
Starting an English course is an exciting step, but many parents wonder what their child will experience during the first few weeks. Questions about classroom activities, teaching methods, and the skills children develop are common, especially when English is still new to them. Knowing what to expect can help parents feel more confident about their child's learning journey.
The CuriousJr Pre A1 English Starters programme is the first step in the Cambridge English learning pathway for children aged 6 to 8. During the first month, your child begins learning English through interactive live classes, stories, songs, games, and picture-based activities. Along with building everyday vocabulary, the programme develops listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in a supportive environment that encourages children to learn with confidence.
The first month focuses on helping your child become familiar with English through simple, age-appropriate lessons. Instead of introducing advanced grammar, the programme begins with everyday communication that children can easily understand and use. This gradual approach helps them feel comfortable while building a strong language foundation.
During the first month, your child starts learning:
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Learning Area |
What Your Child Learns |
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Everyday Vocabulary |
Common words used in daily conversations. |
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Greetings |
Simple greetings and introductions. |
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Personal Information |
Sharing their name, age, and basic details. |
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Listening |
Following simple classroom instructions. |
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Reading |
Recognising letters, sounds, and basic words. |
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Writing |
Writing letters and simple words. |
These lessons prepare your child to communicate using simple English while building confidence for future learning.
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Children learn best when they actively participate in the classroom. That's why CuriousJr English Starters combine language learning with engaging activities that encourage children to listen, speak, observe, and interact throughout every lesson.
Some of the activities your child experiences include:
Interactive live classes with teacher participation.
Storytelling to introduce new words and simple expressions.
Songs that improve pronunciation and listening skills.
Games that reinforce vocabulary in a fun way.
Picture-based learning to connect words with images.
Role-play activities that encourage simple conversations.
These activities make learning enjoyable while helping children remember new vocabulary and use English naturally during classroom discussions.
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The first month focuses on helping your child use English in everyday situations. Every lesson introduces practical language that children can understand and gradually begin using with teacher support.
During this stage, your child starts to:
Build everyday English vocabulary.
Use greetings and simple expressions confidently.
Introduce themselves using short sentences.
Match words with pictures.
Respond to simple classroom questions.
Improve pronunciation through guided speaking practice.
Speak in short phrases during classroom activities.
Rather than memorising long lists of words, children learn by using English regularly in different activities. This practical approach helps them communicate with greater confidence while improving their understanding of the language.
The CuriousJr Pre A1 English Starters programme develops all four essential language skills—Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing (LSRW). Each lesson combines these skills through activities that match your child's learning level, helping them improve naturally over time.
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Language Skill |
First Month Focus |
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Listening |
Follow simple classroom instructions and understand basic conversations. |
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Speaking |
Use greetings, short phrases, and answer simple questions. |
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Reading |
Recognise letters, sounds, words, and simple sentences. |
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Writing |
Write letters, basic words, and simple expressions. |
By practising all four skills together, children gradually become more comfortable understanding and communicating in English.
Confidence grows when children feel comfortable participating in class without worrying about making mistakes. The CuriousJr English Starters English Learning Classes create a supportive learning environment where children are encouraged to ask questions, join classroom activities, and communicate using simple English from the very beginning.
As they participate in conversations, games, stories, and speaking activities, children gradually become more comfortable expressing themselves. Combined with regular teacher guidance and positive feedback, this helps build confidence while creating a strong foundation for the next stages of the Cambridge English learning pathway.
