I am passionate about teaching English and hold a Cambridge C2 Proficiency Certificate, the highest level of English language certification. I tailor each lesson to the needs, pace, and interests of my students, regardless of their age or level.
No two courses are alike! That said, five key skills consistently recur in a successful session: reading comprehension, listening comprehension, writing, speaking, and vocabulary. Behind these big words lies not only the key to success, but also a wealth of richness and diversity.
Diversity of subjects, first of all, according to your interests (sport, current events, history, arts, etc.), but also diversity of methods: inverted class, before/after explanations, sensory approaches (synesthesia), mnemonic devices... everything is possible, depending on what suits you best!
From the first session, a short interview will allow me to better understand your profile and identify the most effective teaching methods for you.
Here are two examples from my experience:
A., an 8-year-old, lively and boisterous: To capture his attention, sessions should include varied, short activities directly related to his interests. Repetition can be beneficial, but more often from one session to the next than within the same class, to avoid boredom or frustration.
B., a 67-year-old adult, calm and passionate about reading: here, we can offer longer activities, focused on reading and vocabulary enrichment, which will then serve as a springboard for oral or written expression.
These two portraits clearly show that it is not up to the student to adapt to a method, but rather for the method to adapt to the student. It is with this in mind that I design each of my courses.
Do not hesitate to contact me !
Amber
