Children & Teens · Listening & Speaking
LLT helps learners understand spoken English, respond naturally and express ideas with increasing clarity and confidence. Through age-appropriate topics, guided conversation, role-play, discussion and presentation, students learn not only to speak more—but to communicate more effectively.
What students develop
A progressive pathway helps students move from first responses to confident discussion and real-world communication.
Listening comprehension
Clear pronunciation and intonation
Practical spoken vocabulary
Natural responses
Conversation skills
Fluency and confidence
Organised expression
Discussion and presentation
A pathway that grows with the learner
Recommended ages and levels are a guide. LLT places each learner according to ability, maturity and communication goals.
01Stage 1
Young learners build their first foundation in spoken English through pictures, actions, guided listening, games and short conversations. They progress from listening and imitation to answering simple questions and using complete short sentences with confidence.
Understand. Imitate. Speak.
02Stage 2
Primary learners follow a pathway shaped around their current ability and goals—strengthening everyday listening and natural interaction, or developing more organised speaking, storytelling and presentation skills.
For learners who want to understand spoken English, respond more naturally, ask relevant questions and communicate confidently in familiar situations.
For learners ready to extend answers, organise ideas, give reasons and examples, tell stories and deliver short presentations.
Listen. Respond. Express.
03Stage 3
Teenagers move beyond everyday conversation. Through relevant topics and collaborative tasks, they analyse information, consider different perspectives, express opinions, propose solutions and participate in meaningful discussions.
Think. Discuss. Influence.
04Stage 4
Older learners develop the confidence and flexibility to communicate in mature academic, social and international contexts. They work with natural spoken English, explore contemporary topics, support their ideas and respond effectively to different viewpoints.
Connect. Communicate. Succeed.
More Than Conversation Practice
Lessons are structured around meaningful communication. Depending on the learner’s stage and goals, activities may include guided listening, pronunciation and intonation, useful spoken expressions, follow-up questions, role-play, storytelling, discussion, problem-solving and presentations.
Every activity is designed to help students understand more, respond more naturally and express themselves with greater confidence.
Personalised Placement
Before starting, LLT considers each learner’s listening comprehension, spoken vocabulary, pronunciation, fluency, confidence, ability to organise ideas and individual goals.
We then recommend the most suitable stage, learning focus, lesson length and weekly frequency. Students do not need to start at the beginning or follow exactly the same pathway.
Lesson Options
Lesson length and weekly frequency are recommended according to age, current ability, concentration span and communication goals.
Help your child find their voice