The Helen Doron Early English method is unique; it is the first one designed specifically for these age groups and it is based on the scientifically proven theory of early child brain development. According to this theory a child can acquire a second language as a mother tongue by the age of six and it is important for parents to seize this “window of opportunity” (as Maria Montessori defines this period in the child`s life) and provide an early start for their children. Thus, they will be more successful later in their lives.
The HDEE integrates the theories and the best practices of several prominent psychologists into one wholistic system for teaching and learning which includes plenty of music, movement, interaction and games. They all build up to boost children`s motivation, creativity and self-esteem. There is a lot of cultural and encyclopedic knowledge that the children absorb while playing games. Our main goal is to ensure the emotional, physical and intellectual well-being of our students.

The two basic principles of our method are the repeated hearing and the positive reinforcement. Children need to hear the language as much as possible in and out of the classes and that is why parents are asked to play the study CDs at home twice daily. This repeated background hearing helps children acquire the second language naturally. In this way, they can pick up the intonation, the syntax, the rhyme, the sounds and the rhythm of the English language. Young children can learn it easily and effortlessly through the repeated hearing activities during play, games and other daily activities. Parents can see the immediate results in their children`s understanding of the language.
However, the children are not pressured into speaking English if they are not ready for that. We take into great consideration the individual needs and interests of every child and let them progress at their own pace. We always make sure that we have provided for everyone in terms of their different learning styles. Some students are visual learners and that is why our materials are so colorful and highly stimulating for the senses. For the auditory learners, we have enriched our courses with a lot of listening activities – music, songs and rhymes. Music plays an essential role in our teaching and learning. It is the language of music that helps children internalize the intonation, the rhythm and the sounds of the language as well as memorize a large amount of vocabulary in an easy and natural way. For those who learn through movement or the so-called kinaesthetic learners, we have integrated a lot of physical activities in the class because we want to stimulate both brain hemispheres and reach the full potential of the child. Our classes are always interesting, engaging and suitable for every child. The learning materials and the activities in class help children broaden their minds and general knowledge.
The second guiding principle in our methodology is the positive reinforcement by the teacher. The teacher always encourages and supports every child because we believe in their great abilities to learn and succeed just like their mothers do. It is very important for us to create an atmosphere of Love and Joy and thus nurture high motivation and enthusiasm for learning in the children. In our classes, every child experiences a sense of achievement and together we celebrate their successes; in this way, we stimulate them to aim high and want more.

The study groups are small and each child can be heard and/or taken care of multiple times, the class atmosphere is informal and the kids are made feel at home. Classes are very dynamic, with lots of activities and music. Children can sing, dance and move, they create craftwork together with the teacher and solve different problems related to the class topic improving their cognitive skills.

We usually start with a fun activity to warm them up and then present the learning material with a lot of games and activities during which children hear and speak what they need to learn many times. In the end, every child senses that they have learned a lot.

We measure our students` progress and the amount of language knowledge acquired during each lesson because we set high standards for all our learners.

1. Student Age: 15 months to 3 years (accompanied by parent)
2. Vocabulary Learned: 700 words
3. Number of Lessons: 40 lessons
4. Lesson Length: 60 minutes
Children ages 15 months to 3 years learn spoken English through lots of playful rhymes and 28 original songs with musical styles from around the world. Filled with classroom conversations, fun learning activities and games, this course teaches some fascinating encyclopaedic knowledge, develops fine and gross motor skills as well as early mathematical thinking. In addition, the course offers optional early reading activities.

1. Student Age: 2 to 4 years
2. Vocabulary Learned: 400 words
3. Number of Lessons: 40 lessons
4. Lesson Length: 60 minutes

 

For children aged 2-4 It’s a Baby Dragon is a funny, musical introduction into the English language. In captivating animated episodes Sam the prince, Fluffy the cat and Didi the dragon excitingly introduce the basics of English.

Through daily passive listening at home, positive atmosphere and active interaction children learn to speak easily and effectively in the same manner they acquire their mother tongue.

The course also includes activities for early reading.

It’s a Baby Dragon is suitable as a starting course and as a continuing course for children that have finished Baby’s Best Start or Toddler’s Best Start.

1. Student Age: 3 to6 years
2. Vocabulary Learned: 650 words
3. Number of Lessons: 40 lessons
4. Lesson Length: 60 minutes
Fun with Flupe follows the adventures of young Paul Ward as he jumps into his book of nursery stories to help jolly Granny Fix and bouncy, lovable Flupe repair things that have gone wrong in the world of rhymes—all while learning spoken English.
Through their adventures young Helen Doron students learn a basic vocabulary of 650 words, correct pronunciation, and the fundamentals of English sentence structure. The course includes 25 songs in 12 animated adventures.

1. Student Age: 4 to 7 years
2. Vocabulary Learned: 650 words
3. Number of Lessons: 40 lessons
4. Lesson Length: 60 minutes
More Fun with Flupe is the follow-up course to Fun with Flupe with 12 new episodes of the adventures of Paul Ward, Granny Fix and Flupe. Kids just can’t wait to find out how they solve problems of the fairies, magicians and dragons they meet along their way. More Fun with Flupe teaches 650 words and 25 songs and can be taken by children who complete Fun with Flupe.

1. Student Age: 6 to 8 years
2. Vocabulary Learned: 1200 words
3. Number of Lessons: 40 lessons
4. Lesson Length: 60 minutes

In English-speaking countries, it usually takes 3 to 5 years for children to learn how to read. It is a long and tiring process, but that does not mean it could not happen in the form of a game.

In the Alphaboat course students get to know basic phonetic constructions of the language and their use. Each episode is focused on two phonemes which are practiced both in the student book and at home. In addition, we work with the interactive mobile app “Helen Doron Read” – another great possibility for everyday practice at home.

1. Student Age: 7 to 9 years
2. Vocabulary Learned: 900 words
3. Number of Lessons: 40 lessons
4. Lesson Length: 60 minutes

In Jump with Joey students meet characters they already might know from classical English literature, with the only difference that these characters are presented in a new light. The episodes are concerned with fundamental topics such as the power of friendship and forgiveness, how important it is to be good with others and help them in need, taking care of the environment by recycling and donating old things for charity.

Beside the rich spoken English, children continue to exercise reading and writing in class through games, as well as through the student book. Similarly to Alphaboat, children learn to read in the most natural way possible, fun is guaranteed, and results are evident.

 

1. Student Age: 8 to 11 years
2. Vocabulary Learned: 700 words
3. Number of Lessons: 40 lessons
4. Lesson Length: 60 minutes

 

This course is a continuation of Jump with Joey. The format is the same, with new episodes and new writing challenges. Students keep developing their reading and writing skills in English, while spoken language remains on a high level.

In More Jump with Joey students learn advanced language structures and enrich their personal dictionary while assimilating important values like animal care, accepting other points of view, overcoming fears and challenges and many others.

The student book that develops reading and writing skills remains a crucial part of the learning process, and working with it becomes easier and more effective.