Parents often ask: how do young learners move from single words to confident sentences? The answer is a well‑designed Circle Time: short, energetic routines with clear models, lots of turns, and immediate feedback—led by a caring native English teacher. Here’s how our Tai Wo Campus does it.
What happens in Circle Time?
Visual hooks
Large, friendly visuals (e.g., sofa, door, table) anchor meaning so children listen with purpose.
Gesture + sound + sentence
We pair each word with a gesture and sentence frame: “It’s a sofa.” “Open the door, please.” “Touch the table.” Movement locks in memory.
Many short turns
Learners answer quickly, then pass to a peer. More turns per minute = faster progress.
Specific feedback
Teachers highlight one thing to repeat: “Great word stress on TA‑ble,” or “Nice polite sentence—please!”
Why learning with peers accelerates progress
- Social motivation
When classmates try, children try. Confidence spreads. - Real communication
Turn‑taking, listening, and eye contact are practised every lesson. - Safe challenge
Games and points make speaking exciting without pressure
From speaking to reading and writing
- Phonics to words
Target sounds connect to real items and simple sentences. - Sentence frames
“I can see a …,” “Please pass the …,” become the base for early writing in K2–K3. - Ready for the next pathway
Graduates move smoothly into Phonics Power‑Up or Grammar & Writing (P1–P6).
How parents can help at home (5 quick wins)
- 10‑minute picture talk: point to objects at home—“Where’s the sofa?”
- Echo lines: repeat one sentence together with matching gestures.
- Word ring: 5 new words with a mini drawing. Review on the MTR.
- Polite talk: add “please/thank you” to daily requests.
- Celebrate effort: praise clear speaking and listening.
Start with a Free Assessment
Every child begins with a friendly assessment so we can place them in the right level:
- English FUNdation (K1–K3)
- Baby Steps Phonics (K1–K2)
- Phonics Power‑Up (K2+)
- Fun to Chat – English Chat Room (K1–P6)
- Grammar & Writing, Young & Junior Writers (P1–P6)
Book your Free Assessment at Tai Wo, Tai Po, Sheung Shui, or Fanling. Visit funtolearnenglish.com.hk or call your nearest centre.
