Ebele International Children's English experts remind that the preschool age is the best time to learn English.
English is an international lingua franca, and children who do not understand English will be greatly restricted in terms of information exchange. Furthermore, studies have shown that learning a foreign language can promote intellectual development. A psychologist from Yale University in the United States analyzed and concluded that toddlers who speak two languages have advantages over those who only speak one language in terms of mental flexibility and problem-solving abilities. Language stimulation is a factor that promotes the growth and development of brain cells. Early childhood is a critical period for language development; providing bilingual stimuli during this time can promote coordination between the two hemispheres of a child's brain and strengthen the connections between neurons. Therefore, English training during early childhood is highly beneficial for children.
So, when is the best time for children to learn English? Many experts believe that early childhood, especially ages 3-12, is the optimal period for acquiring a foreign language. Studies in child psychology show that in the perceptual development of young children, the first to mature is their ability for visual thinking. Whether children recognize Chinese characters or English letters, it is essentially an activity involving informational stimuli. They treat the shapes of the letters as specific images, remembering them like they would remember candies, toys, or people's appearances. After repeated exposure, these special "images" are stored in the brain. Thus, there is a significant difference between how children and adults learn foreign languages. Moreover, before the age of 6, children have a higher sensitivity to sounds, and the right hemisphere has stronger control over the vocal organs. The regulation of the vocal cords, tongue, and lips also has great plasticity, making it easier to master pronunciation techniques at this time. As age increases, this ability gradually declines, making it more difficult to learn a foreign language.
Children learning English also have many advantages that adults do not possess. For example, they don't worry about exams and can learn in a relaxed and pleasant environment without pressure, "playing" while learning. Even if they make mistakes, they won't be ridiculed by others. Additionally, children have a long future ahead, and during lessons, there is no rush to increase vocabulary, giving them more opportunities to practice speaking. Moreover, all children are natural linguists; if their enthusiasm for learning English is stimulated, their potential will quickly become apparent.
To make a child's English learning effective, the key is to have the correct teaching method. In early childhood English learning, we oppose "adult-style" English teaching and advocate "multi-sensory" teaching primarily based on environmental immersion and unconscious memory. If the adult English learning model of "reading texts, explaining word meanings and sentences, and reinforcing exercises" is moved into the classroom for young children, it will not only fail to improve teaching effectiveness but may also cause children to dislike English, creating obstacles for future English learning. Teaching children English should create a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere, allowing them to master English as if they were learning their native language (the language of their own ethnicity). Early childhood English learning mainly focuses on repetitive speaking and letter recognition. Since the hand muscles of young children are not yet fully developed, they are not required to write. The choice of method should be based on the physical and psychological development laws of children. For example, during the preschool years, children's attention is easily distracted. Teachers should skillfully use various methods to attract their attention, such as games, songs, and stories unique to the E-blocks learning system, immersing the children and stimulating their interest in learning.
Starting with cultivating interest
Like many parents, to develop their son's intelligence, they started pre-school English education from the English alphabet, using a cramming-style "infusion". Besides being able to say a few English phrases, the results were not ideal. It seems that merely emphasizing enlightenment is ineffective and can make children feel annoyed. Thus, they adapted according to the physiological and psychological characteristics of children.
Teachers from Eblocks Children's English start by cultivating the child's interest. In daily life, they intentionally or unintentionally teach him dialogues in "bilingual" mode, attracting him with picture cards, and encouraging him with a "reward" system. Learning through play and playing while learning. From the E-blocks system to team interactive learning, there are no restrictions or compulsions, allowing the child to learn following his interests. Gradually, the child developed a sense and enjoyed learning. Because of the interest and foundation, English naturally became the child's life "companion".
Early childhood education also follows a gradual process; there's no need to force growth. Cultivating interest is the driving force behind启蒙education, and lively, interesting teaching methods are what attract children.
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