Young Learners & Teens

Teaching ESL/EFL to young learners offers great rewards and opportunities for creativity. It can also be challenging at times, but together we share supportive tips, practical strategies, and encouragement to make English teaching more effective, enjoyable, and collaborative.
Building Focus Together:

• Motivation : Build learner confidence through short, purposeful tasks, engaging routines, and activities that combine music, movement, and creativity.
• Mixed-Ability : Turn diversity into a strength with peer mentoring, flexible grouping, and tiered or choice-based tasks that help every learner succeed.
• Curriculum : Treat the ESL/EFL curriculum as a flexible framework for creative lessons that connect language learning to real-life contexts and interests.
• Parents : Strengthen partnerships by communicating positively, sharing successes, and addressing concerns calmly and constructively.
• Assessment : Use quick, meaningful assessment methods to track progress, celebrate achievements, and simplify reporting and marking.
• Community : Join a friendly network of ESL/EFL teachers who exchange ideas, resources, and classroom strategies to inspire and support one another.

Being part of the Young Learners & Teens SIG offers teachers the chance to connect, share, and grow together in a warm and supportive community. Members exchange classroom ideas that genuinely work, along with practical resources and creative approaches to teaching ESL/EFL. The SIG is a space for collaboration, professional growth, and encouragement where every teacher’s experience and voice matter. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, advice, or simply a friendly connection, the Young Learners & Teens SIG is a welcoming place to share successes and celebrate the joy of helping young learners thrive.
Invitation to Join:

Email the Young Learners & Teens SIG Ambassador at 📧 yo************@***as.ch to share ideas, find resources, and connect with like-minded ESL/EFL teachers.