Today, we live in a Global village where all parts of the world are interconnected through new media technologies such as the internet. It is a network of networks that is accessible by all at any convenient time and use. It provides an array of information sources and services which help in improving our standard of living. It is a vital means of mass communication. Communication has become the central part of our lives to build good relationships and community as a whole.

Need for Communication and Language

There are ample reasons for communication. We use communication for various purposes such as to express needs and feelings, to inform, to educate, to enquire, to appreciate, to warn, and so on. Though the medium of communication has evolved over the years, the basic need for communication persists. It is possible only by knowing the language. Communication and language are interlinked and are vital for human connection. Every language has its significance in every country. Hence, Language is essential for communication.

Importance of Learning English

English is considered as the universal language. It is a widely spoken official language globally. The whole purpose of communication is to build connectivity and language is the means of communication and a way to express oneself with others.

Benefits of Learning English

Learning English broadens your knowledge. You can travel to any country and use English to communicate. It is because four out of every five people can understand English. It provides your child with various opportunities to grow and learn. It expands the horizons of learning and development for your child’s future. It provides a strong foundation for future career prospects. Inspire your children to learn good English.

5 Benefits of Learning English (Infographic):

1. Improves Memory
2. Better Focus
3. Better Understanding
4. Quick problem-solving
5. Boosts Communication skills

How to master the English Language? Here are ways to make English learning fun for children:

Language development takes place in the early developmental stages. Language is the greatest gift that humans have. A child’s mind is capable of learning many languages. It is believed that spoken languages are better learned during childhood. Child’s brain functions more actively and accommodates language skills more efficiently than adults. Language acquisition flourishes in children when they reach 15-18 months of age. From a stage of understanding sounds, they eventually progress to relate sounds to language.

Unlike other languages, English is composed of various components. It comprises grammar and vocabulary including alphabet, syllables, phonetics, pronunciation, vowels, consonants, parts of speech, spellings comprehension, letter writing, and more.

Dependent Factors that impact child’s English learning:

Medium– Medium such as books, audio, video, etc. are teaching aids that act as major contributors used in the process of teaching English, influencing their language skills and making learning interesting and impactful.

Environment– It is important to provide a learner-friendly environment free from all distractions that deviate their attention from focus while learning. Make them comfortable. Let them be willing to learn without pressuring them.

People– Children observe, listen and learn from the people around them. Therefore it is important to be mindful of our communication and make it useful for children’s English vocabulary.

Motivation– Encourage your children to improve English by providing them with resources that will help improve English. Example: Suggesting correct usage of English in daily conversations, enrolling them in English public speaking classes or English vocabulary classes according to their level of learning, encouraging reading and copywriting, etc.

Emphasizing the Elements of English –Learning put into practice makes it effective. As much as possible try to incorporate English in daily activities. You can ask them questions which enables them to think and apply their learnings practically. You can also devote separate time for learning through activity depending on your free time. 

Read English –Several English books are available online or in stationery shops as per age limit to help reading habits. Give them reading materials and encourage reading daily, be it a paragraph or a story. This develops a child’s reading skills as well as language skills. 

Speak English –Allow them to frame sentences on their own. This can be done through activity. Make them stand in front of the mirror and pronounce difficult words in the lesson. Guide them intensely by paying attention to those areas where they find it hard such as grammar use or pronunciation. Besides, you can enroll them in public speaking classes. 

Write English –You can give them copywriting books to practice writing English daily. It improves their handwriting. Give them any paragraph from the reader or newspaper or any English book to copy. Encourage them to say and write. They can even write ‘thoughts for the day’ daily. This will help better coordination and concentration. 

Listen to English –Listening skills are essential in life. It is important to understand others. Encourage them to self-learn by picking up new words from what they listen to, either from others or audiobooks or music or any video. Provide them with a personal pocket dictionary which they can refer, to anything they come across and learn its meaning.

Conclusion

Practice makes one perfect. Make English learning part of routine life. Help your children, to gain confidence in English speaking and writing. While correcting their mistakes don’t interrupt in between, instead allow them to complete and then you can make them realize their mistake and then correct it. Thus, make English learning enjoyable yet impactful for children.

Let them try – as the quote goes ‘Try, try until you succeed’.

Reinforce learning by giving them opportunities to use English vocabulary they already know.

Some children may be interested in music, while some are visual learners, some easily follow instructions. As a parent one needs to identify the ways your child finds it easy to articulate the English language. Accordingly, apply useful methods to encourage learning which will benefit your child.

“Knowledge is of no value unless you put it into practice.”- Anton Chekhov”

At CGR International School, the entire curriculum reflects Global language. Our syllabus emphasizes providing plenty of opportunities for learning English Vocabulary and grammar, thus preparing them for the future career path.