This document discusses introducing foreign language learning in primary schools. It addresses the challenges and opportunities of teaching languages to young children. Some key points made include how children learn language through techniques like parentese, emphasizing words and using gestures. Specific language elements that could be taught are listed such as greetings, numbers, colors and weather. A variety of teaching methods are proposed like games, stories, songs and creative activities both indoors and outdoors. Useful websites for reliable foreign language content and interactive games are also provided.
Early Years Learning at the British International School of BostonDCurtis333
Wondering what makes Early Years learning so important? Want to better understand the programs we use in our classrooms at the British International School of Boston? Through this presentation we'll share details about our early childhood education curriculum, and how parents can work with teachers to improve their child's learning.
Wanting to offer programs for babies at your library? Check out this presentation to find resources, links, and other tools to spice up your library's offerings.
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with information that addresses physical and emotional
challenges that some children who come to your storytimes
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PowerPoint for Chapter 3 in "From Lullabies to Literature". Language and cognitive activities for young children. How storytelling enhances language development.
Early Years Learning at the British International School of BostonDCurtis333
Wondering what makes Early Years learning so important? Want to better understand the programs we use in our classrooms at the British International School of Boston? Through this presentation we'll share details about our early childhood education curriculum, and how parents can work with teachers to improve their child's learning.
Wanting to offer programs for babies at your library? Check out this presentation to find resources, links, and other tools to spice up your library's offerings.
Do you have questions about making your storytime more
accessible for children with special needs? Join us for this session
with information that addresses physical and emotional
challenges that some children who come to your storytimes
might have. Find out how to prepare a sensory storytime for
children as well as serving caregivers, addressing space issues
and acquiring the right tools for success.
PowerPoint for Chapter 3 in "From Lullabies to Literature". Language and cognitive activities for young children. How storytelling enhances language development.
'Early Literacy in Action: Print Motivation' A Workshop presented by the Children's Department of the Abilene Public Library in Abilene, Texas on February 12, 2015. This presentation details the early literacy skill Print Motivation and how to incorporate it into library programs.
In this talk we looked at how the language classroom is often subverted by the young learner and how teachers can appropriate this chance happening and build it into the lesson to make learning more significant and meaningful.
Every child can become a Global Citizen.
English is the key.
30 years of excellence in Child Education.
Our Mission
“To provide educational excellence, enjoyment and creativity through unique and effective methodologies and materials to benefit children everywhere”
'Early Literacy in Action: Print Motivation' A Workshop presented by the Children's Department of the Abilene Public Library in Abilene, Texas on February 12, 2015. This presentation details the early literacy skill Print Motivation and how to incorporate it into library programs.
In this talk we looked at how the language classroom is often subverted by the young learner and how teachers can appropriate this chance happening and build it into the lesson to make learning more significant and meaningful.
Every child can become a Global Citizen.
English is the key.
30 years of excellence in Child Education.
Our Mission
“To provide educational excellence, enjoyment and creativity through unique and effective methodologies and materials to benefit children everywhere”
Tetyana Pavlenko, TEFL, E-Teacher Scholarship -2010 Alumna shares material of her team work, presentated in UMBC/ University of Maryland Baltimore County/, USA. Sincere thanks to all my colleagues of TEYL group, special thanks to Professor Joan Kang Shin.
English is an essential language that is spoken worldwide, and it is becoming increasingly important for children to learn it from a young age. However, teaching English to very young children can be a challenging task, and it is essential to make it fun and engaging to capture their attention and keep them interested.One of the most effective ways to teach English to young children is to make the learning experience enjoyable and entertaining. Using games, songs, and interactive activities, children can learn new words and phrases in a fun and exciting way.
As a teacher, it is important to create a safe and comfortable learning environment where children can express themselves and experiment with the language without fear of making mistakes. Incorporating a variety of learning styles, such as visual, auditory, and kinesthetic, can help children to absorb the language more effectively and retain the information better.
4. How do babies learn language?
What do parents do?
What does Baby do?
5. ‘… parentese language skills’
• Slow down
• Be distinct
• Emphasize with gesture
• Pause to allow repetition
• Simplify complex language
• Use pitch, speed and
intonation
• Make eye contact
• Use concrete examples
and real things to help
understanding
Really important …
• motivation
• encouragement
• enjoyment
• praise
10. Games outdoors
Carpet activities
Stories
Creative activities
Speaking activities
Writing activities
Independent
activities?
How many ways
to learn?
11.
12.
13. El turrón
Use seasonal and festive contexts
¡Feliz Navidad!
¡Feliz Año Nuevo!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=2Iqrb33phW4
19. Really useful websites
For reliable French or Spanish language to help you
try the BBC sites, eg,
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryfrench/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryspanish/
For examples of interactive online games try:
http://www.cartoonito.co.uk/games/french-word-fun-colours
http://www.crickweb.co.uk/ks2spanish.html
http://www.iclanguage.co.uk/languages/french-games-and-activities.html
Editor's Notes
Play Y’a une pie from Comptines a Chanter 1 – give actions for responses. Une pie – poirier – j’entends … chante, chanter
Questions to think about before showing video clip: How old are they? Is this their first language? How did they learn? Discussion then feedback about children learning early – they’re ready, we find it harder? Or do we?
Partner A and B: Conversation without words – Hello, do you fancy a drink? Yes, good idea, okay, let’s go! Try Expressions – I’m happy – I’m angry - pull the other one mate! What strategies did you use? Did you understand each other? Show me you don’t understand without using any words. Mime being French, Japanese, Italian?
How does a baby learn to say ‘Duck’? Discussion – itemise ways. What might motivate baby to learn? What might encourage baby if distracted?
Anything here that’s a challenge? We’ve got the skills …
Why is this date important? What is happening nationally or locally?
What is happening in schools locally now? Have you seen any foreign languages being taught? When? What? Who by?
Spanish numbers – with actions, respond to number, respond to signal, tennis, action pairs, diff voices – show faces under the visualiser, maths with minus numbers, own ideas?
Reliable resources to support us: go to Spanish game for ICT
Independent activities – highlight use of ipad
KS1 – linking with literacy
Make seasonal links
Checking vocabulary – pronunciation support – use link