When it comes to learning a second language, having the guidance of an experienced instructor can make all the difference. That’s because top instructors are excellent at engaging students in course material, clarifying challenging material for students, and encouraging them to express themselves.

How can parents identify top English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) instructors? Here are four traits to look for, and how they help your child learn English while they have an unforgettable summer camp experience.

Excellent Qualifications Set Top ESL Summer Camp Instructors Apart

Outstanding ESL teachers develop their skills over years of extensive training and experience. During their university education they learn the best methods for keeping children engaged with classroom material. And, with years of experience, they also know exactly how to apply those theories to a real-world classroom setting. That’s why a good first trait to search for in an ESL summer camp instructor is excellent qualifications.

Experienced teachers know how to keep class time fun

At Destination Canada, for example, each ESL instructor is university educated. Just as importantly, each instructor also works as a teacher in schools throughout Canada during the rest of the year – meaning that your child’s education is overseen by experienced professionals with excellent qualifications.

Friendly Instructors Help Your Child Have an Unforgettable Summer Camp Experience

Learning a second language and going to summer camp in another country is understandably a big step for kids. For many kids, English language summer camp could be the first time away from the support and comfort of home. They might feel nervous about making new friends, or worry that they’ll feel too shy to participate in sports and field trip activities.

That’s why top instructors are friendly, and create a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.

As camper Joshua Resendiz–Queretaro says, “The atmosphere at the program is second to none which is in large part due to the quality of the staff, who are not only caretakers but friends who care a great deal for the students.”

Attentive Instructors Monitor Your Child’s Progress Regularly

Another quality that sets top instructors apart is that they’re attentive. They understand that each student progresses at their own pace and so take the time to carefully answer questions when explaining a lesson.

This attentiveness helps top instructors monitor your child’s progress, enabling them to provide extra guidance or add new challenges as necessary so your child progresses at the pace that suits them best.

Top Instructors Create a Dynamic Learning Environment

Finally, top instructors know how to create a dynamic and stimulating learning environment. By encouraging interactive classroom discussion, fun team activities, and engaging lessons, instructors make learning English a highly enjoyable experience.

Instructors and students at Destination Canada prepare for a fun weekend outing

At Destination Canada, curriculums are thoughtfully designed around weekend trips. If kids are looking forward to an upcoming trip to historic Upper Canada Village, for example, they’ll complete English lessons that focus on Canadian history. By reinforcing lessons with real world examples, students get even more language practice. They also get even more out of their weekend trips – creating an unforgettable learning experience.

Does your child want to study English in Canada?

Discover how Destination Canada – set on the Carleton University campus in Canada’s capital city – is an unforgettable learning experience.