Adriana Cantisani- Bilingualism, Teaching, & Kids

Building a strong sense of belonging is vital for any learning environment. When we're working in a foreign language, however, it might be a little trickier. In this episode, I share with you some ideas that not only will overcome the language barrier, they will promote better learning, while building community in your ESL classroom.

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When you're new to teaching kids ESL, you are bound to make some mistakes but that happens to even the most seasoned teacher because teaching kids has some rules of its own. In this video I get into the 5 most common mistakes we make when teaching ESL to kids.

In my method, English is Fun!, we don't introduce children to written English before the age of approximately 8. (Sometimes even 9). This may sound strange to many ESL teachers but insisting on early reading and writing of a second language could make learning to read and write the child's native language that much harder. In this video I explain the reasons why.

In this podcast I'll share with you the 4 most important things for a successful Kindergarten ESL class. It's not about games or activities, songs or worksheets but about the mindset teachers should have upon entering their class the first time.

I remember my very first lesson with a group of 6 yr olds. I had been teaching ESL for a while but had never taught it to children. My boss had said, "You're young, cute, sweet… you take that class." but in no way prepared me for the experience. Teaching a bunch of little kids a language they've never heard before can be pretty scary. In this video I'll tell you what you really need to know before you even set foot in that class.

Teaching English as a foreign language to very young children may sound daunting but in this video I go through some simple techniques to help you find your confidence and make your children feel welcome and at ease.

When teaching English is Kindergarten, it's very important to create lesson plans that keep the kidgs engaged. In this video I'll give you some tips that you can apply in your ESL class right away!

Without effective classroom management techniques, teachers risk losing credibility, control, and, worst of all, they may feel they are inadequate. My latest YouTube video gives you some classroom management tips to help you keep doing the job you love!

When you have disruptive students in the classroom, it can be hard to maintain your calm. In my latest YouTube video, I share some classroom management techniques to deal with this behaviour.

In this video I share some positive behaviour management strategies to use with your students. Behaviour management in the classroom is fundamental to cultivate a safe and healthy environment for learning.

There are many methods of teaching English as a foreign language but my method, English is Fun!, is different. In this video I talk about some of the common mistakes teachers make with young learners and give some great alternatives. They may not be conventional but these are MY principles of teaching English as a second language. I hope you find them helpful!

There are many methods of teaching English as a foreign language but my method, English is Fun!, is different. In this video I talk about some of the common mistakes teachers make when teaching English as a foreign language to young learners and give some great alternatives. They may not be conventional but these are MY principles of teaching English as a second language. This is the second video of a three-part series. I hope you find it helpful!

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There are many methods of teaching English as a foreign language and in this video I talk about some of the common mistakes teachers make when teaching English as a foreign language to young learners and give some great alternatives. They may not be conventional but these are MY principles of teaching English as a second language. I hope you find them helpful!

Challenging behaviors are not easy to deal with. Yelling and screaming will get us nowhere and make both adults and children feel terrible. Positive discipline in early childhood education, however, empowers both parents and children. This video is part three of a three-part sereis where I look at some positive parenting techniques to deal with kids that complain.

Challenging behaviors are not easy to deal with. Yelling and screaming will get us nowhere and make both adults and children feel terrible. Positive discipline in early childhood education, however, empowers both parents and children. This podcast is part two of a three-part series where I look at some positive parenting techniques to deal with kids that complain.

Challenging behaviors are not easy to deal with. Yelling and screaming will get us nowhere and make both adults and children feel terrible. Positive discipline in early childhood education, however, empowers both parents and children. In this podcast, the first in a three-part series, I look at some positive parenting techniques to deal with kids that complain.

The importance of play in early childhood development is well known. Through play children develop their physical, social, emotional, and cognitive strengths. Language and communications skills mature and imaginations soar!

This video is the first in a series about the importance of play in early childhood education, specifically imaginitive play and how it not only helps kids grow in their native language, but how it helps them when learning a new language as well.

Vocabulary development in early childhood is based on three pillars: quantity of language, quality of language, and the types of interactions the person has. Vocabulary development when learning a second language is no different. In this video I'll focus on the quantity of language and its importance in early childhood development.

Vocabulary development in early childhood is based on three pillars: quantity of language, quality of language, and the types of interactions the person has. Vocabulary development  when learning a second language is no different.  In this episode I'll focus on the quality of language and why it's important to change up your words!

I work with preschoolers and early elementary children and believe in a hands-on approach when teaching English as a foreign language. I don't believe in using videos to teach English or any language and here's why I don't like using videos to teach English.

Vocabulary development in early childhood is based on three pillars: quantity of language, quality of language, and the types of interactions the person has. Vocabulary development when learning a second language is no different. In this episode I'll focus on the quantity of language and its importance in early childhood development.

In this episode I share with you some hand gestures you should be using right now to improve your pronunciation. Using hand gestures while speaking or body language when we speak helps us emphasize what we are saying but did you know that when we use them in a foreign language they can actually help us hear the new words better?

If we want our students to learn English, it is important to have parents and teachers working together all the time. Before starting your English course, talk to the kids’ parents and tell them what you expect from them and what you don’t. In this video you learn 3 things parents should not do when their kids are learning English.

It's not easy being a parent. Challenging behaviors are not easy to deal with. Yelling and screaming will get us nowhere and make both adults and children feel terrible. Positive discipline in early childhood education, however, empowers both parents and children. In this video I look at some positive parenting techniques to deal with kids that talk back.

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Challenging behaviors are not easy to deal with. Yelling and screaming will get us nowhere and make both adults and children feel terrible. Positive discipline in early childhood education, however, empowers both parents and children. In this video I look at some positive parenting techniques to deal with kids that can't seem to sit still.

Making English fun is what every English teacher who teaches kids has to do but finding fun activities that also actually teach English is not always easy. In this video I share some important tips and mistakes to avoid so you can really teach English while still making English fun!

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When the only access to the internet was a pc, it was a lot easier for parents to regulate their kids’ use – all they had to do was keep it in a neutral place like the kitchen or living room and voilà, you could easily mix your pasta sauce and keep an eye on what your kids were doing. Now that they literally have the whole world in their hands, kids need to be aware of just how much their use of the internet can affect them and those around them. In this episode I’ll walk you through 5 questions that will get your kids thinking and acting a little more responsibly when online and possibly off their phones and computers (at least for a little while).

Challenging behaviors are not easy to deal with. Yelling and screaming will get us nowhere and make both adults and children feel terrible. Positive discipline in early childhood education, however, empowers both parents and children. In this video I look at some positive parenting techniques to deal with kids that just don't seem to care.

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Doing homework has always been a sore spot for most kids and helping with homework a sore spot for parents. It doesn't have to be like that, though. Homework routines are necessary to ensure children are learning and to make them efficient it's important they are done right. In this podcast episode I'll show you how to become a homework helper for your child and not a homework doer.

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Reading books in other languages may sound like a great way to teach young children a new language but it takes more than just listening to learn a language. In this video I'll give you some tips for reading in a foreign language that will change your lessons forever.

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Challenging behaviors are not easy to deal with. Yelling and screaming will get us nowhere and make both adults and children feel terrible. Positive discipline in early childhood education, however, empowers both parents and children. In this podcast I look at some positive parenting techniques to deal with kids that whine.

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Teaching English as a foreign language in Italy can be daunting - especially if you're teaching kids. In this video I'll share with you my experience teaching English in Italy and how my method has helped hundered of teachers make teaching English as a foreign language in Italy FUN for both teachers and kids.

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What are the benefits of bilingualism in early childhood? Children whose early childhood education includes a foreign language have many advantages over monolinguals. In this video we'll take a look at the main ones and the benefits of being bilingual.

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My top tips for speech and language development in under 5s are going to help you help your child grow! You will see a big change in your child's language development with these simple activities which are just perfect for under 5s!

Do you know what the early signs of dyslexia in preschoolers are? 15-20 % of the population has dyslexia but early intervention can greatly reduce future problems in reading and writing at grade level.

Developing critical thinking skills is essential  for young children. Learning how to observe, question, and make inferences are important skills that will help young children improve in all areas of development.

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Understanding why learning to read is hard work is important if you want to get your kids to read more books. Not all children learn to read at the same time and some errors in reading are common to all children during the first few years of school. Reading is a complex thing that involves 5 steps.

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If teaching ESL or any foreign language, really, to a group of very young children daunts you because you are afraid they won’t understand, then check out my TOP TIP for teaching ESL to toddlers. It applies to preschoolers and early primary children, too, so don’t miss it!

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When we speak more than one language and we want to teach that other language to our kids, it’s better to choose one and stick with it.

In this episode of my podcast I share with you why we shouldn't switch languages with kids.

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Whether you are homeschooling or teaching a single subject at home, like English or maths, keeping the teacher separate from the mom is not always easy. In this episode I’ll go through some classroom management tips for teacher moms to help you make that transition more smoothly.

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If you think a native speaker is the best choice when it comes to choosing a language teacher for your kids, then think again. In this episode I'll talk about some reasons why a non-native speaker may be better.

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Learning your mother language is important if you want your kids to learn a second language. Not because you can't learn both at the same time, but because the sooner they start speaking or trying to speak a language, the sooner they will start to babble and the sooner that starts, the better they’ll be able to discern differences in sound. In this video I explain why.

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In this episode I’ll share with you 3 tips for  teaching a second language to kids with learning disabilities.

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If you're a teacher of English as a foreign language for kids, you need to remember that kids learn differently than adults. These four tips for teaching English as a foreign language for kids will help you out greatly in your classroom. 

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If you plan to work from home teaching English to kids, you need to follow a few simple guidelines to stay on track. In this podcast I give you three tips for creating the perfect balance of home-work space.

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There are lots of videos out on the market made for teaching non-English speaking kids English. They are usually in cartoon-form or like a video game and while they are surely attractive to kids, they won’t actually help them learn the new language. That’s because kids don’t learn languages through a screen. In this podcast I explain why and give you some pointers on how kids actually CAN learn a new language.

If you want more quality time with your kids, you've got to limit your use of the phone. In this video I share 3 tips on how to become a little more mindful of our phone use so that the time spent with our family becomes true quality time.

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Are you afraid that swearing is keeping your child back? Our over use of foul language is limiting your kids’ linguistic development but we can change that. In this podcast we'll explore a few steps we can actively take RIGHT NOW, to improve our children's linguistic development.

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If you’ve ever found yourself trying to explain to the people around you that the string of bad words coming out of your sweet little kid’s mouth have a completely different meaning in your own language, blame it on the rules! Today’s podcast looks at why bilinguals make a slip or two when it comes to bad words.

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Kids and swearing go hand in hand. How we respond to their swearing is what is going to either encourage or dissuade the behavior. In this podcast I share with you three reasons why kids swear and what we can do to stop it.  

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