Moving Beyond the Coursebook with Young Learners | Fiona Hunter

Podcast: TESOL Pop · TESOL Pop

Opublikowano: 2026-06-02

From textbook dependency to a "Starter, Main Course, and Dessert" approach. Fiona Hunter, founder of Kids Club English shares how to confidently step away from set materials to create authentic, play-based language experiences for young learners. From managing the psychological hurdles of letting go of the coursebook to structuring lessons around picture books, Fiona explains how stepping back allows young learners to take true ownership of their language. Watch with captions here. TALKING POINTS 1. The textbook tension: engagement, syllabus pressure, and the progress gap 2. Why moving away from a...