How to Pick the Best English Tuition Class for your Child

Most non-native English speaking parents want their children to learn English as a second language. An English tuition class is one of the most popular types of classes that teach children English, in most parts of the world. If you search the term “English Tuition Classes India” or “English Tuition Class Saudi Arabia” you will get a ton of results from English Schools and private tutors offering English lessons. Another popular word used to describe these lessons are “English Elocution Classes”, with a high focus on pronunciation.

How do you pick an English tuition class or an Elocution class that will make your son or daughter fluent in English? How do I know an English tuition class is right for my child? This article will give some tips on how to pick the right English tutor for your child.

Do you want your child to speak English fluently? Do you want your child to speak English without an accent? If your main objective is to help your child improve English Speaking skills, pick a English tuition class that specializes in that area.

Learning English speaking is very  different from learning Written English. Your child can only improve their English speaking by practicing speaking regularly.  Think of how you learn to ride a bike. You learn by doing, not by watching a teacher. The same concept applies to learning English speaking.

So if your goal is to make your child fluent in English, pick an English tuition class that practices Conversational English regularly.

What is the English tutor’s main language?

Does the English tutor speak mostly in English or your native language? Is the teacher a Native English teacher or someone who learned English as an adult?

If you want your child to speak with a perfect accent, with clear pronunciation, you must pick an class that is conducted by a Native English teacher. Children learn English faster than adults but you need to make sure they are learning correct English from a young age. This is why a Native English Teacher is better for your child.

Also, most non-native English tutors have the bad habit of speaking the local language in the classroom. By having a Native English Teacher, you make sure English is the only language used in the English tuition class.

Teaching Methodology

Modern research shows that the best way to learn English is through practice. Think of how you learned your first language as a child? Did you learn grammar rules before you started speaking?No. The same rule applies when learning English. The best way to learn is by practicing with Native speakers, without thinking too much of grammar.

However, there are still a lot of English tuition classes that focus too much on grammar . This teaching methodology has multiple downfalls. First, learning too many grammar rules make students afraid of making mistakes. Also, English tuition classes that waste too much time on grammar do not give enough time for students to practice speaking, which is the best way to learn and improve.

Our advice is to pick an English tuition center that teacher less grammar and conducts classes like a Conversation club. This is the best way for your child to become fluent.

A good English tuition class will *NOT* give any certificates or diplomas. Let me explain this.

Learning English is a process. You need to practice for at least 3 months to speak English fluently like  native. If your English tuition class is giving a certificate for completing a 2 week course, this certificate probably means nothing.

So pick English tuition lessons that will help you improve your Spoken English skills and speak English fluently and naturally. This will truly add value to your child’s future helping him pass exams like IELTS ,TOEFL and SAT easily.