Session Overview

Discover how Xmind mind maps transform English lessons for young learners by making vocabulary, grammar and storytelling visual, interactive and memorable. Speaker Tuba Kizilkan demonstrates practical classroom uses that boost engagement, collaboration and long-term retention.

The session focuses on using Xmind and mind maps to present concepts with images, colors and clockwise branching, add media and voice recordings, run interactive races and assessments, and export or share work for homework and review.

You’ll Learn

• How to teach vocabulary with mind maps so learners see connections and the big picture.

• How to teach grammar visually using mind maps, parts of speech maps and sentence‑formation races.

• How to build storytelling and phonics lessons with images, characters and interactive branches.

• How to personalize learning with student drawings, voice recordings and age‑appropriate word choices.

• How to use Xmind features for collaboration, presentation mode, templates and exporting for print or sharing.

Workflow at a Glance

• Select age‑appropriate core concept and set achievable learning goals.

• Create a central topic in Xmind, add colorful clockwise branches, icons and images to represent words and rules.

• Enhance maps with media: voice recordings, links and documents for pronunciation and context.

• Turn maps into activities: fill‑in templates, races, collaborative storyboards, printable worksheets and quizzes; export or share for assessment.

Pro Tips

• Choose vocabulary and phrasing that match learners’ ages; a seven‑year‑old needs different words than a nine‑year‑old.

• Use colorful, clockwise layouts and images to mirror how digital natives organize information.

• Encourage personalization: let students add their own images and voice recordings to strengthen memory.

• Turn branches into tasks and use presentation mode or printable worksheets for classroom pacing and assessment.

Who It’s For

ELT teachers and trainers working with young learners, primary and secondary teachers, and educators who want to integrate Xmind mind maps into vocabulary, grammar, phonics and storytelling lessons to increase engagement and track progress.

Resources Mentioned

• Xmind application and its presentation, export and task features.

• Xmind gallery with sample maps created by the presenter.

• Biggerplate, where the presenter hosts hundreds of downloadable mind maps.

• Presenter’s Xmind tutorial on YouTube for step‑by‑step guidance.