What's included
10 live meetings
4 hrs 10 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Digital or printable assignments will be given to students after each class.Assessment
Feedback report provided after each class. Certificate will be issued upon the completion of the course.Class Experience
US Grade Pre-Kindergarten - 2
Beginner Level
Class Experience In this multi-day winter camp 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). ---This will be a unique experience for learners to connect, share their interests and learn how to communicate in English--- --- Students will be preparing for public speaking and will gain confidence in conversational English--- [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 Some of the word games we will play : -picture dictionary -matchup -word choice -word search -word scramble -spelling bee -question time -listening games -trace the letters Some of the topics we will cover in the beginners classes: Week 1 - Feelings & Emotions - Zoo and Farm Animals - Shapes and Body Parts - Likes and Dislikes - Directions and Weather Week 2 - Can/Ability and Family - Classroom Objects - Toys - Present Continuous Tense and Sports - Our World / Numbers 1-20 - Transport and Travel Homework: Digital or printable assignments will be given to students after each class. 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.
Learning Goals
Speaking English accurately and fluently with proper error correction through repetition and games. The goal is to encourage speaking and boost students' confidence so that they can eventually speak independently. TPR, props, error correction are used throughout the lessons.
Other Details
Supply List
Learners will have access to curriculum during the course and will be given homework/assignments occasionally
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Belgrade, Faculty of Philology
Associate's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
Bachelor's Degree in General Linguistics
ESL Certificate (120 Hour Certificate in TEFL with TEYL accredited by Awarding Language Acquisition for Professionals)
10 years teaching experience (offline and online)
Reviews
Live Group Class
$130
for 10 classes5x per week, 2 weeks
25 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-9
2-6 learners per class