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Hello. I am Stacey, an English instructor dedicated to helping children naturally become familiar with English books. After completing my Master's degree in Interpretation and Translation at Macquarie University in Australia and finishing a TESOL course, I began teaching children. Through my classes, I realized that children's eyes sparkle much more when reading English picture books or chapter books than when memorizing vocabulary or studying grammar. From that moment on, I became convinced that I needed to teach children using original English texts. To provide more in-depth instruction, I also obtained a certification as an English Reading Instructor. Furthermore, I create and utilize my own worksheets in class to help students go beyond simply reading and understanding the meaning; I aim to help them become familiar with English and broaden their thinking through books. For the past seven years, I have conducted classes with elementary students by reading and discussing various English picture books and chapter books. Even now, I continue to explore the worlds within these books with the children, helping them naturally improve their English skills. My classes are not about memorizing words or simple reading comprehension; they are a time to read, feel, speak, and enjoy English. An experience where children naturally want to read English books and speak English on their own. Create that special experience with Stacey! 👩🏻‍🏫 What kind of classes do you teach? I conduct classes centered around fun picture books so that children can feel that learning English is "play" rather than "study." Each class is structured around a single original book and includes role-playing, repeating expressions, and question-and-answer activities to help children naturally immerse themselves in the language. During class, I provide ample opportunities to speak English to help children develop confident expression skills. 📚 What original books do you use? The original books I use are all English books for preschoolers and lower elementary grades that feature clear stories and many repetitive expressions. I primarily utilize series that children love, such as the 'Elephant and Piggie' series, Step into Reading leveled readers, and series like 'Fly Guy' and 'Pete the Cat'. My criteria for selecting books are "fun" and "expandability of expression." The classes are designed around activities that make the child feel as though they have stepped inside the book, rather than just simple reading. 💬 What is the proportion of English used? We use English for over 90% of the class. However, depending on the child's level and reactions, we supplement important instructions or explanations in Korean as needed. To ensure that children who are not accustomed to using English do not feel anxious, we utilize gestures, visual aids, and simple English expressions to help them immerse themselves in the language without feeling pressured. 🌱 What changes can be expected in the children after the class? After completing the class, children will go beyond simply being able to "read a book" and develop the ability to express their thoughts and tell stories in English. They gain confidence through repeated expressions, and positive feelings and interest in English grow based on engaging stories. Additionally, through activities during class, their expressive abilities—including facial expressions, gestures, and intonation—are enhanced, making English feel like a "language they want to speak." 🕒 How is the class structured? (50-minute class structure) 1. Schema Activation (5–7 minutes) This is a time designed to awaken the children's background knowledge and help them immerse themselves in the topic. Examples: “Have you ever lost something?”, “What do you see on the book cover?” Encourage greater immersion by prompting the child to recall experiences related to the story, or help them imagine the story in advance by discussing the book cover. 2. Vocabulary (5–7 minutes) Learn the key words essential for following the flow of the story in advance. Learn not only the meanings of the words but also their pronunciation and usage. 3. Reading (15 minutes) This is a time to experience the story by reading the original book of the day together. The teacher leads the reading, and the child follows along with sentences or reads the entire sentence together from time to time. Naturally insert simple questions to check understanding of the content. Examples: “Why do you think she’s sad?”, “What’s going to happen next?” 4. Talking About the Story (7–8 minutes) This is an activity where the child shares their thoughts based on what they have read. “Which part was funny?”, “What would you do if you were him?” This is a key step for children to develop the ability to speak and express themselves in English, such as matching cards in the order of the story and discussing the characters. 5. Key Phrases Practice (5–6 minutes) Learn sentences or useful expressions that appear frequently in the book and practice speaking them aloud. 6. Wrap-up (2–3 minutes) Briefly review the words or expressions learned today.