Getting parents involved

Children also like their parents to be involved and understand what and how they are learning. Here are some tips and advice you can give to parents to help them support their child as a learner.

How you can help your child to learn another language

• Get involved with their learning
• Be interested in what happens in your child's English lessons
• Even if you do not know any English yourself, there are many things you can do to support your child's learning

 Tips

1. Talk to the teacher to find out how English is taught at school:

• Become familiar with the materials used at school.
• Ask about your child's progress regularly and make sure you attend your child's parents' day / evening.
• Check what they have to do for homework each day and set up a routine and regular time for doing homework.

2. Learn more about the language yourself:

• Engage your child in conversations about what they learnt in school and learn along with them.
• Study English with your child.
• Have them teach you some new language.

3. Motivate them! Make learning fun and stress free.