Is Your Child Still Shy in English? Discover the Power of Speaking-Based Classes

‍Speaking First: The Real Challenge in Kids’ English Education

When it comes to English education for children, the first and biggest concern is often speaking.

Many kids learn grammar and vocabulary at academies, yet when they meet a native English speaker, they freeze.‍

Why does this happen?‍

The reason is simple: most classes don't give children real opportunities to speak.

In contrast, speaking is at the core of American elementary education. In classrooms where presentations, discussions, and conversations are the norm, children naturally develop strong English speaking skills.

So What's the Best Way to Improve Speaking in Elementary School?

Parents often ask, “Should I just send my child to a conversation academy?”‍

But conversation classes or native-speaker tutoring alone have limitations.

What really matters is this:
A child needs an environment where they can think, speak, and express themselves freely.

Speaking isn’t about memorizing—it’s about responding.

Real speaking ability is developed when a child is asked questions, gives opinions, listens to others, and revises their thoughts.

This kind of learning rarely happens in typical Korean-style English classes.

But in American classrooms, it’s different.‍

Speaking is the heart of the lesson.

The American Classroom: Confidence Through “It’s Okay to Be Wrong”

In American elementary schools, students raise their hands, ask questions, and share ideas without fear.

Teachers don’t say “That’s wrong.” Instead, they say things like:‍

“That’s an interesting idea! What’s another way we could approach this?”

This creates an environment where kids feel safe trying to speak—even if they make mistakes.

Presentation skills are also developed from an early age.

Kids learn not just to repeat what they’ve learned but to organize their own thoughts and speak with purpose.

For example:

A teacher might assign a presentation on “Your Favorite Animal.”

The child researches, adds personal stories, and shares their ideas aloud.

Through this process, they naturally learn vocabulary, grammar, and emotional expression—all in English.

Why American-Style Debate Is the Best Tool for English Speaking

One of the most distinctive features of American elementary education is debate-based learning.

It’s not about saying, “A is right, B is wrong.”
It’s about asking, “Why do you think that?”

Children listen to each other’s opinions, respond, explain, and refine their arguments—all while speaking in English.

Debate is the best way to practice speaking repeatedly and meaningfully.

It helps kids structure logical arguments, express ideas clearly, and even manage emotions during disagreement.
They also develop richer vocabulary and background knowledge through exploring diverse topics.

For example:
“Which makes a better pet—dogs or cats?”
It’s a familiar question that requires critical thinking.
A child might naturally say, “I like dogs better because…”
That’s real, fluent speaking.

Why Nao Now’s Debate-Based Speaking Lessons Are Different

Nao Now brings American-style discussion learning to Korean students—with a twist.

Rather than focusing on conversation drills or textbooks, our 1:1 lessons revolve around themed discussions and presentations.

🔸 Topic-Based Lessons‍

Engaging topics like:

• “Who’s braver: Anna or Elsa from Frozen?”
• “Is slime science or just a toy?”
• “Why did dinosaurs go extinct?”
  These inspire kids to think, speak, and express themselves.

🔸 Real Conversations with Ivy-League Mentors‍

Our mentors ask open-ended questions, and kids respond thoughtfully.

Mentors expand on their ideas and give real-time feedback to boost fluency.

🔸 Expressiveness + Logic + Speaking Power‍

Kids develop not only speaking skills, but the ability to think critically and express themselves clearly.

🔸 Personality-Based Mentor Matching‍

Shy child? We match them with kind, patient mentors.

Energetic child? We pair them with mentors who love leading debates.

This ensures deeply engaging, personalized lessons.

🔸 AI-Powered Feedback Reports‍

After every class, parents receive a detailed AI report analyzing vocabulary, grammar use, sentence structure, and speaking confidence—so you can track progress at a glance.

Speaking Skills Come from the Right Environment

At the end of the day, your child’s speaking ability is shaped by their environment.

A child who only memorizes phrases will hesitate in real conversations.

But a child trained to respond to questions and express opinions will become a true speaker.

American elementary schools are built around this idea—and so is Nao Now.

We recreate this environment online, so your child in Korea can practice real speaking, just like in the U.S.

It’s Time to Start Speaking the American Way

English is no longer just about test scores.

In the next generation, the key question will be:‍

“Can you express your own ideas clearly?”

And that ability depends on how early your child gets opportunities to speak.

With Nao Now’s free 25-minute trial lesson, you can witness your child’s transformation.

The moment your child turns thoughts into English,‍

real learning begins.

👉 Try a Free Trial Lesson Today

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