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How to Teach English to Children Through Play

How to Teach English to Children Through Play
Published on 9/11/2024

🧸 English for Children: The Power of Learning Through Play with Great Little People


At Unilang, we understand that learning a new language should be a dynamic and fun process. That's why we've incorporated the Great Little People methodology, a system that promotes natural learning through play, allowing young children to immerse themselves in English effectively.


🎨 Why teach English through play?


Children are naturally curious. Play not only makes classes enjoyable, but also offers fundamental benefits:

* Safe environment: It creates an environment where children feel motivated and unafraid to participate.

* Cognitive development: It stimulates memory and facilitates vocabulary acquisition in an organic way.

* Active participation: It captures the child's attention, making learning a voluntary and enthusiastic process.


🚀 What is the Great Little People methodology?


It is an innovative methodology designed specifically for children aged 2 to 12. It is based on the premise that English can be acquired in the same way as the mother tongue: through interaction and repetition.


Instead of isolated grammar, we use tools adapted to each age group:

* Songs and stories: To work on rhythm and comprehension.

* Crafts: To associate concepts with specific actions.

* Role-playing games: To practise the language in real-life situations.


✅ Benefits of this method at Unilang


- Motivation and fun: By using play as a basis, children learn without pressure.

- Better retention: Playful experiences are more strongly engraved in the memory.

- Comprehensive development: Social, emotional and cognitive skills are encouraged.

- Practical learning: Grammatical structures are applied in everyday contexts.


🎲 Playful activities we do


To ensure natural learning, in our classrooms you will find:

1. Board games: Adapted for learning vocabulary in an interactive way.

2. Music and rhymes: Excellent tools for internalising common expressions.

3. Role-play: Role-playing games that simulate everyday situations.

4. Art projects: Where English becomes a tool for creativity.


🎓 Your trusted academy in Santander


At Unilang Idiomas, our goal is for every student to enjoy the journey to fluency. With the Great Little People methodology, we make English an adventure rather than a subject.


Would you like your child to learn English in a practical and fun way? Contact us and discover our programmes!


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