TEFL Certified Online French and English TeacherTranslate this text using Google Translate.
TEFL Certified Online French and English TeacherTranslate this text using Google Translate.
My vision of a good English or French course
For me, a good English course, whether online or in person, must first and foremost be a time for exchange, progress and confidence.
I don't simply want to impart grammar rules or vocabulary. My goal is to enable my students to communicate naturally in English, to understand the language, and above all, to gain confidence when they speak it.
1. I create a caring environment
I believe that the first condition for learning a language is to feel comfortable.
I therefore strive to create a positive atmosphere in which my students can express themselves, ask questions and make mistakes without fear of being judged.
For me, a mistake is not a failure. It's a normal part of learning. I correct my students with kindness and use their mistakes to help them progress.
2. I get my students to talk
I don't want my classes to be classes where only the teacher talks.
I want my students to be active participants in their learning. Therefore, I dedicate a large part of the course to communication and oral practice.
I use, in particular:
• conversations;
• questions and answers;
• role-playing games;
• role-playing scenarios;
• debates;
• discussions;
• pronunciation exercises.
My goal is to gradually move my students from "I understand English" to "I am able to speak English or French".
3. I adapt my lessons to each student
I know that every student is different.
We do not all have the same level, the same difficulties, the same interests or the same goals.
I therefore begin by identifying my student's needs in order to adapt my teaching.
With a beginner, I will focus on essential vocabulary, simple sentences, repetition, and everyday life situations.
With an intermediate level, I will focus more on conversation, fluency and vocabulary enrichment.
With an advanced student, I will work on precision, nuances of language, argumentation, idiomatic expressions and understanding different accents.
I also adapt my courses to each person's objectives: travel, work, studies, job interview, exams or simply the desire to communicate in English or French.
4. I use real-life situations
I consider English to be a living language.
That's why I like to use situations that my students might actually face.
For example, I can teach them to:
• ordering in a restaurant;
• book a hotel;
• introduce yourself;
• to have a job interview;
• talk about their work;
• to travel ;
• to telephone;
• participate in a meeting;
• give a presentation;
• to chat with English speakers.
I want my students to immediately understand why they are learning something and how they can use it in their daily lives.
5. I vary my activities
I think a course should be dynamic and not become monotonous.
I therefore vary the activities in order to work on different skills:
Listening – to listen and understand
Speaking – talking and communicating
Reading – to read and understand
Writing – to write
Vocabulary – developing your vocabulary
Grammar – understanding and using grammar
Pronunciation – improve pronunciation and intonation
This variety helps to maintain students' attention and make the lesson more engaging.
6. I make my online courses interactive
For me, an online course should definitely not be a simple video conference during which the professor talks for an hour.
I aim to make my classes as interactive as possible.
I use visual aids, videos, audio files, interactive exercises, conversations, and role-playing scenarios.
I also make sure to involve my student regularly so that he remains active throughout the session.
7. In face-to-face settings, I prioritize interaction.
When I teach in person, I take advantage of the classroom dynamic to further encourage interaction.
I like to use pair work, role-playing, group activities, presentations, and language games.
My goal is to create immersion in the language, even when students are in a non-French-speaking or non-English-speaking environment.
8. I give my students confidence
For me, learning English or French is not just about memorizing rules.
My main goal is for my students to dare to speak up.
I prefer to see a student who makes a few mistakes but dares to communicate, rather than a student who knows their grammar rules perfectly but never dares to speak up.
Therefore, I aim to gradually develop their confidence, their autonomy, and their enjoyment of communicating.
9. I give each lesson a specific objective.
I want each session to have a concrete objective.
For instance :
"By the end of the course, my student will be able to present themselves professionally and talk about their experience for two minutes."
This allows the student to know what they need to learn and, above all, to see their progress concretely.
10. I consider myself a guide
For me, my role as a teacher is not solely about transmitting knowledge.
I am also a guide, a mentor, and a motivator.
I seek to understand my students' difficulties, to encourage them, to correct them, and to adapt my method to their needs.
I also want to instill in them a love of learning and show them that learning a language can be useful, enjoyable, and motivating.
Conclusion
My vision of an excellent English course is therefore based on five essential principles:
Listen – Understand – Practice – Communicate – Gain confidence.
Whether I teach online or in person, I want to create an interactive, lively, personalized and communication-oriented course.
My ultimate goal is simple: to enable each student to leave my course with new knowledge, but above all with more confidence and the desire to speak English or French.
Learn – Practice – Communicate – Improve
