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Teaching English to Kids: A Journey of Fun Learning
"Teaching English to Kids: A Journey of Fun Learning" is the podcast that bridges the gap between rigorous methodology and engaging practice.
Each episode delves into the core foundations of ELT – from SLA theory and classroom management techniques to curriculum planning and phonics fundamentals – and translates them into practical, game-based learning activities you can use immediately. Discover creative strategies for immersive storytelling, effective song use, and designing lessons that spark curiosity and build genuine confidence in your young learners.
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Teaching English to Kids: A Journey of Fun Learning
The Storytelling Brain: How reading aloud unlocks language acquisition
What if one of the oldest, most joyful activities you do with your students is also the most scientifically powerful method for language learning?
In this episode, we move beyond seeing storytelling as just a "fun activity" and reveal it as an essential, brain-building tool for language acquisition. We dive into the fascinating intersection of neuroscience, linguistics, and classroom practice to answer a critical question: Why does reading aloud work so well?
Discover how a child's brain doesn't just hear a story—it physically experiences it through a process called neural coupling. Learn how this phenomenon, combined with the principles of Stephen Krashen's Natural Approach, creates the perfect conditions for subconscious language acquisition. We'll unpack how stories provide the ideal "comprehensible input" that allows new vocabulary and grammar to be absorbed naturally and memorably.