QUICK RESOURCE SHEET #10
English for Young Learners
The category of young learners is starting
to receive increased attention, though few agree on just which ages the
category targets. Nevertheless, if you teach young learners, here are websites
devoted specifically to you. Regardless of the age of your students, all three
sites include resources adaptable to a wide variety of contexts. Don’t miss out
on the wonderful tales in the third site listed below.
http://www.countryschool.com/ylsig/
“IATEFL Young Learners Special Interest Group aims to provide
information on recent developments in English Language education for children
and teenagers. Established in 1986 the YLSIG has evolved into a flourishing
worldwide network, supporting and informing some 500 ELT professionals working
with learners from 3-
http://esl.about.com/od/teachingchildren/
“K-12 and elementary school education specifically for
ESL learning and teaching including: games, lesson plans, songs, fun activities
and teaching techniques, as well as other sites of interest to K through 12 ESL
educators.”
http://www.thestoryteller.org.uk/
“The Storyteller is published
quarterly and contains traditional and contemporary stories from all over the
world, with notes for teachers and trainers on how the tales can be exploited.
Other features include articles on the art of storytelling as well as details
of publications and services that might be of interest. The resources are
provided completely free of charge.”