ENGLISH

FOR YOUNG
LEARNERS
By :
Wulan Elok W. L (208820300231)
Indah Aprillia (208820300571)
Definition of Characteristics
Young Of English for
Learners Young Learners
 1. English for Young 3. Eyl also divided into
Learners (EYL) refers to several categories such as
primary school-aged Level one (5-7 years old) Definition of
children who are learning
English as a local content
and Level two (8-10 years
old) groups (Scott and
Young Learners
subject in their school. 2. Young learners are Ytreberg, 1990).
divided into two groups:
Younger Group (6-8
years old) and Older
Group (9-12 years old),
based on their grade
level.

4. Many preschoolers or 5. One of the significant

kindergarten students goals in learning
are also learning English is to encourage
English and can be children's interest
grouped as very young in the language.
learners. .
Characteristics Of English
for Young Learners
Children aged 5-7 years old tend to have an egocentric
Pictures and colorful materials enhance their
A attitude and prefer subject matter that relates to their daily
lives. They pay attention to objects that belong to them and
D learning experience and singing helps
memorize vocabulary and phrases.
have difficulty distinguishing between concrete and abstract
things..

Children enjoy both stories and games as they

By age 10, they begin to understand reciprocity and can learn English. Stories help students
B distinguish between fact and fiction. Concrete objects can
be easily introduced to them in English through songs and
E understand context, while games encourage
them to actively use the language.
chants.

Young learners prefer to learn through

Children learn best through games, stories, and songs. To
C keep their attention, activities should be varied and F doing, such as singing or playing, and
adding movement to spoken expressions.
changed every 10-15 minutes.
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