We Learn Programme

We Learn seeks to promote early English learning among students in early childhood education and the first cycle of elementary school, taking advantage of the early school years as a prime time to make second-language development more efficient. To this end, the program aims to strengthen educators’ and teachers’ abilities to meaningfully integrate the language into the classroom, enhancing students’ listening comprehension, communication, and cognitive flexibility, and expanding their future educational and career opportunities.

English to Expand Opportunities Starting in Early Childhood

Learning English from an early age not only promotes language development in this language; it also broadens future opportunities for:

  • Learning
  • Communication
  • Education
  • Employability
  • Connection to the World

Evidence shows that early childhood is a particularly favorable stage for acquiring a second language.

Why Start Early?

In Chile, English is not required in public schools until the fifth grade.

This means that many children begin to learn the language after the period of greatest sensitivity to language development.

In early childhood education:

  • The brain has greater plasticity for learning sounds and language structures
  • Phonetic sensitivity is higher
  • Learning occurs in a more natural and meaningful way

Starting English early doesn't mean rushing through school curriculum. It means taking advantage of a key stage in language development.

English in Early Childhood Education

Early childhood education is now recognized in the curriculum as an appropriate stage for beginning to learn English.

How do we promote this learning?

Through experiences:

✅ Playful
✅ Meaningful
✅ Participatory
✅ Suited to child development

Because children learn best when they interact, play, and actively participate.

The Challenge: Ensuring Quality

The opportunity to strengthen English skills from an early age is clear. The challenge now is to ensure high-quality experiences.

This requires:

  • Age-Appropriate Methodologies
  • Significant interactions
  • Motivation and Participation
  • Specialized Training for Educational Teams

That's what we're striving to promote through We Learn.