English continues to be the fastest-growing language globally, with approximately 1.4 billion native and non-native speakers as of 2023. Singapore ranks first in Asia for English fluency, scoring an impressive 631 points on the EF English Proficiency Index.
As we continue to grow as a global economic powerhouse, English has become vital to facilitating dialogue, fostering trade, and enhancing our competitiveness on the world stage. Parents should therefore nurture a strong grasp of English in their children as it will open many doors, and equip them with skills that will benefit them throughout their lives.
MindSpace’s after-school programme for Primary 1 to 5 offers English enrichment modules that help students engage with the language in a meaningful and enjoyable way. Here’s how it stands out as an after school English programme:
Helping Students Take Control of Their Learning
Our proprietary Art of Learning™ method helps your child develop independent, confident and resilient learning habits. It relies on the three principles of active understanding, active storage and active recall to equip students with the skills and mindsets to develop better control over their learning and apply their knowledge more confidently.
When it comes to English, your child will be encouraged to work on their basic grammar rules, develop meaningful and descriptive writing skills, speak confidently, read with purpose, and excel at comprehension through the use of our unique learning techniques.
Innovative Duo-Teaching Approach
English enrichment classes at Mindspace are led by two subject specialists. This includes a personal in-classroom teacher as well as Head of Department subject specialist who will live stream from MindChamps headquarters.
This duo-teaching approach allows your child to benefit from diverse teaching perspectives and insights from multiple subject experts.
Building a Champion Mindset
Beyond academic techniques, MindSpace also focuses on cultivating the right mindset for learning. The Champion Mindset is a philosophy drawn from the extensive research of Emeritus Professor Alan Snyder, winner of the 2001 Marconi International Prize and Chair of Research at MindChamps. His findings–the key traits of champions all over the world, including values such as an abhorrence to being ordinary, the courage to confront conventional wisdom, and the conviction that adversity is integral to success–have been expressed through the Champion Mindset.
This Champion Mindset will help your child embrace learning with confidence and enthusiasm as well as foster a goal-oriented mentality and the resilience needed to achieve learning objectives.
Connecting Topics Seamlessly
The conventional method of teaching English does not commonly link new topics with existing ones, which may lead to confusion and a sense of being overwhelmed.
One approach adopted by MindSpace teachers is the Optimal Flow Method™. Through this approach, your child will be guided to connect new lessons with what they have already learned. They will be able to seamlessly weave and strategically place new knowledge for easy retrieval and application.
Final Thoughts
Mastering English requires a well-rounded approach—one that builds strength across reading, writing, listening, speaking, and comprehension. At MindSpace, we believe in nurturing your child’s language skills through consistent support, guided practice, and a positive learning environment that extends beyond the classroom.
Give your child the tools to succeed in English—and beyond—with MindSpace’s supportive after-school programme.