{"id":3990,"date":"2026-03-16T04:13:38","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T11:13:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/?p=3990"},"modified":"2026-03-16T04:20:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T11:20:21","slug":"modern-strategies-teaching-english-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/modern-strategies-teaching-english-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"The New Paradigm of Teaching English to Children: What Really Works in 2026?"},"content":{"rendered":"  <section class=\"section blogHeader\" id=\"blogHeader-block_27484ee78a04576d0bbeb960ed6bb98c\">\n      <div class=\"blogHeader__wrapper\">\n                              <div class=\"blogHeader__image\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/The-New-Paradigm-of-Teaching-English-to-Children-What-Really-Works-in-2026-.png\" class=\"glightbox\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/The-New-Paradigm-of-Teaching-English-to-Children-What-Really-Works-in-2026-.png\" alt=\"The New Paradigm of Teaching English to Children: What Really Works in 2026?\" class=\"blogHeader__imageItem\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/The-New-Paradigm-of-Teaching-English-to-Children-What-Really-Works-in-2026--300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/The-New-Paradigm-of-Teaching-English-to-Children-What-Really-Works-in-2026--768x540.png 768w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/The-New-Paradigm-of-Teaching-English-to-Children-What-Really-Works-in-2026-.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\">Methodology and Respondent Profile<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"toc-item\">What are the Ideal Times and Formats for a Child to Learn English?<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"toc-item\">Challenging the Dogma &#8211; Are We Facing a New Way of Learning English?<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"toc-item\">AI in Education\u2014Ally or Threat?<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"toc-item\">Findings of the Study<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"toc-item\">Keep Learning with Novakid!<\/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_684035de2e3f2cd20230662edb57bbcf\">\n    \n      <div class=\"blogTakeaways__wrapper\">\n\n          <div class=\"blogTakeaways__header\">\n            Takeaways          <\/div>\n          <ul class=\"blogTakeaways__content\">\n                          <li>\n                  \nThe &#8220;Quality over Quantity&#8221; Shift: Forget the 2-hour lecture. The study reveals that the &#8220;sweet spot&#8221; for children is 20\u201330 minute sessions held 3 to 4 times a week. Consistency and frequency have officially replaced long-duration study as the most effective path to retention.\n\n              <\/li>\n                          <li>\n                  \nAI as a Co-Pilot, Not a Pilot: While AI is revolutionizing how homework is done and how resources are gathered, it hasn&#8217;t replaced the human touch. 94.1% of teachers believe they are irreplaceable, as AI lacks the ability to truly assess a student&#8217;s emotional and pedagogical needs in real-time.\n\n              <\/li>\n                          <li>\n                  \nThe Necessity of Structure: Despite the abundance of free apps and &#8220;organic&#8221; learning videos, 81.2% of professionals agree that free resources alone aren&#8217;t enough. For a child to move beyond basic phrases to actual mastery, a structured curriculum and professional guidance remain non-negotiable.\n\n              <\/li>\n                      <\/ul>\n\n\n      <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogText\" id=\"blogText-block_1daa86faad2ad692dec5b40a799f9e5d\">\n    <div class=\"blogText__wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"blogText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Novakid, an online English learning platform for children, we have conducted a study analysing the reconfiguration of methods, timing, and the role of technology in language teaching.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For decades, second language learning in childhood was based on three pillars that we considered unchangeable: the need for long-term planning, exhaustive mastery of formal grammar, and the indispensable presence of a physical teacher as the sole source of authority. This traditional model, which is based on repetition and rigid lesson structure, defined the standard of success for generations of students and parents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, we are now witnessing an unprecedented paradigm shift.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The emergence of new methodologies, unlimited access to global resources, and more recently, the integration of artificial intelligence have shattered the certainties of the sector. Today, evidence gathered from experts and teachers suggests a different reality: fluency is no longer a slave to the traditional stopwatch, student autonomy challenges traditional assessment systems, and technology is reshaping the human role in the classroom.<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogImage\" id=\"blogImage-block_5104ae0fe2fe1e8ce8838c642daa8e86\">\n    <div class=\"blogImage__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogImage__image\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A-teacher-teaching-a-group-of-children.png\" class=\"glightbox\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A-teacher-teaching-a-group-of-children.png\" alt=\"A teacher teaching a group of children\" class=\"blogImage__imageItem\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A-teacher-teaching-a-group-of-children-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A-teacher-teaching-a-group-of-children-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A-teacher-teaching-a-group-of-children-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A-teacher-teaching-a-group-of-children-1536x1023.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A-teacher-teaching-a-group-of-children-1080x720.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A-teacher-teaching-a-group-of-children.png 1600w\" >\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_72531678dc7825d28156bab480dbff2d\">\n    <div class=\"blogText__wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"blogText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To better understand the new reality, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Novakid<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an online English learning platform for children aged 4 to 12, has developed a study to analyse, through the eyes of experts and teachers, the pillars of the new educational model: autonomy, technology, and efficiency. For this purpose, more than 130 teachers from Novakid were surveyed with questions related to technology, teaching models, results, and perception.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article analyses the findings of this comprehensive study designed to understand this transformation. Over the following pages, we will break down how the perception of professionals is redefining what it really means to \u201clearn English\u201d in 2026, challenging myths about study time, the mandatory nature of homework, and the real impact of AI on the education of new generations.<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogHeadingText\" id=\"blogHeadingText-block_87b354568e029f2f928f855d57c491dd\">\n    <div class=\"blogHeadingText__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"blogHeadingText__headingItem\" data-blog-heading data-section-id=\"blogHeadingText-block_87b354568e029f2f928f855d57c491dd\">\n                Methodology and Respondent Profile            <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This study was conducted through an online survey of 133 Novakid online English teachers from different parts of the world. The survey included 13 questions related to teaching English to children online, covering topics such as course duration, the use of artificial intelligence, and the value of group classes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The results will be presented in three sections for better understanding and will cover the following points: times and formats, traditional models versus new models, and the influence of technology and the AI factor.<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogHeadingText\" id=\"blogHeadingText-block_fa2c1e03d7af28336a75850341d507e8\">\n    <div class=\"blogHeadingText__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"blogHeadingText__headingItem\" data-blog-heading data-section-id=\"blogHeadingText-block_fa2c1e03d7af28336a75850341d507e8\">\n                What are the Ideal Times and Formats for a Child to Learn English?            <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For years, the effectiveness of a program was measured almost exclusively by the number of hours a child spent in front of a book. However, in the current context, stimulus overload and new family dynamics have forced experts to ask themselves: Is time the most important metric, or is it the quality of the format that really accelerates fluency?<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Timing Success &#8211; How Long Does it Take for a Child to Learn English?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the main points of friction between parents and teachers revolves around the time children need to master English. When asked, \u201cCan a child speak English fluently in just three months?\u201d, 89.4% of the teachers surveyed said that, although children can acquire a solid foundation and confidence in that period, it takes longer to speak fluently. This data puts into perspective the educational task of managing expectations held by parents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In three months of learning English, a child can make remarkable progress, but it is important to have realistic expectations. Most children can learn basic vocabulary, phrases, and begin to form sentences. They can gain confidence in talking about familiar topics and following instructions. However, fluency and grammar usually take longer, so parents should focus on steady improvement, confidence, and enjoyment of the process, rather than expecting rapid mastery<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,&#8221; says Ali Sullivan, English teacher at Novakid.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, the amount of time spent learning English has a big influence. Our experts have also given their opinion on this. When we asked them, \u201cHow much time should a child study to start speaking English?\u201d, 53.4% of them said that three or four lessons per week is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/learn-english-with-novakid\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the ideal amount of time for a child to learn English<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while 33.1% of the teachers surveyed believe that children need to study English every day. Interestingly, only 3.8% of teachers responded that a child should study once or twice a week to start speaking English.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogImage\" id=\"blogImage-block_aef34d95407ee6c85808afdccef8ed25\">\n    <div class=\"blogImage__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogImage__image\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A-girl-studies-English-three-times-a-week-to-improve-her-level.png\" class=\"glightbox\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A-girl-studies-English-three-times-a-week-to-improve-her-level.png\" alt=\"A girl studies English three times a week to improve her level.\" class=\"blogImage__imageItem\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A-girl-studies-English-three-times-a-week-to-improve-her-level-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A-girl-studies-English-three-times-a-week-to-improve-her-level-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A-girl-studies-English-three-times-a-week-to-improve-her-level-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A-girl-studies-English-three-times-a-week-to-improve-her-level-1080x720.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A-girl-studies-English-three-times-a-week-to-improve-her-level.png 1344w\" >\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_df6e2e4e939915aaf321de4f39150f5d\">\n    <div class=\"blogText__wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"blogText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As for the length of the session, there is almost unanimous agreement among those surveyed: more than 80% of the teachers surveyed responded that the optimal length of each session is between 20 and 30 minutes. This reflects that it is not necessary for young children to devote a lot of time to language learning, but rather to do so consistently.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Individual or Group? &#8211; Which Class Format is Best for a Child?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s not just about enrolling a child in an English course, but understanding what times and formats are best for their learning and development. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/help-your-child-learn-english-at-home\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individual classes offer more attention to the student and their needs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while group classes encourage communication in English and the development of social skills in a context of language use. While there are benefits to both formats, Novakid teachers have no doubt about which format is best for children learning English when asked, \u201cWhen it comes to learning English, which lesson format do you think works best for children?\u201d 63.9% believe that individual classes are the best option for young children learning English, as they can give their students more attention. This does not mean that group classes are a bad option, as 33.8% of respondents, or 1 in 3, who answered the above question believe that a balance between the two formats is the best option.<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogHeadingText\" id=\"blogHeadingText-block_d282fcb1434ef8037fc05138c848c3be\">\n    <div class=\"blogHeadingText__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"blogHeadingText__headingItem\" data-blog-heading data-section-id=\"blogHeadingText-block_d282fcb1434ef8037fc05138c848c3be\">\n                Challenging the Dogma &#8211; Are We Facing a New Way of Learning English?            <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditionally, language learning has been characterised by a linear progression. Teaching English was perceived as a mountain of grammar rules, vocabulary lists, and homework assignments that had to be tackled little by little. It was assumed that without a formal course structure and a constant workload, progress was impossible. However, the current landscape is forcing a reassessment of these pillars. Many methods have attempted to be completely disruptive by abandoning any semblance of structure or order. Meanwhile, others are opting for a mixed model that combines the structure of more traditional models with the greater flexibility of new approaches.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Is Homework Effective When Learning English?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The usefulness of homework is probably one of the most contentious issues in education today. However, despite growing criticism, the academic sector remains firm in its stance. According to our study, only 9% of teachers believe that children can completely do without homework in their learning process. This data suggests that, for professionals, independent practice remains an indispensable reinforcement for consolidating what has been learned in class.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Self-learning vs. Structured Model<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This need for structure leads us to reflect on the rise of organic learning. In an era of digital resource overload, many students try to chart their own path through self-directed learning. But is this really effective? Recent research suggests that autonomy alone is not enough. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10061396\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 2023 study published in Frontiers in Psychology and indexed by the National Institutes of Health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that while self-directed learning skills positively influence online engagement, their impact depends heavily on students\u2019 information literacy and the presence of guidance or structured support. Without these elements, the abundance of digital resources does not necessarily translate into deeper or more effective learning outcomes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our experts also express moderate but cautious optimism:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When asked whether a child can learn English without a formal course, 68.4% of respondents believe that it is possible to achieve a basic level, although they emphasise that a structured program is still necessary to progress.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skepticism increases when we talk about free resources: only 18.8% of teachers believe that effective learning is possible using only free resources. The conclusion is clear: technology facilitates access, but it does not replace content curation and professional support. Teachers can detect progress and encourage it: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;A child&#8217;s true progress is shown when they are confident in following instructions in English. This means that their listening skills have sharpened. Then, when they are able to remember the words they have learned in class and use them independently in an appropriate context. This part is the most exciting to witness! I think the child is also excited to say the words they have learned!<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8221; says Rogen Garcia, a teacher at Novakid.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The study also addresses one of the most widespread myths: the possibility of learning \u201cwithout grammar.\u201d Here, teachers close ranks around structure: 59.4% maintain that grammar can only be partially ignored, while 31.6% are more emphatic, stating that it is impossible to master the language <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/grammar-rules-beginners\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">without a solid grammatical foundation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taken together, this data paints a picture where, although new forms of contact with the language are accepted, rigor, structure, and expert guidance remain the immovable pillars for professionals in the sector.<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogImage\" id=\"blogImage-block_221f6fa201c910ef4e3e669ae4b5b461\">\n    <div class=\"blogImage__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogImage__image\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A-child-frustrated-at-not-being-able-to-learn-English-on-his-own-without-a-course.png\" class=\"glightbox\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A-child-frustrated-at-not-being-able-to-learn-English-on-his-own-without-a-course.png\" alt=\"A child frustrated at not being able to learn English on his own without a course\" class=\"blogImage__imageItem\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A-child-frustrated-at-not-being-able-to-learn-English-on-his-own-without-a-course-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A-child-frustrated-at-not-being-able-to-learn-English-on-his-own-without-a-course-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A-child-frustrated-at-not-being-able-to-learn-English-on-his-own-without-a-course-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A-child-frustrated-at-not-being-able-to-learn-English-on-his-own-without-a-course-1080x720.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A-child-frustrated-at-not-being-able-to-learn-English-on-his-own-without-a-course.png 1344w\" >\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 blogHeadingText\" id=\"blogHeadingText-block_4c1297e0841efb2ac8f3c031423b87b5\">\n    <div class=\"blogHeadingText__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"blogHeadingText__headingItem\" data-blog-heading data-section-id=\"blogHeadingText-block_4c1297e0841efb2ac8f3c031423b87b5\">\n                AI in Education\u2014Ally or Threat?            <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technology has been shaping education over the last few decades, bringing about gradual changes and adapting teaching to the new reality. However, the emergence of artificial intelligence has not been like that of other technologies. It has been a real revolution in the way we teach and learn. AI can \u201cact as a teacher\u201d by offering resources and evaluating, and it can \u201cact as a student\u201d by directly completing tasks assigned by teachers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This new reality has clashed head-on with the more traditional model of teaching and has opened an important debate about the ethics of using artificial intelligence to perform tasks and the role of teachers in the face of a technology that threatens to replace them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, according to the data obtained in our study, teachers not only do not fear artificial intelligence, but see it as an ally that will enhance English language teaching. Thus, when asked about the use of AI in education, more than half of the teachers surveyed, 51.1%, believe that this technology \u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">expands the way we learn and creates new opportunities<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u201d In fact, \u201conly\u201d 32.1% of those surveyed rated the use of AI in education negatively. This shows that, for teachers, if used properly, artificial intelligence can have a positive impact on English language teaching.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Artificial Intelligence and Homework &#8211; An Ethical Debate<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/ai-homework\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The use of artificial intelligence to do homework<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has been a headache for many teachers. The emergence of this technology has forced teachers to squeeze their creativity and find ways to combine homework with the use of AI tools by students. It is precisely the ability to offer alternatives that can be combined with the use of AI that reassures teachers. This means that only 15.8% of the teachers surveyed consider doing homework with artificial intelligence to be cheating. Most teachers approve of the use of AI as an aid to help students do their homework.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is largely connected to the results of the following question. Among the teachers surveyed, there is still a sense of control over this technology, which increases the feeling that they can regulate the negative effects that the use of artificial intelligence can have on children&#8217;s learning. Thus, 68.9% of those surveyed believe that it is easy to tell if a task has been done with artificial intelligence:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, I can usually tell when a child has used AI tools to do their homework. Some signs are that they use words or phrases they wouldn&#8217;t normally use, sometimes even phrases they don&#8217;t fully understand. Other times, the way they speak in class is very different from the style or level they showed in their homework. These differences between what they wrote and how they actually speak are usually the clearest signs,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8221; says Ali Sullivan, an English teacher at Novakid.<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogImage\" id=\"blogImage-block_6037a86a8ff309eab2fd4e96facc15d8\">\n    <div class=\"blogImage__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogImage__image\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A-child-using-artificial-intelligence-to-do-homework.png\" class=\"glightbox\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A-child-using-artificial-intelligence-to-do-homework.png\" alt=\"A child using artificial intelligence to do homework\" class=\"blogImage__imageItem\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A-child-using-artificial-intelligence-to-do-homework-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A-child-using-artificial-intelligence-to-do-homework-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A-child-using-artificial-intelligence-to-do-homework-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A-child-using-artificial-intelligence-to-do-homework-1080x720.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A-child-using-artificial-intelligence-to-do-homework.png 1344w\" >\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_1d62e6228d95c91b84ac4f98d453920c\">\n    <div class=\"blogText__wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"blogText__content\">\n            <h3><b>Will AI Be Able to Replace English Teachers?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The replacement of human labor by artificial intelligence is one of the major issues that has recently emerged and affects virtually all sectors. The language teaching sector is no exception, and there are many who believe that in the future, the role of the English teacher will cease to exist.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given this situation, it is worth asking how teachers see their own future. According to the results of our survey, the response from teachers is clear: 94.1% of teachers surveyed believe that artificial intelligence will not replace teachers. Teachers continue to believe that the human factor makes a difference when it comes to teaching English to children:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cNo. AI can only provide what the student requests. But in most cases, students are not really aware of their educational needs. With a teacher, the moment the student talks to them, they begin to assess the student&#8217;s learning needs. And the moment they begin to assess what needs improvement, they are already thinking about what kind of support they can provide to the student!&#8221; <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">highlights Rogen Garcia, a teacher at Novakid.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This issue is being widely assessed by the main organisations that manage and evaluate the quality of education. One of them is UNESCO, which states in its educational policy guide \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unesdoc.unesco.org\/in\/rest\/annotationSVC\/DownloadWatermarkedAttachment\/attach_import_d418160e-3eb2-4d1c-8239-2744911cc721?_=391104eng.pdf&amp;from=1&amp;to=52&amp;utm.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI competency framework for teachers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d that a human-centred approach is needed to AI. Adding that AI tools should not replace the legitimate accountability of teachers in education. Teachers should remain accountable for pedagogical decisions in the use of AI in teaching and in facilitating its uses by students.<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogHeadingText\" id=\"blogHeadingText-block_691fb15e4275009a2ca0b71088a2c724\">\n    <div class=\"blogHeadingText__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"blogHeadingText__headingItem\" data-blog-heading data-section-id=\"blogHeadingText-block_691fb15e4275009a2ca0b71088a2c724\">\n                Findings of the Study            <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The study conducted by Novakid,, reveals important conclusions about how teachers view the new paradigm of English language learning for children.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The data extracted allows us to conclude that, although we are facing a new reality in language teaching, driven by the emergence of new technologies such as artificial intelligence and the emergence of new methods that seek to break the traditional teaching models, the position of teachers is cautious and moderate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thus, the results of the study show that, although there is a more flexible perspective on how English can be learned, most teachers still advocate the use of homework, grammar teaching, and structured courses to deepen English learning. In addition, they recognise the limitations of free tools for mastering the language beyond the basics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to the use of artificial intelligence in education, most teachers embrace this new tool as an ally to improve English learning among young children and a useful resource to help them with their homework. In addition, most teachers take a position in the ethical debate on the use of artificial intelligence when doing homework, considering that it is not cheating. Regarding their confidence in the emergence of artificial intelligence, English teachers are optimistic, both in terms of controlling the use of artificial intelligence, as the vast majority consider themselves capable of detecting whether a task has been done with an AI tool, and in terms of the possibility that artificial intelligence could replace teachers in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The study also establishes the times and formats that teachers consider ideal for students to master English. The results obtained allow us to conclude that the ideal time students should spend learning English is three to four times a week for 20 to 30 minutes per session. In addition, teachers&#8217; favourite class format for students to deepen their language learning is individual classes, rather than group classes.<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogHeadingText\" id=\"blogHeadingText-block_18f70d7c44dd1881575f327e0f852576\">\n    <div class=\"blogHeadingText__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"blogHeadingText__headingItem\" data-blog-heading data-section-id=\"blogHeadingText-block_18f70d7c44dd1881575f327e0f852576\">\n                Keep Learning with Novakid!            <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English language learning is constantly evolving. While learning methods may vary, teachers remain essential in helping young children master the language. Explore our blog to discover more ways to make English learning effective! 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