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25
Jun
EIKEN 2 Speaking, & spelling for 3-yr-olds
We teach our students to answer question one in the EIKEN 2 speaking test without hearing the question. This method not only guarantees they get maximum points for this question but boosts their confidence to pass the whole test before they even read the passage aloud. Learn how below. Why Teach Spelling to 3-yr-olds? … Read more
28
May
7±2 conversation cards
Rather than chastise kids or telephone and report them to the police for using non-English L1. We ↓L1 and ↑L2 by using conversation cards. We start kids communicating in English using these cards from age three years old when they can’t yet read. At this stage a one short utterance Q&A dialogue is written … Read more
10
Jan
Unlocking EIKEN
You can download EIKEN past papers here. Mouse over the item you want, right click to open a dialogue box then left click on ‘Save link as’ and save it to your desktop as a pdf file. When you open the downloaded pdf file you will see that it is locked (SECURED) … Read more
03
Nov
A 2nd key to pass EIKEN 3
In my previous blog, I proposed a key to help kids get a top score in the Writing section of EIKEN 3. Here is another key. This one prepares kids to obtain a top score for Q1 in the Speaking section, not only EIKEN 3, but pre-2. We have been using this method for many … Read more
13
Oct
Write a key to pass EIKEN 3
Since the EIKEN Foundation of Japan removed the word order section in EIKEN Grade 3 and replaced it with a writing section, we have reached the conclusion that teaching children how to write essays is the key to their passing the test. The word order section comprised 5 items among the 35 items of … Read more
08
Sep
5 benefits of a projector
We have been using interactive technology and games at our school since May 2012 and recommend their use for several reasons. Here are five benefits of using technology and interactive games. Equipment. Hardware: Computer, interactive projector, large whiteboard, (optional-first response system). Software: PowerPoint. 1) Sales. Students always join a … Read more
08
Aug
Reinforcing Students’ Learning
How do you test or reinforce your students’ learning? Children’s lessons at our school generally follow a theme over the course of a month based on Floppy’s Phonics which are available here. For example, in July we used three books (The Pet Shop, What is it? Lost Puppy) and the lesson language … Read more
