Yes, it is possible for 3rd and 4th grade L2 students to read English, even when they are that young. In fact, starting English training early is a big advantage. Younger students still have that amazing ability to pick up langauge skills much faster than older kids or adults can do it.
Grades 3 and 4
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Students: Experience a blend of interactive learning and structured activities as they transition to more serious academic expectations.
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Parents: Expect measurable progress and seek productive ways for their children to utilize language skills outside of school.
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Teachers: Aim to balance fun with accountability, fostering a sense of responsibility in learners while addressing diverse proficiency levels.
Students, Parents and Teachers
GEC A Special Case for These Kids / Grades 3 & 4
Grade 3 and 4 kids need these items for Studying English:
- Songs and Dance still works
- Cognitive development allows more focus, but still use serious games
- Can handle more structured learning
GEC parents want to see progress / Parents 3rd & 4th Graders
Parents of Grade 3 and 4 students have these concerns:
- They begin to expect more from a results perspective and need confirmation.
- Parents still want their students to be productive in their off-school time.
- They become more intense that their kids should gain some functional language skills.
- Parents are okay if educators start expecting more from their kids.
GEC Teachers are the greatest asset we have. / Great Support for Teachers
Teachers of Grade 3 and 4 students have unique concerns:
- Keeping students motivated while introducing more structured learning activities.
- Balancing fun, interactive methods (e.g., games, songs) with the need for measurable progress.
- Managing varying levels of English proficiency within the same classroom.
- Addressing parents’ growing expectations for visible results in their children’s English skills.
Content and Pedagogy
GEC Get An Early Start / Phonics & Early Reading
As student grow, language skills can be grouped and combined.
- Phonics at this stage reinforces decoding skills for more complex words and patterns.
- Early reading skills transition into fluency and comprehension of longer and more challenging texts.
GEC Language of Nominal ELT Topics / Functional Language
GEC covers the language of daily needs and personal interaction.
- Functional English helps students communicate effectively in everyday situations, such as asking for help or giving directions.
- It also builds confidence in using English for practical purposes, like shopping or making introductions.
GEC English for Academic Success / Academic English
GEC's goal is to help students start academic English as soon as possible.
- Academic English introduces subject-specific vocabulary and structures needed for classroom learning.
- It also develops critical thinking and writing skills essential for academic success.
Explore Some Learning Assets
Improving All Skills
English Operator
Functional Language includes the ability to operate in a classroom, introduce yourself to other, ask for and give diretions, express your likes and hobbies, and other operational language that you need.