3 easy steps to boost English learning

From useful learning habits to guided support, here’s how you can help your child improve their English proficiency.

By Felicia Chua 

As the primary language used for teaching and learning in Singapore, English is easily picked up at school. Our children use English daily, but truly excelling in all aspects of the language — be it writing, speaking, or reading — can still be a struggle for many. To help your child improve their English progressively without piling on the stress, try these three easy steps to make a real difference.

Step 1: Stress-free learning through reading


Reading is one of the most accessible and effective methods to learn a language. Apart from strengthening comprehension skills, reading exposes children to different writing styles and descriptive phrases. Reading also allows children to familiarise themselves with correct sentence structures and grammar while enjoying story time. To pique your child’s interest, introduce age-appropriate books with interesting plots or unique perspectives, such as the cosy story of a loyal tabby cat in Messenger Cat Café. Newly passed into the afterlife, Fuuta works hard as a messenger cat at a café that exists in the liminal space between the two worlds for the right to see his human again — if only he can manage not to disrupt the balance of the universe.

Step 2: Regular grammar practice 

 

While reading builds comprehension skills, assessment books provide ample drills for practice purposes. When it comes to a strong command of English, a solid foundation in grammar is key. Practice makes perfect with Grammar Practice 3rd Edition, a series of six books written to help children master grammar skills based on the latest MOE Primary English syllabus. Every unit delivers clear and concise teaching points to explain how common grammatical items are used through definitions, examples, and illustrations. Exercises are divided into three graded levels to develop and test proficiency based on increasing levels of complexity. With clear explanations and targeted questions, this series enables your child to pick up correct grammar usage under minimal supervision.

Step 3: Supplementary learning to cover all bases


Even the best learners can benefit from a guiding hand during self-study sessions. A trusted mentor armed with the right resources can bolster your child’s progress. A comprehensive online learning platform with over 117,000 active Primary and Secondary learners, Superstar Teacher helps to reinforce learning and provide timely guidance through smart tools. Be it immediate, personalised feedback to help with homework or adaptive AI quizzes to practise tricky vocabulary questions or challenging comprehension exercises, Superstar Teacher makes English learning convenient and effective, helping children become self-motivated learners.

Achieving proficiency in English takes time and consistent effort. With the right mix of study habits and learning tools, your child can steadily strengthen and build confidence in their language skills.

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