English by age for your child

Listening & bonding

The foundation: babies learn to recognise sounds, intonation and your face. Start with songs, read-aloud and simple chat — consistent exposure beats volume.

Vocabulary explosion

Words grow exponentially — read picture books daily, sing simple songs, name everything in the house in both languages. Code-mixing is a healthy sign, not a setback.

Full sentences

Longer sentences, clearer grammar, and the start of structured storytelling. Short animated series (Bluey, Peppa Pig) and richer picture books pair well — talk through each one afterwards.

Bilingual literacy

When schoolwork pressure ramps up — keep English alive with bedtime reading, school-run podcasts and weekend films. Quality of exposure matters more than minutes.

Cross-cultural minds

The foundation is set — move to mature content: teen novels, science podcasts, documentaries. Invite opinions in English without correcting every sentence.