HOW TO CHOOSE THE HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT LANGUAGE RIGHT LANGUAGE ENRICHMENT CLASS FOR ENRICHMENT CLASS FOR YOUR CHILDYOUR CHILD

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Thinking of signing up your child for language classes? With so many schools offering a variety of classes, how do you choose the right one for your child? Below, we highlight 3 considerations to note before enrolling your child in a language learning programme.

Experienced and Qualified EducatorsEnquire about the professional background of the teachers at the centre. Are they language

specialists, with some training in pedagogy? Are they experienced in language teaching? It also helps to note if the educators regularly undergo

training to familiarise themselves with the current school syllabus. Image by ilmicrofono.oggiono via blog.calicospanish.com

Comprehensive CurriculumFind out more about the centre’s curriculum and learning programme. Typically, a good language

school should have equal emphasis on the 4 main language skills – reading, writing, listening and

speaking – for a well-rounded language education.Image by <cleverCl@i®ê> via Flickr

Fun and Interactive LessonsWhile lessons should be structured for optimal learning, they should also be fun and engaging

for students. Rather than focusing on rote learning, language lessons are best conducted

through stories (for young children) and activities that engage the learner and encourage the

individual to think critically. Image by U.S. Navy via Wikimedia Commons