Summer English Reading Camp (Primary & Middle School)
Course Overview
This summer course features six classic English books across six levels (Pre-A1 to B2), taught entirely in English by professional native-speaking teachers from the US, Europe, Canada, and Australia. Using a deep reading methodology, students are guided through complete books, naturally building vocabulary and expression while developing independent thinking and critical reading skills. Rather than test prep and drilling, the course lets children experience the joy of thinking in English through authentic literary contexts. Each level focuses on just one book (or series), because true language ability comes from deep engagement with one great book, not skimming through ten. With only 4 students per class, every child gets ample speaking time and interaction. A dedicated teacher stays with each group throughout the course, understanding each student's pace and interests for truly personalised guidance.
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About the Teacher
Professional Native English Teacher
This course is taught by experienced teachers from the US, Europe, Canada, and Australia. All teachers hold formal education credentials with years of experience in children's English education, skilled in Western classroom reading methodologies and guided questioning. Each group has a dedicated teacher who stays with students throughout the entire course, ensuring genuine understanding of each child's learning pace and interests.
Level Guide
Ages 4-6. Early Readers series with simple language and vivid illustrations. Core goals: fall in love with English books, build language sense, and gain confidence to speak.
Ages 5-7. Oxford Reading Tree series, used by 80% of UK primary schools. Transition from simple sentences to complete stories, naturally acquiring vocabulary and structures in context.
Ages 6-8. Dragon Masters series, a staple of US elementary school libraries. Fast-paced plots with clear chapters, the perfect bridge from picture books to chapter books.
Ages 8-10, aligned with Cambridge KET. Close reading of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, experiencing the most playful wordsmith in English literature while learning to describe, compare, and evaluate characters.
Ages 10-13, aligned with Cambridge PET / IELTS 4.5-5.5. Close reading of The Wild Robot, the novel behind DreamWorks' 2024 animated film. A modern fable exploring technology and nature, life and home, building interdisciplinary thinking.
Ages 14-17, aligned with Cambridge FCE / IELTS 6-6.5. Close reading of Hemingway's Nobel Prize-winning The Old Man and the Sea, experiencing the power of his 'iceberg' prose style and building analytical frameworks for IB/AP/A-Level English Literature.
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