Do children have all the advantages when it comes to learning a foreign language? This article looks at the fundamental general differences between language learning amongst adults and children. Talk to any family who have moved abroad with young children and you’ll...
New teachers often have problems trying to decide how to speak to students so they understand them best. Should they keep their grammar really simple? Should they avoid unusual words? Should they slow down? Should they speak to students as though they were...
Cambridge Young Learners English Tests is touted as a series of fun, motivating English language tests, aimed at children in primary and lower-secondary education (age 7 - 12). They are run by UCLES. The examination has three different levels: Starters Exam (typically...
TEYL or Teaching English to Young Learners refers to a more specialized area of teaching English which deals with younger students. Aside from the usual considerations which you should give to any TEFL class, there are certain extra considerations to take into...
Clap Slap is a simple game which is great fun with younger children. It practices listening comprehension, word groups and also helps them to let off a little steam! Decide first on an appropriate word group. This will depend on your class and their level, but could...
