Through the support of Scholastic, children will read books
used in American public schools with native speaking professionals
and participate in language activities aimed at enhancing
listening comprehension, reading fluency, vocabulary,
discourse, and problem-solving skills.
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Duration
90 minutes per session
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Capacity
1-6 participants
- * Level test ensures tailored class placement.
- * Beginner Program: 60-minute one-on-one sessions for children under 3 years old
Beginner Program
Beginner Program
Target
Ideal for children from 1 year-old to 1st grade, our Beginner Program caters to those newly learning English and seeking to develop an interest in the language.
Contents
Engage in social games and group activities based on reading, promoting communication skills.
Educational Goals
- . Foster interest and familiarity with English through natural bilingual exposure via book reading.
- . Understand and use vocabulary acquired through reading.
Materials
English books and materials tailored to children’s age and stage of language development.
Bridge Program
Bridge Program
Target
1st to 4th graders. Children who have been exposed to English for more than a year.
Contents
Engage in communication using English and formulate sentences using priming techniques.
Educational Goals
- . Enhance understanding and expression of English through book reading.
- . Utilize vocabulary learned from books to construct sentences and answer comprehension questions.
Materials
Short paragraph-level English books tailored to children’s level of English and language development.
Advanced Program
Advanced Program
Target
1st to 4th graders. Children proficient in expressing opinions in English, seeking in-depth language learning.
Contents
In-depth exploration of fiction and nonfiction texts, through listening, speaking, reading, and writing with native-speaking teachers.
Educational Goals
- . Express thoughts logically through spoken and written language.
- . Learn vocabulary, advanced language structures, figurative language, and pragmatic language skills.
- . Foster critical thinking through debates.
Materials
English books matched to children's language proficiency (based on Lexile, AR reading levels and teacher’s recommendations)