“I’m a lion! Rrr!” — Markuss always wants to be an animal in the movement games.
Markuss, 4 yrsHello, I'm Alise
English that children truly love
For more than twenty years I've been teaching children English — creatively and with structure, through play, songs and concerts. I work in several kindergartens and primary schools, and I design a programme for every group.
- 20+
- years' experience
- 500+
- children
- 4+
- institutions
my story
Let's get to know each other
I'm an English teacher and a children's educator with a love for languages. My path began with philology studies, but the real passion came the moment I realised how easily children pick up a language when it arrives through play and song, rather than through a textbook and an exam.
For more than twenty years I've worked in several kindergartens and primary schools, running English as an after-school club. For each group I adapt my own programme so that lessons are both clearly structured and genuinely engaging — with songs, flashcards, games and concerts.
It matters to me that every child feels safe and welcome. There's no room for pressure in my lessons — there's room for curiosity, laughter and small wins that gradually grow into the confidence to speak.
every lesson starts with a smile
EducationA degree in English philology and a children's pedagogy qualification.
20+ years' experienceMore than two decades working with kindergarten and primary-school groups.
My approachLearning through joy and play — language as an adventure, not an exam.
my mission
“I want every child to feel that English isn't a school subject, but a door to the wider world — opened with joy.”
What matters most in my work is the sparkle in a child's eyes the moment they first understand they can communicate in another language. That's why in every lesson I combine structure and warmth: a clear programme that leads to real results, and a creative, safe space where making mistakes is okay.
Over twenty years I've watched hundreds of children grow — from their first words in kindergarten to confident presentations in primary school. That's what inspires me to keep going every day.
programmes
Lesson programmes and levels
Three programmes of my own, by age group. Choose a level to see what your child learns, which topics they cover and which materials are used.
find your programme
Find the right programme for your child
Answer two questions and I'll suggest where to begin. It takes less than a minute.
Step 1 of 2
How old is your child?
3–5 years30 min · 1–2× a week
Little Explorers · Little Explorers
First contact with the language through movement and play
At the very start, English comes in through the ears and through movement — before a child speaks, they begin to understand. Lessons are built on Total Physical Response (TPR): children listen, point, move and repeat. We learn with real objects, flashcards, plush toys and plenty of songs.
What your child learns
- Understands and follows simple instructions (stand up, sit down, jump)
- Recognises and names colours, animals, numbers 1–10
- Greets and says goodbye in English without stress
- Sings 8–10 songs by heart, enjoying the process
Topics and vocabulary
ColoursAnimalsNumbers 1–10FamilyBody partsFeelings
A movement game where children search the room for objects of the named colour.
- Teacher: “Find something… red!”
- Children run and touch red objects.
- Together: “Red! This is red!” — repeat and point.
- At the end, each child shows their find to the group.
Songs and activities
- “Hello, hello!” greeting song
- “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes”
- “The Rainbow Colours” colour song
Learning materials
try it yourself
See how we learn
Flip the cards and match words to pictures — exactly the way children do it in my lessons. Spend a couple of minutes and you'll feel how naturally English comes through play.
Flip cards
Click a card to see the translation
Match the word to the picture
First pick an English word, then tap the picture that matches it. Find all the pairs!
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Tries
Pick a word, then a picture
how we start
How I begin working with an institution
From the first conversation with the head to the very first lesson — a transparent six-step process. Click the steps to see what happens at each stage.
Step 1 of 6
First conversation with the head
- Who's involved
- Institution head / director
- When
- Spring – early summer
It all starts with getting to know each other. I contact the head of the kindergarten or school to learn the institution's needs — how many children, what ages, whether there has already been an English club. I explain how I work and what I offer.
- Introduce myself and my experience (20 years)
- Find out the institution's needs and group ages
- Agree on a possible lesson time in their rooms
where I work
Season resumes: SeptemberWhere I work
I work with kindergartens, primary schools and municipal institutions, running an English club in several places at once.
20+
years of experience teaching children
500+
children taught over the years
4+
institutions — nurseries and schools
Riga and the Riga region
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Kindergarten
“Saulespuķe” Preschool
Mārupe districtGroups:Ages 3–6 · 2 groups
Cooperation with an institution? If you'd like to offer an English club at your kindergarten or school, fill in the application form — I'll get in touch to discuss the cooperation and the programme.
my journey
Twenty years on the road
From my first philology studies to my own company and working with several institutions. Click the stops to read each chapter.
Stop 1Start
Philology studies and first steps
I completed my English philology studies and began working with groups of children, discovering that language is best taught through play and movement.
what I offer
What I offer — and how to apply
I work in two directions: with educational institutions that want their own English club, and with parents who want to sign their child up for lessons.
for kindergartens and schools
Cooperation with an institution
- English club at your institutionRegular lessons at a kindergarten or primary school — tailored to the group's age, with my own programme.
- Yearly plan and reportsA clear plan for the whole year and regular feedback on the children's progress for the head and parents.
- Open lessons and concertsI organise annual concerts and open lessons where children show parents what they've learned.
for parents and children
Lessons for your child
- Learning through play and songChildren learn without stress — through movement, games and songs that stay with them for life.
- A programme for every ageThree levels from 3 to 11 years — a suitable pace for every child and a friendly group atmosphere.
- Materials for homePrintable activities, flashcards and song lists so the child can practise at home too.
Application
Fill in the form — as a parent or as an institution's representative.
Getting acquainted
I get in touch to discuss the age, level and the best-fitting solution.
Agreement
We agree on the schedule, materials and terms of cooperation.
Lessons
Regular lessons begin — through play and song.
let's talk
Applications and contact
Choose whether you're signing up a child as a parent, or cooperation as an institution. I usually reply within a day.
- info@xda.lv
- New season applications: from August
- Kindergartens and schools in Riga and the Riga region
Printable learning materials can be bought separately in the FEGfe shop — flashcards, worksheets and song sets.
Sign your child up for English lessons. Fill in the form and I'll get in touch to discuss your child's age, level and the best-fitting group.
kind words
What parents and institutions say
Words from parents and institution heads about cooperation and the children's progress — and little moments from the lessons themselves.
“Our daughter finally goes to her English lessons with joy. At home she sings the songs she's learned, and after a year she greets people and counts in English freely. Alise knows how to find a way to every child.”
the children's experience
Moments that inspire
Little stories from lessons — moments when a child says a word for the first time, dares to sing, or proudly shows what they've learned.
“Red, blue, green!” — Estere learned all the colours in a month and proudly shows them at home.
Estere, 5 yrsAt the concert she sang a solo in English and wasn't scared at all. The parents cried with joy.
Roberts, 6 yrs“I can read!” — Anete read an English word by herself for the first time and couldn't believe it.
Anete, 7 yrsHe presented his favourite sport to the class — a full minute speaking English.
Toms, 10 yrs“My cat is funny!” — Liene built sentences about her cat and laughed the whole lesson.
Liene, 8 yrsmoments
Video, photos and concerts
Take a look inside the lessons — video clips, a photo gallery and the story of how the children's English concerts came together.
Video from lessons
Short clips from real lessons — how we learn through song, play and conversation.
Photo gallery
Moments from lessons, creative workshops and concerts. Tap to see a larger view.
concerts
Concerts and how they come together
Once a year I hold a children's concert in English at each institution — it's the brightest event of the year. On stage the children sing, speak and act out little scenes in English, while parents see with their own eyes how much their child has learned over the year.
The concert isn't an exam — it's a celebration. I find a role for each child according to their abilities, so even the shyest feel like stars.
- Frequency
- Once a year
- Language
- English
- Audience
- Parents and staff
How a concert comes together — step by step
- 1Choosing the themeTogether with the children we choose the concert's theme — seasons, fairy tales or a journey around the world in English.
- 2Songs and rolesEach child gets their own song or role to match their abilities, so they feel safe and proud on stage.
- 3RehearsalsIn lessons we prepare step by step — first in the group, then with movement, and finally the whole show.
- 4The big dayA concert for parents at the institution — the children perform in English, parents see real results, everyone is delighted.
practical information
Contracts, forms and information
Cooperation contracts with the institution and parents, application forms and useful information. Filter by audience and request the document you need.
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Sample contract
Cooperation contract with an institution
A sample contract between my company and a kindergarten or school — lesson times, rooms, responsibilities and payments.
4 pp. · on requestRequest
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Sample contract
Contract with parents
An agreement between the teacher and parents about the child's participation, schedule and fees.
2 pp. · on requestRequest
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Form
Application form for parents
A fillable form to sign up a child — the child's age, group, contact details and consent.
1 pp. · on requestRequest
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Form
Cooperation request for institutions
A form for the head of a kindergarten or school to request an English club at their institution.
1 pp. · on requestRequest
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Programme
Programme description
An overview of the programmes by age group — goals, topics, learning outcomes and the yearly plan.
6 pp. · on requestRequest
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Information
Information for parents
Schedule, how lessons run, fees and answers to the most common questions in one place.
3 pp. · on requestRequest
Contracts and forms are prepared individually for each institution and family, so I send them on request. Press ““Request”” and I'll send you the relevant document by email together with an explanation.