Heartfelt Thanks from a Parent: How Care, Coaching, and Consistency Led to English Confidence

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Receiving a message like this makes our whole team smile. A Fun To Learn parent reflected on their child’s journey from K2 to primary transition—highlighting newfound courage to speak, willingness to write, love of reading, and strong listening skills. Along the way came measurable milestones: Distinction in Trinity College London GESE Grade 1 and Grade 2, an excellent Cambridge English YLE Starters result (14 shields), an English Achievement Award at school, and a principal’s recommendation that specifically praised English performance.

Key achievements at a glance

  • Trinity GESE Grade 1 (Speaking & Listening): Distinction
  • Trinity GESE Grade 2 (Speaking & Listening): Distinction (CEFR A1)
  • Cambridge English YLE Starters: 14 shields across papers
  • School English Achievement Award and positive comments on English fluency
  • Principal’s reference emphasising active participation, confidence, and language strength

What parents told us (essence of the message)

  • “Fun To Learn cultivated deep interest in English since K2—now my child speaks up bravely, enjoys writing, and reads English books for pleasure.”
  • “The foundation you built made higher‑level tasks feel natural. Teachers consistently communicate and support families.”
  • “Because of this confidence, our child loves classes taught by native-speaking teachers and even adapted smoothly to a new school setting.”

How Fun To Learn supports this growth

  • Clear skill pathways
    • Speaking first, then full sentences, then extended responses (GESE-ready)
    • Systematic listening tasks with visuals and actions
    • Early writing frames → independent writing → school-ready paragraphs
    • Phonics, decoding, and graded readers to build joyful reading habits
  • Assessment-informed teaching
    • Regular check-ins and mock tasks aligned to Trinity GESE and Cambridge YLE
    • Individual feedback loops for parents (WhatsApp summaries, quick calls)
  • Confidence through routine
    • Predictable lesson structure reduces anxiety and boosts participation
    • Frequent low‑stakes practice: pair talks, show‑and‑tell, mini‑presentations
  • Caring partnership with families
    • Transparent communication and practical home tips
    • Celebration of every step, not just the final certificates

What the certificates show

  • Trinity GESE Grade 1–2 Distinction demonstrates clear, accurate spoken English at early CEFR levels, including personal information, routines, and basic descriptions.
  • Cambridge YLE Starters 14 shields indicates strong performance across Listening, Reading & Writing, and Speaking for young learners—evidence of balanced development.
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A sample learner journey (composite, privacy-safe)

  • K2: Builds interest through games, songs, and phonics.
  • K3: Starts “I can speak” moments—short turns and picture prompts.
  • P1 transition: Structured GESE-style practice; timed YLE tasks; wider reading; guided writing.
  • Outcome: Strong speaking confidence in interviews and oral exams; autonomous reading; positive school reports.

Tips for parents: supporting confidence at home

  • Make speaking daily: short “Tell me three things about your day” chats.
  • Read together 10–15 minutes nightly—alternate pages and ask one question per page.
  • For exam ages: practice calm routines (breathing, smiling, greeting) before speaking tasks.
  • Celebrate effort, not just scores—confidence compounds.

If you’d like this kind of caring, results‑driven support for your child, book a trial lesson at Fun To Learn. WhatsApp/Call: 54067892

想為孩子建立自信又見到實際成果?歡迎預約體驗課程。WhatsApp/電話:54067892

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