Teaching Young Learners English KAP.1

What are the two major reasons for an early start in English?

• Value of English for eduacation and employement

• Fun of learning English

• Benefits of early language learning

In which "Circle" are we? (Austria, Germany)

• "Inner Circle"

• "Basis Circle"

• "Expanding Circle"

• "Outer Circle"

English is a global language.

• True

• False

The optimal age matters more than the conditions under which young learner programs are offered.

• True

• False

Name one condition inside the classroom. Learning should be ... (1 word)

What 4 reasons were also mentioned for starting language learning early?

• value of increased time

• new contacts and friends

• global awareness and intercultural competence

• better pronounciation and fluency

• value of bilingualism

Children (age 6-7) who have 30 min of English once or twice a week are likely to become bilingual by age 12.

• True

• False

What means FLEX program?

• foreign language in the elementary school

• foreign language exploratory or experience

In the immersion progam children ...

• ... receive short sessions in which they learn basic words or phrases.

• ... use the language as the medium of instruction for at least some courses.

What is the most important factor in any child´s education?

(1 word)