Takalam Academy – Free Trial Class Guide
Age Group: 4–5 Years Old (Preschool Level)
🎯 Purpose of the Trial Class
The goal is to introduce the child to a fun, safe English environment while evaluating their basic language abilities. Teachers should focus on making the class enjoyable and interactive, using lots of visual aids and physical movement.
🔍 Evaluation Areas
| Area | What to Check | Example Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Listening | Can they understand basic instructions? | “Clap your hands”, “Touch your head”, “Point to the cat” (use pictures or gestures) |
| Speaking | Can they say their name, age, or basic responses? | “What’s your name?”, “How old are you?”, “Say: red, blue, green” |
| Vocabulary | Do they know common words (colors, animals, numbers)? | Show flashcards: “What is this? A dog or a cat?”, “Can you count with me?” |
| Comprehension | Can they answer yes/no or choice questions? | “Do you like bananas?”, “Which one is the apple?” (point at two objects) |
| Pronunciation | Are words clear enough to understand? | Listen carefully when they repeat new words, check if sounds are understandable |
| Behavior | Are they focused, shy, active, or distracted? | Observe how they respond to you, if they stay engaged, or if parents help too much |
📋 Trial Class Flow (Suggested Plan)
- 💬 Greetings: Introduce yourself, ask child’s name, wave hello.
- 🎨 Colors & Objects: Show colorful images, ask “What color is this?”, “What is this?”
- 🐶 Animals & Sounds: Show animal pictures, ask them to name or mimic sounds.
- 🔢 Numbers: Count together from 1 to 5 or 10, use fingers or toys.
- 🚀 Action Words: Ask them to do actions: “Can you jump? Clap? Dance?”
- 🎶 Simple Song: Sing a simple song (e.g., “If you’re happy and you know it”) and invite them to join.
- 😊 Wrap-up: Thank them, say goodbye, tell them they did great!
📝 Teacher Notes (After Class)
- Listening: Did they follow instructions easily?
- Speaking: Did they try to speak or repeat words?
- Vocabulary: How many words did they know?
- Comprehension: Did they understand questions or choices?
- Pronunciation: Were words clear enough?
- Behavior: Were they shy, confident, distracted, or engaged?
Based on your notes, recommend the best starting level for the child (Beginner A, Beginner B, etc.).
💡 Tips for Teachers
- Keep it playful! Kids this age respond better to games, songs, and colorful visuals.
- Use clear, simple English and lots of gestures.
- Be patient — allow the child time to respond, even if they are shy at first.
- Encourage the child with praise: “Great job!”, “Well done!”, “You’re so smart!”
- If parents are present, ask them to let the child answer independently whenever possible.