Aoife Brennan

A little about me

I teach English in early years groups alongside Vietnamese class teachers. Working together matters: I bring language activities, while the teacher who knows the group helps connect them with the rest of the day. I want children to meet English through shared routines and play without making it the only language that counts.

Songs, simple movement and familiar sequences can make a short activity easier to join. I look for ideas that are quick to prepare and flexible enough to suit the children’s response. If I am writing a note for a family, I want to check my Vietnamese carefully so the message remains accurate and respectful.

I value resources that make collaboration easier and keep the next step clear. A session plan can support the adults, but it should not replace the class teacher’s knowledge or dictate how every child participates. I want language teaching to fit naturally into the setting and for family communication to be reviewed before it is shared.