other options for thematic groups:

Items of doll furniture: bed, chair, sofa, coffee table;

Transport: car, tractor, truck, van, bicycle, motorbike.
By the way, thematic groups of words fit perfectly into the good old game.

Combining concepts according to a given characteristic

Unlike thematic groups, in which words are combined more often according to their purpose, here we can choose for ourselves what is common between the objects we have selected and combine them into seemingly uncombinable ones. For example, we can combine all the toys according to the container in which we ask them to be placed: all the toys go in a box, and all the cards go in an envelope.

Other combination schemes: antonyms + word-concept; colors + identical objects; numbers + thematic groups, etc.

For example, let small animals go in a box and large ones in a bag:

Let's put the little bear into the box;

The big bear goes to the bag.

Or put three pink buttons on the pink number “3”:

Let’s find three pink buttons for the ping number “three”.

Invite your child to collect all the vegetables in a box with the number “one”, and all the dishes in a box with the number “two”:

Let’s put vegetables in “Numer One” box, and and cups with plates in “Numer Two” box.

Along the way, explain the concepts of “fruit” and “vegetables” through questions like:

Is cabbage a vegetable or a fuit? Is apple a vegetable or a fuit?

At the same time, we are not afraid that the child does not know the names of some objects. These tasks are universal and designed for different levels of language proficiency. We demonstrate to beginners by sorting, focusing on one concept. A child with a higher level, as in the second example, learns colors and numbers or the name of an object and its antonym at once:

This is a big bear, now where is the small bear?

This is green hat, now where is the yellow hat?

This is square candy, now where is the circle candy/button/number?

The secret of quickly memorizing English words here is that we present much more information than the goal, and as a result, the part that we need (or is feasible) is remembered!

Learn English words with pleasure!

For the continuation of the fascinating topic “How to quickly learn English words”, see the next article.

At three years old, little fidgets learn about the world around them with genuine interest. And the more interesting things there are in this world, the better. Likewise, English for 3-year-old children will be an exciting adventure. Young “researchers” are keenly interested in the new and unknown, and the unique possibilities of natural knowledge of things will help them perceive a foreign language literally on a subconscious level. In today's article we will tell you how to properly conduct English language training sessions with children three or four years old.

Every parent who worries about the future of their child asks a similar question. Heated discussions and differences of opinion are also common among teachers: some advocate learning English “from the cradle,” while others believe that it is more rational to get acquainted with a foreign language before entering school.

Without going into the details of this controversy, we will highlight its core. The root of the problem lies in excessive workload and “depriving children of their childhood.” But the secret of success is precisely that English lessons for preschool children are conducted exclusively in a playful way. The method of teaching English for little ones is not memorization, but an exciting game that fits organically into children's fun.

You can start learning English with a one-year-old baby, with a 2-year-old child, and with children aged 3 years and older. The main thing is to develop in students a sincere interest in learning English. Young children are open and very inquisitive on their own, so it’s not difficult to get them interested in a new activity. Moreover, the natural needs of cognition involve as much as possible all the capabilities of the brain. This gives children aged 2 to 4 years the following benefits:

• easy perception of new information;
• quick memorization;
• natural imitation of foreign pronunciation;
• lack of fear of speaking.

Learning foreign languages ​​in adulthood will no longer be accompanied by these favorable factors. That's why it's worth striking while the iron is hot. However, in order for English lessons for children 3-4 years old to be truly successful, several nuances of child psychology should be taken into account before starting them.

How to explain English to 3-year-old children - practical recommendations

So, you have decided to teach your child to speak English, but you still don’t know where to start with the first lessons. It’s easy to start teaching children, the main thing is to remember the secret already said - no coercion, only play!

Instilling interest

Children aged 1 year and older actively explore the world, being interested in every unknown part of it. The parent’s task in this case is to pick up this natural interest and develop it into an exciting game “activity”. While playing with toys with your child, tell him about the English language using the names of these objects as an example. But do not immediately demand mandatory memorization and repetition: if the child is interested, then later he himself will demonstrate the acquired knowledge.

Use any everyday situations to teach English. What do three-year-olds do most often? They ask questions. Answer them by adding English words to the sentences and explaining their meanings visually, i.e. showing objects. A child learns about the world through his eyes and sensations, so you should not make long verbal explanations, which will quickly bore and confuse the baby.

Let's not get bored

The main principle by which English is taught to children from 3 years old is no violence. Your classes should not be even remotely similar to school lessons. No “sit down and learn.” We play English with children, and we play not at any specific time of the day, but in any suitable situation.

For example, invite your child to learn colors in English during a walk. Let the little one joyfully shout Green at all objects containing the color green! Or you can compete with your child to see who can find the most green objects around. The reward for the game will again be a green delicacy: an apple, a pear, and a sweet watermelon is also suitable for the summer.

Such simple games provide excitement and positive emotions, develop a thirst for new knowledge and make it easy to learn and remember new vocabulary.

We encourage success

Praise and kind words are pleasant even for serious adults, let alone affection-sensitive children who are only 3 or 4 years old.

Notice even small improvements in your baby’s knowledge. React to every correctly spoken phrase, inspiring and motivating your child to use English words more often in his speech and build whole sentences from them.

Expressing praise should not be dry and formal. Show more emotions, hug, kiss, spin, throw the baby, etc. Kids acutely sense falsehood, so the expression of delight must be sincere. In addition to Russian praises, it’s a good idea to actively use English vocabulary. We suggest using the expressions from the table below.

Lead by example

Often parents want to give their child something they didn’t have, or teach them something they themselves couldn’t learn at one time. If this is the situation you have with regard to English, then get ready to start by changing your knowledge first.

If we teach a child a foreign language, then we ourselves must know it sufficiently. To do this, you need to allocate time and effort: sign up for a course, take online lessons, or independently study materials for classes with your child. Not everyone is ready to take such a step, but remember that the education of your children depends on you. If you yourself do not develop and take an interest in English, then your child, looking at the example of his parents, will consider learning foreign languages ​​a boring and unnecessary matter.

We have listed the basic principles according to which English is taught to preschool children. Now, taking into account these recommendations, we will select ways to present the material.

Training methods

For modern education, instilling in a child an interest in learning is a priority. Therefore, many teaching methods and methods have been developed for both children who are only one year old and for children over three years old. The parent’s task is to try different teaching methods and track the baby’s reaction to them.

Cards

Card sets provide an opportunity to master thematic vocabulary with your child. Small cards are easy to use, and colorful drawings make them not only attractive and interesting, but also easy to understand for children. In addition, with cards you can come up with a lot of fun activities that allow you to check how much your child has learned the information.

The principle of teaching with the help of cards is simple: the parent shows the card and says the word, and the child looks at the picture and repeats what was said. It is important to note that translation is not taught! With the help of a drawing, the child independently understands the meaning of the word and puts it in his memory. To check what you have learned, use mini-games: guess the card by description, name the odd one in a row, find the missing one, etc.

For children under 3 years old, you can buy or make large cards yourself, so that the child can stand on them. A path is made from such cards and the child is led along it, naming a new card with each step. After the child remembers the vocabulary, the track is, on the contrary, divided into separate “islands”. Now the parent calls out the word, and the baby’s task is to quickly jump onto the correct card.

Poems and songs

Another universal method that is suitable for children of any age. For one-year-old babies, their mother will carefully sing songs, and by the age of two, children are able to independently memorize the simplest lines.

Well, the English language for children 4 and 5 years old is inextricably linked with learning poems and songs by heart, because This method helps to expand your vocabulary and improve pronunciation. Also, an undoubted advantage of rhyming lines is that entire phrases and contexts are studied, rather than individual words.

It is important to note how to teach poetry in English with children. This should be done in stages.

1. Preliminarily select the words that are key to understanding the poem and teach them to your child.
2. Read the verse expressively, helping the child navigate the pronunciation of the lines.
3. Look at the pictures for the poem or draw your own drawings with your child that reveal the content of the poem.
4. Learning lines by heart.
5. Periodic repetition of what has been learned.

Naturally, such a volume of work is not completed in one day. Several classes are spent on one poem.

As for the songs, everything is much simpler here. The main thing is that the child likes the music, and the motive and words of the song will become attached by themselves. Today on the Internet you can find hundreds of educational songs for children, with which kids can quickly and funly learn popular English words and expressions on various topics.

Fairy tales

Learning a language through fairy tales also brings benefits. Of course, if the little one is just entering his second year, then it will be difficult for him to perceive a large amount of information. But children over 3 years old are already able to work in this form.

For classes, it is necessary to select either very short stories or foreign translations of Russian fairy tales already familiar to children. Working with a foreign version of a Russian fairy tale, children learn to compare the English names of the characters, their words and actions with the Russian analogues that have settled in children's memory. It is important that the fairy tale is accompanied by interesting illustrations, then the child will better understand the text or simply be able to take a little break from working with words.

Don't forget about the possibility of using audio versions of fairy tales. By the age of three, a child can listen carefully and subconsciously remember the information he hears.

There are several fairy tales on our website that you can listen to and watch:

If you first work with the text, and then start listening to the characters’ remarks in audio, then the child will probably be able to name the speaking character and understand his speech a little. Thus, children develop listening comprehension. In addition, repeating the characters' lines improves pronunciation and helps to replenish the active vocabulary.

Videos

In the digital age, it is no longer possible to imagine teaching English to preschoolers without the use of videos. Colorful animation instantly attracts the attention of both kids and adults. Even the songs we have already reviewed are learned much faster if they are supplemented with a fascinating video that clearly shows the meaning of the words.

It is with simple songs that you should start learning English from videos. Here are all the factors that contribute to successful learning:

• visual presentation of material;
• work on auditory perception;
• imitating correct pronunciation;
• entertainment part (you can jump, do exercises, dance, play to the music).

In addition, songs for children in English tend to “sink” into memory even against one’s will, which contributes to the subconscious memorization of words and expressions.

After practicing with songs, start working with educational cartoons and fairy tales. Children will love following the new adventures of their favorite characters, which means that English classes will definitely become welcome and long-awaited.

Games

And although English for children 3 or 4 years old is always a form of play, we will highlight the description of games as a separate paragraph.

In fact, learning a foreign language can be combined with any game. If your baby is fidgety, then we recommend playing edible-inedible in English, hide and seek (with English counting), counting tables in English, card islands, or simply naming objects encountered on a walk.

Calm and measured kids should buy cards and board games in English. Intelligent kids will enjoy activities such as guessing games, bingo, letter rearrangement and word spelling.

Separately, we note computer and mobile applications. Educational computer games are carefully thought out: they have a colorful design, clear voice acting, accessible explanations, and automated knowledge testing. In addition, most games contain a cross-cutting plot, which further motivates children to learn English and complete tasks.

The capabilities of mobile applications are more modest. With them, the child can learn and repeat new words by listening to their pronunciation and comparing them with pictures. Some programs contain additional mini-games and videos, but these must be paid for separately.

In any case, when working with interactive digital applications, the parent must be close to the child and help him complete the tasks. If you simply give your child a laptop or smartphone and leave him to play alone, then you will not achieve effective learning results. Remember that the child follows the example of his parents, and it is you who develop a responsible attitude towards learning English.

So, let's summarize all of the above, highlighting the strong points.

1. It is possible, and even necessary, to teach children foreign languages ​​from an early age if you do not want to miss the chance given by nature to quickly and naturally master new information.
2. Classes are always conducted in a playful way. Only the child’s interest and passion give effective results and achievement of success.
3. All nuances of child psychology are taken into account. Children should be encouraged more often, not focus too much on mistakes, and increase motivation to practice by example.
4. Parents choose the teaching method on their own, but if necessary, adjust it, monitoring the baby’s reaction and the success of the task.
5. Lessons are not fixed in time. The duration of the lesson depends on the mood and abilities of the baby.

By following these tips, you will competently structure the educational process and instill in your child an interest in foreign languages, without in any way infringing on his rights to a happy and carefree childhood. Good luck in your endeavors and see you again!

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So, if you are reading this page, it means that you are serious about learning English with your child, and you have made absolutely the right choice! And now I will explain why. First, young children, unlike adults, have a unique ability to imitate the pronunciation of words and sounds that are new to them. Children learn quite easily through play activities; you have played with your child for two to three weeks. interactive games, and one fine day, instead of the usual: “Good morning, mom,” he will babble to you: “Good morning, mother!”. You may also need to review some of the basics of the English language, since children learn the language better through communication and joint games with adults. And the materials posted on the site will help you and your child overcome the language barrier in an entertaining and fun way, because this is Entertaining English!

And before I tell you where to start learning English, let's figure it out: what age is most favorable for learning English with a child?. This question is most often asked by parents interested in a bright future for their child. Given the individual abilities and stage of development of each child, it is quite difficult to give a specific answer to this question. But most experts agree that English classes using this method can be taught to children aged 3 to 10 years. Until the age of 3, it is pointless, and after 10, this technique will not give a positive result, since the child’s brain has a specialized ability for a foreign language, which significantly decreases with age. The brain's speech mechanisms become less flexible and can no longer adapt to new conditions so easily. English is best learned at the age of 5 - 7 years, when the child has already mastered the system of his native language quite well. It is at this age that children assimilate the proposed language material without difficulty. It is at this age that the child can already be told about American holidays , this will help him better understand the culture, traditions and customs of the English-speaking population.

Well, now let's return to the topic of our conversation and figure it out, where to start learning English with your child. There is no need to force your child to cram the English alphabet and memorize English words. In order to motivate a child to expand his vocabulary, it is necessary to awaken his interest in the English language by learning with him simple poems, in which among familiar words and phrases there will be one or two words in English. For better perception, you can use toys and various objects so that the child has a more accurate idea of ​​what is being said. Over time, using the same principle, you can begin to learn with your child counting rhymes, tongue twisters, songs And fairy tales. English is best learned through interactive games; for these purposes, you can arrange a puppet theater or finger games for your child. It is important that all English classes are fun and interesting, this facilitates understanding and increases the child’s interest in the language.

But don’t expect your child to immediately begin repeating the English phrases and words you speak. Even in the process of children learning their native language, there is a “period of silence”, this is when the child watches and listens before he begins to speak. A similar period may exist in the study of the English language; children are already beginning to understand the meaning of what was said, but do not speak English. During this period, you should not force your child to repeat the English phrases and words you speak. Be patient, let your communication be one-sided during this period, and after a while, depending on the regularity of classes, each child begins to pronounce individual words or individual phrases heard earlier. Of course, the first English words will not be pronounced perfectly, but there is no need to focus the child’s attention on the mistakes made, just repeat the correct version of what he said. And remember that a child needs constant support and praise to effectively learn English. By conducting classes with children, parents establish a family tradition of communicating with children in English, even if they have only an initial level of language proficiency.

Now you know what exactly you need to pay special attention to when teaching your child English, and you can safely start learning, but do not forget that learning should take place in a fun and comic form, because that’s why he Entertaining English!

And the first step to achieving this goal will be

Who among us, parents, has not dreamed that our child would know English? And we are ready to make every effort so that he learns English. First we send him to kindergarten, where they teach him English, then we take him to a linguistic school, send him to private schools and hire tutors. But these actions do not always bring us the desired result. These actions do not guarantee that the child will enjoy learning English. It is necessary to understand that Learning English should start at home, not in the classroom. Only parents can instill a love for the English language. No teacher can interest a child in English as much as mom and dad. No one knows better than parents what can interest their child. Especially when it happens in the form of an exciting game.

Learning English should be a game you and your child play together. This communication between you should bring mutual pleasure. It happens that due to everyday worries, we do not have much time at our disposal to spend time with our child. However, nevertheless, we can give the child an amazing opportunity - to spend quality time and be together. I think this is quite feasible if desired. You will be able to take your mind off the kitchen, washing, and ironing for at least half an hour a week and spend this time with your baby. I assure you, your child will appreciate it. It's so fun to learn a language together! And never let TV take your place in your child's life.

When to start learning English?

Most moms and dads are concerned about the question: At what age can a child be taught English?. Many linguistic schools are starting to teach English from 3 years old. It is not recommended before this age, since the child must develop speech in his native language.

There are many ways you can help your child learn English.

The main thing is that you have a great desire to study together.

Introducing your child to another culture will be a great start to language learning. Tell your child that there are many countries on Earth where people speak different languages. You can do this in the form of a fairy tale or in the form of a game. For example: “A bunny came to visit us from England. He can only speak English.”

Or you can start playing the “mother-daughter” game, but this time the dolls will live in England and speak only English. Thanks to this game, your child can be introduced to the names of words such as:

Mother-mother,father,sister-sister,brother-brother,grandmother-grandmother,grandfather-grandfather,uncleaunt-aunt,cousin - cousin,niece-niece,nephew

A rhyming song will help you consolidate new words in your memory. Thefingerfamily(family of fingers)

Father finger, where are you?

Father finger, father finger, where are you?

Mommy finger, Mommy finger, where are you?
Here I am, here I am. How do you do?

Brother finger, Brother finger, where are you?
Here I am, here I am. How do you do?

Sister finger, Sister finger, where are you?
Here I am, here I am. How do you do?

Baby finger, Baby finger, where are you?
Here I am, here I am. How do you do?

Also, using the “mother-daughter” game, you can voice situations from family life (breakfast, lunch, evening tea, table setting, conversation at the table, help around the house and much more) about this in more detail in the next article.

So if you want to help your child learn English, try to fit the following 10 rules into your daily life. And I am sure you will soon see the desired result.

1) Do English part your daily life.

Sing, read and play with your child in English whenever you want. Don't limit yourself to time frames. Read a poem at the dinner table, sing a song in English in the bathroom, watch a cartoon in English together and read a bedtime story. Think of learning English as part of your game, not as a lesson. Singing songs, reading books and watching cartoons in English are the most exciting and important things you can do with your child while learning English. The more your baby hears English spoken, the easier it will be for him to learn English.

2) Watch cartoons and children's TV shows in English.

If a child watches the Disney TV channel, you can draw the child's attention to the fact that the main characters of the cartoon speak English. You can chat with your baby about what is happening on the screen, but try to do it in English. And it doesn’t matter that you yourself don’t know many words in English. We all learned at school the names of animals and action verbs, such as: run, jump, fly, can, smile, cry.

3) Read a fairy tale in English in the evening.

Most parents read a bedtime story to their children. Why not read a fairy tale in English or look through a children's dictionary with colorful illustrations?

4) Inspire your child

Show interest in learning English with your child. Provide support, inspiration and motivation.
This is the most important point. When you show interest in your child's English learning, you are showing interest in your child. The child needs your approval, support and encouragement. Your reaction to his achievements in the language is very important to him. If you want your child to learn English, you need to teach him to feel proud of his achievements. Encourage him by telling him that you are proud of him. Ask about how the lessons went (if the child is learning the language in a children's studio).

To create a communicative environment during play, keep your baby highly active.

5) Don’t criticize every child’s mistake, focus better on his achievements.

This is one of the most common mistakes parents make. Very often I hear parents criticizing their children who are really trying to speak English. DO NOT discourage your child. learn English. Mistakes must be corrected in such a way as not to offend the child. After all, he transfers the assessment of his actions to the assessment of himself as an individual. Your fixation on mistakes can discourage any interest in learning English. First of all, you evaluate the child’s successes, not his shortcomings. Try to keep him feeling successful. Even the smallest victory should be noticed and appreciated. After all, interest in learning a language is lost when the feeling of success disappears.

Motivation plays a key role in learning a foreign language. Make it interesting and exciting for your child to learn English.

6) Keep your child interested in English

The best thing you can do to help your child learn English is to make the process fun. Your child should be sure that learning English is a fun and exciting game with mom. Reinforce your interest in English with various games. Find and learn several English games such as: alphabet games, lotto games, finger games. They will be ideal for beginners learning the language. For a child, learning a language is not a problem. The most important thing is to interest him. Activities in which he draws, sings, talks and moves a lot can interest a child.

7) In learning a language, it is important not to “pressure” for your child

If for some reason your child has no desire to learn a language, then do not insist. Try postponing your activity for a certain time. If your child feels pressure from you when learning a language, this will only have a negative effect.

8) Talk to your baby in English.

If your English is good, then try to talk to your baby in English more often. Even short phrases: “ I love you”, or commands “ come here” (come here) or “ sit down“(sit down),” give me" (give me) " find” (find) is a great start. Now your child perceives all information visually and auditorily, therefore, the more often he hears words and expressions already familiar to him, the faster he will remember their pronunciation. Don't forget that children love to imitate; so spend some time with your baby and practice saying the words you want him to remember. Your baby may not always pronounce words correctly, but over time you will get better.

And one more tip: it’s better to translate the meanings of words to kids using pictures.

At three years old, a child has the ability to listen, which he gradually loses with age. The more a child hears English spoken, the easier it is for him to remember it. Once he gets used to listening to English spoken at school, it will be easier for him to understand and follow instructions during an English lesson.

9) Children get bored easily

If you see that the child has lost interest in the task, do not insist on continuing. It’s better to take a break and then return to the previous task, provided that the child wants to do it. Make your lessons bright and varied.

10) Make your English classes regular

The most important rule in learning English is that playing English should be done regularly. Otherwise, all your efforts will be in vain.

Many parents have found their own successful way to teach their children English. They chose a specific time to play English with the baby. For example, every Wednesday you can talk to your child in English, watch cartoons, whatever you want, the main thing is that it is all in English. And it doesn’t matter whether you choose a specific time to play English or do it when you have a free minute. The main thing is that it happens regularly.

And remember: under no circumstances should a child be forced to study in English; first he just has to hear it and watch it, like a fun game in which he wants to participate with his mother.

How to teach your child English on your own, without leaving home?

• Without any stress, just by properly organizing your work and distributing the direction of your efforts,
• without the help of expensive specialists,
• at home,
• creating a positive learning atmosphere for yourself and your baby,
• choosing the most comfortable time for joint activities.

If you don’t know where to start teaching your child English, but want to:

• speak with your child in English without barriers,
• understand English speech easily,
• get rid of the ballast of misunderstanding of grammatical, spelling and phonetic rules.

Then, the participant's story training by Galina Bubyakina, will tell you how you can make your dream come true.

“ENGLISH IN YOUR FAMILY WITH A CHILD AFTER 4 YEARS OLD IS NOT A DREAM, IT’S REALITY”

My name is Elena Mozyreva, I am 30 years old, higher education - manager. My son Zhenya is now 5.5 years old. We got to Galina for an online English language training program for children "Let me talk to you, baby" March 10, 7 months ago. Before this we had not studied English at all.

Before starting the training, I took a test to determine my level of English. The test showed that I have Intermediate. Wow?! You learn English from the 1st grade, but you don’t really know how to speak it. How so?

I really want my child to speak different languages, and not learn transcription and translation all his life.

Why didn’t I start from birth, you ask?

Well, first reason: “Galina, why didn’t we meet earlier? :-)"

Do you think I'm joking? I just didn’t know where to start teaching my child English. Galina became my guide in the world of everyday English with children. She and her colleagues (native speakers) helped me overcome the language barrier and learn to communicate with my son with a smile and without constraint.

And here The second reason:

Zhenya did not speak until he was 3.5 years old. Only the simplest phrases and words: “Mom, give me!”, “Go”, “Move away”...

And everyone around kept repeating: “He doesn’t know how to speak Russian, and you’re still going to introduce English!”, “Are you going to make a child prodigy out of a child?” I think some of you have heard this too. And I was a coward, but adults know better, they are more experienced, you need to listen to them. And how can I teach my child English on my own, at home, without the help of expensive specialists, if we still can’t do it in our native language?! And you just had to look for like-minded people. And Galina found me herself. Thank you.

I read the letter in the mailing list and thought that this training would be suitable as an English language training program for very young children, and we are almost 5 years old. But I really wanted to try, and it cost very little for the training. And I decided that we can be equated to kids, because... we really were newborns in English. As I already said, we had not studied English at all before.

Structure of the training. What worked for us

And then a letter arrives: “Greetings, Elena! We are starting our training on the development of English speaking skills for mothers and babies “Let me talk to you, baby”!

I participated in trainings, but in different formats. What Galina offers is very convenient and, most importantly, effective.

Don't you have to think for yourself where to start teaching your child English - with the alphabet, counting, animal names, or something completely different?

One week of the training program is divided into 2 three-day periods:

1st- Monday-Wednesday and 2nd- Thursday-Saturday. Sunday is a break.

Total 3 weeks - 6 BLOCKS.

Every Monday and Thursday you receive a task, the so-called BLOCK. And you have three days to familiarize yourself, work and write a report.

Training is such a format, quite intensive work, first of all on yourself, and secondly - work with the child. But even for a working mother this is possible.

I accessed the block and watched the video while riding home on the train. I was going through what to say in my head, even memorizing it at first. In each BLOCK you receive a huge layer of information; here everyone will find something that is close to them and easier to understand. And by the second week, the language barrier was gone - I already knew how to teach my child English at home, on my own, and I was confident in my abilities.

Galina knows how to motivate!

First, you will be asked to videotape your results. And since the spirit of leadership is in each of us, we don’t want to lag behind the others. Even without experience working with a camera, I posted our funny videos. And this is a unique experience because you see yourself from the outside. After all, this English language training program is designed not only for children, but also for their mothers! And this is work on yourself, I tell you.

One time I thoroughly prepared for the lesson and got ready for the video shooting. So, I think I’ll record a cool video. And so Zhenya and I sat down on the street, I turned on the recording and started the game. But he doesn’t really want to. I got upset and started putting pressure on him, but didn’t really insist on continuing. And then I looked at the recording and saw how stern my face was. I wouldn’t want to play with such a mother either. Since then, I began to work more on my smile and tune myself into a positive mood after a working day.

Secondly, the report. It is very important for you, in it you write down your miniphrase and in the future, after checking and adjusting, you can use it and rely on it. This is a kind of cheat sheet after completing the training. And a plus - your miniphrase will definitely be voiced, and you will receive an audio recording.

Thirdly, this is Skype chat. This is a kind of cozy place where you can not only ask online, but how it will be: "The soup is ready! Go eat!", but also support for other mothers.

If I give up, I’m tired, the child doesn’t want to study as expected, doubts arise: can I teach my child English on my own, at home and not in some courses. You can always write, and you will immediately receive advice, they will support you and lend a helping hand. I recommend installing Skype on your phone. At first I didn’t do this, simply because I thought that Skype would take up a lot of space on the phone and would slow down when working. But that's not true! So feel free to install!

The sharp corners we had to face. How we rounded them off

Yes, we had sharp corners. I’ll say right away that it’s not scary. All sharp stones are polished by water over time. Let it be long, but patient.

You and I are water! Loving, caring, patient and calm mothers. And if this is not always the case, then we must strive for this. What am I talking about? - you ask.

I’m talking about demativators now, but, honestly, this word sounds creepy. So let's just call them small acute angles.

For us they sounded like this: “Mom, talk to me normally! I don’t understand you!”, “Mom, that’s enough! Speak Russian!" And sometimes it sounded with tears.

It could also be that I decided in advance where to start teaching English today, prepared and offered the child a game, for example, with animals. Those. I have already repeated some words on this topic and am ready to talk only about animals for now. And Zhenya says: “Mom, let’s better play with cars!”

So what should we do then? At the moment you are seized with a slight panic, because you cannot even remember the word “wheel”.

Will you insist on the animals or will you try to remember what the wheel will be like? Other options are also possible. What would you do in such a situation?

And here the most important thing is not animals, and not that you forgot the word. The main thing here, as they say now, is to tune in to the positive, i.e. remove your irritation and pull yourself together. And try to catch the wave the child is currently on and create a fun GAME. Well, for example, take a car and put a dog in it. And arrive with sounds: “Uuuuuuu….dyzh! Hello! I'm a car. And it’s my friend. Hello! I'm a dog. What are you doing? I want to play with you". And there will be no resistance here, the sharp angle will be smoothed out.

Play and fun are our main guarantees of success! And she revealed another secret to me Olga Lvovna Soboleva— teacher and developer of his own methods of reading in English. She said that intonation is very important. We must speak to the child, just like in Russian, not like robots. And here I was lucky, I really played and lived our game with the child. And if I learned phrases and words, it was only for myself. The child usually experienced improvisation. Let there be fewer words, but let them reach the heart. A little later I spoke to Zhenya in English, and he understood everything and answered in Russian. And it was a success!

I also talked about small whims, but for us it was more due to fatigue. Make sure that when you get ready to play with your baby, he is full, be sure to monitor your children’s routine. Usually all the hysterics and whining are from fatigue or hunger.

But if all the rules are followed, and the child does not want to play with you in English, then the first thing I would suggest is to try to start learning English - with lullabies, funny songs, nursery rhymes, cartoons in English and little by little communicate with him, at least in 5 minutes a day. You may think that this is not enough, but remember how slowly time passed in childhood. 5 minutes is not enough for a child! It may only be five minutes, but it will be fun and interesting. Do you know this poem?

Hands running over the back - like a snail crawling around here.

And then I tickle Zhenya, pretending to be a running mouse:

It turns out to be a lot of fun, because all children love to play around! We still do this massage before bed, and if I forget, Zhenya immediately reminds me: “Mom, what about the massage? Slowly, slowly..."

This online English language training program for children and their mothers gave impetus not only to the development of my child’s speech, but also helped me overcome the language barrier and find like-minded friends with whom I still communicate. The training helped the English language smoothly enter our lives.

Now twice a week Zhenya goes to the English school “Lingvitania”, which is based on the method of Olga Lvovna Soboleva, I have not been practicing the language at home for a month and a half, but all this is temporary. Two or three months a year I have to work almost 11 hours, this is the specificity of my work. That's why Zhenya went to an English school.

In addition to this, I introduced some, let's call it, “mother substitutes”.

1. Lullabies in English. Zhenya falls asleep only to them.

For example:

1. Cartoons. If we watch cartoons, then this, of course, Peppa Pig or it could be full-length cartoons that are on YouTube, for example How to train you dragon, Home . We watch such cartoons rarely and usually in parts. Do you know that the eye doctor does not allow children under 6 years old to watch TV for more than 15-20 minutes a day?

1. Internet resource. I bought a subscription to ABCmouse.com. Here the child goes through a kind of game levels: listens to songs, fairy tales, can color, collect puzzles, buy himself a virtual dinosaur and feed it. There is a lot to list, if you are interested, go to abcmouse.com there are detailed videos about this resource.

But again, Zhenya comes to this site on Sunday morning and plays for about an hour while his parents get their sleep.

These are small “substitutes for me”, due to an urgent need.

Last week Zhenya said to me so sternly: “Mom, speak to me in English, please!” He misses our games. There is nothing better than live communication and games with mom. So play and speak the language!

And I will soon return to "School for Parents of Little Polyglots", because there are many other English language training programs for children and their parents. I get a lot of ideas here and always feel supported.

Anyone who hasn’t heard about this school yet and is looking for answers to questions: how to teach a child English at home, on their own, and where to start learning, I’m sure Galina will soon tell you everything.

Recruitment of the next group for training according to my program it's about to start. And by the way, you will be pleasantly surprised by the conditions for participation in it. Sign up in the comments if you are interested in our offer and you want to know the details!