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Why My child refuses to speak English at home?
(Asked by a parent whose child attends English speaking kindergarten in non English speaking country).

In English Speaking KG/NurseryAcademy children have the freedom to reach for English as they please, they are however surrounded by English and immersed in the language. They speak, play, communicate in English on daily bases and switch between languages - it may happen that they wish not to speak English at home as there is no connection in their mind between home and english - in the KG such connection is made naturally and in a meaningful way, in home it may just not be possible. Another reason might be that children who are asked: “say this in English, what is the name of that in English. Can you count to 10. What is this is English. Speak English please.” may feel pressured and refuse to answer. There is no reason to try to force production, the best way would probably be observing your child on holidays and communicating with foreign children. Or during spontaneous play at home. If a student would not start speaking English, would not progres or would regress with English skills at the KG you would be immediately informed by the teacher whom we believe you trust.