3-5 Years: Preschool

Clear learning goals help parents understand the learning path from the start.

Start learning English for the first time
Develop an interest in English
Follow simple classroom instructions
Build confidence through fun, age-appropriate activities
Recognize familiar words and sounds

What Your Child Will Learn

Clear goals help parents understand progress before the first class.

Phonics & Vocabulary

Built through guided practice and fun classroom activities.

Listening & Speaking

Built through guided practice and fun classroom activities.

Play-based Learning

Built through guided practice and fun classroom activities.

Fun Topics That Keep Kids Engaged

How This Course Connects to the CEFR Path

Your child's level is mapped to clear milestones, not just lesson numbers.

START HERE 3-5 Years

Build interest, awareness of English sounds, and early listening and response skills.

NEXT UP Preschool

CEFR: Pre-A1 · Foundation

A Class Kids Love

Short, focused, and interactive lessons designed to keep children engaged and speaking.

Warm-up

2 min

A fun welcome song gets children moving, singing, and ready to learn.

Presentation

8 min

Introduce new words and simple sentences through videos, visuals, and guided repetition.

Practice

8 min

Reinforce new language through interactive listening, speaking, and game-based activities with teacher support.

Production

5 min

Encourage children to use the new language through songs, actions, and simple speaking activities.

Wrap-up

2 min

Review key words and sentences, celebrate progress, and end the lesson with positive feedback.

After This Course, Your Child Can...

See how your child begins using English with confidence.

Greet people and introduce themselves.
Talk about family, colours and everyday objects.
Show enthusiasm and confidence with English.

FAQS

Why Choose 51Talk for Learning English?

51Talk is a platform dedicated to online English education. We provide children with an immersive oral English learning environment through live, 1-on-1 instruction with certified foreign teachers. Our curriculum strictly adheres to the international CEFR standard and features a systematic learning path. We focus on enhancing children’s spoken expression, learning confidence, and test-taking abilities.

With a proven child-focused curriculum, flexible scheduling, and a supportive learning environment, 51Talk helps children progress efficiently and confidently toward their language goals.

What Types of Students is 51Talk's Curriculum Designed For?

51Talk’s curriculum offers professional and personalized learning solutions for students at different stages and with varying needs. We precisely match students with appropriate course levels based on their actual age and language proficiency.

Starter & Interest Cultivation (Ages 3-6): Designed for preschoolers and beginners to spark interest and build a foundation for confident speaking.
Systematic Progression (Ages 7-12): For elementary students to solidify their foundation and improve comprehensive skills, aligning with school education.
Capability Expansion (Ages 13-18): For teenagers to deepen language thinking and enhance academic and communicative English.

We precisely match students with the appropriate course levels and learning paths based on their actual age and language proficiency.

What is 51Talk's Curriculum System? Is it Aligned with International Standards?

51Talk’s core curriculum is self-developed and strictly follows the international CEFR standard, achieving dual alignment with both global benchmarks and local educational frameworks (e.g., Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Vietnam, Turkey).

To build comprehensive skills, we integrate resources from leading textbooks like Wonders and Reach Higher, supplemented by graded reading and project-based tasks, covering everything from phonics and grammar to fluent speaking.

Our goal is to provide education that is “internationally benchmarked, process-trackable, and results-measurable,” offering a learning path highly compatible with both daily communication goals and local academic systems.

How to Choose the Right Course Level for My Child?

We offer a scientific evaluation plan to assist your decision:

Online Placement Test: Assesses basic abilities in vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar.
In-Class Practical Assessment: During the trial lesson, the teacher will observe the child’s actual expression skills.
Personalized Report: Provides a detailed level report and course recommendation based on test and class performance.

We recommend you click here to book a free trial lesson for your child. Making the most suitable choice through first-hand experience is highly encouraged.

What Does a Typical 51Talk Lesson and Learning Cycle Include?

Each main lesson lasts 25 minutes, featuring one-on-one immersive interaction with a certified foreign teacher. This duration aligns with children’s optimal attention span, ensuring high-frequency and efficient immersive learning.

A 51Talk lesson extends far beyond the 25-minute online session. We implement a systematic “Learn-Practice-Test-Support” methodology to help children learn more effectively:

Pre-class Preparation: Children familiarize themselves with core vocabulary and sentence patterns for the lesson through preview materials, entering class with clear goals.
Post-class Review & Assessment: The system automatically generates personalized exercises including vocabulary review, sentence pattern reinforcement, and listening/reading training to strengthen memory. Meanwhile, teacher feedback and unit assessments form a continuous evaluation mechanism to inform learning plan adjustments.
Unit Review Cycles: Every 4 lessons form a mini-learning cycle, with the 4th and 8th lessons in a unit dedicated to focused review, ensuring timely consolidation of learned material.
Supplementary Learning: The system provides personalized learning plans based on the child’s progress and recommends auxiliary courses like graded reading for comprehensive ability development.

How Do 51Talk Teachers Ensure Effective Learning?

Immersion Method: Teachers use guided, natural English (with gestures/visuals) to create an all-English environment, promoting natural language acquisition.
Finding the Right Match: Parents can filter teachers by style, experience, and reviews. You are encouraged to try different teachers and may change or fix a preferred teacher at any time.
Adaptive Pacing: Teachers adjust the rhythm and review intensity based on your child’s in-class performance to ensure they are always supported.

Will the Teacher Use the Student's Native Language in Class?

To create the optimal immersive language environment, our foreign teachers primarily use guided, natural English to communicate with children in class. This approach helps children absorb and use English naturally, much like acquiring their first language, thereby enhancing their language proficiency more effectively. An all-English interactive environment is a core feature of our teaching methodology.

How to Find the Most Suitable Foreign Teacher for My Child?

How Do I Start Learning with 51Talk?

Beginning your learning journey with 51Talk is simple. Just follow these clear steps:

Step 1: Register and Book Your Free Trial Lesson

To experience our courses and service risk-free, we recommend starting with a free trial lesson. You can click here or download the “51Talk” app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to register.

After registration, our course consultant will typically contact you within 24 hours to help schedule a suitable trial session for your child. Completing a trial lesson is an excellent way to understand the course and assess your child’s interest and level.

Step 2: Begin Formal Learning

After a satisfactory trial, you can contact your course consultant to purchase a suitable course package and become a formal student.

Step 3: Flexible Booking and Easy Access to Lessons

Once logged into your account, you can access the booking system via the app or website at any time. Our platform allows you to flexibly choose from numerous high-quality foreign teachers and available time slots throughout the day to fit your child’s schedule.

For the lesson, simply log in to the platform using a computer, tablet, or smartphone to start your one-on-one interactive session with your dedicated teacher.

We may recommend that you use a large-screen device, which is better for kids to focus.