Takalam Academy – Free Trial Class Guide
Age Group: 6–8 Years Old (Early Elementary Level)
🎯 Purpose of the Trial Class
The goal is to assess the child’s ability to communicate in simple English, understand questions, and engage in basic conversation. Teachers should aim for a friendly, interactive class that balances fun and evaluation.🔍 Evaluation Areas
Area | What to Check | Example Activities |
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Listening | Can they follow simple questions and instructions? | “Can you show me your book?”, “Point to the sun”, “What do you hear?” |
Speaking | Can they answer questions with short sentences? | “What is your favorite color?”, “Tell me about your pet.” |
Vocabulary | Do they know everyday words (school, family, animals, colors)? | Flashcards, pictures, “What is this?”, “Who is this?” |
Comprehension | Can they understand simple stories or descriptions? | Read a short sentence or story and ask simple questions. |
Pronunciation | Are they clear when speaking common words? | Listen as they repeat or use familiar words. |
Confidence | Are they shy, hesitant, or confident when speaking? | Observe participation, willingness to answer, enthusiasm. |
📋 Trial Class Flow (Suggested Plan)
- 💬 Greetings: Introduce yourself, ask their name, age, where they live.
- 🏫 School Talk: Ask about their school, favorite subject, favorite teacher.
- 🐾 Animals & Family: Show pictures, ask “Do you have a pet?”, “Who is in your family?”
- 🎨 Colors & Objects: Play a quick color or object identification game.
- 📖 Short Story: Read or show a short simple story, ask 2–3 questions.
- 😊 Wrap-up: Praise their effort, thank them, and say goodbye warmly.
📝 Teacher Notes (After Class)
- Listening: Could they follow and respond to instructions?
- Speaking: Did they answer questions with short sentences?
- Vocabulary: What words did they recognize or use?
- Comprehension: Did they understand the story or descriptions?
- Pronunciation: Was their speech clear and understandable?
- Confidence: Were they shy, confident, or needed encouragement?
💡 Tips for Teachers
- Keep the class light and interactive; use images, games, and stories to keep attention.
- Use simple, clear English with encouraging body language.
- Allow time for the child to think and respond — don’t rush answers.
- Praise effort: “Good job!”, “That’s amazing!”, “Well done!”
- If parents are present, guide them to let the child answer independently.