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Top tips

Many parents want to help their child or children with their English but are not sure what they can do to help. In this section you'll find lots of great tips on using our website to help your child learn English.

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Play a flashcard game

Flashcard games are fun for all ages. Here are our top tips for playing flashcard games at home.

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Play I spy

I spy is a fun game for practising English vocabulary. Here are our top tips for playing I spy at home.

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Practise English in everyday situations

You can use English at home in many different situations. Here are our top tips for practising English in everyday situations. 

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Sing songs in English with your baby!

It's never too early for your baby to start listening to English! Here are our top tips for singing songs in English with your baby.

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Stay safe online

Read our top tips to help you and your family stay safe online.

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Talking to your toddler

Talking to your toddler about daily activities in English can help them to absorb the language. Here are our top tips for talking to your toddler.

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Timeline of the day

Making a timeline of the day is a fun way to practise vocabulary. Here are our top tips for making a timeline of the day at home.

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Using storybooks

Children enjoy learning English with storybooks. Here are our top tips for using storybooks at home.

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Words around the house

Children enjoy playing fun games to practise English. Here are our top tips for a game called Words around the house.

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Write on LearnEnglish Kids

Writing comments is a good way for children to practise their English. Here are our top tips for writing on LearnEnglish Kids.

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