Why can teaching 'What's your name?' be challenging for young learners?

Young learners often have a very low English level when they first start learning.

What is something you can do when students just stare at you and don't speak?

Remember that they are processing the information and that repetition is key.

Sing 'What's your name?' and then say the student's name, encouraging them to say their name as well.

KindergartenWorld Languages90 min

I can say my name and one thing about myself.

7 min

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Mooncake English

18 min

Key concepts students will learn:

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When teaching 'What's your name?' to young learners, it's important to remember that repetition is key to helping them learn and participate.
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One fun activity is the 'ball roll' where you roll a ball to a student while singing 'What's your name?' and they respond with their name.
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Another activity involves chanting 'What's your name?' and having students respond, using TPR and encouraging students to say 'no thank you' if they are too afraid to come to the front.

27 min

12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

5 min

“What is your name? Also, tell me one thing you like.”

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