This document discusses the special skills needed to teach English to young learners ages 9-15. It outlines that teachers need an awareness of how children think and learn, strong spoken English skills to teach without writing, an ability to engage students' interests, and skills to teach initial literacy. The document also notes that teachers should love children, be patient, creative, and use simple language. It provides strategies like making learning fun and using real objects, as well as potential obstacles like short attention spans.