5 Signs Your Child Is Progressing in English (Even If You Don’t Notice It)
As parents, it can be difficult to see language progress from one week to the next. Children often learn in quiet, gradual steps, and because English isn’t their main language at home, the improvements can be easy to miss.
Here are five clear signs that show your child is moving forward, even if the progress doesn’t always show up in obvious ways.
1. They start using English words naturally at home
Small moments count. When your child says colours, numbers, or simple phrases without being asked, it’s a strong sign that English is becoming part of their everyday vocabulary.
This shows that they’re beginning to activate the language, not just repeat it in class.
2. They understand more than they can say
Understanding always comes before speaking.
If your child can follow instructions during lessons, respond correctly to questions, or react with smiles and laughter during English stories or videos, then their listening skills are developing beautifully.
Silent understanding is a major milestone and it always leads to confident speaking later.
3. They begin switching to English with the teacher
Because our lessons are fully immersive, children quickly learn that English is the natural way to communicate in the classroom. Over time, greeting me in English becomes completely normal, even for children who were shy or unsure at the beginning.
This shift happens before parents usually notice it, but it’s a powerful sign that English is becoming a comfortable, automatic part of their communication.
4. They are less afraid of making mistakes
Speaking a new language takes courage.
When a child starts trying to use English, even if the grammar isn’t perfect, it means they feel safe, encouraged, and ready to experiment.
Mistakes show progress: your child is beginning to form their own sentences rather than memorising them.
5. They switch into English during play or while watching videos
Children learn best when they feel relaxed.
If your child uses English words during play, speaks to themselves in English, or repeats lines from songs and videos, it means they’re starting to think in English during certain moments.
This is one of the clearest signs that the language is settling into their long-term memory.
They learn new vocabulary faster over time
At the beginning, new words can take time to remember.
But as children progress, you’ll notice they:
- pick up vocabulary more quickly
- remember it for longer
- need fewer reminders
- connect new words to things they already know
This “speeding up” effect shows that your child’s language foundation is getting stronger every week.
Every step counts
Progress in English doesn’t always look dramatic, but these small signs add up to something powerful. With steady practice, encouragement, and consistent lessons, children build confidence, fluency, and a positive relationship with the language that lasts for years.
English Unlocks Their Future