Sing songs to your children or listen to English music. Music offers children a relaxing and casual setting in which to learn new words, phrases and grammatical patterns. Children will learn new words and English grammar skills without even realizing it.
Speak frequently to your child in English throughout the day. Whether you are at the grocery store, on a walk, playing at the park or driving your car, speak in English as much as possible. Your child will be forced to try to understand what you're saying and will quickly begin to pick up new words. If your child struggles to understand, speak slowly and offer explanations as necessary.
Make a set of flash cards to review with your children. Choose words that interest your children, as well as words that are frequently used. Carry your flash cards with you and review at regular intervals. Frequent studying will help your children remember the new words they learn.
Read to your children in English each day. Choose storybooks with pictures so your children have an idea of what is happening even if they don't understand all of the words yet. Point to each picture as you describe it and, at the end of each page, ask each child a question to prompt thinking. Explain any words or phrases he finds difficult.
Play online games with your child that focus on speaking, reading and listening to English. Your child will complete activities that force her to listen carefully in English. Some games focus on a specific word set, such as animals or foods, while other games are simply designed to teach basic English reading and comprehension.