Education · Beginner
Learn to teach English to children aged 6 to 12
Fifteen video modules take you from no experience with young learners to planning, running and evaluating your own primary-school lessons.
- 15 modules of video lessons
- Built for ages 6 to 12
- Self-paced learning
- 14-day refund policy
Why teaching children is a different job
Many people who speak English well assume that teaching children is simply teaching adults with brighter pictures. The first real lesson usually proves otherwise. A nine-year-old does not sit still for forty minutes, does not care about grammar rules, and will tell you honestly when an activity is boring.
Teaching primary-school learners asks for a particular set of skills: short, varied activities, clear classroom language, patient correction, games that actually teach something, and a way to keep a whole group motivated from the first minute to the last. These skills can be learned, but they are rarely taught in a systematic way.
This course was built around that gap. It is based on years of working with children and their parents in language schools, and on long experience preparing young learners for Cambridge exams such as YL, KET and PET. It shows you how a lesson for this age group is put together, step by step.
If you are starting out as a teacher, or you already teach adults or teenagers and want to add younger learners, the programme gives you a clear structure to follow instead of improvising and hoping for the best.
What you will be able to do
By the end of the programme you will be able to:
- Plan a complete lesson for children aged 6 to 12
Set a clear aim, choose activities and balance energy and focus across the lesson.
- Explain new language in a way children understand
Use simple instructions, demonstration and examples instead of abstract rules.
- Use games and activities with a learning purpose
Pick the right game for vocabulary, speaking, listening or revision.
- Manage attention and behaviour in the lesson
Handle restless, shy or distracted learners calmly and consistently.
- Teach reading and writing to young learners
Introduce letters, words and short texts at a pace children can follow.
- Work with parents
Communicate progress, set expectations and answer common concerns.
- Prepare children for exams in a gentle way
Understand what young-learner exams test and how to practise without pressure.
- Track progress and adjust your teaching
Notice what is working, what is not, and change your plan accordingly.
- 15
- modules of video lessons
- 6–12
- age range covered
- 8
- topic areas in the programme overview
- 14 days
- refund window
The approach behind the lessons
The programme follows one simple idea: children learn a language by doing things with it, not by hearing about it. Every module therefore moves from the principle, to a worked example, to something you can try in your own lessons.
You will see how an experienced teacher structures a lesson for young learners, why certain activities hold attention and others do not, and how to adapt the same material for a quiet group, a lively group or a single learner.
Along the way the course covers the practical side that is often skipped: how to speak to children in English at the right level, how to give instructions that everyone understands, and how to talk to parents about progress in a clear and professional way.
How the course works
The course is delivered as a library of recorded video lessons, organised in 15 modules. You study at your own pace, so you can work through a module in an evening or spread it across a week alongside your other commitments.
Each module is built to be practical. After watching, you are encouraged to plan a short activity or a full lesson using what you have learned, ideally with a real or imagined group of children. Applying the ideas straight away is what turns them into habits.
Because the lessons stay in your account, you can return to any module when you are preparing a specific class. Many learners find that a second viewing, after some real teaching, makes the material much clearer.
The programme
The course consists of 15 video modules. For easy reading, the overview below groups them into eight topic areas, each with its main lessons.
1Understanding young learnersHow children aged 6 to 12 think, learn and behave in a language class.3 lessons
- How primary-school children learn a new language
- What changes between ages 6, 9 and 12
- Motivation: what keeps children coming back
2Classroom language and instructionsSpeaking to children in English they can follow.3 lessons
- Giving short, clear instructions
- Checking understanding without testing
- Praise and correction that encourage children
3Lesson planning from scratchA repeatable structure for every lesson.4 lessons
- Setting a lesson aim for a young group
- Building a lesson from warm-up to wrap-up
- Timing and pacing of activities
- Planning for the unexpected
4Teaching vocabulary and grammarPresenting and practising new language through meaning and use.4 lessons
- Presenting new words with pictures, movement and context
- Introducing grammar through patterns, not rules
- Practice activities that go from controlled to free
- Revision routines that make language stick
5Speaking and listeningGetting children to talk and understand real English.3 lessons
- Short speaking tasks for beginners
- Songs, stories and listening activities
- Helping shy learners to speak
6Reading and writingFirst steps with letters, words and short texts.4 lessons
- Teaching the alphabet and sounds
- From words to simple sentences
- Reading activities for different levels
- Writing tasks that are fun and manageable
7Games, activities and classroom managementKeeping a group focused and engaged.3 lessons
- Choosing games by learning goal
- Managing energy levels in the lesson
- Dealing with disruptive or distracted children
8Parents, progress and exam preparationThe professional side of teaching children.4 lessons
- Talking to parents about progress
- Setting realistic expectations
- What young-learner exams such as YL, KET and PET test
- Preparing children for exams without stress
What you get
- 15 modules of recorded video lessons
Watch whenever and wherever suits you.
- A clear, practical structure
Each module moves from principle to example to application.
- Methods drawn from real classroom experience
Built on work with children and parents in language schools.
- Guidance on exam preparation for young learners
An overview of the Cambridge YL, KET and PET exams and how to prepare for them.
- Self-paced access
No fixed schedule, no deadlines.
- Lessons you can revisit
Return to any module when you plan a specific class.
- 14-day refund policy
Try the first lessons and decide with confidence.
Is this course for you?
This course is for you if…
- You speak English confidently and want to start teaching children aged 6 to 12
- You already teach adults or teenagers and want to add younger learners
- You are a parent or tutor who wants a structured way to teach English to children
- You want proven classroom techniques rather than trial and error
Probably not a fit if…
- You are looking for a course to improve your own English
- You want a live course with daily one-to-one feedback
- You need a programme about teaching teenagers or adults only
- You expect a ready-made job or guaranteed students after finishing
After the course
When you finish, you will be able to sit down with a blank page and plan a lesson for a group of primary-school children with confidence. You will know how to open the class, move between activities, keep attention, and close the lesson with a sense of progress.
You will also have a toolkit of games, practice tasks and explanations to draw on, and a clear idea of how to talk to parents about what their children are learning.
Most importantly, you will have a framework you can keep improving. Each class you teach becomes an opportunity to apply the ideas again, adjust them and build your own style.
Questions before you order
How much time do I need each week?
There is no fixed schedule. Many learners spend two to four hours a week, which allows a module or two to be completed comfortably with time to try out the ideas.
Do I need teaching experience?
No. The programme starts from the basics and is suitable for people who have never taught. Experienced teachers can use it to learn techniques specific to younger learners.
What level of English do I need?
You should be comfortable speaking and understanding English at an upper-intermediate level or above, since you will be using it in the classroom.
How does access work after I pay?
Once your payment is confirmed you receive access to your account and can start the lessons immediately. You can study on a computer, tablet or phone.
What format are the lessons in?
The lessons are recorded videos organised into 15 modules. You can pause, rewind and watch them as often as you like.
Will the material stay available?
Yes. The lessons remain in your account so you can return to them whenever you need them.
What is your refund policy?
If the course is not what you expected, you can request a refund within 14 days of your purchase.
Can I use the lessons if I only teach one child?
Yes. The techniques work for one-to-one lessons and for groups, and the course shows how to adapt activities to both.
Start teaching younger learners with confidence
Get all 15 modules and begin planning your first lesson for children today.