 Top Tips for Teaching Eofel in a Kindergarten The role of a kindergarten teacher can be very challenging yet highly rewarding. This is usually the first time that children have left the safety, comfort and familiarity of their own home and families, and it is often the first time that they have direct and regular contact with a second language that is completely foreign to them. This new environment needs to ensure that the children are completely at ease and ready to begin their language learning journey. So, what are the best methods for teaching Eofel in a Kindergarten? The stages of second language acquisition There are actually five stages that the students might go through on their language acquisition journey, silent or receptive stage, early production, speech emergence, intermediate fluency, advanced fluency. The following methods can be used with students at all of these levels and stages of acquisition. Each method can also be practically adapted to fit all classrooms. Total Physical Response, TPR TPR is a language acquisition method developed by psychology professor James Asher. TPR uses a combination of language and physical actions to engage students in the language learning process. TPR is a fairly low stress strategy, which is one of the keys to its success. There's no pressure for a student to speak when using TPR. Instead they simply listen and respond in a physical manner. TPR can be a great precursor to verbal communication. Using Authentic Materials Authentic materials can be described as materials that have been created for native speakers and are used as teaching tools in an Eofel classroom. This could include books, maps, newspaper articles, and recipes. It could also include videos and music. Any source of language designed for native speakers that is used to enhance a student's learning process could be considered as authentic material. Displaying Visuals and Relia Visuals and Relia are one of the most effective ways to provide a relatable reference for our students. Visuals are just what you might think they are, a universal picture that accompanies your lesson. For instance, if you are teaching fruit names, have a picture or even better a real apple available to share with the students. The use of Visual aids is easy to plan and is very helpful for both teaching and learning. Using Relia essentially means having a tangible object that your students can fully experience to help deepen their understanding. Games are a great way to make learning fun. Playing games in a competitive nature gives children a goal to accomplish. When you win a game, you have really done something and you can feel good about your success. Many kids love learning through playing and this helps them to practice their listening skills, their speaking skills and also helps the teacher to be more creative. Are you ready to teach English in a kindergarten? Teaching English as a foreign language in a kindergarten can be very challenging but also great fun. Coming in contact with a completely different language is not easy for non-native speakers, but having the interest to learn the language makes it a lot easier. How much interest the students have will largely depend on the methods the teacher uses to present the course in order to make it fun and interesting. Speak with an ITTT advisor today to put together your personal plan for teaching English abroad. Send us an email or call us tollfree at 1-800-490-0531 to speak with an ITTT advisor today.