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Friday, 1 July 2022

51Talk Online English Learning Malaysia

Sebrinah Yeo July 01, 2022 2

As a mother in today's digital era. Many will wonder what is the current change in education. And for me I feel personally that education is important but traditional methods of education may not be the only solution anymore for our children. That's why today's post I want to share about 51Talk that is the largest online education brand that houses many services and education excellence under one roof. In my search for my son, I also found out that this is the Top 3 English Learning platform in Malaysia.

If you haven't heard of 51Talk then today is your lucky day. Because I myself have been going through various online classes and trials for my children to learn English online with online English tutors, that can teach English speaking class or even have English conversation classes for kids or public speaking; Because I know how important it is to learn English and even to find a tutor who can have a proper English conversation is not easy to find good ones and worst is some are from new startup companies, some from smaller institutes or English tuition centers but to find the best of it all, it is subjective. However after coming to know of 51Talk, I was exposed to a more different and more established company that has a system in place that is very digitalized, structured and easily accessible.

Why I find this online English learning brand 51Talk reputable is due to these 6 reasons why a parent will choose 51Talk for their children's education in mastering the English language efficiently.

1v1 online tutoring

51Talk provides children with an "immersive" English learning environment, so that children have sufficient opportunities to speak. Children learn to think in English. Also with this 1-on-1 English Learning platform, it will allow the tutor to help the child identify where are his/her weakness and strengths, which will then be able to assist in the child to improvise on areas where they are weak at. 100% focus and attention is placed on your child with this type of learning module, without making your child feel left out.

5A great foreign teachers

After strict screening and training, 51Talk have selected more than 30,000 5A good foreign teachers who "love children and understand education". There's actually many reputable and notable teachers that is attached with 51Talk that allows for a quality education that your child will receive.

Professional English courses

Based on the AISU, an international teaching and research team, created professional teaching materials: CEFR, which are in line with international standards. So rest assured that this isn't some online English class that recently started during the pandemic to take advantage of the digital era trend. It is an established establishment that has been founded in 2011 and in 2016 it is officially listed in the NYSE (New York Stock Exchange) the very first online English education company to go public listed and covers more than 72 countries and regions worldwide.

Fun classroom interaction

51Talk's class platform provides rich and interesting interactive forms and instant reward feedback for the classroom. Meeting the needs of users to to take lessons anytime from around the world. They cater to young users from age 4 to 15 yrs all over the globe. Who said online education learning can't be fun?!

Build interest in learning

Language learning requires a lot of speaking practice. Through high-frequency learning, students have more opportunities to interact with foreign teachers. And this teaching mode module is through real foreign teachers participating in the classes to engage with the students in the 1v1 class.

High quality at a low price

51Talk hopes that every child has the ability to talk to the world, so we provide high-quality course services at affordable prices.

One of the product advantages that I like about 51Talk is the Self-developed teaching system, after 6 years of independent research and development of Air Class classrooms, 51Talk has provided the first interactive teaching software for students around the world. Also, 51Talk tailors the core course "Classic English Youth Edition" for young people around the world, allowing children to truly achieve from language learning to language use.

51Talk sets the foundation of English language and cultivate communication skills. It is based on a strategized systematic design to help your child cultivate interest in learning English. Following the laws of cognitive development of your child paired with rich and interesting screen content. 51Talk's online English courses is based on 1v1 pure foreign teacher teaching your child all they need to learn and cultivate in English. And every class is set at 25 minutes each time.

You can find out more about 51Talk here or you can also sign up for a free trial and experience it for yourself with your child. Am sure you will enjoy the session as much as my son enjoys it too!

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KLC English Learning Centre Malaysia

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Sebrinah Yeo October 28, 2018 3

My son just started kindergarten last week and it was to prep him for K1 next year as he turns 5 years old (by year). However, in months he only turns 4 years old on 11th November. I've came across various kindy's who told me that my son still baby talks and his speech is not properly developed and feared that he may not cope and some even dare to suggest a speech delay specialist and whatnot's.

But I know my son well. He understand very well, takes instructions properly and he can even read and recognize colours and shapes without anyone to teach him that! However, his pronunciation is still like a baby talking and sometimes he will just keep quiet but it's not that he can't speak, he just don't want to. So starting kindergarten was nerve-wrecking for me, my son loved it, he said "bye bye mommy" from the very first day of school and never looked for me at all. He is independent, brave, playful. So I decided to just let him explore more on his English language in terms of speech, spelling and pronunciation.

So I found out about KLC English Language Centre that held their Grand Opening last Sunday and decided to drop by for a visit. Upon entering, the teachers and staffs were really friendly and welcoming. As we waited for my son's free class assessment to begin, he enjoyed himself at the waiting area where there was a really cool lego table filled with so much fun and landmines! (Landmines = Try stepping on a Lego and you'll know what I mean)

I was also able to see some of KLC achievements at their showcase display, alongside with some toys that can be redeemed via stamps collected. Which I found out after, that those stamps are awarded to the students who attend classes and so on. Then they can collect their target and redeem their prize one day. It's a really good encouraging reward system for the kids.

There's 3 rooms inside for the class to take place. And my son entered one of it. I really love the concept of the centre because it is not too stressful or too crowded and it is almost like a personal tutoring for your child where they get to interact directly with the teacher. Each class can only hold a maximum of 4 students at a time and the session only lasts for 45 mins each time.

It is best to attend class 3 times a week for 45 minutes each time to get the fastest and bestest result possible for your child. The teachers here are well-trained and dedicated in what they do. Every student gets 15 free replacement class at no charge and in terms of arranging time slots for classes, there are 8 slots on weekdays and 10 slots on weekends. Preferably to remain at the same time slot across weekly/monthly.

KLC was first established as a preschool since 2009 and until now, they currently focus on two main services which are the Preschool and the Language Centre. Their goal is to provide students with an enjoyable and effective learning experience that will set them on a path to life long success. Because the beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take away from you!

KLC has various programs Silver, Gold, Platinum programs, Master Key Program and Treasure Box Program, however, the type of program that will be presented to each parent-child may differ because it is all depending on the ability of the child.

The Master Key Program is for 3-14 years old of age. Through this program, the children are taught to read intuitively without memorizing vocabulary and advance their reading ability and critical thinking. I feel that this is very crucial in learning the language, because my mom taught me the same way, she always encourage me to read books to improvise my English and she will read them with me and correct my grammars and pronunciations. Hence, I am able to write a blog and create content with my own words through my own experience and language learning form my mom. Therefore, I totally agree that this method truly works and you must have someone to guide you through, if not you won't be bothered to read at all. Because when children are able to master reading on their own one fine day, thus increasing their confidence in reading and speaking altogether! What your child will take away from the Master Key Program is that they will be able to "read by eye" and "spell by ear".

Treasure Box Program on the other had, is a comprehensive English Cambridge program for YLE examination, which covers the essential components of the English language skills, including speaking, listening, reading & writing. This includes grammar, vocabulary and comprehension. This program may sound stressful but surprisingly it is not! Under the Treasure Box Program, you get to learn how to speak, read, write in a more fun and easy way; experience hands-on activities to enrich the English language skills and achieve English mastery in a short time.

KLC develops their own program and follows the Orton-Gillingham method, even their teachers are trained with Orton-Gillingham. And all of the program at KLC won't even last you a year (subject to each child's learning ability and timely attendance to class). With a good discipline to complete the program, all these can be completed in 5 months! Because with only a maximum of 4 students per class to ensure that your child gets the attention they need, their learning efficiency is 6 times faster than normal reading methods! They even provide a daily report where parents can log into the KLC app on their mobile to get updates, info's and details of their child's progress and upcoming activities. Parents can also arrange the classes via the app as well.

Because kids, when they get it, they will soar like an eagle! So the best advise is don't rush them, some may be fast and some may take their time, as long as it is not alarming and they are not responding then all is well.

If your child matches any of these criteria below;
- Can't understand English
- Hate English
- Unable to use English to communicate
- Stutter when speaking English
- Have a thick accent
- Can't remember words
- No interest to learn English
- Not doing well in English
- No confidence to speak English
- Unsuitable course (outside)
- Trouble writing or spelling
- Bad grades in English

Then you should consider to walk-in to KLC for a free 20 minute assessment (worth RM99) now while it last or you can call to arrange for a meet up to take their trial classes that they are offering FREE 3 trial classes worth RM150 valid in this first 6 months! (until further notice)* It will be worth your time and money! Trust me! I am a convinced parent myself!

Visit them at :

KLC English Language Center

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Address : No. 3, Jalan Puteri 4/8, Bandar Puteri, 47100 Puchong, Selangor

Contact : +6016-213 0283

Opening Hours :

Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays

Wednesday to Friday 1.30pm to 10pm

Saturday 8am to 10pm

Sunday 9am to 10pm

Fusion Music Studio, Puchong Malaysia

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Sebrinah Yeo October 16, 2018 0

Is your child an artist or a music prodigy? Or is he/she showing signs of interest in these creative arts of wonders?

"Every child is born creative. The challenge is to keep that creativity alive!"

-Picasso

And this is a true fact that every child from newborn, they are given sensory toys to play and learn new sounds, colors, textures etc. In fact, when your baby is in your womb, many will encourage the mother to talk and sing to their baby. So it's a known fact that babies are exposed to sound and music from the beginning of life.

That being said, my son loves to play piano especially the toys that I bought for him! However, he loves taking them apart also like an engineer. But when a music is on the TV he will ask me to dance with him and he is only 4 years old. So I've decided to enroll him for a day in arts class and a day in music class at Fusion Music Studio in Taman Tasik Prima, Puchong.

Teachers here are properly trained with many years and passion in this industry.

It was a good experience for us because it has been many years since I've been to a music studio. I used to learn piano, until Grade 2 I stopped because the teacher that taught me for Grade 2 was horrible! A teacher plays an important role to cultivate good learning culture amongst students.

Fusion Music Studio has different classes and sessions for students of different age groups. And their teacher and also principal are well-trained and very friendly when dealing with these kids.

I had the opportunity to experience the music class for both of my kids (2 yrs old and 4yrs old). It's a separately class for both of them. The younger one is with a parent together in the room where they learn the different tunes and instruments and have circle time together. This is the Orffie Friends Explorer for age 18months to 3 years.

As for eldest, he joined the Orffie Friends Scholar for toddlers age 3 to 4 years where they are exposed to sensory play guided by the teacher (without the parents). The teacher will guide the kids to recognize the notes and tune while they get to practise basic music notes and piano lessons 1 key at a time. Towards the end of the classroom, the parent of each child will take turns to go in to watch their child perform the tune called out by the teacher on the keyboard, it's to show how their child is progressing at every class.

However, depending on your child's skill and learning pace, the teachers are trained to accommodate accordingly to your child's needs. But this is good because it gives the parents a 2-way access between the teacher and child which keeps them informed of their child's development at every class.

Apart from music, there's also the arts class where the child gets to interact while learning through play. They are introduced to colours, shapes and sizes, subject to the theme for that month.

My son was shy at first and didn't want to participate as it was his first time there. However, the second time around he enjoyed himself and had lots of fun!

A good balance of interaction and creativity amongst the children. The parents can also be in there if the child is too young. But they encourage the parents to wait outside the class because it is good to allow the child to have some time to learn without a parent nearby or some may call it "helicopter parenting". This will further improve their child's self-esteem and courage. Will also help to nurture independent traits in the child. I like this because I wouldn't want my son to be afraid and be labelled as a "mommy's boy". I would like my child to be independent and responsible.

So if you're considering to send your child to groom their interest or hobby in arts or music, or even just a fun activity for them to impeach their creativity, then you may consider Fusion Music Studio!

They also have other enrichment classes that your

child can explore too!

For more info :

Fusion Music Studio

Location : No. 3-2, Blok A, Jalan Tasik Prima 5/1, Prima Biz Hub (The Wharf), Taman Tasik Prima.

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Contact : 017-538 8774

Visit them on their open day with your child!

How To Choose The Right Kindergarten?

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Sebrinah Yeo September 28, 2018 3

While looking for a Kindergarten around my area, I noticed that there aren't many tips online that shares what are the main things you should be looking out for and what types of questions you should ask. So let me share my experience here today.

1. VENUE
Let's start off with the venue, it's good to get a kindergarten that is nearby for ease of transportation etc, but not all kindergarten's nearby are certified by the Jabatan Pendidikan of Malaysia and not all allows a flexibility of choice for you to pick them up at evening after your working hours. And apart from everything else sometimes GOING THE DISTANCE can surprise you with a much better quality of education, guidance and care that your child can gain.

2. WHEN TO VISIT?
Tip : Go on OPEN DAY and before/after
Most kindergartens are hosting an Open Day offer for all parents to come and consider them for next year. However, it is good to visit them twice I would say. One on a regular school day with your kids unannounced and another time on the Open Day itself.

Why?
Because Open day's are prepared to expect your presence and the questions that you may impose etc. Everything is well prepared and organized to please you and try to get you to register. If you were to go to the Kindergarten on their regular days where class is in session, the principal should be around to bring you on a quick tour or discuss things in their office while you get to see the Kindergarten in action LIVE. Let me share, I was at IMIKI Kinder Care in Bandar Kinrara myself, on a regular weekday, and I watched how the teachers taught the kids, how the kids were properly well-mannered, they greeted me when they saw me, they greeted the teachers, they smiled and the kids looked joyful even while learning maths! It was really brief but it made a lot of difference. On Open Days you get to enjoy extra rebates and freebies when you sign up on the spot and ask more questions or even hear other parents ask the questions an listen to the answer that you may benefit from.

3. QUESTIONS
What to ask the principal is also important; Here are some of the questions I asked IMIKI Kinder Care Bandar Kinrara and the answers that I received really helped to give me an ease of mind if I were to sign up at the said Kindy.

A) How long has IMIKI Kinder Care been around?
IMIKI has been established since 2008 and IMIKI Kinder Care was launched since 2009 with over 30 branches nationwide where their HQ resides in Penang.

B) What's their Learning Methods, Subjects & Languages?
They cover all their learning methods stated below in 3 languages (English, Malay & Chinese) and covers them in 4-5 subjects (English, Malay, Chinese, Mathematics -from age 2 to 6 & Science -from age 4-6)

I like how IMIKI Kinder Care practice these 4 Learning Methods which are also in accordance to their workbooks.
Morale Teaching - Self-confidence, optimism thinking, good manners, respect (Eg. Students are taught to greet, remove their shoes and place them accordingly into the designated cabinets, etc)
Memory Teaching - To practise their memory in recognizing words, characters, colors, shapes and also hand eye coordination skills (Eg. Flash card once weekly in the morning)
Fun Teaching - Encourages role play, teamwork, learn while having fun, self-control, capacity to communicate and co-operate, and also encourage curiosity
Theme Teaching - Using actual product than relying on photo or DVD. Encourage the use of 5 senses (hear, touch, see, smell, taste) to observe, visualize, imagine, link, understand and learn. (Eg. Using red and green apples to differentiate the different colors and also for Mathematics to count plus and minus)

Overall, I feel that IMIKI covers a Balanced Learning method that is not too stressful for the young ones. Even for Mathematics for example, by age 3 usually towards the end of the year of Q4 (Sept-Nov) they learn plus minus with actual physical items (like using apples etc). Mathematics & Science is currently taught in English and it's not too stressful for the kids because it's very thematic and interactive where the kids participates actively in. (I wished I learned Maths & Science with IMIKI's method back then)

Another thing to highlight is the Chinese, because most schools gives you a choice for English or Chinese programmes. Where they will tell you if your kid can't cope in Chinese, you should opt. for the latter. However, in IMIKI, there's no such thing. Everyone learns the same thing according to their age and level. I believe it is the teacher's patience, understanding and skill-sets that is important to train our little ones and not give up too easily on them. Because all kids are capable of learning. I witness for myself some kids at IMIKI during their chinese class, they are able to recognize the strokes and characters without troubles! The principal did mention that the parents even commented that their child can literally read the chinese menu at the restaurant! Even I can't do that at my age, lolx!

C) What's their Philosophy & what do they emphasize on?
Their cute logo represents 3 core values where IMIKI emphasizes on and carries it in all their branches and in their teachings, such as Morality, Wisdom and Confidence.

Their Philosophy (kinda like their SOP-Standard Operating Procedures) are as the following :
-Discover & Explore each child’s potential
-Providing knowledge to the children
-Build self-confidence, independence skill and encourage optimism thinking in child
-Emphasize moral qualities aside from daily lessons
-Develop skills and abilities through play
-Non-academic enhancement through learning
-Enjoyable and relaxing learning environment

D) Achievements?
(This is good to know because with a good recognition, means they are good in what they do and not some random new kindy popped-up without any recognition nor background which is kind of dodgy)
They showed a chart with their award trophy's for the following :
2013 : Asia Pacific Premier Award in Child Care & Education
2015 : Donated 1,600 books worth RM42,000 to AMITOFO Care Center Lesotho, Africa
2016 : 1st Talent Search Competition 2016
And most importanly, they are Certified with Jabatan Pendidikan Malaysia, Jabatan Bomba, Jabatan Kesihatan (basically got licence to operate lah)

E) Packages?
Like most kindergarten, fees are collected half-yearly.
IMIKI has 2 packages;

Half Day from 7.30am to 1pm = RM500 monthly

Includes breakfast & lunch.

Swimming freeplay session once a week on Friday Morning

Full Day from 7.30am to 6.30pm = RM800 monthly

Includes breakfast, lunch & tea time.

Swimming freeplay session twice a week on Tuesday Noon & Friday Morning

F) Additionals?
And again, like every other Kindergartens you must always ask if there's any other things you must pay for on top of the monthly school day fee.
IMIKI has additionals as such :

Miscellaneous Materials RM500 half yearly

(Miscellaneous materials includes things like arts & craft material, program materials etc)

Uniform Attires

RM30 a set of IMIKI School uniform

It's good to get 2 sets (For every Monday to Thursday)

RM25 a set of IMIKI Sports uniform

1 set is sufficient (For every Friday)

Textbooks/Workbooks/Puzzle/Flash Card RM310 half yearly

(You get a 2 sets every half year according to their age/level)

Every Quarter/3 months, IMIKI textbook/workbook/flash cards/puzzles will upgrade 1 level

Example:

Level 1 to 4 is 3yrs

Level 5 to 8 is 4yrs

Level 9 to 12 is 5yrs

Level 13 to 16 is 6yrs

Books change accordingly :

Level 1 - 2 (Jan to June)

Level 3 - 4 (July to December)

Workbooks usually ends by November.

In the event, a student starts school from 5yo, then they will start from Level 1, but subject to individual skill set and fast learning pace, your child may or may not complete the 16 levels of learning from IMIKI, but rest assured, they will have already gained the much needed basic guidance and level of education required to prepare them for primary.

Starting age to register: From age 2 to 6 years old

Basic Learning starts from 3 years old onward (Age 2 is more of sensory fun-play)

But I stress again that it's not stressful! I saw the workbook that they had it's quite comprehensive and easy to grasp.

G) December class/Year end class?
In December, kids comes to school as usual on a working day with a weekly holiday program in place at no added surcharge for existing IMIKI students. This is really good to know because you already paid for the school fee's right up till end of the year.

Most kindergarten's don't have any class on December (but you already paid for the fee, which goes to paying the teacher's salary etc) but rest assured, you can still opt. to send them to IMIKI Kinder Care Bandar Kinrara to join their weekly holiday programme!

DECEMBER PACKAGE (You Can Consider)

RM100 - 1 Day Programme RM100 (1 day)

RM500 - Week 1 : 3rd Dec to 7th Dec (5 days)

RM500 - Week 2 : 10th Dec to 14th Dec (5 days)

RM500 - Week 3 : 17th Dec to 21st Dec (5 days)

RM300 - Week 4 : 26th Dec to 28th Dec (3 days)

If you are not an IMIKI registered parent/student then you can still register for their December programmes only. And if you use my image as per below :

You get to enjoy Discounts this coming December!

H) Maintenance/Cleanliness/Upkeeping?
- Daily before school starts and after end, will spray and sanitize whole school premises, study material, toys and furniture.
- Everyone entering IMIKI Kinder Care will be disinfected with spray sanitizer that is approved by SIRIM (with cert) and rated Grade A1 by W.H.O.

- All students’ temperature will be taken before the start of school every morning. If any students are unwell, parents will be informed and they will be monitored and separated from the classroom and taken care of by another teacher.

- Swimming Pool is maintained and cleaned twice weekly.

I) Daily Routines?
Every morning begins with circle time with everyone (warm up) before class begins.

Full day students (RM800) includes :

Bath

Activity, arts and craft

Breakfast, Lunch, Snack Time

Activity, Revision, Arts and craft

Nap time

J) What's on the menu?
It's good to know what your child is being fed at the kindergartens because your child is still a growing child!

IMIKI serves Nutritious Home Cooked Meal (cooked at the kindergarten on the spot)

Morning : bakery, pastry, cereals with milk, etc
Lunch : Variety of Noodles, Rice, Western & local Asian home cook with fresh food, fruits, veggie, etc
(Extra For Full Day Students only) Snack Time : At 4pm
Milk will be prepared for students before nap time. Students to bring own milk powder and bottles.
IMIKI also has a sterilizer for the bottles to be sterilized after wash.

K) Teachers availability, qualification, classroom/students quantity and school time?
There's 6 staffs in IMIKI Kinder Care (In the event any of the teacher staff are absent, there will always be backup teachers, so class will carry on as scheduled with no interruptions).\IMIKI has 4 classrooms upstairs (for age 4 onwards) and 1 classroom downstairs (for the younger kids age 2-3). Each class capacity holds a maximum of 15 students per class. The school is always open from 7.30am to 6.30pm every Monday to Friday and closed on Public Holidays.

4. CHOOSING

When you have gotten your answers and seen everything happening on ground for yourself. If you feel good about it and have a good impression about it, then the next is to sign up your child for it! So if you're looking for a Kindergarten in Puchong especially around Kinrara area, then look no further. Because after checking out this premise for my son next year; I will say that I am impressed by what they have to offer!

IMIKI Kinder Care Bandar Kinrara will be having an Open Day on 14th Oct 2018, Sunday!

If you can't make it on 14th Oct, no worries! Just screenshot/download this image below and show it to IMIKI Kinder Care Bandar Kinrara when you walk in anytime from 14th Oct to 31st December 2018 to check out the premises and register to get special rebates just for you!

For more details you can visit

IMIKI KINDER CARE BANDAR KINRARA

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Waze/Google Maps : IMIKI KinderCare Bandar Kinrara

Address : 178, Jalan BK 4/2, Bandar Kinrara, Puchong, Selangor.

Tel : 0104278542

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Sebrinah Yeo October 26, 2016 3

Shopping from ezbuy is the next best thing that showed up since TaoBao came about to Malaysia.

However, as an online shopper myself and a momtreprenuer marketing products online to customers, it has been difficult to source & order for stocks via TaoBao without a "local agent" involved. Even if you're great conversing in Chinese, it's difficult to ensure your goods will be delivered as per.