PRIMARY GOALS AND INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS OF ENGLISH TEACHING IN EARLY YEARS EDUCATION

Abstract

This article explores the primary goals and instructional focus of English language teaching in early years education. It highlights the importance of creating a supportive and engaging learning environment that nurtures children’s natural curiosity and language acquisition abilities. The paper discusses key objectives such as developing basic listening and speaking skills, fostering vocabulary growth, encouraging communicative competence, and integrating play-based activities to promote meaningful learning. Additionally, it emphasizes the role of teachers in modeling correct language use, designing age-appropriate tasks, and supporting social and emotional development through interactive English learning experiences