Parent guides
Guides for parents
Practical help for the speaking worries parents ask us about most, with things you can try at home this week.
- How to help your child speak English fluently
Why children understand English but won't speak it, easy routines by age, and how to correct gently.
- How to choose a public speaking class
1:1 or group, what a good class includes, questions to ask in a demo, and warning signs.
- 12 activities to improve your child's communication
Ten-minute games for listening, explaining and conversation, with a free printable activity sheet.
- How to build your child's confidence in speaking
What to praise, speaking jobs for each age, and help with answering in class and presentations.
- Speech topics for kids, class by class
Topics for UKG to Class 10, sample 1-minute speeches, and a free printable speech planner.
- My child is shy: a practical guide for parents
Shy, introverted or anxious? Small daily steps that help, and what to ask the class teacher.
- How to help your child overcome stage fear
Why it happens at each age, what to say, and a 4-week practice plan for home.