Volume 07 Issue 10 October 2024
Ngo Cam Tu
Dai Nam Univerity, Ha Noi, VietNam
DOI : https://doi.org/10.47191/ijsshr/v7-i10-36Google Scholar Download Pdf
ABSTRACT
Teaching English to children presents unique challenges and requires a specific set of skills distinct from teaching adults. Children acquire language naturally through real-world interaction, play, and sensory experiences. This article examines the essential skills that teachers need to effectively teach English to young learners and optimize their language acquisition. It also incorporates findings from existing research to highlight the effectiveness of various teaching methodologies, stressing the role of motivation, interaction, classroom management, and technology in fostering successful English learning experiences for children.
KEYWORDS:teaching skills, English, children, teaching methods, TPR, pronunciation, technology.
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