English from 12 months
An English afternoon of fun in your home
Once a week, a Native Coach comes to your home to play with your child – entirely in English. Almost as if your child were spending an afternoon in England every week.
- from 12 months
- 1 coach · 1 child
- at home · outings later on
Quick answers
- What age is it for?
- For babies and toddlers from around 12 months – older children are very welcome too.
- What happens during the afternoon?
- Playing, singing, picture books and crafts – everything your child usually does, just in English.
- Where does it take place?
- At your home. Later on, the afternoon can include little outings too.
- How much does it cost?
- The afternoon of fun is part of our individual childcare – from around €500 per month for one session a week.
How an afternoon works
Learning English without it feeling like a lesson
Our coaches do just what you would do with your child – only in English. Your child becomes familiar with the sound of the language early on and, over time, starts using their first words and sentences.
Songs & rhymes
English nursery songs take the place of German ones – with movement, clapping and plenty of repetition.
Play & crafts
Building blocks, picture books and pretend play: English becomes the language your child plays and explores in.
Outings later on
The playground, zoo or library – when your child is ready, their English afternoon can move outdoors too.
A common concern
Will this be too much for my child?
No. Young children can learn several languages at once – just as they learn their first language: by listening, copying and playing. Having a consistent person for each language helps. For English, that is your personal Native Coach.
A study from Ghana shows how naturally babies handle several languages: most babies there aged 3 to 12 months grow up with two to six languages and just as many regular caregivers. The more caregivers a baby has, the more languages they hear. The researchers also highlight the difference between language heard only in the background (radio, television or other people’s conversations) and language used to speak and play directly with a child – exactly what your coach does.1
To be honest, with one afternoon a week, English usually remains the weaker language. But your child understands more and more, develops a good feel for pronunciation and sound, and gains a clear head start for nursery and school. More sessions each week mean more progress.
Perfectly normal
What if my child mixes up the languages?
That can happen and is nothing to worry about. Children sometimes use words incorrectly at first in their first language, too. Children learning two languages sometimes mix words from both – it is part of learning and resolves itself over time.
Find out more in our frequently asked questions and in our blog post “Bilingual children – myths and facts”.
Your benefits
Why parents choose an afternoon of English fun
- One coach, one child: undivided attention rather than a group
- Native English speakers with basic training in education and a first-aid course
- In familiar surroundings – no travelling, no stress
- A set session each week, or more often if you wish
- In Vienna, Graz, Linz, Salzburg and Innsbruck
Part of our individual childcare
The afternoon of fun is the first step into our Native Coach programme. Find out about sessions, coaches and prices on the individual childcare page.
Explore individual childcare1 Omane, P. O., Benders, T. & Boll-Avetisyan, N. (2025). Exploring the nature of multilingual input to infants in multiple caregiver families in an African city: The case of Accra (Ghana). Cognitive Development, 74, 101558. doi.org/10.1016/j.cogdev.2025.101558
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