According to Edina Stone of Au Pair ClearningHouse au pairs with good English skills are one of the “top” priorities for host parents. When she surveyed parents in their au pair polls, parents rate English as the most important childcare skill.
An overwhelming majority of host parents (93%) rate English skills as their Number One priority when choosing an au pair for their children.
There is no question that hosting an au pair is much more successful if the au pair can speak English and is serious about improving her language skills.
It becomes even more important for families with very young children. Why? Young children can become very impatient and frustrated with an au pair who cannot understand them and if they cannot make themselves easily understood. In addition, an au pair who cares for a very young child needs to understand your directions clearly in order to avoid catastrophes!
An overwhelming majority of host parents (93%) rate English skills as their Number One priority when choosing an au pair for their children.
There is no question that hosting an au pair is much more successful if the au pair can speak English and is serious about improving her language skills.
It becomes even more important for families with very young children. Why? Young children can become very impatient and frustrated with an au pair who cannot understand them and if they cannot make themselves easily understood. In addition, an au pair who cares for a very young child needs to understand your directions clearly in order to avoid catastrophes!
