Learning is one of the very fundamental things in life. In the learning process,
teachers have a very important role. In order for the subject matter to be delivered
effectively, teachers must have good methods and strategies. By knowing the teaching
strategies in the classroom, teachers will successfully teach English to their students.
This study aims to describe how teacher talk is used in teaching English to young
learners, and to describe the types of teacher talk in teaching English to young
learners. This research uses a qualitative approach. The subjects in this study were
kindergarten teachers, and focused on one of the kindergarten B teachers who taught
extracurricular English. The data sources used in this study were primary data and
secondary data collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The
results showed that in general teacher talk went well in teaching English to young
learners. Teachers use several ways of communication. Interaction in the classroom
is generally going well, meaning that both teachers and students are cooperative in
building interactive conditions in the classroom. The types of teacher talk in teaching
English to young learners are interactive, as well as by providing special teaching.
Keywords: Teacher Talk, English Language Teaching, Young Learners.