July 2, 2024 • 19 mins
Ever wondered why your teen seems uninterested in English class and what you can do about it? Join Francesca on this episode of "Challenge Your Mind, Change the World" as we uncover how to transform that apathy into engagement. Discover the significance of challenging your teen academically, specifically in English, and learn how this can pave the way for their overall personal development. Francesca introduces her upcoming free webinar, "Beyond Boredom," which promises to arm you with powerful strategies to keep your teen not just involved, but thriving in their studies.
We'll delve into five compelling reasons why mastering English is crucial for teens, touching on its profound impact on communication skills, critical thinking, and self-confidence. Francesca will share practical techniques for parents to engage in meaningful conversations with teachers, ensuring that their teen gets the enrichment they need. Plus, hear about the upcoming webinar on July 17th or 18th that will guide you in fostering your teen's critical thinking skills and recognizing early signs of academic struggle. Tune in to empower your teenager and make their education a source of confidence and success.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Hey everyone, welcome back to Challenge your Mind,
change the World, your go-tosource for tips and strategies
to help your teen excelacademically and beyond.
I'm Francesca, and today I havesomething really exciting to
share with you.
I'm talking to all the parentsout there who have been feeling
frustrated because you mighthave a teen at home that seems
(00:20):
so disengaged or bored in theirEnglish class.
That seems so disengaged orbored in their English class Is
that you?
Do you have a teenager at homethat last semester perhaps
didn't engage as well as whatyou had hoped, or did they maybe
not perform as well as they hadthe previous year with a
different teacher?
Because sometimes, when youmove around classes or schools
(00:41):
even, and things change, thensuddenly a subject that you used
to be so engaged in no longerhas that same appeal, and so the
grades begin to slip, themotivation begins to slip and as
parents, we worry that our kidsare starting to fall through
the cracks.
So if that's you, then this isa great episode for you, because
maybe you've noticed thatthey're not putting in as much
(01:02):
effort now, or perhaps they seemuninterested in their
assignments.
But if that sounds familiar, Ihave great news for you Next
week I'm hosting a free webinarcalled Beyond Boredom ensuring
your teen is actually beingchallenged in English class, and
there's many different forms ofbeing challenged.
It doesn't necessarily mean thatthey are being academically
(01:23):
challenged, but it could alsomean are they struggling in
English and they're finding ittoo challenging.
So this webinar is a fantasticopportunity for you to learn
some really powerful strategiesto help your teenagers thrive.
But first I wanted to give youa little sneak peek of what
we'll be covering during thisjam-packed session.
Let's talk about why it's soimportant to challenge your teen
(01:47):
in their learning, especiallyin a core subject like English.
There are reasons, believe itor not, that subjects like
English are considered coresubjects, and when students
aren't challenged enough, theycan quickly become bored and
disengaged, which can lead to alack of interest and motivation
in their studies, as we know.
So in my webinar, I'll bediving into the essential
(02:08):
questions you should be askingteachers to ensure your teen is
always motivated and excited tolearn.
For example, did you know thatsimply asking your teen's
teacher what additionalchallenges or enrichment
activities can my child engagein can open up a whole new world
of opportunities for your child?
So we'll discuss how to havethese conversations effectively
(02:31):
and ensure that your teen getsthe most out of their education
Sound good, because Englishclass is crucial for teenagers
for several reasons, which Iwant to go into.
I've got five key reasons foryou why doing well in English
class is really important, evenif you don't have an
academically inclined child, andby that I mean academics just
(02:53):
isn't really for them.
They're more practical learners.
They might want to go on to doa trade when they leave school
or travel or do somethingpractical or even something
entrepreneurial.
Not everybody follows the pathof college or university after
they leave school, and that'sfine.
That is absolutely fine.
There are so many differenttypes of ways of learning and
(03:13):
intelligence is out there.
It's not always about theacademics and it's about
celebrating the unique talentsand gifts that our children have
, whatever they are, embracingthem and supporting them in that
.
But this is why English is sucha core subject and is so
important because it goes beyondthe academics, because it
spills over into the realms ofcommunication and expression and
(03:37):
understanding people on asocial level and communicating
with people on many differentlevels social and professional
and personal.
So these are my five keyreasons why having your child
succeed in an English class.
And when I say succeed, I meannot falling through the cracks,
not getting forgotten aboutunderstanding their unique
(04:00):
talents and gifts andencouraging those in English
class.
And here's the five key reasonswhy Number one communication
skills.
So with reading and writing,for example, english class can
help our teenagers developstrong reading and writing
skills, which are essential foreffective communication.
Right, these skills arenecessary for virtually all
(04:20):
subjects and are crucial in bothacademic and professional
settings, and personal settingsand family settings.
We all must have the basicability to read and write.
That is how we communicate withthe outside world, obviously,
and I'm not just talking aboutprimary school level of learning
to read a book, but being ableto read emails and to understand
(04:40):
world events, being able toread between the lines, with
what people are saying andwriting, because there are
always subliminal messages.
You've got your surface levelmessages and then you've got the
underlying meaning, and we dothis subconsciously on a social
level anyway.
Students that can developreally strong skills with
(05:01):
reading and writing in Englishclass are that much better
equipped to handle society, tolive within society, and it's
the same with their speaking andlistening.
English class enhances speakingand listening skills, enabling
students to articulate theirthoughts clearly and understand
others better.
It's that form of communication.
It's being able to express youropinion or your point.
(05:22):
An example could be in theprofessional world, going to
your boss and asking him for apay rise, or sitting down for a
job interview and convincingyour future employer why you are
the best person for the job.
It's the most basic form ofexpression and English class
will help strengthen ourteenagers with their expression,
with their speaking andlistening.
So it's really important thatour teenagers don't fall through
(05:43):
the cracks in English class.
The second key reason iscritical thinking.
English class teaches studentsto analyse texts, interpret
meanings and evaluate arguments.
That's on an academic level, wewould think, but this fosters
critical thinking skills, whichare those wider skills that we
(06:04):
use within society.
They're vital for problemsolving and decision making in
various aspects of life.
Constructing and defendingarguments in essays and
discussion helps students learnto think logically and
persuasively.
Can you see how these can spillover into real life, for
example with social media andthe news?
So we know how much ourteenagers love to scroll through
(06:27):
their phones, and they're.
When they're scrolling throughsocial media or watching the
news, teenagers encountervarious pieces of information,
some of which may be biased orfalse, and critical thinking
enables them to evaluate thecredibility of the sources.
It helps them to identifypotential biases and
differentiate between facts andopinions.
(06:48):
This helps them formwell-informed perspectives and
avoid the pitfalls ofmisinformation.
Informed, well-informedperspectives and avoid the
pitfalls of misinformation.
It also allows them to startweighing up the pros and cons of
decision-making in life, forexample, if they are choosing
which courses to take in schooland if they're weighing up the
pros and cons of differentclasses, considering their
interests and their future goals, and seek advice from teachers
(07:10):
and counsellors.
This thoughtful approachensures that they make choices
that align with theiraspirations and their strengths.
That's critical thinking.
That's the skill that theylearn in English class is to
help them with thesedecision-making abilities.
Teens often face conflicts withfriends, families or peers, and
critical thinking helps themanalyse the situation,
(07:31):
understand different viewpointsand consider possible solutions,
for example, if they have adisagreement with a friend.
Friendships are so importantand they can use critical
thinking to identify the rootcause of the conflict and find a
mutually beneficial resolution.
It helps them with timemanagement.
Balancing school,extracurricular activities and
(07:52):
social life can be challenging,and critical thinking aids in
prioritising tasks, settingrealistic goals and creating
effective schedules, which helpsour teenagers manage their time
efficiently, and it helps themreduce stress as well.
I mean, the benefits ofcritical thinking are so long.
(08:12):
I could do a whole episode on it.
I'll give you one more, andthis one looks at peer pressure
Teens that frequently encounterpeer pressure to engage in
activities that might not alignwith their values or best
interests, such as skippingschool or experimenting with
substances.
But critical thinking enablesteenagers to evaluate the
(08:34):
potential consequences of theiractions, consider their
long-term goals and make ethicalchoices that reflect their
values.
And that's what I am instillingwith my children is really
strong critical thinking skills,so that they can weigh up those
pros and cons and make betterdecisions as a result.
And you know, we live in an agewhere there's a lot of
(08:56):
environmental responsibilitythat we may not have been so
aware of when we were growing upand when we were kids, but for
this next generation comingthrough, understanding the
impact of their actions on theenvironment is another area
where critical thinking isreally essential.
Teenagers can analyse how theirhabits, such as using plastic
or conserving energy, affect theplanet and make more
(09:18):
sustainable choices.
So critical thinking, which isone of the core, key
competencies of English, ofteaching English to our
teenagers, is so important.
You can see how English classis a very important subject that
teenagers of all abilities needto be able to ensure that they
(09:41):
can have some level ofunderstanding of, and it's so
important for them not to fallthrough the cracks in English
class.
My third key reason for doingwell in English class is
cultural awareness and empathy.
This is so important.
We do this through literatureexposure in English.
So through literature, studentsare exposed to diverse cultures
(10:04):
, perspectives and historicalcontexts, and this helps them to
develop empathy and a broaderunderstanding of the world, and
they also understand moral andethical tips.
The literature choices that wehave in English often explore
complex moral and ethical issues, prompting students to reflect
on their own values and theirown beliefs.
(10:25):
There's a lot ofself-reflection that we do, a
lot of writing, a lot ofjournaling in English and a lot
of our own responses toliterature and our own opinions
to literature, and how do weform these opinions and what
range of perspectives do we takeinto account.
All of this is what is taughtin English class, and so you can
(10:47):
see how our teenagers, comingthrough, get a much more broader
understanding of the world thatthey can then operate and
function within when they leaveschool.
My fourth key reason why doingwell in English class is
important is the academic andthe career success that comes
from attending English class anddoing really well in English
(11:10):
class.
Obviously, if you have got ateenager that would like to go
to college, then strong Englishskills are essential because for
college admission tests, essaysand coursework, mastery of
English can significantly impacta student's ability to succeed
in higher education, even ifthat's science, even if they're
(11:31):
not even looking at doing anarts degree, but the sciences,
the engineering, the maths, theaccounting all of these still
require a very strong level ofcommunication skills and written
skills, reading skills it'sjust so important.
And even if you've got ateenager that's not going to
college, career opportunitiesare very abundant when you have
(11:52):
a teenager that has strongEnglish skills.
Communication skills come tothe forefront with this.
If you've got a teenager whohas mastered really good, clear
communication skills in English,this is the future workforce
which is highly valued in almostevery profession.
Being able to write clearly,speak persuasively and think
(12:12):
critically can open doors tonumerous career paths.
It's the ability to use yourinitiative to problem solve
without constantly having to askfor help to find solutions.
All of those initiativebuilding skills come from
English class, come fromcritical thinking.
And my fifth reason why Englishclass is really important is
personal development.
(12:33):
And my fifth reason why Englishclass is really important is
personal development.
So English class providesstudents with the tools to
express themselves creativelyand articulately, whether
through writing, speaking orother forms of communication.
We expose our students to allsorts of expression and
communication verbal, written,spoken, verbal, oral, visual,
(12:54):
you name it.
We analyze within an inch ofits life every part of
communication in our society.
And it also helps to buildconfidence with our teenagers,
because when a child or when ateenager really engages with a
challenging text and are able toexpress their thoughts, this
(13:14):
can boost their confidence intheir own abilities, not just in
English, but in other subjectsas well.
Because when students tackleand understand complex
literature, they gain a sense ofaccomplishment.
By successfully interpretingthemes or analysing characters
and grasping intricate plots, itcan make our students feel
(13:35):
capable and intelligent, givingthem a real confidence boost.
And as students develop theirreading and analytical skills,
they become more adept athandling challenging materials
across all subjects, and thismastery fosters self-assurance
in their academic abilitiesoverall.
Also, expressing thoughtsclearly in essays, presentations
(13:55):
and discussions can help ourstudents convey their ideas
confidently.
Being able to articulate theiropinions and arguments
specifically boosts theirself-esteem and encourages
active participation in class.
It's awesome.
It's a self-fulfilling prophecyof being confident.
Finding your confidence inEnglish has this domino knock-on
effect.
(14:15):
Has this domino knock-on effect?
You can see how English classis really important for the
overall development and theholistic well-being of teenagers
in these vital years, thesevital developmental years for
them.
And so this is why I wanted tocreate a webinar to ensure that
parents knew the right questionsto ask their teachers.
(14:36):
Ask their children's teachersat school so that they know that
their child is not fallingthrough the cracks, and also
knowing the signs to look outfor with your children, because
sometimes they won't tell us, asparents, what's really going on
with their learning and howthey feel and their confidence
levels with subjects likeEnglish.
So, as parents, we need to belooking at other areas to look
(14:58):
for what the warning signs are.
But that's not all in thewebinar that I will be sharing
with you on July 17th or 18thyou can choose which day suits
better.
I'm running two different daysof webinars, but that's not all
I'll be sharing in the webinar.
We'll also be touching onfostering critical thinking
skills in everyday situationsand in this podcast I've just
covered a whole range ofexamples why critical thinking
(15:22):
skills that we teach in Englishis important in everyday
situations.
And this is crucial becausecritical thinking isn't just
about academics, it's a vitallife skill.
We'll explore techniques anddiscussion-based learning
methods to help your teen deepentheir understanding and their
engagement with their coursematerial in English class.
It's such a valuable webinar toa teen as parents if you've got
(15:45):
teenagers at high school,because English is a course
subject, but unfortunately itcan be a subject where our
teenagers fall through thecracks.
But here's the best part withthe webinar this webinar I am
hosting on July 17th or 18th iscompletely free.
That's right.
It's a masterclass session thatI would normally price at $197,
but I am running this webinarat no cost for you and I'll be
(16:09):
answering any burning questionsthat you have for me at the end
of the webinar if you want toemail them to me beforehand.
I will go into detail aboutthat during the webinar and I
truly believe that this webinarcan make a huge difference in
your family's academic journeyif you've got children at junior
, high or high school.
So if you're ready to take thenext step in ensuring your
(16:30):
teen's success in English class,then don't miss out on this
webinar.
It's happening on July the 17thor July the 18th.
I'm running two separate days togive you the best opportunity
to attend, and I'll put the linkin the show notes that you can
check.
I've got three different timeson each day, so there should be
a good time for you there Toregister.
Just click the link in the shownotes.
(16:50):
I can't wait to see you thereand help you unlock your teen's
full potential.
It is my passion in life.
My mission in life is to makesure that our future generation,
coming through schools, canthink for themselves and are not
going to become overly relianton AI.
The power of critical thinking,the power of communication and
expression, which is what weteach in English class, is so
(17:12):
important for this nextgeneration.
So thanks for tuning in todayand, as always, keep striving
for excellence.
This has been Francesca onChallenge your Mind to Change
the World.
If you found this episodehelpful, don't forget to
subscribe and share it withother parents who might benefit.
Until next time, my friends,take care and keep empowering
your teen to reach for the stars.
Hey everyone, welcome back to Challenge your Mind,
change the World, your go-tosource for tips and strategies
to help your teen excelacademically and beyond.
I'm Francesca, and today I havesomething really exciting to
share with you.
I'm talking to all the parentsout there who have been feeling
frustrated because you mighthave a teen at home that seems
(00:20):
so disengaged or bored in theirEnglish class.
That seems so disengaged orbored in their English class Is
that you?
Do you have a teenager at homethat last semester perhaps
didn't engage as well as whatyou had hoped, or did they maybe
not perform as well as they hadthe previous year with a
different teacher?
Because sometimes, when youmove around classes or schools
(00:41):
even, and things change, thensuddenly a subject that you used
to be so engaged in no longerhas that same appeal, and so the
grades begin to slip, themotivation begins to slip and as
parents, we worry that our kidsare starting to fall through
the cracks.
So if that's you, then this isa great episode for you, because
maybe you've noticed thatthey're not putting in as much
(01:02):
effort now, or perhaps they seemuninterested in their
assignments.
But if that sounds familiar, Ihave great news for you Next
week I'm hosting a free webinarcalled Beyond Boredom ensuring
your teen is actually beingchallenged in English class, and
there's many different forms ofbeing challenged.
It doesn't necessarily mean thatthey are being academically
(01:23):
challenged, but it could alsomean are they struggling in
English and they're finding ittoo challenging.
So this webinar is a fantasticopportunity for you to learn
some really powerful strategiesto help your teenagers thrive.
But first I wanted to give youa little sneak peek of what
we'll be covering during thisjam-packed session.
Let's talk about why it's soimportant to challenge your teen
(01:47):
in their learning, especiallyin a core subject like English.
There are reasons, believe itor not, that subjects like
English are considered coresubjects, and when students
aren't challenged enough, theycan quickly become bored and
disengaged, which can lead to alack of interest and motivation
in their studies, as we know.
So in my webinar, I'll bediving into the essential
(02:08):
questions you should be askingteachers to ensure your teen is
always motivated and excited tolearn.
For example, did you know thatsimply asking your teen's
teacher what additionalchallenges or enrichment
activities can my child engagein can open up a whole new world
of opportunities for your child?
So we'll discuss how to havethese conversations effectively
(02:31):
and ensure that your teen getsthe most out of their education
Sound good, because Englishclass is crucial for teenagers
for several reasons, which Iwant to go into.
I've got five key reasons foryou why doing well in English
class is really important, evenif you don't have an
academically inclined child, andby that I mean academics just
(02:53):
isn't really for them.
They're more practical learners.
They might want to go on to doa trade when they leave school
or travel or do somethingpractical or even something
entrepreneurial.
Not everybody follows the pathof college or university after
they leave school, and that'sfine.
That is absolutely fine.
There are so many differenttypes of ways of learning and
(03:13):
intelligence is out there.
It's not always about theacademics and it's about
celebrating the unique talentsand gifts that our children have
, whatever they are, embracingthem and supporting them in that
.
But this is why English is sucha core subject and is so
important because it goes beyondthe academics, because it
spills over into the realms ofcommunication and expression and
(03:37):
understanding people on asocial level and communicating
with people on many differentlevels social and professional
and personal.
So these are my five keyreasons why having your child
succeed in an English class.
And when I say succeed, I meannot falling through the cracks,
not getting forgotten aboutunderstanding their unique
(04:00):
talents and gifts andencouraging those in English
class.
And here's the five key reasonswhy Number one communication
skills.
So with reading and writing,for example, english class can
help our teenagers developstrong reading and writing
skills, which are essential foreffective communication.
Right, these skills arenecessary for virtually all
(04:20):
subjects and are crucial in bothacademic and professional
settings, and personal settingsand family settings.
We all must have the basicability to read and write.
That is how we communicate withthe outside world, obviously,
and I'm not just talking aboutprimary school level of learning
to read a book, but being ableto read emails and to understand
(04:40):
world events, being able toread between the lines, with
what people are saying andwriting, because there are
always subliminal messages.
You've got your surface levelmessages and then you've got the
underlying meaning, and we dothis subconsciously on a social
level anyway.
Students that can developreally strong skills with
(05:01):
reading and writing in Englishclass are that much better
equipped to handle society, tolive within society, and it's
the same with their speaking andlistening.
English class enhances speakingand listening skills, enabling
students to articulate theirthoughts clearly and understand
others better.
It's that form of communication.
It's being able to express youropinion or your point.
(05:22):
An example could be in theprofessional world, going to
your boss and asking him for apay rise, or sitting down for a
job interview and convincingyour future employer why you are
the best person for the job.
It's the most basic form ofexpression and English class
will help strengthen ourteenagers with their expression,
with their speaking andlistening.
So it's really important thatour teenagers don't fall through
(05:43):
the cracks in English class.
The second key reason iscritical thinking.
English class teaches studentsto analyse texts, interpret
meanings and evaluate arguments.
That's on an academic level, wewould think, but this fosters
critical thinking skills, whichare those wider skills that we
(06:04):
use within society.
They're vital for problemsolving and decision making in
various aspects of life.
Constructing and defendingarguments in essays and
discussion helps students learnto think logically and
persuasively.
Can you see how these can spillover into real life, for
example with social media andthe news?
So we know how much ourteenagers love to scroll through
(06:27):
their phones, and they're.
When they're scrolling throughsocial media or watching the
news, teenagers encountervarious pieces of information,
some of which may be biased orfalse, and critical thinking
enables them to evaluate thecredibility of the sources.
It helps them to identifypotential biases and
differentiate between facts andopinions.
(06:48):
This helps them formwell-informed perspectives and
avoid the pitfalls ofmisinformation.
Informed, well-informedperspectives and avoid the
pitfalls of misinformation.
It also allows them to startweighing up the pros and cons of
decision-making in life, forexample, if they are choosing
which courses to take in schooland if they're weighing up the
pros and cons of differentclasses, considering their
interests and their future goals, and seek advice from teachers
(07:10):
and counsellors.
This thoughtful approachensures that they make choices
that align with theiraspirations and their strengths.
That's critical thinking.
That's the skill that theylearn in English class is to
help them with thesedecision-making abilities.
Teens often face conflicts withfriends, families or peers, and
critical thinking helps themanalyse the situation,
(07:31):
understand different viewpointsand consider possible solutions,
for example, if they have adisagreement with a friend.
Friendships are so importantand they can use critical
thinking to identify the rootcause of the conflict and find a
mutually beneficial resolution.
It helps them with timemanagement.
Balancing school,extracurricular activities and
(07:52):
social life can be challenging,and critical thinking aids in
prioritising tasks, settingrealistic goals and creating
effective schedules, which helpsour teenagers manage their time
efficiently, and it helps themreduce stress as well.
I mean, the benefits ofcritical thinking are so long.
(08:12):
I could do a whole episode on it.
I'll give you one more, andthis one looks at peer pressure
Teens that frequently encounterpeer pressure to engage in
activities that might not alignwith their values or best
interests, such as skippingschool or experimenting with
substances.
But critical thinking enablesteenagers to evaluate the
(08:34):
potential consequences of theiractions, consider their
long-term goals and make ethicalchoices that reflect their
values.
And that's what I am instillingwith my children is really
strong critical thinking skills,so that they can weigh up those
pros and cons and make betterdecisions as a result.
And you know, we live in an agewhere there's a lot of
(08:56):
environmental responsibilitythat we may not have been so
aware of when we were growing upand when we were kids, but for
this next generation comingthrough, understanding the
impact of their actions on theenvironment is another area
where critical thinking isreally essential.
Teenagers can analyse how theirhabits, such as using plastic
or conserving energy, affect theplanet and make more
(09:18):
sustainable choices.
So critical thinking, which isone of the core, key
competencies of English, ofteaching English to our
teenagers, is so important.
You can see how English classis a very important subject that
teenagers of all abilities needto be able to ensure that they
(09:41):
can have some level ofunderstanding of, and it's so
important for them not to fallthrough the cracks in English
class.
My third key reason for doingwell in English class is
cultural awareness and empathy.
This is so important.
We do this through literatureexposure in English.
So through literature, studentsare exposed to diverse cultures
(10:04):
, perspectives and historicalcontexts, and this helps them to
develop empathy and a broaderunderstanding of the world, and
they also understand moral andethical tips.
The literature choices that wehave in English often explore
complex moral and ethical issues, prompting students to reflect
on their own values and theirown beliefs.
(10:25):
There's a lot ofself-reflection that we do, a
lot of writing, a lot ofjournaling in English and a lot
of our own responses toliterature and our own opinions
to literature, and how do weform these opinions and what
range of perspectives do we takeinto account.
All of this is what is taughtin English class, and so you can
(10:47):
see how our teenagers, comingthrough, get a much more broader
understanding of the world thatthey can then operate and
function within when they leaveschool.
My fourth key reason why doingwell in English class is
important is the academic andthe career success that comes
from attending English class anddoing really well in English
(11:10):
class.
Obviously, if you have got ateenager that would like to go
to college, then strong Englishskills are essential because for
college admission tests, essaysand coursework, mastery of
English can significantly impacta student's ability to succeed
in higher education, even ifthat's science, even if they're
(11:31):
not even looking at doing anarts degree, but the sciences,
the engineering, the maths, theaccounting all of these still
require a very strong level ofcommunication skills and written
skills, reading skills it'sjust so important.
And even if you've got ateenager that's not going to
college, career opportunitiesare very abundant when you have
(11:52):
a teenager that has strongEnglish skills.
Communication skills come tothe forefront with this.
If you've got a teenager whohas mastered really good, clear
communication skills in English,this is the future workforce
which is highly valued in almostevery profession.
Being able to write clearly,speak persuasively and think
(12:12):
critically can open doors tonumerous career paths.
It's the ability to use yourinitiative to problem solve
without constantly having to askfor help to find solutions.
All of those initiativebuilding skills come from
English class, come fromcritical thinking.
And my fifth reason why Englishclass is really important is
personal development.
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And my fifth reason why Englishclass is really important is
personal development.
So English class providesstudents with the tools to
express themselves creativelyand articulately, whether
through writing, speaking orother forms of communication.
We expose our students to allsorts of expression and
communication verbal, written,spoken, verbal, oral, visual,
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you name it.
We analyze within an inch ofits life every part of
communication in our society.
And it also helps to buildconfidence with our teenagers,
because when a child or when ateenager really engages with a
challenging text and are able toexpress their thoughts, this
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can boost their confidence intheir own abilities, not just in
English, but in other subjectsas well.
Because when students tackleand understand complex
literature, they gain a sense ofaccomplishment.
By successfully interpretingthemes or analysing characters
and grasping intricate plots, itcan make our students feel
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capable and intelligent, givingthem a real confidence boost.
And as students develop theirreading and analytical skills,
they become more adept athandling challenging materials
across all subjects, and thismastery fosters self-assurance
in their academic abilitiesoverall.
Also, expressing thoughtsclearly in essays, presentations
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and discussions can help ourstudents convey their ideas
confidently.
Being able to articulate theiropinions and arguments
specifically boosts theirself-esteem and encourages
active participation in class.
It's awesome.
It's a self-fulfilling prophecyof being confident.
Finding your confidence inEnglish has this domino knock-on
effect.
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Has this domino knock-on effect?
You can see how English classis really important for the
overall development and theholistic well-being of teenagers
in these vital years, thesevital developmental years for
them.
And so this is why I wanted tocreate a webinar to ensure that
parents knew the right questionsto ask their teachers.
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Ask their children's teachersat school so that they know that
their child is not fallingthrough the cracks, and also
knowing the signs to look outfor with your children, because
sometimes they won't tell us, asparents, what's really going on
with their learning and howthey feel and their confidence
levels with subjects likeEnglish.
So, as parents, we need to belooking at other areas to look
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for what the warning signs are.
But that's not all in thewebinar that I will be sharing
with you on July 17th or 18thyou can choose which day suits
better.
I'm running two different daysof webinars, but that's not all
I'll be sharing in the webinar.
We'll also be touching onfostering critical thinking
skills in everyday situationsand in this podcast I've just
covered a whole range ofexamples why critical thinking
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skills that we teach in Englishis important in everyday
situations.
And this is crucial becausecritical thinking isn't just
about academics, it's a vitallife skill.
We'll explore techniques anddiscussion-based learning
methods to help your teen deepentheir understanding and their
engagement with their coursematerial in English class.
It's such a valuable webinar toa teen as parents if you've got
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teenagers at high school,because English is a course
subject, but unfortunately itcan be a subject where our
teenagers fall through thecracks.
But here's the best part withthe webinar this webinar I am
hosting on July 17th or 18th iscompletely free.
That's right.
It's a masterclass session thatI would normally price at $197,
but I am running this webinarat no cost for you and I'll be
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answering any burning questionsthat you have for me at the end
of the webinar if you want toemail them to me beforehand.
I will go into detail aboutthat during the webinar and I
truly believe that this webinarcan make a huge difference in
your family's academic journeyif you've got children at junior
, high or high school.
So if you're ready to take thenext step in ensuring your
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teen's success in English class,then don't miss out on this
webinar.
It's happening on July the 17thor July the 18th.
I'm running two separate days togive you the best opportunity
to attend, and I'll put the linkin the show notes that you can
check.
I've got three different timeson each day, so there should be
a good time for you there Toregister.
Just click the link in the shownotes.
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I can't wait to see you thereand help you unlock your teen's
full potential.
It is my passion in life.
My mission in life is to makesure that our future generation,
coming through schools, canthink for themselves and are not
going to become overly relianton AI.
The power of critical thinking,the power of communication and
expression, which is what weteach in English class, is so
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important for this nextgeneration.
So thanks for tuning in todayand, as always, keep striving
for excellence.
This has been Francesca onChallenge your Mind to Change
the World.
If you found this episodehelpful, don't forget to
subscribe and share it withother parents who might benefit.
Until next time, my friends,take care and keep empowering
your teen to reach for the stars.
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