1-on-1: Creating Confident Conversations Class (5 Weeks)
In this 5 week class (ESL/EAL/EFL/shy/quiet) learners can gently build their confidence in conversational public speaking with an encouraging, patient, very clearly spoken, native British speaker.
Mrs. T
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(159)
Rising Star
What's included
5 live meetings
1 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Learners will get the most out of this class if they prepare ideas/notes for our conversations/speeches each week.Class Experience
Beginner - Advanced Level
Is your learner learning English (ESL/EFL/EAL) but lacks the confidence to actually apply their learning in a real setting? or perhaps they are a native speaker who finds talking to people a challenge or needs to practice for some upcoming important interviews or discussions? In this class, Mrs. T will encourage relaxed conversations around a different theme each week. These will be topics that learners could realistically chat about in real life. So they are building real material for possible interactions in the future. Mrs. T will gently correct mispronunciations, and problems with grammar, tenses, and sense. As an experienced speech and drama tutor she can also suggest ways to improve communication and presentation with suggestions of tone, changes in pitch, and pace. Each class will start with a fun tongue twister to suit the week's theme and also warm up our voices. Then the class will follow a loose theme, but Mrs. T will also respond to the learner's passions and interests and steer the conversation when needed with questions and prompts. Week 1- Tell me about you Week 2- Travel highlights Week 3- Food preferences, likes and dislikes Week 4- What movies/books do you like? Week 5- Learner's choice, something they want/need to work on more, something that has come out of a previous class that we agree together to explore further, or a mock interview. Please note this is not an English language learning class. This class is for native or ESL/EFL/EAL speakers who already have a good grasp of English but need practice/ or get nervous to actually speak it, developing their speaking in real-life terms or for potential interviews with a native, clearly spoken, very patient, friendly speaker. THIS CLASS CAN BE TAKEN MANY TIMES AS WE WILL JUST CHASE TOPICS. THERE IS ALSO A 10 WEEK BLOCK AVAILABLE.
Learning Goals
Learners will be able to develop their public speaking and conversation skills and confidence in them.
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Tell me about you
Often the first question asked in an interview or when you meet someone new, but it can be quite a difficult one to answer. We will look at HOW to respond and learn some tips for how to extend and develop your answers. 20 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Travel highlights
We will look at HOW to answer questions about WHERE you have been and WHERE you would like to go in the future. 20 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Food likes and dislikes
Everyone has foods they like and do not like and we will look at HOW to express your preferences for different foods. You might even be able to extend your vocabulary of different foods from across the world. 20 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
What Movies/Books do you like?
A topic that EVERYONE can share their own opinion on but in this lesson we will look at expanding one word or short answers to build the conversation. 20 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
-Years of classroom inclusivity training (as a High School teacher).
-Level 2: Understanding Autism,
-Level 2: Understanding Mental Health First Aid,
-Helped many shy, quiet, anxious, and neuro-diverse learners exceed their expectations,
Parental Guidance
Please note this is not an English language learning class. This class is for ESL/EFL/EAL speakers who already have a good grasp of English but need practice/ or get nervous to actually speak it, or for native speakers who feel they need a bit of practice with developing their speaking in real-life terms with a native, clearly spoken, very patient, friendly speaker.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Southampton
Mrs. T is a fully qualified and experienced English and drama teacher who has learned to control and get the best out of her voice from working as an actress and presenter (Radio, TV, live, Events, Internet, Video). This means she has a clear, easy-to-understand voice and knows techniques on how to help learners achieve the same.
Having struggled with her confidence as a young child she also really understands learners' speaking anxieties personally, and always tries to be very patient and encouraging to support them.
With a Polish husband, she is also very used to talking to many family members and friends who struggle with their English-speaking confidence. In fact, it was after giving a family member weekly lessons that the idea for this class was developed.Reviews
Live Private Class
$20
weekly1x per week, 5 weeks
20 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-18
