{"id":3930,"date":"2026-02-09T04:37:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T11:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/?p=3930"},"modified":"2026-02-11T21:12:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T04:12:43","slug":"measuring-english-progress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/measuring-english-progress\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Will It Take My Child to Start Speaking English?"},"content":{"rendered":"  <section class=\"section blogHeader\" id=\"blogHeader-block_2b9ffd9a0e2488b67dbe0b358ccd6d7a\">\n      <div class=\"blogHeader__wrapper\">\n                              <div class=\"blogHeader__image\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-Long-Will-It-Take-My-Child-to-Start-Speaking-English-.png\" class=\"glightbox\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-Long-Will-It-Take-My-Child-to-Start-Speaking-English-.png\" alt=\"How Long Will It Take My Child to Start Speaking English?\" class=\"blogHeader__imageItem\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-Long-Will-It-Take-My-Child-to-Start-Speaking-English--300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-Long-Will-It-Take-My-Child-to-Start-Speaking-English--768x540.png 768w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-Long-Will-It-Take-My-Child-to-Start-Speaking-English-.png 1024w\" style=\"width:100%; aspect-ratio:1024\/720;\"> \n              <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n          \n      <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n      <section class=\"blogContentTable\" data-toc-section>\n        <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"blogTocToggle\" class=\"blogContentTable__toggle\" \/>\n        <label for=\"blogTocToggle\" class=\"blogContentTable__header\">\n            <span class=\"blogContentTable__heading\">\n                Table of contents            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"blogContentTable__arrow\"><\/span>\n        <\/label>\n        <div class=\"blogContentTable__wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"blogContentTable__heading blogContentTable__heading--sidebar\">\n                Table of contents            <\/div>\n            <ol class=\"blogContentTable__list\">\n                                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"toc-item\">How Do You Know If a Child Is Making Progress?<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"toc-item\">How Long Will It Take My Child to Start Speaking English?<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"toc-item\">Can a Child Become Fluent in English in Just 3 Months?<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"toc-item\">Is an English Course Really Necessary to Learn English?<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"toc-item\">How Parents Can Support Their Child\u2019s Progress in Online English Learning<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                            <\/ol>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <script>\n        \/\/ Use DOMContentLoaded for faster TOC initialization\n        document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', () => {\n            const tocSection = document.querySelector('[data-toc-section]');\n            if (!tocSection) return;\n\n            const headings = document.querySelectorAll('.blogHeadingText');\n            const tableContainer = tocSection.querySelector('.blogContentTable__list');\n            if (!tableContainer) return;\n\n            \/\/ Clear the container\n            tableContainer.innerHTML = '';\n\n            \/\/ Count valid headings with h2\n            let validHeadingsCount = 0;\n\n            \/\/ For each heading, create an item in the table of contents\n            headings.forEach((heading, index) => {\n                const h2 = heading.querySelector('h2');\n                if (!h2) return;\n\n                validHeadingsCount++;\n                const title = h2.textContent.trim();\n                const itemHtml = `<li><a href=\"#${heading.id}\">${title}<\/a><\/li>`;\n                tableContainer.innerHTML += itemHtml;\n            });\n\n            \/\/ Hide TOC if no valid headings found\n            if (validHeadingsCount === 0) {\n                tocSection.style.display = 'none';\n            }\n            \n            \/\/ Dispatch custom event to notify that TOC is ready\n            document.dispatchEvent(new CustomEvent('tocReady'));\n        });\n    <\/script>\n  \n\n\n\n <section class=\"section blogTakeaways\" id=\"blogCrossPost-block_6e59228973948399defe39608ac5639e\">\n    \n      <div class=\"blogTakeaways__wrapper\">\n\n          <div class=\"blogTakeaways__header\">\n            Takeaways          <\/div>\n          <ul class=\"blogTakeaways__content\">\n                          <li>\n                  \nEvery child learns English at their own pace \u2014 there is no single timeline that fits all children.\n\n              <\/li>\n                          <li>\n                  \nConfidence is the clearest sign of progress, often appearing before fluent speech.\n\n              <\/li>\n                          <li>\n                  \nMost children can start speaking English within a few months with regular, consistent lessons.\n\n              <\/li>\n                          <li>\n                  \nFluency takes longer: three months are enough to build a foundation, not to become fluent.\n\n              <\/li>\n                          <li>\n                  \nLesson frequency, motivation, and daily exposure to English strongly influence progress.\n\n              <\/li>\n                          <li>\n                  \nA structured English course provides guidance, continuity, and measurable improvement.\n\n              <\/li>\n                          <li>\n                  \nParents play a key role by integrating English into everyday life in fun and natural ways.\n\n              <\/li>\n                          <li>\n                  \nProgress is best measured not only by tests, but by how confidently and spontaneously children use English.\n\n              <\/li>\n                      <\/ul>\n\n\n      <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogText\" id=\"blogText-block_c76f3c11c672d86ee9928cea9602e8ea\">\n    <div class=\"blogText__wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"blogText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your child is taking <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English classes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and as a parent, one question naturally comes to mind: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is my child really making progress?<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Closely followed by others: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When will I see the first results? How long will it take for my child to start speaking English? And when will they become fluent?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These questions are completely normal. When children begin learning a new language, parents often look for clear milestones. But language learning doesn\u2019t follow a single timeline that applies to every child. Each child progresses at their own pace. Some children start using words and short phrases quite early, while others may understand much more than they are ready to say out loud. Both situations are part of a healthy learning process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, h<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ow can you actually measure your child\u2019s progress in English? <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To answer this, we asked <\/span><b>133 Novakid English teachers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, all specialised in teaching English to children aged <\/span><b>4 to 12<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, how they recognise progress in their students. Their responses highlighted one key idea: progress can look different for every child, but <\/span><b>confidence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the strongest indicators of success.<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogHeadingText\" id=\"blogHeadingText-block_90d85a86a02b71dea954034b61c2dfa4\">\n    <div class=\"blogHeadingText__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"blogHeadingText__headingItem\" data-blog-heading data-section-id=\"blogHeadingText-block_90d85a86a02b71dea954034b61c2dfa4\">\n                How Do You Know If a Child Is Making Progress?            <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As one Novakid teacher explained, <\/span><b>\u201c<\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every child is unique and progresses at their own pace, but <\/span><\/i><b><i>confidence is the main giveaway of progress.<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d<\/span><\/i><b>\u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And this idea came up again and again in our survey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a child is truly making progress in English, teachers notice it quickly \u2014 not only through technical results, but through how the child <\/span><b>uses the language and how they feel while using it<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confidence shows itself in many ways: Children start speaking more often and more willingly. They are no longer afraid of making mistakes and even begin to correct themselves, a clear sign that they are internalising the language.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teachers also see progress when children begin to <\/span><b>use what they\u2019ve learned spontaneously<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Instead of repeating memorised phrases, they talk about their own lives, interests, and experiences, using English as a real communication tool rather than just an exercise. As confidence grows, children become more involved, curious, and enthusiastic. As one teacher put it:<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u201cThere\u2019s a clear sense of ownership in what they want to say \u2014 they\u2019re not just using English, they\u2019re using it to communicate their own ideas.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In short, according to Novakid teachers, progress isn\u2019t measured only by tests or worksheets. It\u2019s seen in this powerful combination of <\/span><b>confidence, communication, autonomy, engagement, and a more personal use of the language.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Novakid, parents can easily <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/does-novakid-offer-progress-reports\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">track their child\u2019s progress in English<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in several ways. After each lesson, teachers share a short report highlighting strengths and areas to improve. Parents can also watch lesson clips and follow progress through levels and stars.<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogHeadingText\" id=\"blogHeadingText-block_1e7b834b1d1840960d259fd6d29dc375\">\n    <div class=\"blogHeadingText__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"blogHeadingText__headingItem\" data-blog-heading data-section-id=\"blogHeadingText-block_1e7b834b1d1840960d259fd6d29dc375\">\n                How Long Will It Take My Child to Start Speaking English?            <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your child has been attending English classes for a while, you\u2019ve probably asked yourself: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long does it take to learn English? How long before they start speaking fluently? <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your child starts learning, it\u2019s natural for parents to look for concrete results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we talk about progress in spoken English, there are actually two different milestones.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first is starting to speak \u2014 overcoming the language barrier and feeling confident enough to use English out loud.\u00a0 The second is becoming fluent \u2014 speaking smoothly and being able to communicate most ideas with ease. To better understand the first milestone, we asked Novakid teachers<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how many lessons per week are typically needed before children start expressing themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogImage\" id=\"blogImage-block_a3dd4488980b0549817f312a7f2e44c8\">\n    <div class=\"blogImage__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogImage__image\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/measuring-progress-1_ITA.png\" class=\"glightbox\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/measuring-progress-1_ITA.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"blogImage__imageItem\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/measuring-progress-1_ITA-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/measuring-progress-1_ITA-1024x431.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/measuring-progress-1_ITA-768x323.png 768w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/measuring-progress-1_ITA-1536x647.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/measuring-progress-1_ITA-1080x455.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/measuring-progress-1_ITA.png 2048w\" >\n                <div class=\"glightbox__zoom\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/novakid\/public\/img\/icons\/search.svg\" alt=\"Zoom icon\" class=\"style-svg\">\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogText\" id=\"blogText-block_7a345501ca087380e3f9571470cd9839\">\n    <div class=\"blogText__wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"blogText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to our survey, <\/span><b>53% of teachers believe that 3\u20134 lessons per week are enough<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for children to start speaking, while <\/span><b>33% say that children should have short sessions ( 10 &#8211; 15 minutes) every day<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. What matters most, teachers agree, is not the intensity alone but <\/span><b>consistency<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Regular exposure \u2014 even just a few focused lessons each week \u2014 can lead to early speaking progress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, every child learns at their own pace. As one teacher explained:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIt depends on the child. What\u2019s most important is consistent and enjoyable practice \u2014 short daily exposure or a few focused lessons a week can be enough to help them start speaking English confidently.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, teachers also emphasise that lessons alone are not always enough.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThey can study at their own pace, but it is essential that there aren&#8217;t long gaps between study sessions. Most importantly, they must put into practice what they have learned.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why at Novakid we\u2019ve created a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/novakid-game-world\/\"><b>safe, interactive learning environment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where students can play<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, practice, and challenge their peers through games in English. Children often don\u2019t even realise they\u2019re practicing \u2014 they do it because they\u2019re having fun, and learning happens naturally as a result.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Parental support also plays a crucial role<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially outside the classroom. When parents involve children in real-life situations using English \u2014 simple conversations, games, or daily routines \u2014 learning becomes more natural and meaningful.<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogHeadingText\" id=\"blogHeadingText-block_3987c3e945d20c96ad5f266fac856f8a\">\n    <div class=\"blogHeadingText__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"blogHeadingText__headingItem\" data-blog-heading data-section-id=\"blogHeadingText-block_3987c3e945d20c96ad5f266fac856f8a\">\n                Can a Child Become Fluent in English in Just 3 Months?            <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to <\/span><b>fluency<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the timeline is naturally longer. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many hours to become fluent in English?<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The honest answer is that there is no fixed number. Fluency doesn\u2019t happen overnight: it develops gradually through repeated, meaningful use of English over time. With just one class per week, for example, becoming fluent in three months is simply not realistic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To better understand what children can realistically achieve, we asked Novakid teachers a very specific question: <\/span><b>Can a child become fluent in English in three months?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The majority of teachers (<\/span><b>51%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) agreed that in three months, a child can build a <\/span><b>solid foundation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but that true fluency requires more time. Another <\/span><b>38%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> said that within this period, children can gain confidence and begin speaking <\/span><b>simple English<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, even if they are not yet fluent.<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogImage\" id=\"blogImage-block_ef1e613ed3b876311542c34862b94dc2\">\n    <div class=\"blogImage__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogImage__image\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/measuring-progress-3_ITA.png\" class=\"glightbox\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/measuring-progress-3_ITA.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"blogImage__imageItem\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/measuring-progress-3_ITA-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/measuring-progress-3_ITA-1024x431.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/measuring-progress-3_ITA-768x323.png 768w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/measuring-progress-3_ITA-1536x647.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/measuring-progress-3_ITA-1080x455.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/measuring-progress-3_ITA.png 2048w\" >\n                <div class=\"glightbox__zoom\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/novakid\/public\/img\/icons\/search.svg\" alt=\"Zoom icon\" class=\"style-svg\">\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogText\" id=\"blogText-block_b8828c55a4584da56891566d9594a8c7\">\n    <div class=\"blogText__wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"blogText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teachers emphasised that fluency depends on many elements: how motivated the child is, whether English is practiced at home, how often lessons take place, and whether the child is exposed to English outside the classroom, such as through media or daily interactions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So while <\/span><b>three months is not enough to become fluent<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> enough to make meaningful progress. With engaging lessons, and consistent support from parents, children can develop confidence and a genuine interest in the language, turning English from an obligation into something they enjoy using every day.<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogHeadingText\" id=\"blogHeadingText-block_068e49f752446893123edaa4dfd21785\">\n    <div class=\"blogHeadingText__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"blogHeadingText__headingItem\" data-blog-heading data-section-id=\"blogHeadingText-block_068e49f752446893123edaa4dfd21785\">\n                Is an English Course Really Necessary to Learn English?            <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, we asked Novakid teachers one last question \u2014 one you may have asked too as a parent: <\/span><b>Is it really worth paying for an English course? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, children can watch cartoons in English, listen to videos, and even complete online exercises on their own. So why invest in a structured course?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Novakid teachers, the answer is clear: <\/span><b>yes, a course is necessary<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In our survey, <\/span><b>69% of teachers said that without guided learning, children can only learn English partially<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. While it\u2019s possible to pick up basic words and phrases independently, building a solid and complete understanding of the language requires the support of a teacher.<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogImage\" id=\"blogImage-block_a57d503a08bfb18a2babf6d5cb65a873\">\n    <div class=\"blogImage__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogImage__image\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/measuring-progress-2_ITA.png\" class=\"glightbox\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/measuring-progress-2_ITA.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"blogImage__imageItem\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/measuring-progress-2_ITA-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/measuring-progress-2_ITA-1024x431.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/measuring-progress-2_ITA-768x323.png 768w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/measuring-progress-2_ITA-1536x647.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/measuring-progress-2_ITA-1080x455.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/measuring-progress-2_ITA.png 2048w\" >\n                <div class=\"glightbox__zoom\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/novakid\/public\/img\/icons\/search.svg\" alt=\"Zoom icon\" class=\"style-svg\">\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogText\" id=\"blogText-block_89685c228824fbbc7c4cb3dfb3ed591f\">\n    <div class=\"blogText__wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"blogText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only a small percentage of teachers (around <\/span><b>7%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) believe that children can learn English without a course \u2014 and even then, this usually happens when the child lives in an English-speaking country or regularly uses English at home, for example with a parent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In most other situations, a structured course with a qualified teacher remains essential. It helps guide learning, maintain motivation, and ensure steady, meaningful progress over time. We explore this topic in more depth in our article: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/learn-without-classes\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is it still\u00a0 worth paying for an English course for children?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogHeadingText\" id=\"blogHeadingText-block_d48ce049ba36a7164417bbd08aacdd06\">\n    <div class=\"blogHeadingText__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"blogHeadingText__headingItem\" data-blog-heading data-section-id=\"blogHeadingText-block_d48ce049ba36a7164417bbd08aacdd06\">\n                How Parents Can Support Their Child\u2019s Progress in Online English Learning            <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An English course is essential for making progress, but a child\u2019s success doesn\u2019t depend on lessons alone. <\/span><b>Parents play an equally important role.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Supporting learning means helping children make English a natural part of their everyday life \u2014 in a way that feels enjoyable, not forced.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple activities can make a big difference: watching cartoons in English, reading short stories together, playing games using English words and expressions, or setting aside a small moment each day when only English is spoken.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other effective ideas include listening to audiobooks, singing songs, or creating drawings related to new words and displaying them around the house.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encouraging <\/span><b>practical use of English<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is also very powerful. 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