Your child will learn English naturally through play and Timmy's stories
Introducing English to your child at four years old allows them to learn the language naturally. The British Council's early years teaching specialists designed Learning Time with Timmy to be fun and engaging for your child. Our approach also nurtures your child's creativity, critical thinking, and social skills as they learn English.
They also develop more confidence, better communication skills and good pronunciation.
We have partnered with Aardman animation studios because the stories of their world-famous character Timmy, star of Timmy Time, help your child learn new words in context. Timmy and his friends will capture your child’s imagination and make learning enjoyable. This approach helps your child remember what they learn and builds a strong foundation in English.
What will your child learn?
Each lesson is built around topics that are engaging and relevant to early years learners as they begin to explore the world around them. In our course, we explore themes such as discovery, play, working together, art and music, keeping fit, and imagination.
3–4 Year Olds (Pups) Children in the Pups class will:
- Explore English through play, songs, stories, and movement in a warm, child-friendly environment that matches children’s natural way of learning at this age.
- Build early confidence in understanding and using simple English words and expressions when interacting with their teacher and new friends.
- Develop listening skills and clear early pronunciation by hearing and repeating English in meaningful, familiar routines.
- Learn and recycle useful everyday vocabulary related to themselves, their feelings, toys, family, animals, and favourite activities.
- Join in simple action songs, rhymes and games that strengthen memory, coordination, and concentration.
- Express imagination and creativity through story-based play, art, and role-play activities, using English support.
- Practise taking turns, sharing, and cooperating in small groups to build social and emotional skills for future learning.
- Experience English as something fun and achievable, developing a positive attitude and motivation to continue learning.
4-5 Year Olds (Ducks) Children in the Ducks class will:
- Join in with English songs
- Follow and remember stories
- Extend their vocabulary
- Say the alphabet
- Use basic adjectives
- Learn how to hold a pen
- Explore prepositions
- Link sounds to letters to build phonics skills
- Compare objects
- Use numbers from 1 to 15
5-6 Year Olds (Owls) Children in the Owls class will:
- Identify and describe main story settings and characters
- Order and sequence familiar events
- Extend their vocabulary
- Describe feelings and preferences
- Recreate roles and experiences through play
- Link sounds to letters, including some diphthongs
- Blend and segment sounds to build phonic skills
- Develop fine motor skills
- Use numbers from 1 to 20
- Use numeracy, counting and quantities
Learners will practise all these skills and language points while engaging with the adventures of Timmy. In the Ducks class, Timmy will be trying out magic, discovering the natural world, learning to play safely, joining in games and competitions, and being creative. In the Owls class, Timmy will go on safari, explore art through shapes and patterns, learn about different abilities, experience winning and losing, engage in pretend play and performance, and meet different superheroes.
New Pups Taster Course – Starting May 2026 at Linkou and Songshan centres
We’re excited to introduce a 8-week Pups taster course for children aged 3–4 years at our Linkou centre. This course offers a gentle introduction to the world of Learning Time with Timmy, where young learners explore English through play, stories, songs, and creative activities.
Designed for curious and imaginative minds, the Pups taster course helps children build confidence, develop listening skills, and enjoy English in a fun, supportive environment.
Course starts May 2026 and spaces are limited!
Please contact us for more information or to reserve your child’s place.
Course overview
- Duration: 20 weeks (Ducks：30 hours、Owls：60 hours)
- Age: 3–6 years old
Location
- Course is available at British Council Tienmu-Shipai centre (Owls) , Taipei Songshan centre (Pups, Ducks and Owls) and New Taipei Linkou centre (Pups, Ducks and Owls)