Teddy Eddie Standard for 4- to 5-year-olds
Teddy Eddie Standard is a course developed by experts to make learning English both enjoyable and engaging for 4- and 5-year-olds. In class, children not only learn new words and sentences in English, but most importantly, they practise using and understanding them in meaningful, everyday contexts. At this stage, the focus remains firmly on play and fun, with the teacher and Teddy Eddie the friendly bear encouraging children to interact naturally in English. The Teddy Eddie Standard course for 4- and 5-year-olds helps children develop a real love of the English language – a motivation that will stay with them for years to come!
MOTIVATING
At the Standard level of the Teddy Eddie course, our goal is to make learning English exciting, useful, and meaningful for 4- and 5-year-olds. Classroom activities are designed to encourage constant interaction. Lessons are conducted entirely in English, helping young learners to fully immerse themselves in the language and develop a natural approach to acquiring it.
ACTIVATING COMMUNICATION
We go far beyond what typical preschool education offers - children actively communicate and practise vocabulary in full sentences. Our play-based learning approach is carefully tailored to meet the developmental needs of 4-year-olds, making English learning enjoyable, engaging, and never overwhelming.
AMBITIOUS AND FUN
At the Standard level, our Teddy Eddie method sets ambitious goals while remaining friendly and accessible for both children and parents. It uses modern, practical solutions to ensure that 5-year-olds learning English are supported by visually appealing educational materials and a dedicated app.
What makes the Teddy Eddie Standard English course for 4- and 5-year-olds unique?
Teddy Eddie Standard is an English course for 4- and 5-year-olds designed for beginners and children continuing their learning journey with Teddy Eddie. At this level, our focus is on building positive associations with learning and strengthening motivation – and we achieve this through engaging lessons and plenty of exposure to English in natural, communicative situations.
What do English classes for 4- and 5-year-olds look like in our Teddy Eddie Standard programme?
At the Teddy Eddie Standard level, your child will take part in their very first conversations in English, engage in role-plays, and act out short stories. The Teddy Eddie method for 4- and 5-year-olds is built around role-playing games, a wide variety of recordings (songs, rhymes and stories), and interactive activities that require children to use English. Learning is supported by innovative and inspiring educational materials, including:
✅ a large set of flashcards;
✅ teaching props that make understanding and role-play easier;
✅ a colourful course book filled with interesting topics;
✅ the Playground app;
✅ Secret Booklets;
✅ and other “magical” elements like the Flying Carpet, that turn every communication activity into a fantastic adventure.
What do English classes for 4- and 5-year-olds look like in our Teddy Eddie Standard programme?
English classes for 4- and 5-year-olds at the Standard level last 35 minutes each and are held twice a week. Groups are small (with a maximum of 10 children) and carefully composed to ensure an effective learning environment and an optimal learning pace for everyone. After completing the Teddy Eddie Standard course for 5-year-olds, children can seamlessly continue their English learning journey with the Teddy Eddie ABC programme, which is specially designed for 6-year-olds preparing to start primary school.
What results can you expect when you enrol your 4- or 5-year-old on our TEDDY EDDIE STANDARD English course?
The goal of teaching English to 4- and 5-year-olds using the Teddy Eddie Standard course is to spark children’s interest in learning a foreign language and build their motivation. That’s why we focus on making English feel like a practical tool for everyday communication, helping 5-year-olds learn it naturally and with ease.
VOCABULARY
Four- and 5-year-olds who participate in a Teddy Eddie Standard course are introduced to several hundred English words that are presented in full sentences and meaningful contexts. Your child will not only learn these words but also start using them consciously in conversation.
PRONUNCIATION
They will acquire correct pronunciation and authentic English intonation. This will be all the easier and more effective as your preschooler’s speech apparatus is still very flexible.
LANGUAGE CONFIDENCE
You can also expect your child to become more confident and independent, making noticeable progress in both social development and communication skills.
GOOD FUN
At this age, it is important that learning takes place through play.
This approach makes children eager to engage and motivated to learn.
Teachers combine fun activities with a reward system to boost extrinsic motivation and encourage participation.
Effective and ambitious
Over the course of the full Teddy Eddie programme, children can learn up to 2,000 words and phrases.
Innovative
Teddy Eddie has been recognised as one of the most innovative language courses in the world and has been nominated for an international ELTons award!
Child-friendly
Our approach to teaching English to 4-year-olds is fun-focused and carefully tailored to their needs and abilities, and the activities introduced by Teddy and the teacher are designed to make children smile and evoke positive emotions.
Parent-friendly
We actively involve parents in the learning process, offering regular updates, dedicated Parent’s Guides, and the Playground app - full of engaging activities to continue learning at home.
Engaging
Children learn in a vibrant, energetic atmosphere, supported by the playful presence of Teddy Eddie, with plenty of opportunities to experience their first successes in learning English.
Carefully designed
The course content and methodology have been created by highly qualified professionals.
Modern
We use innovative methods and cutting-edge educational tools, including dedicated apps.
Why choose an English course for 4- and 5-year-olds taught with the Teddy Eddie method?
An English course for 4- and 5-year-olds should inspire engagement and interaction – and that’s exactly what our method delivers through fun, positive experiences and enjoyable activities like games and role-plays. Our method of teaching English to 5-year-olds is also highly effective because it’s built around the developmental needs of preschoolers. It meets the highest educational standards while taking full advantage of children’s natural learning mechanisms.
No wonder Teddy Eddie Standard is such a popular choice among parents. Now it’s your turn to discover what makes it so special!
