Teachers Ann and Joe have much in common. This creative couple live in South Africa and have been teaching at Novakid Online School for three years. And they recently became parents for the third time! Join in our congratulations and read Ann and Joe's stories on our blog.
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English Learning Tips for Kids
Discover simple daily micro-habits that help children learn English at home. From morning routines to bedtime stories, learn how to make English part of everyday family life.
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From form of politeness to expressions for the playground - here is a list of useful phrases for daily life every kid may need.
Tenses or subjunctive? Phrasal verbs or conditional? In this article we dwell upon the hardest grammar rules for advanced English learners.
English is the language of professional communication in all kinds of fields, and one of them is aviation. Turgay and Naz have been flying for more than ten years, and happily talked to the Novakid Online English School editorial team about English ‘in the sky‘.
Do you know why it is so important to practice pronunciation of English sounds – preferably at the very start of learning a language?
A detailed explanation of what CVC words are and why they are important when children learn English.
Motivating children to learn English can be challenging for parents or teachers from time to time, especially when the child is not willing to learn. Find out what strategies can help you keep your child’s motivation high while learning English.
A thoroughly researched explanation from an English teacher about how long it usually takes a child to become fluent in English, including a breakdown of skills that can be achieved after a certain amount of time.
Is English fluency a natural talent or the result of early immersion and practice? Find out what research and over 100 Novakid teachers reveal.
This Novakid article reveals why some children learn English faster than others — from personalised attention, to confidence, consistency, and cognitive style.
Does your child hate learning English? Discover research-backed strategies to overcome learning resistance, motivate reluctant learners, and make English fun again.









