How to teach English for small kids (3-4 years old) and very beginners!

1. Small Kids (3–4 years old) or Very Beginners

When teaching English to very young learners (ages 3–4) or absolute beginners, the main focus should be on:

🔹 Pronunciation

• Pay attention to final sounds or difficult sounds.

• Model words slowly and clearly.

🔹 Repetition

• Repeating helps kids remember vocabulary.

• Encourage them to say words or short sentences 3–5 times.

🔹 Recognition

• Use flashcards, images, or real objects so kids can recognize and identify vocabulary easily.

🔹 Asking Simple Questions
Introduce simple, clear questions such as:

• Do you like…?

• Do you have…?

• What’s the color of…?

• Why do you like it?

Teachers should:

• Correct pronunciation gently and clearly.

• Provide plenty of opportunities for repetition.

• Practice vocabulary using flashcards, simple mind maps, or real objects.

✨ With this approach, children can learn naturally through practice, repetition, and fun interaction.

 

🎥 How to Make a Teaching Video for Small Kids (3–4 Years Old)

Step 1: Vocabulary Recognition

• Teacher says the word slowly and clearly.

• Ask kids to identify it with simple questions:

  • “Where is the…?”

  • “Can you show me the…?”

• Kids listen carefully and respond by pointing, picking up, or giving the right flashcard/object.

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Step 2: Vocabulary Production

• Once kids recognize the words, check if they can say them.

• Ask:

  • “What is it?”

  • “What’s this?”

• Encourage kids to answer with the target word.

• If they don’t remember, model the word and have them repeat 3–5 times.

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Step 3: Easy Question Practice

After kids know the words, expand to simple questions for practice:

✅ Yes/No Questions

• “Do you like apples?” → “Yes, I do.” / “No, I don’t.”

• “Do you have a dog?” → “Yes, I do.” / “No, I don’t.”

✅ Why Questions (with simple answers)

• “Why do you like it?”/ Why don't you like it?" → “Because it’s fun/ boring.” / “Because it’s yummy/ yucky.” / “Because it’s cute/ ugly.”

✅ Who Questions

• “Who...?” → “My dad.” / “My mom.” / “My sister.” / “My grandma.”

✅ How Often Questions

• “How often do you eat ice cream?” → “Once a week.” / “Twice a week.” / “Every day.”

✅ Describing Questions

• “Is it big or small?”

• “Is it long or short?”

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✨ Use Body Language & Expressions

• Use thumbs up/down to show good/bad, yes/no.

• Use facial expressions (happy, sad, yummy, yucky, cute, ugly).

• Use gestures to give hints (e.g., stretch arms for “big,” pinch fingers for “small”).

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✨ Tips for the Video

• Keep it short (5–7 minutes).

• Use colorful flashcards or real objects.

• Speak slowly, clearly, and repeat often.

• Add fun reactions (“Wow!” “Good job!” “Yay!”).