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Learning a second language/L2 is not a linear process, language is learnt through its use. Keep in mind that young learners do not learn language as quickly as older learners. Children should be given the opportunity to solve problems, using language in groups so they can interact with their peers. You will need to show the relevance of and present a need to learn a second language. In order to design a syllabus, it is necessary to adopt one particular approach or methodology. Following a standard communicative approach for leaners 5-9 years your teaching should take place in English. The lessons will be student centred, with their speaking being the highest aim, but for this age group there will be more verbal repetition and drilling. Because attention span of this age group is short the lesson would have a whole range of activities. For the 9-13 age group the communicative approach will also be used. For this group you will use the Engage,Study,Activate (ESA) method. The engage stage is to get the students thinking/talking in English. A \"warmer activity\" such as hangman or simon says can be used. In the study stage the actual teachig takes place, this involves looking at the structure of a grammar point or vocabulary. Study activities are done in pairs/groups to encourage interaction and student talk time. The activate stage is the longest part of the lesson and is where students can use their language skills to create context based output. This can be done through various activities like role play for example. The teacher needs to create interaction between the students so therefore seating arrangements play an important part. The teacher will need to decide which will be the best seating arrangement so that the students have a clear view of the board, other students and the teacher. It is important to distinguish between \"maturation\" and \"getting older\". Maturation refers to a psycolinguistic development process, involving the students ability to understand concepts and theories. You may ask, how would you design a syllabus for students? Speaking should come first, in order to learn to speak, we have developed skills in listening. Reading and writing are interlinked, so this will probably be developed last. Your approach should be interative, think about the character traits of the different age groups, think about their likes and dislikes of the different age groups and start from there.
