Kids & Foundational Skills

English for Kids

This course builds young learners' English in a warm, playful way. Through stories, games and conversation, children grow their vocabulary, reading and speaking confidence at their own pace. It's a gentle, encouraging introduction that helps children genuinely enjoy the language.

Duration: 1.5 Months
Format: Live 1-on-1
Level: Professional
Certificate: Osian Course Completion Certificate

Overview

What this course is about

English feels less intimidating to a child when lessons connect words with pictures, stories and everyday conversation. English for Kids uses live one-on-one classes to develop listening, speaking, phonics, reading, vocabulary and simple grammar at an age-appropriate pace. The teacher encourages the child to answer, ask and describe rather than repeat a long list. Parents can choose this English course online for foundational support alongside regular school learning.

Activities may include sound recognition, word families, picture talk, rhymes, story sequencing, reading aloud, comprehension questions and role play for greetings or daily routines. The teacher observes pronunciation, confidence, sentence structure and attention, then adjusts prompts accordingly. Mistakes are treated as useful practice, while new words return in different contexts so the child learns how to use them rather than only identify them on a page.

Over time, a child can build a small reading and speaking record through stories, picture descriptions, vocabulary pages and short presentations. Next steps may include handwriting, creative writing, public speaking or a stronger school grammar foundation. Flexible after-school and weekend options, completion documentation and parent feedback help families continue practice through conversation, shared reading and simple questions at home.

By the end

What you’ll be able to do

Recognise and pronounce common English sounds and beginner words
Answer familiar questions using clear words and short sentences
Read simple passages and explain key details in their own words
Build vocabulary through stories, pictures, songs and daily situations
Use basic grammar patterns while speaking and writing short responses
Participate in a short show-and-tell or story retelling activity

Syllabus

How the course flows

1
Getting StartedWeek 1
Warm, playful introduction to the tools and ideas.
2
Core SkillsWeek 2
Structured practice that builds real ability.
3
Guided PracticeWeek 3
Fun challenges with an instructor’s support.
4
Creative ApplicationWeek 4
Small projects that let each child shine.
5
ShowcaseWeeks 5–6
Presenting finished work with pride.

Toolkit

Tools you’ll use

Guided worksheets
Activity kits
Live 1-on-1 sessions

Audience

Who this course is for

Young children beginning spoken English and phonics practice
School learners needing individual reading and vocabulary support
Children who hesitate to speak English in a group
Parents seeking flexible home-based English enrichment
Families supporting a child's transition to an English-medium classroom

Where it leads

Roles this opens up

Next step: Story Reading for Kids
Extends vocabulary and comprehension through longer stories and discussion.
Next step: Spoken English for Children
Builds everyday fluency through conversations, role plays and short presentations.
Next step: Creative Writing for Kids
Turns vocabulary and sentence practice into imaginative written expression.

Questions

Before you enrol

Yes, the teacher can begin with pictures, sounds, gestures and familiar routines. Regular short practice between lessons will help the child remember new language.

It can combine phonics, reading, vocabulary, simple grammar and speaking according to the child's level. The teacher adjusts the mix after observing what the child finds easy or difficult.

Read a short story together, name everyday objects and ask the child to describe a picture. Encourage attempts and model the correct sentence naturally instead of interrupting every mistake.

English for Kids gives more room to language, reading and conversation development. The combo adds a planned handwriting strand for children who need both communication and written presentation support.

A laptop or tablet with a camera, headphones if comfortable and stable internet is useful. Keep paper, pencil and a quiet, well-lit learning space nearby.

Look for greater willingness to answer, wider vocabulary, clearer reading and more independent sentence use. The teacher can share examples and suggest home activities suited to the child's current stage.