English in Early Childhood

It can be challenging but rewarding to teach English to children who are still learning their mother tongue. This ExpertTrack will show you how to help your child learn English while they are still learning their mother tongue.

This course will explore the early years of childhood and how children learn English.

Learn from British Council educators about the best ways to communicate with children. How to communicate with young children and how to track their progress.

You'll learn from early childhood experts as well as parents through articles, videos and discussions. Also, you will see how young children learn in an early-years' classroom firsthand. You'll find tips, advice and download resources to help you teach English as an additional language to children.

The ExpertTrack will allow you to gain a better understanding of the role of play during childhood development, specifically the importance of language acquisition.

Additionally, you will learn the tools that can be used to create a positive play environment for children so they can improve their language skills.

You will learn how to talk with children. This will help you to improve their language skills and aid in their emotional development.

This course will help you build positive relationships with children, and create learning environments that encourage their learning. This course will help you understand the theories behind how learning and wellbeing are connected and how happier children learn better.

You will also learn how you can support and challenge children in order to help them develop and to measure their progress through assessments.

This ExpertTrack will equip you with the skills and knowledge to teach English to children as an additional language.