We offer three main kinds of classes at American Academy: Mommy and Me, Early Learners, and Elementary/Middle/High School. These classes are offered based on the schedule of the students. Please see the Schedule page for more information on the schedules. We believe that learning English is a life-long endeavor and that students should be exposed to as much English as possible to become fluent. This is a major reason we have to teach children of all ages.
This is a great transition for kids to start speaking more English. Younger students are of course not expected to repeat so much, but as they develop their speaking skills, they will learn to listen and use English more on their own! We will use hands-on learning with students being able to play with different toys, use pictures and sing to improve their communication in English. It is also a chance for the mom to develop learn and feel more confident in her English ability to use English at home after the lesson.
Preschool and early elementary school-aged children are the perfect age to learn and develop their English skills with organized activities. While American Academy offers other courses, the school’s setup, activities, and resources are geared mostly for these students. The afternoon classes are two hours long and have many different activities as well as free time to have students come adjusted to English.
We start and end our day with free time so that students feel at ease in the classroom. It is also during this time that the student can speak freely and learn how to say the things they naturally want to say in English. We start formal instruction with circle time. This gives students vocabulary and grammar to say things we talk about every day. Circle time covers the same topics every day so students can review and use the same English day they come to American Academy.
We then use flashcards to learn our themed vocabulary and grammar. After we have learned the words and grammar, we do an activity with those words. Having already learned in English for an hour, we transition to an organized game. Although it seems like it is playtime, the students must interact with each other in English and are building their English speaking and listening skills while playing. We finish our structured learning with phonics, writing, and coloring.
Often students need more time to study English than the instruction they receive at school. American Academy offers after-school classes for students who want to have more speaking practice. We practice fundamental grammar by learning useful vocabulary and repeating example questions and answers using that vocabulary. We also have a free conversation, practice phonics and pronunciation, read together and provide homework for those who want it. These classes are tailor-made for each specific student and can be altered to fit each student's needs.