Ten Timeless Principles for Teaching English to Young Learners

What are the foundational, non-negotiable principles that every teacher of young learners needs to know? After exploring specific strategies from storytelling to learning centers, this episode distills decades of expert wisdom into ten powerful, practical ideas that form the bedrock of effective and joyful English teaching.

Drawing from Joan Kang Shin's seminal work, we explore a "greatest hits" list of teaching principles, connecting each one to the neuroscience and linguistics that explain why it works. Discover how to leverage multi-sensory input, harness the power of routines, use L1 strategically, and build a supportive teaching community. This episode provides the ultimate checklist for creating a brain-friendly classroom where language acquisition thrives through purposeful, engaging, and developmentally appropriate practices.

Tune in to solidify your teaching foundation and ensure your classroom is built on principles that are as effective as they are timeless.

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