This essay aims to discover possible avenues for including the development of young learners' social skills within their learning of English as a second language. Children between the ages of five and twelve are considered young learners, according to Cameron (2001, xi). The portfolio activities will be indicated in the essay by their number, for example "act.12", and will serve to illustrate them. The idea of ​​not limiting the teaching of English as a second language to only aspects of the English language and culture is not innovative, other attempts have been those advanced by CLIL. However, this article is not about the English language as a tool for learning other content, but about the social skills necessary for children's daily lives. The foundations of social skills are established during childhood (Plummer, 2008, 21) and play an essential role not only in academic success (McClelland and Morrison, 2003) but also in their life, personal development and ability to connect with others. others (Plummer, 2008, 23). Interpersonal skills are also known, including behaviors such as positive interaction, negotiation and cooperation, along with sharing and respecting other children (McClelland and Morrison, 2003). Therefore, teachers as educators need to emphasize classroom interaction and look for ways? to transfer social skills to children. To facilitate the child's initiation and participation in social interactions, some aspects need to be taken into consideration. Emotional environment Creating the right atmosphere for children to feel safe and supported is essential; they need that sense of belonging (Whitebread & Coltman, 2008, 236). The role of the teacher is therefore that of facilitator and helper. That atmosphere... middle of paper... imitate them, or be influenced by them. They can be illustrated through film, television, radio, audio, magazines, newspapers, or even short stories (Fellows, …, 78). Imitation of the model has proven to be very effective both for developing and modifying behaviors (Fellows, ..., 73). Children of developing age tend to imitate the behavior of people who are important to them, and among these we can also find the teacher (Fellows, ..., 73). To conclude, teachers' facilitation of children's development of social skills while they are learning a second language, such as English, is an area that is not as explored and more research should be devoted. After all, English teachers are still teachers and educators, and therefore have an impact on children's adult potential. Therefore, learning English should support and maintain such development.