A child's ability to learn their native language is incredible! It's widely believed that learning a foreign language comes much easier to children than to adults. How can you use the early years of a child's life to immerse them in English as much as possible?
Natural English learning in multilingual families
Children from families where parents speak different languages have it easiest, as contact with the language is then most natural and, above all, daily. Such children usually grow up to be fluent in both languages. Of course, you can't plan such a situation just for the sake of learning a language. However, many of us have extended family living abroad.
Encourage your children to write to their cousins in English or chat online. A vacation with their "American aunt" will also improve their vocabulary, familiarize them with a foreign accent, and the trip itself will broaden their horizons, making them eager to learn foreign languages themselves.Friends are a second family
However, if your family contacts end at the Polish border, find English-speaking friends! The easiest way is to send your child to a bilingual preschool or school. Another option is frequent vacations, where supervision by animators will be provided. Without the embarrassment that often accompanies adults, little ones will immediately start using new words they've heard from their friends.
Learning a language at home - everything around you in English
However, staying at home also offers many opportunities. Another method of immersion in English is especially effective for young children, who won't even realize that, beyond entertainment, they're learning a vital life skill. Watching cartoons in English is the best way to learn. Children, even without understanding the vocabulary, can guess the plot from the visuals. The advantage of watching TV this way is exposure to a foreign language, making future contact with it more natural.
When showing cartoons to your child, change the dubbing to English or use English-language TV channels. Show your little ones age-appropriate programs, such as simple English songs from the YouTube channel Super Simple Songs . The words repeated by the colorful characters will quickly become embedded in your child's memory.Reading books
We can achieve a similar effect by reading books in English to our little ones. If you're worried that your pronunciation isn't the best or your Polish accent is very strong, try listening to audiobooks together. You can also choose texts with simple vocabulary.
Read a passage to your toddler in English and then repeat it in Polish. As you read, point to the words in the pictures with your finger. Ask simple questions, such as "Where is the mouse?", and repeat everything in both languages, e.g., "Yes! It's a mouse. Yes, it's a mouse! Good job!"English lessons for children
The next step is to send your little one to an English language school. For little ones, choose classes that focus on play, movement, and singing simple songs. Extracurricular activities for children are increasingly offering classes in other areas, such as sports, conducted in English. This is a great way to combine passion with language learning, and is also useful if you don't have enough time for all the courses you're interested in.
For older children, you can also offer online conversations with a foreign teacher, which will further help them understand foreign accents (you can choose a teacher from the United States or the UK, for example). You'll find many websites offering such lessons online. 
Look for someone who matches your child's temperament and interests. A toddler might benefit from an "auntie" who sings cheerful songs with stuffed animals. A teenager, on the other hand, might prefer to chat about games and YouTubers with an older friend.The digital world is not only full of flaws
The internet, computer apps, and games are also great aids in learning a foreign language naturally. Don't force language programs on older children. They'll learn vocabulary much faster from games, chats, and memes. Ultimately, they won't complete a game mission if they don't understand the instructions.
Communication in multiplayer games responds to current needs. Children need to collaborate with other players, so they use English even if they don't quite know how to say something. Of course, parents should still monitor online content, but it's also good to appreciate the role of modern technology in Polish children's language acquisition.
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