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English that brings families closer

Grow their voice. Strengthen your connection.

Mama & Child English is a private, guided learning experience where English becomes a bridge to clearer communication, confidence, emotional expression, and meaningful family time.

For mothers, fathers, guardians, and trusted caregivers. You do not need perfect English to support your child well.

Mother and young child warmly greeting an online teacherParent and child enjoying a shared storyParent listening attentively to a school-age child
Relationship before performanceConfidence before perfection
Private and personalOne child or family at a time
Age-responsiveRealistic attention and session lengths
Parent-supportedGuidance that continues at home
More than ESLLanguage, social skills, confidence, and speaking

What makes the program different

English is the bridge. Connection is the foundation.

This is not a one-size-fits-all tutoring session or a race through a textbook.

Lessons combine language teaching with meaningful interaction. A child may practice listening, reading, conversation, emotional vocabulary, respectful responses, storytelling, or presentation skills while a parent learns how to encourage progress without pressure.

Listening before speakingStructure that remains flexibleGentle correction with supported practiceSmall progress communicated honestly
Mother and child sharing a positive learning conversation

Choose with care

Know the teacher before a class is confirmed.

Families can review each accepted educator's experience, teaching areas, learner fit, approach, and current availability status. A preferred teacher may be requested, while the Welcome Session helps confirm whether the match is practical.

Maricelle P. Verano, Founder and Lead Educator

Founder and Lead Educator

Maricelle P. Verano

20+ years relevant teaching and training experience

Structured, responsive, psychology-informed, Montessori- and special-education-informed, with direct but dignity-protecting feedback.

Limited openingsCurrent weekly openings are confirmed privately after the learner's goals, age, and time zone are reviewed.
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Programs

Support for the skills your child needs now.

Choose one main pathway or combine related skills when this serves the learner’s goal. The same age-based fee applies to all eligible pathways.

Language

English Communication

Listening, speaking, pronunciation, vocabulary, phonics, reading, writing, storytelling, conversation, and school English.

Social communication

Young Communicators

Turn-taking, follow-up questions, emotional vocabulary, friendship communication, boundaries, apologies, and respectful disagreement.

Character and confidence

Life Communication

Language for kindness, honesty, patience, responsibility, gratitude, thoughtful choices, self-expression, and family relationships.

Grade 6 and above

Public Speaking and Presentation

Show-and-tell, storytelling, declamation, oral interpretation, speeches, presentations, performance confidence, audience awareness, questions, and nervousness management.

Age-responsive learning

A clear path, adjusted for the individual child.

Age guides the starting point. Readiness, confidence, interests, language exposure, and learning preferences guide the teaching.

Ages 3–4

Listening and joyful imitation

Songs, gestures, colors, animals, family words, feelings, simple commands, and familiar routines. A parent or trusted caregiver normally participates.

Ages 5–6

English foundations

Vocabulary, simple sentences, phonics readiness, story listening, picture description, short answers, and supportive role play.

Ages 7–9

Reading, sentences, and confidence

Pronunciation, short reading, grammar patterns, complete sentences, emotional expression, story retelling, and guided conversation.

Ages 10–17

Independent communication

Reading fluency, vocabulary, opinions, school English, interpersonal communication, reflection, public speaking, and presentations.

Parent gently supporting a child during a learning activity

Inclusive and dignity-protecting

Different learners may need different forms of support.

Children who are shy, anxious, highly active, sensory-sensitive, autistic, gifted, dyslexic, speech-delayed, easily distracted, or unsure of themselves may benefit from a more responsive learning pace.

Support may include repetition, visual cues, predictable routines, shorter tasks, movement breaks, reduced pressure, parent-supported practice, and more listening exposure before speaking.

Educational boundaryThe program observes learning needs and adapts instruction. It does not diagnose or replace medical, psychological, speech, occupational, or other clinical services.

Free Family Learning Registry

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Families may register free to receive parent-friendly learning ideas, free study resources, program and teacher updates, workshop information, seasonal activities, occasional discounts, and family learning freebies.

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Transparent fees

Private learning from USD 27 per session.

Families see the session length, fee, teaching scope, and important policies before making a payment decision.

Ages 3–6

Early Connections

USD 27

25 minutes for ages 3–4 · 30 minutes for ages 5–6

Listening, imitation, early vocabulary, stories, movement, phonics readiness, simple sentences, and parent-supported routines.

Ages 7–9

Growing Communicators

USD 37

40-minute private session

Complete sentences, pronunciation, reading, storytelling, discussion, social communication, and confident expression.

Ages 10–17

Confident Voices

USD 47

50-minute private session

Fluency, organized speaking, school English, interpersonal skills, reflection, presentation, and practical communication.

Connect
Listen
Speak
Express
Grow together

Registration and inquiries

Tell us what your family hopes to strengthen.

Share the child’s age, country and time zone, learning goal, and preferred schedule. You will receive a thoughtful response before any booking or payment.