Frequently Asked Questions
“Does passive English audio exposure really work?” “Is it okay if parents don’t speak English?”— We answer some of the most common questions about Home English and Palkids, based on research findings.
Questions Answered on This Page
How passive audio exposure works, why pronunciation develops, how it should be prioritized alongside conversation practice, and how parents’ English ability relates to a child’s growth— We’ve compiled evidence-based explanations for 16 of the questions we hear most often from parents.
Passive Audio Exposure & Listening Input
- Q Does passive audio exposure really matter? ›
- Q Should I keep playing English audio even when my child resists it? ›
- Q What if passive English audio exposure just isn’t a good fit for my child? ›
- Q How long does passive English audio exposure remain effective? ›
- Q Wouldn’t it be enough to use the endless audio available on YouTube? ›
- Q I like the idea of starting passive audio exposure from infancy, but I don’t want my child using a tablet too early. ›
Learning Philosophy & Approach
- Q Why do you place more emphasis on reading than on conversation? ›
- Q Doesn’t conversation practice help children acquire English? ›
- Q Aren’t interactive activities effective? ›
- Q My child is a visual learner, so wouldn’t videos be more effective? ›
- Q Doesn’t genuine interest help children acquire English more easily? ›
Progress & Parent Concerns
- Q My child hardly speaks any English, so how can I tell whether this is working? ›
- Q Why do Palkids children have such good pronunciation? ›
- Q If parents can’t speak English, isn’t Home English impossible? ›
- Q Wouldn’t it be more cost-effective to wait and send my child abroad in high school? ›
- Q Shouldn’t Japanese come before English? ›