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The British Council’s LearnEnglish Parents page is for parents and carers of children and teenagers who are learning English as a second or foreign language. It is aimed at parents and carers of children who are learning English as a second or foreign language. Here, you will find advice about helping your children with English and supporting them as learners, as well as tips on using Eng
11/08/2026
✏️🖍Do your little ones like writing in English? In this section they can practise writing different types of texts with examples to help. Read, write, play games, and print activities!
https://learnenglish.pub/LEK-WritingPractice
~ Tina🙂
11/08/2026
🌎I ____________ to three countries in my .
a) have went
b) have been
c) went
Do you and your little ones know the answer? Find out more here: https://learnenglish.pub/LEKPresentPerfectExperiences
~Tina 😊
11/08/2026
🌙🌖What do you know about the solar eclipse on 12 August?
We’ve put together some interesting facts about what happens during an eclipse, where you can see it and what makes this one special.
Have a look through, then tell us ... do you know any other interesting facts about solar eclipses?
~ Tina 🙂
‘Get’ is a small word that does a lot of work inEnglish! 🏋
Today our video shows you two ways to use it: describing an opportunity and persuading someone.
Practise using them in the comments.
~ Tina 😊
10/08/2026
🚆We need to _____ early tomorrow morning if we want to catch the train.
a) take off
b) get in
c) set off
Let us know your answer in the comments!
~ Tina😊
Sometimes the weather can’t make up its mind! ⚡☔
🌦In this video, learn a useful English expression forweather that keeps changing.
What’s the weather like where you are today?
~ Tina😊
08/08/2026
🐈⬛Are you a cat lover? It's International Cat Day today 🐈 ... so here are some great cat idioms for you to use! Which one do you like best?
And if you have a cat ... post a picture as we'd love to see them!
~ Tina😊
08/08/2026
Today is all about cats, cats, and more cats!🐈🐈⬛
Do you enjoy watching YouTube videos in English?
Watch YouTube videos on a wide range of topics, they have been specially selected for learners at B2 English level (upper intermediate) and C1 English level (advanced). Check out this one about cats ... https://learnenglish.pub/TenCatFacts
~ Tina🙂
07/08/2026
I had a little nut tree , nothing would it bear
But a silver nutmeg and a golden pear
The King of Spain's daughter came to visit me
And all for the sake of my little nut tree
I skipped over water, I danced over sea
And all the birds in the air ... couldn't catch me 😊
Any nuts we've forgotten to add? Tell us in the comments!
~ Tina😊
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🧺Do your children do any chores for you? Learn different chores with your little ones ... print the flashcards to colour in and write the words too!
Find all our flashcards here: https://learnenglish.pub/LEK-Flashcards
Can you think of any more? Tell us in a comment below.
~ Tina🙂
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