How to motivate your child to learn English?
Motivation is one of the determining factors in language learning. Children who adopt a positive attitude towards learning English are more likely to show perseverance, and not to give up when they encounter difficulties.
There are two main sources of motivation:
Children's motivation to learn English is also linked to the positive image they have of English speakers and the culture of English-speaking countries. If they like music, movies or sports from English-speaking countries, they are more likely to want to learn English.
In order to make your child bilingual, it is important that he can open up to the world, discover the sounds of the English language from an early age. Getting used to hearing and speaking English will make his life easier, there's no doubt about it.
Learning English is not just about what your child learns at school or at home. A large part of this learning depends on its immersion in the host country and its culture and it is the best linguistic tool. When your child learns English following an excellent language exchange in Ireland, it is more or less guaranteed.
Improve your child's English with a language exchange in Ireland!
Going to Ireland is the ideal solution to teach your child English and discover a fascinating culture. From beautiful Irish countryside to vibrant nightlife, the island's charms are countless and diverse. Our programs in Ireland combine study and activities in English so that your child gets the most out of their language exchange. You will not regret it !
Ireland is a country of contrasts where rain and sun often meet several times in the same day, where majestic cliffs lead you to lively villages, where traditions and openness to the world come together in a unique way. … Although the Irish have traditionally remained very attached to Gaelic, English has long established itself as the country's second official language. Teaching your child English is a great opportunity to visit this magical country. Whether in Dublin, Cork, in a small village or in its green countryside, Ireland has many surprises in store for your child!
Thus, the Irish are particularly hospitable and curious, and your child will quickly realize. People are always ready to chat. Your child will have no trouble starting a conversation no matter where they go in Ireland.
A language exchange in Ireland will be a unique opportunity for children, or teenagers, to learn English and immerse themselves in Irish culture so rich in traditions and mythology.
HEBE Adventures:
At HEBE Adventures, the language exchange in Ireland is organized directly between the two families. You therefore choose the English correspondent who corresponds to your child's profile and you retain control over their stay. Thus, you can organize a linguistic exchange of English and sport. Your child could then learn English more easily by playing football or horse riding, for example.
Our HEBE Adventures Host Families provide your child with accommodation and meals, organize excursions and social activities, offering an authentic cultural immersion in their everyday life. Host families in Ireland indicate their dates and durations of availability, and set the price of stays. They also choose the maximum number of people they can receive, while indicating whether they prefer to accommodate children or teenagers. Our secure messaging allows them to control all contacts with their visitors and our online reservation to manage the contracts of the stays (including in terms of activities or payment).
HEBE Adventures' reputation in the accommodation field for English-speaking families is that it offers parents a unique service package for their child, providing them with continuous 24/7 assistance and coordination with English-speaking host families attentive to their needs.
Thus, you can let your child go in complete peace of mind since our correspondents in Ireland have all been approved and validated upon registration. Indeed, all our Irish host families go through a very strict identification and security procedure when they register. You can therefore choose an English correspondent for your children with complete peace of mind, focusing only on areas of common interest.
Finally, through an intuitive opinion system, parents can first draw on the experience of a large number of parents and children who have stayed with Irish families, in order to be able to have an objective, informed and reliable on your child's linguistic exchange with his future English correspondent.
So what are you waiting for to find a good English pen pal in Ireland for your son or daughter? Hébé Adventures is at your disposal at all times.