Cambly Kids is an online platform which teaches English to students by pairing them with native English speaking tutors. Our courses are designed for students ages 4-15. During each Cambly Kids lesson, students and tutors view lesson content on a shared screen; at the same time, they are able to see each other via video. This way, students and tutors are able to interact with the lesson in an engaging and interactive way. Our unique format offers many features to students that maximize their learning experience.

Unlike other language learning applications, at Cambly, students are able to engage with lessons by interacting with a live tutor via video. This real time communication helps students learn English better than by just memorizing words and phrases on a computer screen. As students progress through their Cambly lessons, they are able to ask their tutors questions about the new words and grammar structures they encounter. They also connect on a personal level with their tutors by getting to know a real person from an English speaking country. This conversation-based approach is not only engaging but also aids with the acquisition of other language skills, such as listening and reading ability.

Each Cambly Kids lesson engages multiple language skills. Students need to listen carefully to their tutors, read prompts, passages, and stories, and speak to their tutor by answering questions and discussing various topics. Not only do students use language by listening, reading, and speaking, but they also interact with language by playing games, singing songs, and performing various other vocabulary and grammar activities. Interacting with language in multiple ways, as opposed to simply memorizing lists of words, helps cement new knowledge.

Individualized instruction has many benefits for students learning a new language. Not only can students directly ask their tutors questions about new words and topics, but tutors can adapt their teaching to each students’ individual needs. This ensures that students are getting the attention and support they need to aid them in becoming successful language learners.

Our courses are leveled according to the Common European Framework of Reference or CEFR. CEFR is used internationally as a means to standardize language ability. The scale ranges from A1 for beginners to C-level for learners who have near-mastery of the language. At Cambly Kids, we offer courses ranging from A1 to C1.

• recognize the letters of the English alphabet.

• read short, simple words and the names of some objects, such as animals and clothes.

• understand simple sentences about the world around them.

• respond to personal questions on a variety of topics, such as their family.

• understand simple expressions of communication, such as “How are you?”.

• ask questions and use fixed expressions.

• understand when someone talks about their family and friends in simple sentences.

• ask someone about their hobbies and answer similar questions.

• read simple sentences and understand simple stories.

• listen to and repeat words and phrases after their tutor, at the A1-A2-level.

• talk about problems using simple sentences.

• describe things they have done, such as what they did over the holidays.

• ask and answer questions about other people’s cultures and traditions.

• identify problems and discuss possible solutions.

• have more detailed discussions about everyday occurrences and activities.

• read short, simple words and the names of some objects, such as animals and clothes.

• understand simple sentences about the world around them.

• understand when someone talks about their family and friends in simple sentences.

• ask someone about their hobbies and answer similar questions.

• understand and follow simple classroom instructions given by a teacher.

• talk briefly about things they have done, such as what they did on holiday.

• use vocabulary to talk about a variety of topics, such as music festivals and geography.

• understand and use question words to respond and inquire about their surroundings.

• use the simple past and present tenses in a variety of contexts.

• use more verb types such as modals to talk about possibility.

• talk about hypothetical situations.

• ask questions about school activities, such as classroom assignments.

• understand instructions given by a teacher in the classroom.

• discuss solutions to various problems and be able to arrive at a solution.

• understand and use complex grammar, such as future perfect progressive.

• use new vocabulary to talk about a variety of academic subjects, such as history and literature.

• describe various aspects important to ancient civilizations, such as astronomy, agriculture, and language.

• relate ancient cultures and customs to the way of life we practice in the modern world.

• use new vocabulary to read and understand new information about American cities.

• identify important landmarks and distinguishing features of American cities.

• have academic discussions related to various topics.

• describe various aspects of the major biomes, such as the plants and animals found in each.

• relate their way of life with the lives of the people who live in each major habitat.

• use new vocabulary to read and understand new information about biomes.

• identify important distinguishing characteristics of each biome.

• have academic discussions about the various topics related to each major habitat.