WHO AM I?
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I'm a native English speaker, having lived in Australia for 35 years after leaving Poland at the age of 10. I also speak Polish at C1 level. I'm currently working on a Master's project dealing with the linguistic differences between English and Polish. I love to teach, because it allows me to share my knowledge and love of the English language, and to learn with and from other people.
QUALIFICATIONS
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I have a Bachelor (with Honours) Degree in Psychology, as well as two postgraduate degrees in Fine Art and Creative Media. With an advanced knowledge of applied academic English, I can delve into topics relating to fine art, film, psychology, literature, politics, history, philosophy and popular culture.
EXPERIENCE
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I’ve been teaching general and business English in Poland since 2017, to Polish- and Spanish-speaking adults of all levels.
Fifteen years' experience working as a web designer in the corporate sector in Australia means I can help with all aspects of business English, and have a sound knowledge of information technology and media.
MY APPROACH
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Personalisation
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I will tailor the lessons to your needs, based on your goals and preferred methods of learning. We’ll develop a plan at the outset, and check in and update it regularly, to make sure you are getting what you need out of the lessons.
Conversation
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I place an emphasis on conversation regarding topics that you are most passionate about, with a strong foundation in theory. I will encourage you to talk, as well as write if that’s something you enjoy doing, about things which interest you and are most relevant to you. For students who are just starting out, we can focus on more formal theory and exercises, and slowly move into conversation as we go.
Exercises
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As well as conversation, we will cover, refresh and revisit formal rules of English grammar, as well as vocabulary and pronunciation. If you are interested in improving your English for a specific purpose, such as a job interview or a client-facing role, I can rehearse and role-play real-life scenarios with you.
Tools
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I’ve developed my own teaching tools, but I often modify exercises or create them from scratch to suit my students’ needs. I also have a selection of the latest textbooks, for general and business English, which we can work from.
To sum it up:
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I believe that in order to improve your language skills, two things are key. Firstly, a positive relationship with the language you're learning, and secondly, consistent productive engagement with the language. To this end, I will work with you to make sure the lessons are as enjoyable and relevant as possible.
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