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how to teach a six year old English as a second language...

Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 5:52 pm
by Jorge Vidaurre
Hello Forum,

I have a student who I am teaching English as a second language. His first language is spanish. He doesn't speak, write or read English. How can I teach this child English? I tried the Callan Method and that really didn't works since he can't really read the words on the board. What method can I use to teach him how to read and pronounce the alphabet?

Thanks

Kind Regards

JV

Re: how to teach a six year old English as a second language

Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2014 7:49 am
by silencedobetter
Jorge Vidaurre wrote: I tried the Callan Method and that really didn't works since he can't really read the words on the board. What method can I use to teach him how to read and pronounce the alphabet?
I believe the purpose of the Callan Method is to improve the learner's speaking and listening skills. I suggest you separate your lessons for reading and speaking. To teach reading, phonics is the best foundation.