Review of : Teaching English to Very Young Learners

This study is aimed at very young learners in teaching English. In Turkey, America, or even in Indonesia, children enter primary school at 5-6 years old. Preschool time is the perfect time to teach the language to them. At that time they are still very active and have a high curiosity about the new language. By interacting with the environment and the people around the children will gain new knowledge. Involving them in physical activity is the most powerful way to speak the language to them. They will be much more active and enjoy learning. We can also use stories in learning. By telling stories they will gain new knowledge and vocabulary.

A study suggests that at the age of 6 years the child will lose the ability to speak English in phonology. Regardless true or not, in fact the child can still learn English over the age of 6 years. In teaching to very young learners we can use the media in the form of objects, pictures, stories, or video.

In my opinion, teaching English to very young learners has tremendous difficulties. We have to be creative to engender exciting learning, so they can receive lessons without boredom.

From my own experience, I once taught English to 6th grade sd personally. At that time I just wrote him some vocabulary and taught him how to read it. It turns out that way is not effective, in fact he was bored because just sitting and listening. Therefore, if we want to teach English to very young learners, we must have an exciting learning method like learning and playing. They will be more active, if it involves physical activity.

Written : Eka Rahmasari 

Npm : 16611048

Type of Reading : Article