10大经验总结，激发孩子学习英语的兴趣
Have you ever wondered how you can motivate your child to practise their English? Follow our ten tips for success!
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Be enthusiastic about the language yourself. If your child sees you reading, watching films and speaking in English, they will be inspired to do the same. Actively involve yourself in your child’s English learning experience, rather than expecting them to study on their own. Giving your child lots of praise, encouragement and support will increase their self-confidence and motivation.
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Simon says是一个英国传统的儿童游戏。一般由3个或更多的人参加。其中一个人充当"Simon"。其他人必须根据情况对充当"Simon"的人宣布的命令做出不同反应。如果充当"Simon"的人以"Simon says"开头来宣布命令，则其他人必须按照命令做出相应动作。如：充当"Simon"的人说："Simon says jump(跳)"。其他人就必须马上跳起;而如果充当"Simon"的人没有说"Simon says"而直接宣布命令，如：充当"Simon"的人说"jump"。则其他人不准有动作，如果有动作则做动作的人被淘汰出游戏。
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Think about your child’s personality, interests and things that they like when suggesting ways for them to practise English. Very active children may like to play action games, quieter children may prefer word games or card games. If your child likes sport, they will enjoy stories, vocabulary games, etc. about sport. Choose a topic from our wide range on LearnEnglish Kids.
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Being part of the choosing process is a great motivator. It also allows your child to pick situations, subjects, etc. which they feel comfortable with in English. For example, you can encourage your child to read in English by choosing English books together at a local library or bookshop, or online.
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Try to choose the right time to encourage your child to practise their English. They should be receptive and alert rather than tired and grumpy. Putting your child under pressure to work on their English will make them feel stressed. If, after starting an activity, you notice that your child is not receptive, it is better to try again later rather than forcing them to continue.
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Children love role-playing and using their imagination. Suggest some situations, such as at the toyshop, on the bus, at the restaurant, etc., and ask your child to choose. Take turns playing the different roles, e.g. customer and shopkeeper, and give language support as necessary. If they use phrases in their first language, repeat what they have said in English. Gradually your child will produce more of the speaking parts in the dialogues.
孩子们喜欢想象类角色扮演类游戏如玩过家家等。场景建议如下，在玩具店，在公共汽车上，在餐馆等.... 请你的孩子选择其中一个场景，你们轮流交换角色，比如客户和店主，用英语玩游戏，游戏中如果他们说了母语，你可以用英语再重复一边他们所说的。渐渐地，孩子们就会自然输出了。
Make-believing the situation creates an immediate need to use English for your child, and their motivation will be high. Make the situation more meaningful by using real objects, e.g. toys for the toyshop; arrange chairs to make a bus; set a table for a restaurant. Making tickets, price tags, menus, etc. increases their involvement in the game. The more enthusiastically you play your role, the more motivated your child will be!
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不要害怕和老师交流，他们其实很乐意和你一起教导好你的孩子。
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Sharing the learning experience with family and friends will motivate your child. Encourage older children to help their younger siblings practise their English. Having a role of responsibility is highly motivational.
Why not let your child choose an English film and invite some friends or family to watch it? Arrange chairs to turn your living room into a cinema! Making invitations and tickets provides an opportunity to practise writing and makes the experience more fun.
Many children enjoy performing. Suggest that they put on a play or puppet show or sing some English songs for the family.
和家人朋友一起分享学习经验，能鼓励孩子更好的学习。鼓励大孩子给他们的弟弟妹妹们分享英语学习经验，培养责任感也是最好的鼓励孩子学习的方法。
为什么不让你的孩子选一部电影，然后邀请他的朋友们来家里一起看呢?摆好椅子，把客厅装扮成电影院!通过制作电影票和邀请券练习写作能力，是不是很好玩呢?
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Having a genuine reason to communicate in English provides a high level of motivation. If possible, find an English-speaking group in your area, or activities for children in English. Encourage your child to write an email, letter or postcard to an English-speaking friend or relative.
找寻真正需要英语交流的场合。如果可以，在当地找一个英语角或者为孩子组织的英语活动。鼓励你的孩子用英语给他们说英语的朋友写邮件，写信或者寄送明信片。
