Formación y Recursos
Improve your English skills and access helpful classroom resources.
Improve your English skills
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FCE_B2 English
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Tutorial Information
Imagine the possibilities of learning a new language at a young age and how it can positively impact your life. This video tells how a toddler masters the English language. Isn’t it amazing how children are sponges for learning and, with the right environment and resources, they can achieve anything they set their minds to? You too can take inspiration from this toddler’s journey and embark on your own language learning adventure.
Lesson Plan Resources
Open these lesson plan PDFs to guide your classroom sessions step by step.
Creative Teaching in Action
Myriam Monterrubio
Myriam Monterrubio shares a truly remarkable approach to keeping children engaged and enthusiastic in their classes. Instead of allowing boredom to set in, she uses vibrant images and dynamic games to create an experience that is both enjoyable and informative. By staying engaged and motivated, children are empowered to take charge of their own education and develop a lifelong love of learning. Myriam Monterrubio is a shining example of the difference that creativity and enthusiasm can make in the classroom.
Watch the video to see how creativity, images and games can support children’s motivation in the classroom.
Teaching Support Tips
Practical ideas to keep phonics lessons engaging, flexible and effective for every child.
When Nothing Is Working?
Each child learns differently. Some children learn best with images, others through listening, movement or hands-on activities. Try using visual, auditory and kinesthetic tasks so every child has a way into the lesson. If some children need extra support, take time to review key ideas with them. This can help the whole group feel more confident and ready to continue.
Is It Fun to Learn Using Phonics?
Phonics works best when children are active and engaged. Use games, movement, sound-matching activities and short competitions where children can earn points for identifying sounds or blending words. Change activities every five minutes to help maintain attention and energy. A dynamic lesson keeps phonics enjoyable and memorable.
Have You Covered the Full Teaching Plan?
Remember to include every key part of the lesson: Start, Review, Teach, Practice and Use. You can change the order sometimes, but try not to always leave out the same stage.
Start
Get the children excited about what they are going to learn today.
Review
Go over previous sounds using flashcards, quick writing or games.
Teach
Introduce the new sound or skill clearly and make it interesting.
Practice
Use repeated games and activities so children can practise many times.
Use
Let children apply the sound by reading or writing words and sentences.
Keep the lesson fresh, playful and flexible. Mixing things up helps children stay curious, but a clear structure helps them feel secure and ready to learn.
These are the Vowels Sounds
