Your child will likely pass through several phases during this first term.  At first he/she will be apprehensive and unsure, then move on to feeling frustrated, determined and finally, will get to the ‘ahaa’ stage when the light goes on.  The last three phases may repeat themselves as we cycle through each theme.  Making mistakes is a huge part of language acquisition because it is how we learn the fastest; by jumping in and trying it out listening for corrections and trying again.  In class, a positive, ‘safe’ environment will be emphasized, so that students maintain the confidence to keep on trying.