Learn how to use ANY children's picture book to teach your kids ESL with confidence
A free mini-course for parents of children aged 3-8 years learning ESL/ELL: simple daily story and play activities that make learning English as a beginner natural, fun, and stress-free.
Learning ESL Doesn't Need to be Boring!
Teaching English at home doesn’t have to mean endless worksheets or boring drills. With my 5 Days of Story and Play Mini Course, you’ll discover how to turn any children’s picture book into an engaging English lesson using easy games, playful activities, and ready-to-go printables.
This free mini course is specially designed for families with children learning English at the Pre A1–A1 level (early beginner stage in ESL/ELL). Every activity is fun, hands-on, and easy to follow, even if you’re not a teacher.
Sign up today to get instant access to 5 days of video lessons + free printable activities that you and your children can enjoy together.
Daily Video Lessons
Short, parent-friendly guides showing you exactly how to teach English through stories, even if you’re not a teacher.
Printable Activity Pack
Ready-made, fun worksheets and games that bring your children’s favourite books to life.
A Proven Method
Discover how storytelling and play can make English learning easy, enjoyable, and effective for your children.
Perfect for you if ...
This free course is designed especially for families who:
Want to help their children learn English at home in a natural, playful way.
Have children learning at Pre A1–A1 level (early beginner stage in ESL/ELL).
Struggle to find affordable, practical ESL resources that actually keep kids engaged.
Love reading picture books and want to turn them into powerful learning tools.
Need simple, structured ideas they can use daily, even with limited time.
Believe learning English should be joyful, not stressful.
If that sounds like you, you’ll love what’s inside!
Make English Learning Your Children’s Favourite Time of Day
In just 5 days, you’ll see how much fun it can be to teach English through stories your children already love.
By the end of the course, you’ll have a toolkit of games, activities, and strategies you can use again and again, making story time the most effective (and enjoyable!) part of your children’s English learning journey.
Don’t wait. Join today and start your free 5-days of Story and Play!
Join over 3000 families visiting my site each month to find playful, stress-free ways to teach English.
ABOUT
Hi, I'm Catherine
I'm the face behind theOET. I'm a home educating mum, qualified teacher in the UK, and animal lover.
I help families just like yours teach their young kids ESL/ELL at home through stories and play-focused learning.
When I'm not working, you can find me being dragged around the estate by my rescue dog, sipping decaf tea, or playing games and crafting with my kids.
I can't wait to connect with you and help your children on their English learning adventure!
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