YouTube is a great, free resource for kids to learn everything from baking and singing to nature, crafts and cartoons, and of course, English. Unfortunately, there are a lot of terrible things that can happen on YouTube, everything from videos just for minors to videos that encourage self-harm.
With millions of channels available on YouTube, it’s important to set up the right protections, filters, and best practices for parents to protect their own children. But it’s equally important to choose the best channels and content for children to watch.
In this article, let’s explore Great English learning Youtube channels for young children and preschoolers, based on recommendations from parents, educators, and English teachers around the world. The best part is that all of these channels are available on YouTube Kids.
TOP Youtube channel to learn English for children
Super Simple Songs
There’s a reason this YouTube channel has garnered millions of views. Super Simple Songs is a collection of unique children’s songs and classic nursery rhymes simply compiled for young children.
Combining engaging animation and puppetry with exciting music that kids love to sing along to, Super Simple Songs makes learning simple and fun. These animated videos are perfectly designed to help children enjoy singing along or put them to sleep with lullabies like Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.
Nursery rhymes and children’s songs are just the beginning of what Super Simple Songs has to offer. People will also find many educational programs and videos featuring music and animation. Smiley the little monster teaches kids about healthy eating and sharing, while the Treetop Family’s adorable animals show kids the wonders of the animal world.
Each video is only 3-4 minutes long so they are very concise. Kids will want to watch their favorite movies over and over again, so be prepared to bookmark their favorites.
Sesame Street
Sesame Street has long been used by Japanese people as a way to learn English. Having been around for nearly 50 years, Sesame Street is a show primarily for children, and fortunately its essence carries over to the YouTube channel as well. All the members are here – Elmo, Big Bird, Abby, Oscar, Snuffy, Cookie, Bert & Ernie and all the famous friends, with new videos uploaded daily to teach kids many lessons learn the life they need.
Sesame Street was created to help children learn English in a fun and creative way. Each episode teaches expressions used in everyday conversation (e.g., “Good night” and “What’s this?”) as well as useful vocabulary. The show also introduces phrases and expressions that elicit responses, such as “Look at me” or “Put on your coat.” Simple grammar is taught along with the alphabet and numbers from 1 to 20.
The curriculum uses topics that are familiar and interesting to children, including family, friends, pets, toys, food and weather. Sesame Street is currently broadcast in 148 countries with 20 international co-productions to suit local languages, customs and educational needs.
Cocomelon – Nursery Rhymes
Cocomelon – Nursery Rhymes (formerly known as ABCkidTV), one of the fastest growing channels as of 2019, specializes in 3D animated videos of both traditional nursery rhymes and nursery rhymes Nhi original has educational lyrics. Children will enjoy, dance, sing and play along to these videos while learning letters, numbers, animal sounds, colors, etc. Cocomelon also gives parents the opportunity to teach and play with your child because you both will enjoy watching, dancing and singing together.
