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Improve Your

Child’s English

o not underestimate the
importance of proper English.

Although it may seem
like a chore to some
children, they should
read with a dictionary
close by.

There is no denying that English is the read with a dictionary close by. If they come
world’s dominant language. The official across a word they do not understand, tell
working languages at the United Nations them to look it up. Newspapers and online
Secretariat are English and French. Here articles are also great ways to ensure they
in Singapore, it is simpler for your children read as articles are short, precise and
to perfect their English compared to usually contain simple grammar.
French. Here are some things you can do
to boost their command of English 3. No dubbing. When watching
language. educational programmes like the Discovery
Channel and so on, watch the show in the
1. Practice makes perfect. Just like original version. This will broaden your
playing the piano, they will not improve if child’s vocabulary and enable them to
they do not practice. Monitor their understand a complex situation in English.
progress in the language by ensuring they
complete workbook and oral exercises. There are many ways to improve their
Also, ensure you speak to them at home English, such as tuition classes, speech
in English as opposed to your mother and drama classes and so on. However,
tongue. the best place to start is at home, so try to
incorporate as much English as you can
2. Reading is key. One of the best ways into your daily routine to ensure your child
to improve your child’s vocabulary is realizes the importance of the English
through books. Although it may seem like language.
a chore to some children, they should