Teens usually have a higher level of English than younger kids, however, they are often uninterested in studying English at home and being more self-conscious, are unwilling to speak in English. Young learners, just like adults, need a real reason to communicate and they are also more motivated to learn if the content is modern, age- appropriate and interesting. We are going to look at the LearnEnglish Teens website http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/ and highlight how it can encourage your teen to study.
ONLINE SAFETY
The most important aspect of any website is that it is safe for your child to use. The LearnEnglish Teens website takes online safety very seriously. All comments written by users are checked by moderators before they are approved and published.
REAL COMMUNICATION
Teens are able to post their comments and opinions about the stories, activities and videos on the site. They can also comment on other users’ posts from teens from all over the globe and respond to discussion prompts. By giving them a real reason to communicate they are much more likely to be motivated in completing an authentic task than writing sentences in a course book.
THE WEBSITE
There are various areas on the website which are guaranteed to interest even the most unmotivated learners. There are six main learning zones where teens can practise different English skills. The content is graded so that all learners from beginners to advanced level can improve their English.