Learning more than one language will confuse my child. False. This is quite an old belief that arose from political power and superiority beliefs. The truth is, there is almost no scientific evidence that learning more than one language harms the development in a child’s primary language. No matter how small your child is, […]
To celebrate Children’s Day 2016, I Can Read sponsored a book collection to benefit Saigon Children’s Charity. The organization was founded in 1992 to help disadvantaged Vietnamese children to get an education and a fairer start in life. I Can Read students collected 200 books to fulfill the needs of Saigon Children’s Charity’s schools. From […]
Fear can be a hindrance in many aspects of life, and language learning is no exception. When learning a new language, it’s important that you approach the objective with an open mind and a thick skin. You need to accept the notion that you will make mistakes and you may sound silly at times. As […]
[:vi]My Daily Routine. I usually wake up at 06:30 in the morning. I wash my face and brush my hair. Then I go downstairs and eat my breakfast. Every day I eat fruit and cereal. After breakfast, I brush my teeth and pack my bag for school. Mom gives me my lunch box and drives […]
As parents, we often feel pushed and pulled in different directions on how to raise our children. Parenthood is one of the greatest joys and challenges that life presents to us. When it comes to your child’s education, there are certainly different routines, incentives and learning methods you can use to ensure that your child […]
A good instructional approach to reading lessons will make explicit the manner in which sounds combine to create words. It will teach students that accessing the sounds accurately makes pronunciation clearer. As students become aware of how sounds blend together, they realise that whole, meaningful words are actually an array of smaller sounds which can […]
Learning English through song is increasingly becoming more and more popular as technology advances and makes it more accessible. There are tons of resources online that are free and fun! If you want to accelerate your child’s English speaking abilities – using music is a great way to do it! There is significant evidence that […]
Parents looking for interesting and exciting ways for their children to perfect their English outside of the classroom should explore the magic of literature. Children stories allow students to learn new words and develop their understanding of syntax. Listening skills may improve as children hear the story and recount the plot. Asking your child simple […]
Many parents with children learning English as a foreign language find it challenging to help their children study English conversation at home. Sometimes, it because parents don’t feel confident enough in their own English abilities and they don’t want to teach their children incorrectly, and often times parents are busy with work and extra circular […]
Did you know that whispering is contagious? Here’s a fun exercise that is sure that have your child smiling ear to ear! Read a poem in a whisper but say the rhyming words aloud and draw attention to their sounds. It doesn’t matter if the rhyme sequence is silly in the meaning sense. • The […]
Taking advantage of games and activities to help young learners acquire a new language is one of the best ways to help them make great progress while also enjoying the experience of learning. Instead of fighting a child’s natural desire to play, it’s much more effective to channel that motivation into games or activities they […]
Taking advantage of games and activities to help young learners acquire a new language is one of the best ways to help them make great progress while also enjoying the experience of learning. Instead of fighting a child’s natural desire to play, it’s much more effective to channel that motivation into games or activities they […]
