Can I help my child learn English if I don't speak it well?Yes. You don't need good English to help your child. Keep your home language strong, share ten minutes of English on most days, and learn words together.
Will learning English confuse my child or harm our home language?No. Learning more than one language does not confuse children or cause delays. Keep your home language strong too, because each language grows with use.
Which English words should a child learn first?Start with the everyday things your child sees and uses each day, like food, clothes, toys and animals, and say a few of them again on many different days.
How do you teach English to a child who can't read yet?Teach through listening, pointing and naming, finding games and songs: young children learn words by ear long before they read, so letters can come later.
My child understands English but won't speak it. Is that normal?Yes. Children often understand new words before they can say them. Keep English playful, don't push, and invite words in small, easy ways at home.
How much screen time is right for learning English at 4 to 8?There is no exact number. Experts advise at most about an hour a day up to age 5. Short English play that you share, on most days, fits inside that advice.
Do English learning apps work for young children? What to look forWell-made apps can help young children learn words, but the proof is limited, so check how an app is built, who it's for, and whether you can join in.
Should my child learn British or American English?Either is a good choice: both are understood everywhere, so follow the English your child hears at school or around them, and use one spelling at home.
ESL flashcard games for kids: ten ways to use free picture cardsTen simple flashcard games for teaching English words to children aged 4 to 8, at home or in class, with free printable picture cards for 43 rooms and places.
For Kadoo itself, see questions and answers. For free picture word lists and flashcards, see English words by place.
