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Kateryna Velyka
Professional TeacheršHelping Your Child Learn English Beyond Online Classes š
Hello italki community! š
As an English teacher with years of experience teaching children of all ages, I know that learning a language isnāt just about attending classesāitās also about creating a supportive environment at home. Here are some practical tips to help your child improve their English outside online lessons:
šŖ Make English a Part of Daily Life
Label common objects at home with their English names. (Plants, furniture etc.)
Encourage simple conversations in English during routine activities like cooking or shopping.
šŖ Fun and Interactive Media
I know, I know... Cartoons are something most of us would like to avoid, but hey, let's be fair: kids do waych them anyway, so let them watch those in English! There are lots of age/aesthetic appropriate soft color/pace cartoons! (e.g. Little Princess of Ben&Holly's Little Kingdom)
For toddlers play English songs and nursery rhymesātheyāre perfect for pronunciation and rhythm.
šŖReading Together
Read short stories or picture books in English.
Ask them questions about the story to build comprehension and speaking skills.
šŖ Board Games & DIY Activities
Play English-language board games like Scrabble, Guess Who, or Pictionary to make learning fun.
Try DIY projects where they follow instructions in Englishācrafts, simple experiments, or cooking recipes.
šŖ Consistency Over Quantity
Even 10ā15 minutes a day makes a huge difference!
Encourage curiosity rather than forcing long sessionsāthey learn best when itās fun.
š” Bonus Tip: Celebrate every effort! Language learning is a journey, and children thrive on encouragement and positivity.
If youād like, I can share a few of my favorite English-learning board games and DIY activities that children love and parents can easily do at home.
What strategies have worked for your kids? Share your tipsāIād love to hear them! š
Mar 3, 2026 11:01 PM
Kateryna Velyka
Language Skills
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Other, Russian, Ukrainian
Learning Language
Other
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