How to Teach Children to Speak English
English is the one of the world's most widely spoken languages. Children who know how to speak this language will have many advantages as they grow older. Whether teaching children English as a second language or to improve a native speaker's abilities, practice and creativity will enhance learning.
Instructions
Speak English inside the home. Aside from the classroom, children spend most of their time in their home. For a child to become familiar with English words, it is important for family members to speak in English whenever the child is around. Guests should also be advised to speak in English when they are talking to the children. Repeat vocabulary-building words. Repetition helps a child remember words. Point out objects and say their corresponding English word. For example, when a child sees a tree, point to the tree and repeat the word "tree." When doing activities with children, say the corresponding English word, such as repeating the word "singing" when singing a song. Use educational games. Playing Pictionary, Scrabble or Boggle in English will enhance their vocabulary. Integrating English in physical activities will also help them. For example, they can count from one to ten in English while playing hide and seek, or sing English songs such as "London Bridge," while playing the game. Use multimedia products. Provide DVDs or listen to CDs in English to entertain and educate them. Educational multimedia products such as "Baby Einstein," teach English in a fun and interesting manner. Give encouragement and praise. Showing support will lift the children's morale and give them the inspiration they need to continue learning English. Never criticize a child, no matter how slow his progress may be. If the child has done exceptionally well, give him a reward for a job well done.
