Bahasa Inggeris dalam Kurikulum Prasekolah 2026
24 standard pembelajaran dalam empat kemahiran: listening, speaking, reading dan writing. 15 daripadanya ialah Kemahiran Asas.
The English language sub-learning area focuses on pupils’ comprehension ability in listening and reading, and use of appropriate expressions in speaking and writing, which are essential for effective interactions. Creative language elements are integrated into these skills through rhymes, songs, poems and stories. This sub-learning area is aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Listening
Listening to recognise, understand and give appropriate responses.-
BI 1.1.1* AsasListen and recognise sounds, letters, words, phrases and simple sentences. Examples: • Environmental sounds (natural sounds - rainfall, bees buzzing) (man-made sounds - bell rings, whistle blowing) • Letters of the alphabet • Numbers 1 to 20 • Thematic words (animals, school, colours, food, my body) • Greetings (daily, festivals, occasions) Nota: ABC: the English alphabet
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BI 1.1.2* AsasListen and recognise sounds in monosyllable words. Examples: • Monosyllable words (consonant, vowel, consonant - c a t, b e d, s a y) • Blend or segment sounds (cat, bed, say)
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BI 1.1.3Listen and understand rhymes, songs, poems and short stories.
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BI 1.2.1* AsasListen, understand and respond in a variety of contexts. Examples: • Environmental or man-made sounds (thunder, school bell rings) • Daily routines (exchange greetings, express feelings, make simple requests) • Rhymes, songs and stories
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BI 1.2.2* AsasListen and follow or respond to questions, requests, instructions or rejections. Examples: • Questions (How are you today?, Where are you going?, How was school?) • Requests (May I borrow your pencil?) • Instructions (Do not shout. Please stand up.) • Rejections (No, you may not. No, thank you.) • All should be said politely and in complete sentences.
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BI 1.2.3* AsasListen, understand and respond to simple descriptions of familiar objects, daily routines, events or stories. Examples: • Familiar objects (shapes, colours, textures, sizes) • Daily routines (in the morning, in the classroom, at night) • Events (occasions, locations, functions) • Stories (fairytales, folklores, fables, myths, legends, fantasies)
Speaking
Speaking to express oneself through verbal and non-verbal language in various situations.-
BI 2.1.1* AsasUse words, phrases and sentences to express oneself. Likes, dislikes, needs, feelings and ideas
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BI 2.1.2Participate in daily conversations. • Exchange basic information about oneself • Exchange greetings • Show appreciation o Politely and appropriately o Use suitable gestures and facial expressions
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BI 2.1.3Recite simple nursery rhymes and poems or sing songs.
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BI 2.1.4Participate in talks about stories. • Children’s stories, folklores, fables, fairytales, myths, legends and fantasies • Stories read, heard or seen
Reading
Reading to recognise letters and words, understand the meaning of symbols, words, phrases and simple sentences.-
BI 3.1.1* AsasRead, recognise and understand common labels, signs, logos and symbols. Examples: • Labels (on things, on packages) • Signs (safety signs, road signs) • Logos (on products, of companies) • Symbols (emojis, &, @, !, ?)
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BI 3.1.2Demonstrate book-handling skills and recognise the basic features of a book. • Front/back cover • Title, writer, contents and page number
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BI 3.1.3* AsasUnderstand illustrations or images. • Illustrations (cartoon strips, drawings) • Images (photographs, pictures, digital images)
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BI 3.1.4Read in the correct manner. • Distance between the eyes and texts. • Read from front to the back. • Read from left to right. • Read from top to bottom line by line.
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BI 3.2.1* AsasRead and recognise the shapes, names and sounds of letters of the alphabet. The whole-word approach, phonics or a combination of both can be used. Nota: ABC: the English alphabet
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BI 3.2.2* AsasRead and recognise initial, medial and final sounds in a word. Examples: • Initial sounds (cat, bin, play) • Medial sounds (fork, school, feet) • Final sounds (cat, bin, fork, feet, brush, jump, sing)
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BI 3.2.3* AsasRead and understand words. • High-frequency words • Numbers • With the help of visuals or support materials
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BI 3.2.4Read and understand simple phrases and sentences. Examples: • Simple phrases (a blue ball, an ant) • Simple sentences (This is a blue ball. That was an ant.)
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BI 3.2.5Read, understand and respond to stories in print or digital materials. Examples: • Printed materials (notices, flash cards, stories, posters) • Digital materials (photographs, movies, cartoons, video clips) • Use wh-questions for comprehension. • Reflect and relate stories to oneself. • Role-play
Writing
Writing to communicate using print and symbols.-
BI 4.1.1* AsasDemonstrate fine motor control of hands and fingers by using writing tools correctly.
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BI 4.1.2* AsasWrite with correct pencil hold grip and posture. Examples: • Hand-eye coordination activities (scribbling, tracing, colouring, drawing) • Sitting posture
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BI 4.2.1* AsasWrite letters of the alphabet. • Beginners: tracing and joining the dots • Capital and small letters, numbers, familiar and simple words
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BI 4.2.2* AsasCopy words, phrases and sentences in legible print.
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BI 4.2.3Express thoughts and information in drawings, symbols or writings. • On paper or in digital format • Writing with invented spelling is allowed.
Tahap penguasaan Bahasa Inggeris
Guru menilai anak pada tiga tahap bagi setiap Standard Prestasi di bawah. TP3 ialah tahap tertinggi.
Teks standard disalin daripada Dokumen Kurikulum Prasekolah 2026 (KPM, terbitan 2025), halaman 105 hingga 118. Kod bertanda Asas ialah Kemahiran Asas.
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