English Gap-to-Confidence Method

Spoken English for Children and Teens

Spoken English for Children and Teens

Spoken English support helps shy children and teens practise clear, everyday English without fear of making mistakes.

Students who understand some English but hesitate to speak, answer softly or avoid speaking tasks.

20+ years teaching experience · Diploma in English · Maximum 5 students per small group

Physical classes are available by enquiry at No. 1, Mulgampola Road, Kandy. See the Kandy location and programme options.

Who is this for?

Students who understand some English but hesitate to speak, answer softly or avoid speaking tasks.

Parents can share the student's grade, current school background and the main difficulty before choosing between online, in-person, individual or small-group support.

Small groups make space for individual attention

A maximum of 5 students gives Erandathie more opportunity to notice a difficulty and offer explanation, correction and feedback.

After joining, Erandathie observes the student's English during the first lessons and teaches according to their learning gaps rather than grade alone.

Confidence-building speaking practice

Pronunciation, vocabulary and sentence formation

Everyday conversation and school-related answers

Supportive correction without pressure

How lessons work

How Classes Begin

Parents do not need to choose the perfect class immediately. Share the main difficulty first, then discuss a suitable class format.

  1. Inquire on WhatsApp about a suitable class
  2. Join an individual or small-group class
  3. During the first lessons, identify what the student understands and where support is needed
  4. Rebuild foundations with guided practice and individual corrections
  5. Review ongoing work and share feedback with parents

For Shy or Hesitant Speakers

Some students know words on paper but become nervous when asked to speak. Lessons use familiar topics and low-pressure correction so the student can start answering more comfortably.

Practical Speaking, Not Performance Pressure

Practice may include everyday questions, school conversations, pronunciation, vocabulary, sentence patterns and longer answers that help the student communicate more clearly.

Common Problems Addressed

  • Fear of making mistakes when speaking
  • Short or unclear spoken answers
  • Limited vocabulary for everyday topics
  • Pronunciation or sentence-formation difficulties

Skills Taught

  • Speaking confidence
  • Pronunciation
  • Vocabulary
  • Sentence formation
  • Everyday conversation
  • Listening and response practice

How Lessons Are Structured

Lessons begin with familiar topics, short answers and useful vocabulary before moving into longer responses, school-related speaking tasks and gentle correction.

What Parents and Students Can Expect

Students can expect patient speaking practice that builds confidence gradually. The goal is clearer communication, not unrealistic promises of instant fluency or accent elimination.

Parents can share the student's grade, school background and main difficulties when enquiring about individual, small-group, online or in-person classes. The student's actual gaps are identified during lessons after joining.

Small groups have a maximum of 5 students. Students may receive either 4 or 8 classes per 4-week cycle depending on their needs.

Fees and availability

Clear Guidance Before You Commit

Students are taught according to their learning gaps, while the current pricing structure remains based on grade.

Current listed prices apply to a 4-week cycle. Students may attend 4 or 8 classes depending on learning needs and class arrangement. Inquire on WhatsApp for current availability.

Before joining, ask Erandathie to confirm the lesson duration, whether your arrangement includes 4 or 8 classes, and the fee for your chosen frequency and individual or small-group format. Lessons include homework, worksheets and individual and parent feedback.

Confirm your class arrangement

These are the listed grade-based fees. Confirm the duration, frequency, format and current availability before joining.

Grades 1-5Rs. 3,000
Grades 6-8Rs. 3,500
Grades 9-11Rs. 4,000

Prices are shown per 4-week cycle.

Inquire on WhatsApp

Not sure where to begin?

For English-medium students in Grades 6–8, the free 10-minute check offers a useful place to start practising reading, grammar and school instructions. Results and exercises appear immediately, without contact details.

For other grades, ask Erandathie about suitable support. This informal practice check does not determine an English level or whether tuition is needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a gap-focused English programme for English-medium students. During the first lessons after joining, Erandathie observes what the student understands and rebuilds the foundations that affect schoolwork, confidence and independence.

Ask About English Classes

Tell Erandathie your child's grade and the main difficulty they are having with English.

Inquire on WhatsApp