Become a teacher of English to preschool
and early primary children
Teach with confidence, even if you've never taught before
Developed through more than 20 years of experience and traditional teacher training, the English is Fun!® Method (EIF) has helped over a thousand teachers in Italy.
Now, thanks to the EIF Yellow Stage Online Teacher Training, you too can learn how to teach English to young learners in a way that fosters their whole development.
I will guide you step by step, teaching you what to do, how to do it, and why what you're doing is helping your kids grow.
Once you complete the course, you can access the EIF Yellow Stage Thematic Bundles to use in your lessons. Whether you are teaching privately or in a school, I know you will find these done-for-you lesson plans a game changer.
If you love English and kids... If you want to make a difference...
If you want to change their lives and yours...
Choose English is Fun!
Become a teacher of English to preschool and early primary
children
Teach with confidence, even if you've never taught before
Developed through more than 20 years of experience and traditional teacher training, the English is Fun!® Method (EIF) has helped over a thousand teachers in Italy.
Now, thanks to the EIF Yellow Stage Online Teacher Training, you too can learn how to teach English to young learners in a way that fosters their whole development.
I will guide you step by step, teaching you what to do, how to do it, and why what you're doing is helping your kids grow.
Once you complete the course, you can access the EIF Yellow Stage Thematic Bundles to use in your lessons. Whether you are teaching privately or in a school, I know you will find these done-for-you lesson plans a game changer.
If you love English and kids...
If you want to make a difference...
If you want to change their lives and yours...
Choose English is Fun!
When teaching young children feels harder than it should
No matter what you try, nothing seems to work
The games get old fast. The activities you find online don’t really build understanding or hold the kids' attention for very long. They start to get bored and get rowdy. You start to feel uncertain and slowly lose control of your class. You resort to speaking in the kids' language because you feel they don't understand you anyway. You feel more like a babysitter than a teacher and seriously start doubting your worth.
You're doing too much without enough support
You want to do your job well but find yourself spending more time preparing your lessons than actually teaching them. And that would be ok if they worked, but they often don't. You know you can’t rely on trial-and-error when you’re teaching young children who need structure and guidance. lesson that is designeYou’re expected to be creative, knowledgeable, energetic, organized and somehow produce meaningful English lessons, but without a clear plan, it's not sustainable for long.
I know what you're feeling because I've been there
I really cared about my kids, my job, my reputation, and I worked really hard, but everything felt heavier than it needed to be. I remember the frustration, the self-doubt, thinking: "I'm not good enough." I almost did give up. And then it clicked: there was nothing wrong with me or my dedication. Something huge was missing: a method. Not just random activities; not just songs or lists of words. Children in this early stage of development need a real method. One that works with them instead of against them. And that's exactly what I set out to create.
When teaching young learners feels harder
than it should
No matter what you try, nothing seems to work
The games get old fast. The activities you find online don’t really build understanding or hold the kids' attention for very long. They start to get bored and get rowdy. You start to feel uncertain and slowly lose control of your class. You resort to speaking in the kids' language because you feel they don't understand you anyway. You feel more like a babysitter than a teacher and seriously start doubting your worth.
You’re doing too much without enough support
You want to do your job well but find yourself spending more time preparing your lessons than actually teaching them. That would be ok if they worked, but they often don't. You know you can’t rely on trial-and-error when you’re teaching young children who need structure and guidance. You’re expected to be creative, knowledgeable, energetic, organized, and somehow produce meaningful English lessons, but without a clear plan, it's not sustainable for long.
I know what you're feeling because I've been there
I really cared about my kids, my job, my reputation, and I worked really hard, but everything felt heavier than it needed to be. I remember the frustration, the self-doubt, thinking: "I'm not good enough." I almost did give up. And then it clicked: there was nothing wrong with me or my dedication. Something huge was missing: a method. Not just random activities; not just songs or lists of words. Children in this early stage of development need a real method. One that works with them instead of against them. And that's exactly what I set out to create.
How English is Fun! came to be
I began rebuilding everything from the ground up. I stopped asking, "How should we teach English?" and started asking, "How do young children naturally learn?"
What emerged was a thematic program structured around developmentally appropriate experiences where every movement, every game, every interaction worked together to promote children’s natural learning skills while fostering their physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and language development. Every experience had a purpose. Nothing was random. Nothing was filler.
For the first time, I was actually teaching, really teaching. For the first time, the kids were actually acquiring the language —the infrastructure of the English language— not just words or songs whose meaning was unclear. It became my method, and I called it English is Fun! (EIF) mainly because the kids loved it, but also to counteract what I had been feeling up to that moment: that teaching English to kids was not fun at all!
EIF is an inclusive method, which allows every child to thrive. It is unique as it intertwines a solid pedagogical base with an educational program for children.
It is also a complete system that includes:
Research-based English teacher training
Ready-to-use curricula
Ongoing support
An established methodology
A clear progression from toddlers through primary years
How English is Fun! came to be
I began rebuilding everything from the ground up. I stopped asking, "How should we teach English?" and started asking, "How do young children naturally learn?"
What emerged was a thematic program structured around developmentally appropriate experiences where every movement, every game, every interaction worked together to promote children’s natural learning skills while fostering their physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and language development. Every experience had a purpose. Nothing was random. Nothing was filler.
For the first time, I was actually teaching, really teaching. For the first time, the kids were actually acquiring the language —the infrastructure of the English language— not just words or songs whose meaning was unclear. It became my method, and I called it English is Fun! (EIF) mainly because the kids loved it, but also to counteract what I had been feeling up to that moment: that teaching English to kids was not fun at all!
EIF is an inclusive method, which allows every child to thrive. It is unique as it intertwines a solid pedagogical base with an educational program for children.
EIF is also a complete system that includes:
Research-based English teacher training
Ready-to-use curricula
Ongoing support
An established methodology
A clear progression from toddlers through primary years
With English is Fun! you're not just teaching English.
You are teaching.
It just happens to be in English.
EIF Yellow Stage Program
Generally suitable for children ages 4-8
There is no reading or writing in the Yellow Stage program; no starting point, no finishing line, and no levels, thus making it inclusive for all children.
The program works perfectly on its own when used with private classes, but because it is not structured around grammar, it integrates wonderfully with any pre-school, kindergarten, and early elementary curricula, helping children use and develop their natural learning skills while igniting their curiosity and love of learning. All in English, of course.
Lesson planning is no longer a task for teachers with English is Fun! as EIF Yellow Stage Thematic Bundles provide lessons that deliver time and again; lessons that work with children’s development instead of against it. The bundles are available for purchase upon completion of the Teacher Training.
With English is Fun! you're not just teaching English.
You are teaching.
It just happens to be in English.
EIF Yellow Stage Program
Generally suitable for children ages 4-8
There is no reading or writing in the Yellow Stage program; no starting point, no finishing line, and no levels, thus making it inclusive for all children.
The program works perfectly on its own when used with private classes, but because it is not structured around grammar, it integrates wonderfully with any pre-school, kindergarten, and early elementary curricula, helping children use and develop their natural learning skills while igniting their curiosity and love of learning. All in English, of course.
Lesson planning is no longer a task for teachers with English is Fun! as EIF Yellow Stage Thematic Bundles provide lessons that deliver time and again; lessons that work with children’s development instead of against it.
The bundles are available for purchase upon completion of the Teacher Training.
Hi, I'm Adriana Cantisani
Everyone calls me Adri, though. I’ve been a teacher of English as a foreign language since 1992, and in 2001, I created English is Fun! (EIF)—a method designed to teach English to young learners in a natural, engaging, and developmentally appropriate way.
Since then, I have trained more than 1,000 teachers and supported the introduction of EIF in schools and private educational settings across Italy, working with thousands of children of different ages and learning profiles. My work has also led to national television collaborations and educational productions.
I hold a degree in Italian Studies with a minor in Cognitive Psychology from the University of California, San Diego, and I am certified in the Feuerstein Instrumental Enrichment (FIE-Basic) program. My approach combines cognitive development principles with hands-on classroom practice.
Today, EIF continues to evolve with one goal: to make teaching English to children clearer, easier, and more impactful for every teacher who uses it.
Hi, I'm Adriana Cantisani
Everyone calls me Adri, though. I’ve been a teacher of English as a foreign language since 1992, and in 2001, I created English is Fun! (EIF)—a method designed to teach English to young learners in a natural, engaging, and developmentally appropriate way.
Since then, I have trained more than 1,000 teachers and supported the introduction of EIF in schools and private educational settings across Italy, working with thousands of children of different ages and learning profiles. My work has also led to national television collaborations and educational productions.
I hold a degree in Italian Studies with a minor in Cognitive Psychology from the University of California, San Diego, and I am certified in the Feuerstein Instrumental Enrichment (FIE-Basic) program. My approach combines cognitive development principles with hands-on classroom practice.
Today, EIF continues to evolve with one goal: to make teaching English to children clearer, easier, and more impactful for every teacher who uses it.
How English is Fun! was created
I began rebuilding everything from the ground up. I stopped asking, "How should we teach English?" and started asking, "How do young children naturally learn?"
What emerged was a thematic program structured around developmentally appropriate experiences where every movement, every game, every interaction worked together to promote children’s natural learning skills, while fostering their social, emotional, physical, linguistic, and cognitive growth. Every experience had a purpose. Nothing was random. Nothing was filler.
For the first time, teaching felt clear, predictable, and sustainable. For the first time, the kids were actually acquiring the language- the infrastructure of the English language- not just lists of words! It became my method and I called it English is Fun! because the kids loved it ... but also to counteract what I had been feeling up to that moment: that teaching English was not fun at all!
EIF is an inclusive method which allows every child to thrive. It is unique as it intertwines a solid pedagogical base with an educational program for children ages 4-8 called EIF Yellow Stage.
And today, my EIF Yellow Stage Thematic Bundles provide teachers with lessons that deliver time and again; lessons that work with children’s development instead of against it.
About Adri
English is Fun! was created by Adriana Cantisani, an educator with over 30 years of experience teaching English as a foreign language. Active in Italy since 2001, she has trained more than 1,000 teachers, bringing EIF to thousands of children in schools and private educational settings.
With a degree in Italian Studies and a minor in Cognitive Psychology from the University of California, San Diego, and certification in the Feuerstein Instrumental Enrichment (FIE-Basic) program, her work bridges structured cognitive development with practical classroom application.
Over the years, the success of the method led to national television collaborations and educational programming, as well as the publication of two books focused on child development and early language learning. But her most significant work has always remained in the classroom refining a structured approach that aligns English teaching with how young children naturally grow, think, and learn. That structured approach is English is Fun!
Become a certified English is Fun! Teacher
The EIF Yellow Stage Online Teacher Training is open to anyone who wants to learn how to teach English to young learners, whether you are already a teacher or not. (Many of my most successful teachers started with no classroom background at all.) If you are ready to embrace the pillars of child development, leave behind traditional language instruction, and become the best English teacher for children you ever dreamed you could be, then this course is for you.
English is Fun! Yellow Stage Online Teacher Training
€842
The complete EIF Yellow Stage Online Teacher Training includes:
100+ pre-recorded training videos (14+ hours)
Step-by-step guidance through the English is Fun! method
Foundations of child development and classroom practice
3 live group video calls with Adriana (Q&A + guidance)
3 months of full access to the training platform
Most teachers complete the training within the access period and begin applying it immediately. Prices include VAT.
Become a certified
English is Fun! Teacher
The EIF Yellow Stage Online Teacher Training is open to anyone who wants to learn how to teach English to young learners, whether you are already a teacher or not. (Many of my most successful teachers started with no classroom background at all.) If you are ready to embrace the pillars of child development, leave behind traditional language instruction, and become the best English teacher for children you ever dreamed you could be, then this course is for you.
English is Fun! Yellow Stage
Online Teacher Training
€842
The complete English is Fun! Yellow Stage Online Teacher Training includes:
100+ pre-recorded training videos (14+ hours)
Step-by-step guidance through the English is Fun! method
Foundations of child development and classroom practice
3 live group video calls with Adriana (Q&A + guidance)
3 months of full access to the training platform
Most teachers complete the training within the access period and begin applying it immediately. Prices include VAT.
Become a certified English is Fun! Teacher
The EIF Yellow Stage Teacher Training is open to anyone who wants to learn how to teach English to young children, whether they are already a teacher or not. (Many of my most successful teachers started with no classroom background at all.)
If you are ready to learn, practice, and apply a real method -not just collect ideas- then this course is for you.
English is Fun! Online
Yellow Stage Teacher Training
€842
The complete English is Fun! Teacher Training
100+ pre-recorded training videos (14+ hours)
Step-by-step guidance through the English is Fun! method
Foundations of child development and classroom practice
3 live group video calls with Adriana (Q&A + guidance)
3 months of full access to the training platform
Most teachers complete the training within the access period and begin applying it immediately. Prices includes VAT.
Inside the training
The EIF Yellow Stage Online Teacher Training shows you exactly how to teach English to young learners with the EIF method. Through over 100 step-by-step video lessons (14+ hours), you learn how children develop, how language grows naturally, and how to guide a classroom with structure and confidence. The training walks you through the full English is Fun! method from developing children's natural learning skills to holding lessons entirely in English.
Some of the topics covered:
basics of child development: physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and language development
the unique EIF communicative approach which enables children to understand what the teacher is saying at all times, from the very beginning
how to present and use the activities in the EIF Yellow Stage
criteria for forming groups of children, as EIF can be used with children of different ages at the same time
how to upgrade and adapt the activities for older children (these will now include reading and writing)
how to address behavioral situations like talking, reluctance to participate, giving up on tasks, fear of making mistakes or speaking up
how to spot possible learning difficulties
how to communicate efficiently with the children’s parents
By the end of the training, you won't just have notions.
You'll have a complete method you can rely on.
Inside the training
The EIF Yellow Stage Online Teacher Training shows you exactly how to teach English to young learners with the EIF method. Through over 100 step-by-step video lessons (14+ hours), you learn how children develop, how language grows naturally, and how to guide a classroom with structure and confidence. The training walks you through the full English is Fun! method from developing children's natural learning skills to holding lessons entirely in English.
Some of the topics covered:
basics of child development: physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and language development
the unique EIF communicative approach which enables children to understand what the teacher is saying at all times, from the very beginning
how to present and use the activities in the EIF Yellow Stage
criteria for forming groups of children, as EIF can be used with children of different ages at the same time
how to upgrade and adapt the activities for older children (these will now include reading and writing)
how to address behavioral situations like talking, reluctance to participate, giving up on tasks, fear of making mistakes or speaking up
how to spot possible learning difficulties
how to communicate efficiently with the children’s parents
By the end of the training, you won't just have notions. You'll have a complete method you can rely on.
Thematic Bundle includes:
structured lesson plans for 4 one-hour units
games and hands-on learning activities
clear learning objectives and progression
video teacher's guide
Bonus included with enrollment: an EIF Yellow Stage Thematic Bundle
What you need to start teaching English to your children right away!
When you complete the training, I'll send you a complimentary EIF Yellow Stage Thematic Bundle straight to your inbox and ready to use in your classroom so you can see exactly how the method comes to life in practice.
The bundle is divided into four weekly lesson plans that include physical and downloadable games, art projects, hands-on activities, worksheets, and more.
Along with simple supplies you have either at home or in your classroom, they will provide hours of fun and learning while helping your children develop physically, socially, emotionally, linguistically, and cognitively.
A video Teacher's Guide is included in each bundle so you know not only what to do and how, but also why.
Bonus included with enrollment: an EIF Yellow Stage Thematic Bundle
What you need to start teaching English to your children right away!
When you complete the training, I'll send you a complimentary EIF Yellow Stage Thematic Bundle straight to your inbox and ready to use in your classroom so you can see exactly how the method comes to life in practice.
The bundle is divided into four weekly lesson plans that include physical and downloadable games, art projects, hands-on activities, worksheets, and more.
Along with simple supplies you have either at home or in your classroom, they will provide hours of fun and learning while helping your children develop physically, socially, emotionally, linguistically, and cognitively.
A video Teacher's Guide is included in each bundle so you know not only what to do and how, but also why.
Thematic Bundle includes:
structured lesson plans for 4 one-hour units
games and hands-on learning activities
clear learning objectives and progression
video teacher's guide
What teachers are saying...
Teachers from all different contexts and backgrounds have used English is Fun! to transform their classrooms and their careers. Real teachers. Real changes in confidence, success, and classroom life.
Paola: from overwhelmed teacher to empowered school founder
Paola joined English is Fun! feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to engage young learners. After the training, her lessons became structured, lively, and effective. Her students began progressing faster, parents noticed the difference, and her confidence as a teacher grew. Today, Paola has expanded her work so successfully that she eventually opened her own English school.
Marianna: building a flexible career through strategic teaching
Marianna loved teaching but felt she lacked a clear method. Through English is Fun!, she learned how to structure lessons that truly work with young children. Her classes became calmer, more engaging, and easier to manage. The method also gave her the freedom to build a career on her own terms. Today, she balances teaching with family life while running her own successful classes.
Ilaria: from uncertainty to expert teaching
Ilaria wanted her lessons to feel more effective and enjoyable for both her and her students. Through English is Fun!, she discovered a clear structure that made teaching easier and classroom interaction more natural. Today, she teaches with confidence and renewed enthusiasm.
FAQs
Who can become an EIF teacher?
Anyone who speaks English, enjoys being with children, and is ready to make a change in their life. All you need to do is enrol in the EIF Yellow Stage Teacher Training, which is completely online and consists of pre-recorded video lessons and 3 conference calls with me.
Do I need teaching experience?
No. The EIF Teacher Training begins with the foundations — including child development and how children actually learn language — and then builds step by step. You don’t need prior teaching experience with the English is Fun! method. By the end of the training, you’ll understand how to carry out your lessons, guide children naturally, and teach with purpose from the very beginning.
What age group does EIF cover?
The Yellow Stage is for childen from about 4 to 8 years of age and the Blue Stage is for children from about 1-3. Each stage is designed to work with children of different ages — even within the same group. During the teacher training, you’ll learn how to adapt activities, manage mixed groups, and upgrade lessons for older children when needed.
How is EIF different from other methods?
Most methods don't offer specific training courses for their teachers and when they do, they usually just give you the theory; you then get to design your own lessons. English is Fun! is a complete system which includes a unique communicative approach that helps children understand you from the very first lesson—without translation—and tried and tested, developmentally structured lesson plans to use with your children. There is no guesswork involved. Ever.
What if I don’t have much time to study?
The course was designed for people with full schedules. You can watch the lessons in short segments and move through the training at your own pace. Most teachers complete the program comfortably within the 3 month access period without feeling overwhelmed.
What if something is not clear or I have questions?
You can always ask me directly. Remember, the course is made up of pre-recorded videos but also includes 3 conference calls with me.
Does this method work with kids of different ages or in mixed-age groups?
Yes. The method is designed to work with children of different ages — even within the same group. During the training, you’ll learn how to adapt activities, manage mixed groups, and upgrade lessons for older children when needed.
Do I have to use the Yellow Stage Thematic Bundles for my lessons?
The training is tightly connected to the Yellow Stage program. However, a lot of what you will learn during the EIF Yellow Stage training will be applicable in all your lessons, regardless of the program you use or the activities you do with your kids. I think you'll find not having to plan your lessons a big plus and using a program with your kids where they truly learn an even bigger plus. In fact, I am so sure of this that I'm gifting you a thematic bundle when you enrol in the training so you can check it out for yourself.
When will I receive my bonus Thematic Bundle?
I'll send it to your inbox as soon as you finish the course, along with your EIF Teacher Certificate.
How long will I have access to the course?
3 months from the moment you enrol.
What teachers are saying...
Teachers from all different contexts and backgrounds have used English is Fun! to transform their classrooms and their careers. Real teachers. Real changes in confidence, success, and classroom life.
Paola: from overwhelmed teacher to empowered school founder
Paola joined English is Fun! feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to engage young learners. After the training, her lessons became structured, lively, and effective. Her students began progressing faster, parents noticed the difference, and her confidence as a teacher grew. Today, Paola has expanded her work so successfully that she eventually opened her own English school.
Marianna: building a flexible career through strategic teaching
Marianna loved teaching but felt she lacked a clear method. Through English is Fun!, she learned how to structure lessons that truly work with young children. Her classes became calmer, more engaging, and easier to manage. The method also gave her the freedom to build a career on her own terms. Today, she balances teaching with family life while running her own successful classes.
Ilaria: from uncertainty to expert teaching
Ilaria wanted her lessons to feel more effective and enjoyable for both her and her students. Through English is Fun!, she discovered a clear structure that made teaching easier and classroom interaction more natural. Today, she teaches with confidence and renewed enthusiasm.
FAQs
Who can become an EIF teacher?
Anyone who speaks English, enjoys being with children, and is ready to make a change in their life. All you need to do is enrol in the EIF Yellow Stage Teacher Training, which is completely online and consists of pre-recorded video lessons and 3 conference calls with me.
Do I need teaching experience?
No. The EIF Teacher Training begins with the foundations — including child development and how children actually learn language — and then builds step by step. You don’t need prior teaching experience with the English is Fun! method. By the end of the training, you’ll understand how to carry out your lessons, guide children naturally, and teach with purpose from the very beginning.
What age group does EIF cover?
The Yellow Stage is for childen from about 4 to 8 years of age and the Blue Stage is for children from about 1-3. Each stage is designed to work with children of different ages — even within the same group. During the teacher training, you’ll learn how to adapt activities, manage mixed groups, and upgrade lessons for older children when needed.
How is EIF different from other methods?
Most methods don't offer specific training courses for their teachers and when they do, they usually just give you the theory; you then get to design your own lessons. English is Fun! is a complete system which includes a unique communicative approach that helps children understand you from the very first lesson—without translation—and tried and tested, developmentally structured lesson plans to use with your children. There is no guesswork involved. Ever.
What if I don’t have much time to study?
The course was designed for people with full schedules. You can watch the lessons in short segments and move through the training at your own pace. Most teachers complete the program comfortably within the 3 month access period without feeling overwhelmed.
What if something is not clear or I have questions?
You can always ask me directly. Remember, the course is made up of pre-recorded videos but also includes 3 conference calls with me.
Does this method work with kids of different ages or in mixed-age groups?
Yes. The method is designed to work with children of different ages — even within the same group. During the training, you’ll learn how to adapt activities, manage mixed groups, and upgrade lessons for older children when needed.
Do I have to use the Yellow Stage Thematic Bundles for my lessons?
The training is tightly connected to the Yellow Stage program. However, a lot of what you will learn during the EIF Yellow Stage training will be applicable in all your lessons, regardless of the program you use or the activities you do with your kids. I think you'll find not having to plan your lessons a big plus and using a program with your kids where they truly learn an even bigger plus. In fact, I am so sure of this that I'm gifting you a thematic bundle when you enrol in the training so you can check it out for yourself.
When will I receive my bonus Thematic Bundle?
I'll send it to your inbox as soon as you finish the course, along with your EIF Teacher Certificate.
How long will I have access to the course?
3 months from the moment you enrol.
A smarter way to teach and a lighter way to work
The EIF Yellow Stage Online Teacher Training gives you a simple, effective, and structured way to teach English to young learners so you can rid yourself of the constant guessing, stress, and overplanning that so often burdens our busy lives. Inside the training you'll learn:
How children actually learn
How to communicate effectively with them from the very first lesson
How to guide classroom behavior
How to feel confident with both children and parents
How to use the EIF Yellow Stage so you don't have to reinvent the wheel every week
I'll see you there.
A clearer way to teach — and a lighter way to work
A smarter way to teach and a lighter way to work
The EIF Yellow Stage Online Teacher Training gives you a simple, effective, and structured way to teach English to young learners so you can rid yourself of the constant guessing, stress, and overplanning that so often burdens our busy lives. Inside the training you'll learn:
how children actually learn
how to communicate effectively with them from the very first lesson
how to guide classroom behavior
how to feel confident with both children and parents
how to use the EIF Yellow Stage so you don't have to reinvent the wheel every week
I'll see you there.
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