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Born to be English

Explore Born to Be English at EFL, a prenatal English programme in Chiang Mai designed for expectant mothers who want to support early language exposure and future English learning. Because we believe that your little one can learn English from the moment they’re in the womb, without having to wait until kindergarten.

When do children start learning a language?

Babies begin to recognize their mother’s language while still in the womb. After birth, they can remember their mother’s voice and start distinguishing it from others. Their brains are highly capable of differentiating sounds, allowing them to gradually learn any language they are exposed to frequently. The more they hear a language, the better they retain and develop it naturally.

The best time to introduce a new language is before a child speaks their first word. By the age of one, if a child has not been exposed to other languages, they may lose the ability to hear and distinguish sounds from foreign languages.

Stimulating Children’s Language Development

The critical period for stimulating language development occurs when a child begins to walk. During this stage, children start forming meaningful words, and some may even construct simple sentences. Parents play a crucial role in fostering their child’s language skills by actively encouraging and engaging in communication. With the right support, children can develop stronger language abilities and enhance their overall communication skills.

Why Choose Born to Be English Course at EFL?

The best time to introduce a new language is before a child speaks their first word. Our expert educators provide parents with the tools and guidance to engage in effective communication, ensuring consistent progress and building deep-seated confidence in English from day one.

Frequently Asked Questions

Born to Be English is a course designed for mothers who want to introduce English to their child as early as possible. The programme is presented as a way to support early English exposure during pregnancy, rather than waiting until kindergarten or later.

You can begin as early as 8 weeks into your pregnancy. While a foetus’s auditory system develops later, our programme starts by supporting the mother in creating a linguistic environment and establishing a calm, consistent routine. This early start ensures that by the time your baby’s hearing is fully developed, you are already prepared with the right techniques and resources to provide effective language stimulation from the very first moment they can perceive sound.

Not at all. The programme is designed for all parents who wish to give their child a head start. Our expert educators provide you with the necessary tools, recorded resources, and structured guidance to interact with your baby effectively. We focus on creating a consistent English-speaking environment that feels natural and stress-free for both the mother and the child.

Children who are exposed to multiple languages during the critical window of brain development typically find it much easier to achieve native-level pronunciation and intuition. By starting prenatally, you are effectively lengthening this window, helping your child develop stronger cognitive flexibility and a more effortless grasp of English as they grow.

The “Born to Be English” journey is the first step in a lifelong linguistic pathway. After birth, the focus shifts to maintaining the child’s natural receptivity to English sounds through sensory engagement and social interaction. This prepares them for our English Playground Course, designed for children aged 4 to 8 years. By the time they reach this stage, they will not just be learning English. They will already be comfortable with its sounds and rhythms, allowing them to move into active communication and play-based learning.

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