Hello!
Welcome someone
Greet a toy and take turns introducing yourselves.
Billy’s House · Little songs. Everyday kindness.
A curious mind.
A kind heart.
A song to begin.
You want your child to find their voice—and know how to listen to others. Let Billy and Jenny turn everyday moments into English, play and little acts of care. No perfect English required. Just press play and join in.
A1–A2 practice · Original English audio · Parent-guided activities
MEET BILLY & JENNY
▶ Try our first songORIGINAL ENGLISH SONGSLITTLE EVERYDAY WORDSBIG-HEARTED MOMENTS
YOUR FIRST LITTLE ENGLISH MOMENT
Start with a song
01 · A1Let’s Move! — clap, tap and move together
An A1 action song with repeated instructions: clap your hands, tap your feet and move to the beat. Try high/low and left/right with a grown-up.
Try our first song
02 · A1Clap Your Hands! — high, low, left and right
Join Billy, Jenny and Bori in illustrated Busan Citizens Park. Practise clap, hands, high, low, slow and fast through a repeating English song.
Try our first songMAKE IT YOUR LITTLE RITUAL
One song. Three small moments.
Try this short routine when it suits your family. Five minutes is a starting idea, not a target or a promised result.
- 01
Listen together
Choose one song. Notice a repeated word and show its meaning with a wave, a clap or a small movement.
- 02
Pause & try
Say one phrase, then leave space for your child to copy, point or move. Joining in does not have to mean speaking.
- 03
Use it today
Take the phrase away from the screen. Greet a toy, clap a rhythm or say “Thank you” when someone helps.
Choose comfortable volume and safe movement space. Follow your child’s interest and take breaks.
SMALL WORDS. REAL CONNECTION.
Words for being human, together.
In a world full of AI, listening, care and respectful choices still happen between people. These are extra family activities; they are not claims that every phrase appears in every song.
Please. Thank you.
Ask with care
Pass a book or a cup and model a polite request.
Can I help?
Notice another person
Tidy up together and offer one small piece of help.
THE MUSIC GOES WITH YOU
Your song, on your service
The official album link features Up, Down, Left & Right: 30 Direction Songs. Explore direction words through music, and use the video channel for separate illustrated English songs.
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ENGLISH AT HOME · 100 REAL QUESTIONS
Explore 100 parent questions
You want your child to find their voice—and know how to listen to others. Let Billy and Jenny turn everyday moments into English, play and little acts of care. No perfect English required. Just press play and join in.
01 · 10 Q&A
English at home
Start with Let’s Move! and copy one comfortable action. Use that instruction during play after listening; one shared exchange is a friendly beginning.
02 · 10 Q&APhonics and sound play
Phonics connects written letters or letter groups with speech sounds. Billy’s House songs offer listening and word practice; they are not a complete systematic phonics course.
03 · 10 Q&AListening and conversation
It can be part of the day, but shared attention gives words a purpose. Pause Let’s Move! and demonstrate one action before asking your learner to try.
04 · 10 Q&AA1, A2 and ESL
ESL means English as a second language. Many families here learn English as an additional or foreign language; the activities welcome beginners in either setting.
05 · 10 Q&AManners and kindness
A story can open a conversation, but adults model the behaviour. After a greeting song, welcome someone warmly and practise a useful phrase in a real exchange.
06 · 10 Q&AFeelings and confidence
Offer a smaller action and model Let’s try together. A seated clap or a wave may be enough today; participation is not a contest.
07 · 10 Q&AMovement and playful words
Let’s Move! pairs familiar actions with repeated words. Demonstrate one instruction, pause, then let your learner become the leader for a round.
08 · 10 Q&AReading and family routines
Choose one goal, listen once, try a short game and revisit the phrase later. The song is a starting point alongside conversation, books and play.
09 · 10 Q&AThe Billy and Jenny world
Billy and Jenny guide a 100-chapter learning world built around English, movement and everyday life. Choose a published song to experience the world before exploring another theme.
10 · 10 Q&AMusic and new releases
Use the official smartlink to choose Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music or another listed service. Availability and subscriptions depend on your location and platform.
A LITTLE HELP FOR GROWN-UPS
Questions parents actually ask
Make room for every family language
Use the language your family is comfortable with to explain a new idea, then try the short English phrase. A multilingual home does not need to become an English-only home. The same routine can fit after-school play, a weekend or a home-learning day.
How do I start teaching my child English with songs at home?
Pick one short song with a clear action or greeting. Listen together, demonstrate one word, then repeat that phrase during play. Begin with participation and meaning rather than asking for a perfect sentence.
Will playing English songs in the background be enough?
Background listening can be part of your day, but do not treat it as a complete lesson. Add a moment of shared attention: point, move, repeat or ask a simple question. A song does not guarantee vocabulary growth or fluency.
Can I help if my own English is limited?
Yes. Start with the original audio and the English lyrics on each song page. Practise one line together. You can explain the meaning in your strongest language; you do not need to pretend to know every word.
What do A1 and A2 mean here?
A1 describes practice with familiar words, greetings and basic instructions. Some pages add a simple A2-style question and answer. These are editorial practice labels, not an accredited course, a placement test or a full A2 syllabus.
Can songs help us practise manners as well as English?
Use the greeting and friendship story as a starting point. After listening, model “Hello”, “Please” or “Thank you” in a real interaction. Kind behaviour develops through repeated examples and relationships, not a song alone.
What if my child listens but does not sing?
Allow pointing, watching or a small gesture. Offer a familiar song again another day and join in yourself without turning it into a test. Adapt the pace and movement to your child’s interest and comfort.
How can we use these songs for home learning?
Choose one goal: greeting a friend, following high/low instructions or naming an action. Use the video, try the activity, then close the screen and play with that phrase. Add books, conversation and other activities for a broader learning experience.
Can we listen without watching a screen?
Yes. The official music links include Spotify, Apple Music and other services listed below. Choose a service available in your country, listen together and try a safe movement. Availability and subscriptions depend on the platform.
Are the songs translated into all these languages?
The songs and original lyrics are in English. These pages translate guidance for parents. Platform subtitles and translated titles vary by video; check the caption menu on the specific upload.
Is this only for a particular age or kind of family?
This guide is written for adults supporting beginner learners, including parents of young children. Choose content by understanding, interest and the activity involved. Parent age, school system or location does not determine a child’s English level.
A SEPARATE LITTLE ADVENTURE
Hello, Bukang-i!
Meet a new friend in the separate Bukang-i shark adventure.
Try our first song ↗Learning references
British Council · Action songs ↗Council of Europe · CEFR ↗
A1–A2 practice · Original English audio · Parent-guided activities