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- TOLIMA UNIVERSITY 1

BACHELOR´S PROGRAM IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

PEDAGOGY OF ENGLISH IN PRESCHOOL COURSE - FIRST WORK GUIDE

Student´s name:____________________________________________.Date:________________
Group: 01 Semester: IX
English Teacher´s Name: Martha Yamile Góngora B.

TOPIC: “LANGUAGE FEATURE IN CHILDREN”

READ THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES AND DEVELOP THE ACTIVITIES

How important is English for kids?

English has fast become the world’s most widely used and commonly spoken language today and the need to learn English for
kids has increased exponentially with this growth. Most countries have now embraced the English language as a common
denominator in communication across a plethora of fields, from trade & finance to travel. It is this widespread use that has
defined it as one of the most influential languages in the world and as such many parents prefer their children learning English
as a second language.
It is important that parents teach their children English as almost every aspect of life now involves and requires some degree of
English knowledge. Most businesses that handle international clientele, suppliers and business partners prefer to hire both
native and non-native English speaking employees as this facilitates smooth communication in the course of their day to day
activities. As such, having an excellent knowledge of English, can greatly improve the odds of finding good employment.

Apart from English for kids and its importance in the commercial arena, English is also critical in travel and tourism.

At least a fundamental knowledge of English is essential when travelling to another country to be able to ask for assistance,
make conversation, etc. as part of the daily interaction with the local people. It is interesting to note that over 900 million
people around the world speak at least some level of English. A tourist or businessman with no knowledge of English will find
it exceedingly hard to adjust and incorporate them into that particular countries culture.

English is also of vital importance to non-English speaking children when it comes to education. Consider a situation where a
teacher does not speak the child’s native language. If both the teacher and student have no common language to communicate,
then the child’s entire learning process breaks down. It is a situation that can be further exasperated if the child’s parents do not
speak English as well. In the light of this, many parents will inevitably look for ways to teach themselves as well as their
children English. One of the best resources available for learning English for kids is English Club TV. A visit to their web page
at tv-english club will give parents an insight into the abundance of learning material for children, especially in their “Kids
Module”. Further, the site’s overall design in the format of a TV channel ensures children are engaged, and the learning process
is fun and entertaining.

ACTIVITY 1. Answer The Activities According to The Before Reading.

A. Identify and write 10 knowing words (palabras conocidas para su nivel de inglés): ____________________________

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B. Identify and write 10 key words (palabras claves):_______________________________________________________

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C. Identify and write 10 cognates (palabras transparentes, palabras que se parecen en su escritura en español e inglés):

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ACTIVITY 2. Write True Or False. Underline The Mistake.

A. English for kids has increased exponentially with this growth _________________
B. English is never critical in travel and tourism. _________________
C. One of the worst resources available for learning English for kids is English Club TV ._____________
D. English is also of vital importance to non-English speaking children when it comes to education __________

ACTIVITY 3. Match The Words Finding The Correct Synonymous.

A. Children ______________ speech

B. Process ______________ plan

C. Sound ______________ boys

D. Language ______________ voice

E. Strategies ______________ method