This study was intended to investigate the connectedness of the English curriculum at private kindergartens and elementary schools based on the analysis of the document system and the implementation of the curriculum. In this study, the connectedness of the English curriculum of the educational systems was presented, analyzed, discussed and summarized dealing with the goals and contents which include the levels of words and sentences, activities, textbook units, and language skills, vocabularies, and the length of a single sentences. The main findings and implications from this study can be briefly noted as follows: (1) There needs the voluntary adjustment for the levels of words and sentences presented in elementary English textbooks according to students' familiarity and authenticity. (2) English teaching and learning should be accomplished focused on thought groups rather than words. (3) For the young learners of English in elementary schools to develop more interest and motivation toward English, the curriculum should present the techniques and activities for meaningful repetitions and practices and should consider the connectedness to Kindergarten English curriculum.

This study was intended to investigate the connectedness of the English curriculum at private kindergartens and elementary schools based on the analysis of the document system and the implementation of the curriculum. In this study, the connectedness of the English curriculum of the educational systems was presented, analyzed, discussed and summarized dealing with the goals and contents which include the levels of words and sentences, activities, textbook units, and language skills, vocabularies, and the length of a single sentences. The main findings and implications from this study can be briefly noted as follows: (1) There needs the voluntary adjustment for the levels of words and sentences presented in elementary English textbooks according to students' familiarity and authenticity. (2) English teaching and learning should be accomplished focused on thought groups rather than words. (3) For the young learners of English in elementary schools to develop more interest and motivation toward English, the curriculum should present the techniques and activities for meaningful repetitions and practices and should consider the connectedness to Kindergarten English curriculum.