by choice
The Sorting Hat
I know why you are here.
You want to see the services.
You want to know the prices.
Maybe, you think, there’s a whole bunch of free or ready-to-use lessons here.
And that’s where you are wrong.
I believe that first you must feel that we are a match.
What I offer must be something that you need. Period.
If not, there’s no point wasting time on the details.
Do you want me to put it all in one line?
HOLISTIC LEARNING, THE PRINCIPLED ECLECTICISM METHOD & LEARNING STRATEGY TRAINING
This is pretty much the gist of what I’ve been doing since 2011.
Let me translate that for you.
Besides teaching you a language, I also educate YOU. Yes. The whole awesome and full of potential YOU.
Language is more than a tool. It is a driving force.
And you are a living masterpiece.
Hence my focus on your personal growth.
So make sure that is something you’re interested in.
I’m a huge fan of personalized learning, individual approach and differentiated instruction.
I build upon your prior knowledge and learning experience.
I will always choose the variety of methods over any single method, no matter how popular it is.
It means
·• working on accuracy and fluency
·• habit formation and using mental processes such as memory and problem solving
·• both performance of tasks and genuine conversation
·• conversation is both the product and the tool of learning
·• written form can be presented before or after you listen to the language
·• focusing on target language but with occasional translation to save time and encourage genuine conversation
·• reading and writing can go before listening and speaking or vice versa
·• deductive and inductive teaching of grammar
·• grammar comprehension and real communication
·• grammar practice in isolation and in the context of the conversation
·• mechanic, meaningful and communicative practice
·• extensive reading, listening to audiobooks with personalized tasks and further discussion
·• instructor-supplied content and student-generated content
·• making lots of mistakes and learning from them
There’s no one-size-fits-all solution.
Every tool has its purpose. And my purpose is to use the right tool.
My lessons are mostly learner-centered, built around your goals, your personality and needs.
Besides teaching the language, I focus on learner training to help improve learner autonomy.
I believe the strategies you learn in class may become the strategies that will later provide solutions to life situations.
How willing are you to learn your way to success?
True magic happens when the teacher and the student are in sync about methods, style and pace.
I have failed enough to learn this:
The more deliberate the effort, the more effortless the language will sound when you speak.
And I believe the students who share the same attitude will benefit most from my classes.
Take your time and think well before you answer the question.
Are we on the same page?
Are you still interested?
Before We Start Working On Your Goals, Book
A Ninety-Minute Assessment Meeting To Join One-To-One Classes 19 EUR
A Thirty-Minute Assessment Meeting To Join Group Classes or Clubs 8 EUR
I start at €20 an hour, but I usually teach longer classes. Please have a look below:
Options & Pricing
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How I Work
in a nutshell: A ONE-TO-ONE CLASS & GROUP CLASSES / CLUBS / PROJECTS of your choice
The ideal formula for language success is the focus on you and your needs with the opportunity to express yourself and work with others on a common goal.
Either you choose to attend one-to-one classes only, decide to combine them with one of the clubs, working on a project or occasional group classes, or join a group class, club or project without having private lessons with me – it is totally up to you. Choose whatever suits you best.
WHY this way?
I have always believed you can have it all language-wise in one-to-one classes. I still do. And you can. It is my favourite class, after all. I focus on all aspects, including developing communication skills. Please, remember the next sentence. KNOWING IS NOT ENOUGH AND PRACTICE IS KEY. By choosing a one-to-one class with me, you sign up for a great deal of practice!
So, what do you need group classes, clubs or projects for?
Connection. Communication. Self-expression. Experiences. And teamwork skills.
See, this way you have all of your needs met without missing out on the opportunity to connect with other learners, demonstrate your competence and use English to learn other skills, like skills for effective communication and future success.
Put yourself first by focusing on you in one-to-one classes.
Enjoy communication, use varied vocabulary, express yourself and connect with others in clubs.
Train your grammar and expand your vocabulary in group classes.
Or become a member of a project, learn to work well in a team and achieve language mastery while working on something you love.
You really can have it all. Just consider your needs and preferences when making a choice.
Remember! Neither group classes nor clubs are a substitute for well-structured learning.
You can choose to learn a language by yourself or with a teacher. But whatever you choose, make sure you know the basics and are using the right strategy. If you don’t, have a look at class packages and drop me a line to book a consultation.
There’s a teacher within you. I’m merely a guide teaching you to learn, helping you see what is already yours and what is already you.
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Are you in?
TO JOIN CLASSES, CLUBS, OR PROJECTS, ALL INDIVIDUALS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 MUST HAVE THEIR PARENT’S PERMISSION
THE PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE