We’re living in a globalised world. And English has become the capital language. No wonder every parent today want their kids to be proficient in English. But in our zeal to make them ace it from an early age, we push them too hard. Not realising how such actions can have a negative effect. Teaching is a delicate matter. Even more so when kids are concerned! You need to be cautious all the way. A slight misfire can have a lasting effect. So what’s the right way? How do you make your child more confident with their spoken English?
First, you need to understand the ‘whys’ before approaching the ‘how’s’. Try to understand why your child is finding it difficult to speak English? Reasons could be many. 'Because they are shy', 'because they don’t want to', 'because they are afraid of making mistakes' etc. As a parent you play a big role in helping them develop the confidence to express themselves.
You need to understand that things like this cannot be rushed. That’s why Kumon – a world-renowned after-school program, approaches the learning process in a different way. They start with a diagnostic test. This helps them assess the individual child’s just-right level of learning. It also helps them gauge their comprehension ability and learning speed. Once done, they take small steps to develop their reading and comprehension skills. Unlike school where the child has to keep up with the syllabus, at Kumon they allow them to advance at their own pace. Basis their comprehensive and learning ability they are handed out self-learning worksheets. This inculcates a healthy learning and reading habit, develops the child’s reasoning and critical thinking skills and also builds their level of confidence.
While approaching your kid’s spoken English class or English learning session, make sure that you don’t show disappointment when your child refuses to say a new word. You need to understand that being the centre of attention can be scary even for grownups and they are just kids. To help them say a word or sentence without being worried, ask them to say it in various ways- i.e. with a singing voice, with a growling voice, with a sad face and a happy face or a sleepy face. When the stress is not on speaking but making faces and have fun, your child would be more than happy to comply, and repeat the exercise again and again.
Never interrupt when your child is speaking. Not even to correct them. Most parents are tempted to instantly point out their mistakes and have it corrected. But it can also have a reverse effect. You don’t have to try to correct every mistake your child makes. Once they have got the hang of it, you can slowly bring grammar into the equation. Make sure you wait until they are done speaking and then say the word or phrase correctly. Understand that mistakes are an integral part of learning. Above all, don’t make a big deal about his/her silence. Be positive and always encourage. Let them always feel reassured and you are there to help them become more confident.
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