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English in Early Childhood: Language Learning and Development

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Brief Introduction

Discover how very young children learn English as an additional language and how you can help them progress.

Course Summary

This course teaches how to effectively teach English to young children, using interactive and engaging techniques. It covers the basics of language acquisition and provides practical tips for teaching English in a fun and effective way.

Key Learning Points

Learn how children acquire language and how to apply this knowledge to teaching English
Discover effective techniques for teaching English to young children
Explore the use of interactive and engaging activities to make learning English fun

Learning Outcomes

Understand the basics of language acquisition and its application to teaching English
Develop effective techniques for teaching English to young children
Design and implement engaging activities for young children to learn English

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic understanding of English language
Access to a computer with internet connection

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

Online
Self-paced
Interactive

Similar Courses

Teaching English to Young Learners
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teaching

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Notable People in This Field

Professor of Speech and Hearing Sciences
Professor of Psychology

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Requirements

This course will be of interest to you if you are: a parent of young children who wishes to support their child learning an additional language; an English teacher or an early childhood practitioner; or someone who is interested in the area of child development and language acquisition. If English is not your first language please be reassured that this course is suitable for those who have learnt English to around intermediate level (approximately B1 on the CEFR). The principles of learning an additional language during early childhood apply to all languages, so if you are a parent, teacher or practitioner interested in teaching languages other than English, you will find plenty of relevant methods in the course.

Outline

How children learn Getting started Early childhood development Children and language aquisition Review Learning through play All play is a form of learning Play is important Creating the right play environment Developing language through play Review How to talk to young children Communicating with young children Talk that encourages a child's emotional development Developing language through interactions Review Learning: English and everything Developing the whole child Learning English in context Guiding the learning experience Everything is connected Review Feeling safe and happy Children learn when they are safe and happy Positive relationships The importance of knowing the child well Enabling environments Review Watching children learn Every child is unique Observation Assessment in the early years Planning: building on what children can do Next steps

Summary of User Reviews

Discover the best ways to teach English to young children with this online course. Users have praised the practical and engaging content of the course, which has helped them develop new teaching strategies and improve their communication skills with children.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Practical and engaging content

Pros from User Reviews

Provides practical teaching strategies
Engaging and interactive course material
Suitable for non-native English speakers
Flexible course schedule
Supportive online community

Cons from User Reviews

Limited focus on grammar and vocabulary
Not suitable for advanced English learners
Some technical issues with the platform
Course may be too basic for experienced teachers
Not accredited by a recognized institution

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