ESL (English Language Semester Course) With Teacher Daria (1/Week) 1:1

In this personalized, semester course learners will be introduced to new vocabulary words and sentences related to key words that they will be able to practice through various games/songs (please see below). The goal is to improve social skills, fluency and prepare learners for public speaking and debates. 

*The time slots offered can be different. Please message me directly to arrange the time that fits your schedule and I will inform you about my availability since some slots might already be taken*

IMPORTANT: You are welcome to purchase this course again if you would like to progress to the next level. All classes are personalized and tailored to your child's needs. 

[Focus is on speaking/production/learner output.]
[The goal is to help learners gain confidence and speak independently by the end of class.]

Beginner levels are constructed like this: 
- Warm-up song
- Learning the key words
- Phonics: alphabet exercise (practicing key words related to letters)
- Word games 
- Key sentences (repetition/reading, asking questions and answering)
- Listening
- Review
- Goodbye song

Intermediate/advanced levels are constructed like this: 
- Introducing learners to new content
- Words to know
- Sentences to know
- Production/games
- Review

*This will depend on what is taught, but the focus will be mainly on:
- Warm-up questions
- Key words
- Readings/storylines
- Dialogues/discussions
- Pronunciation practice
- Writing and speaking
- Grammar and sentence structure

Beginners course:

Week 1- Intro and Greetings/Level placement class
Week 2- Colours and Numbers
Week 3- Fruit
Week 4- Vegetables
Week 5- Parts of the body
Week 6- Farm Animals
Week 7- Morning Routines
Week 8- Weather
Week 9- Clothes
Week 10- Classroom Objects
Week 11- Zoo Animals
Week 12- Holidays/Family

Intermediate/advanced course:

Week 1- Daily Routines and/or Times of the Day
Week 2- Directions and/or Places to go
Week 3- Describing People and Things
Week 4- Travel and Transportation
Week 5- Sports and/or Health
Week 6- Shopping and/or Money
Week 7- Zoos and/or Pets
Week 8- Sharks/Elephants or any animal of your choosing
Week 9- Using the Internet and Computers
Week 10- Socializing and/or Making Small Talk
Week 11- Famous Places and/or Famous People
Week 12- Holidays and Events

****Subject to change, holiday classes could be added, every curriculum is different, learner gets to choose after the first class****

Level Placement:
**Learners will be placed in appropriate levels and will have a chance to learn 1:1 with me as their teacher. Detailed feedback report will be provided about what was taught and areas to improve. Parents are welcome to message me about their child's interests so that I could tailor the curriculum to their child's needs.
These classes can also be free-talk/conversational classes, learners are welcome to suggest topics**

Homework:
Digital or printable assignments will be given to students if/when agreed to do so.

Teaching technique:

-	Presentation (language is presented to learners)
-	Practice (the aim of this stage is accuracy/error correction)
-	Production (using the language as fluently and naturally as possible)

✓ TPR (Total Physical Response) used throughout the lessons, such as gestures and body language, simple and
clear instructions as well as level-appropriate language to keep the learners engaged and focused. 
✓ Error Correction and adjustment based on learners' understanding and abilities. 
✓ Use of props/flashcards and other teaching aids that enhance the class experience.

RULES:

-If you have to cancel a class please inform me as soon as possible so that I could reschedule and book a make-up class instead. 
If you cancel LESS THAN 2 HOURS before the class starts you might not be eligible for a make-up session so please inform me as soon as possible. 
-If you do not show up for a class and do not inform me at all, it will be regarded as a no-show and you will not be eligible for a refund.
- Please make sure to choose the timeslots that will work with your schedule since it might not be possible for me to reschedule a class for another time since many slots are already taken. 
-Emergencies happen and I understand this and will try to accommodate you in any way I can