1. Specific features of very early language learning Monika Černá University of Pardubice Prague 16.10.2009

2. Very Early Language Learning: Project Outcomes Teacher’s Resource Book Workbook Froggy’s Stories (video) Parent’s Guide

3. Teacher’s Resource Book Part 1 – THEORETICAL BACKGROUND - mother tongue acquisition - second language acquisition - age and language learning - conditions for VELL - didactic principles - participants and resources - syllabus design Part 2 – 80 WORKSHEETS

4. The younger, the better? EXTERNAL CONDITIONS TEACHER TIME EXPOSURE Yes, but… ´learning-possible´ environment

5. Didactic principles ´Holistic´ learning Comprehension precedes production Variety of meaningful input High frequency of exposure ´Here and now´ principle Appropriate learning activities Individual attention Secure environment

6. Topic-based syllabus: organisational principles

7. Syllabus – the English part 1. Welcome 2. Body 3. Food 4. Christmas 5. Toys 6. Family and House 7. Animals 8. Travelling and Trips CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICS: 9. Weather and Seasons 10. Colours 11. Extra Topics

8. Syllabus – the French part 1. Welcome 2. Body 3. Animals 4. Food 5. Natural elements 6. Toys 7. Musical instruments 8. Trip 9. Christmas

9. To conclude… VISION + KNOW-HOW + MOTIVATION

10. Thank you for your attention monika.cerna@upce.cz