Helping younger brothers or sisters

Children can practise their English by helping a younger brother or sister. Here are our top tips for helping younger brothers or sisters.

brother and sister playing
  • Older children often enjoy helping their younger brothers or sisters to learn English.
  • A role of responsibility can be very motivating.
  • Encourage your older child to help a younger brother or sister with their schoolwork.
  • You can also suggest that they play a game together in English.
  • They will have fun doing activities on LearnEnglish Kids together.
  • You can print a board game for your children to make and play.
  • There are lots of fun songs and stories for your children to listen to together on LearnEnglish Kids!

Print a board game: https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/print-make/crafts/snakes-ladders

Listen to songs and stories: https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/listen-watch

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