How can my child improve their English over the summer?

Answer 1

The best way to learn a language is by engaging with speakers of that language. It is proven that children pick up a new language faster than adults. Summer is a perfect time to for children to be in social settings such as summer camp and other educational activities where they are surrounded by other children of similar interest. It is guaranteed that your child will start the school year with more confidence to speak English. They will speak the language before being able to write it, but once they become speakers, half the battle is won.

Answer 2

The surest way to improve language abilities is through immersion. In particular, children are natural language learners, they absorb the language that they are surrounded by. Because of that, there are many day-to-day things that could help children continue to grow in their language acquisition journey. Here are a few things to consider this summer:

1.) If your child uses technology, switch the settings to English. Since iPads, phones, or tablets are things that some children look at on a daily basis (especially over the summer), this will be a simple way for your child to be constantly prompted to use their English skills.

2.) Find your child an English-speaking pen pal for the summer. This does not necessarily have to be someone from an English-speaking country. It could very well be a friend with a common goal. This will allow your child to exercise their writing skills and their English skills simultaneously. Furthermore, it could be a fun way to practice casual English, which is not something that is taught enough in some schools.

3.) Encourage your child to consume English-language media. I would suggest reading books in English, watching movies and TV programs in English, or putting on music in English. You could start with some light exposure, for example watching an English-language movie while your child plays in the living room. Then you could introduce an English version of some of their favorite shows, so that they can be drawn to the familiarity. Finally, you can introduce them to books, songs, and shows that are originally in English, once they have become used to hearing the language in their home.

4.) Hire a summer tutor or enroll your child in an English-language summer program. Your child does not necessarily need to be taking English classes (though that is also beneficial). Because children are so good at absorbing languages, they learn even when they are not trying to learn. If your child really enjoys drawing, signing your child up for a summer drawing class with an English-speaking tutor will help strengthen vocabulary and confidence in the language, but also it will help your child associate the things they enjoy with the English language. Everybody wins!

Answer 3

A child can improve all aspects of the English language through ACTIVE PARTICIPATION. If the child is not enrolled in summer school, these are my suggestions for parents in guiding a child toward advancing in English over the summer:

1. Know your child's passions. That is, be sure to know what your child's interests are because you will incorporate this in their learning of English.
2. Know your child's learning style. Is your child an auditory learner; a visual learner; or a kinesthetic learner? Are reading and writing activities she or he loves? Or does your child learn best by combining some or all of these?
3. Create activities for your child that engage their senses/learning styles AND their interests.
4. Hire me and I can create these activities for your child then guide them through these activities via online lessons.

Answer 4

There are several ways your child can improve their English over the summer:

1. Reading: Encourage your child to read books, newspapers, or magazines. This will help improve their vocabulary, comprehension, and grammar.
2. Writing: Encourage your child to keep a journal or write short stories, essays, or letters. This will help improve their writing skills and provide an opportunity for them to practice new vocabulary and grammar structures.
3. MORE PRACTICE
4. Online resources: There are many free online resources available that can help your child improve their English, including language learning websites, apps, and online language exchanges.
5. Joining a summer program: Consider enrolling your child in a Reading summer program or a a library. This provides a chance to practice speaking and listening skills with other learners.

By incorporating these strategies into your child's summer routine, they can make significant progress in improving their skills.

Answer 5

Hello! . . . Finding good language topics and working with the student's individual learning style and interests are always a plus for developing language skills! I consider what is needed, the strengths, weakness, and personal interests of the student. From there, I approach how to improve and utilize both the strengths and weaknesses. For example, more than one skill is used along with reading, speaking, listening, and writing. One skill can complement another! Perhaps the student loves to read aloud, but is weak in vocabulary or comprehension. There are ways to use our strengths while working on our weaknesses. For me, patience, flexibility, knowledge, preparation, and friendliness also helps when working with students.

Answer 6

Need to improve your English over the summer? I can help! I have a master's in English and many years of experience as an ESL/ELL teacher. Whether you or your child want to focus on writing or speaking, I can develop a plan with you and get to work right away. I think it is very important for language to be contextualized in order to be retained. To me that means starting with learner interests and relating new material to concepts which are already understood. Learning should be fun and relevant!