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A British Council English language-resource for parents

Tue, Nov 11 2008 17:10 CET byMagdalena Rahn 263 Views

The British Council introduced in early November 2008 a new resource for parents to help their child learn English. Through the online portal LearnEnglish Parents, parents of children who are learning English as a foreign or second language can ask questions, browse topics, learn techniques and download help materials.

The British Council has been present in Bulgaria since the 1980s, opening its first official office in the country in 1991.

Services offered include practising English online, help one's child learn English and finding a course for one's child. There is also a section called Parents Talk, where adults pose questions like "Is it ok to teach English to two year olds?" and "How do I teach grammar to my children?". Other parents can then respond, sharing their personal experiences and advice.

Downloads like Pron Pal, a pronunciation aid; Song, where children's songs take centre stage; and Flashcards offer various ways to bringing English into daily life.

And so parents have an idea of what they're undertaking, there are also numerous articles on topics like what affects children's learning, how young children learn English as another language, using books in English with younger and older children, and computers and the internet safely.

Material on the website is available free-of-charge. In Bulgaria, the British Council can be found at 7 Krakra Str in Sofia; tel: 02/ 942 43 44.

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