This one-on-one Shakespeare study is a great shape-shifter, with a flexible format based on your learner's needs. My main focus is on the plays, but I'm also happy to dive into the sonnets.

There are many reasons you might be looking for a private Shakespeare study. On Outschool, I currently teach Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Richard III, As You Like It, The Tempest, The Merchant of Venice, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. The curriculum for these classes can all be adapted to the one-on-one format. We can also read any of the other plays, though a few are excessively violent and would require prior discussion with a parent. 

How do you know if this is right for you?  Here are just a few possible scenarios:
-Your student might be shy or nervous about reading Shakespeare in front of other people. This is a great opportunity to practice in a safe place and learn the basics of Shakespeare before taking it on in a larger class.
-Your student might be such an avid reader of Shakespeare they are looking for someone experienced with whom to read and discuss plays that are not usually taught at the secondary level.
-Your student might want to take the material at a slower—or faster—pace than in a regular class.
-You might be looking for a quick review or a discussion of special topics and only need to meet one or two times.

I usually begin class with some background information. It might be information on deciphering the language, cultural and historical context, original pronunciation, or discussion of literary sources. When time allows, we watch clips of different productions of the plays, both from stage and screen.  Sometimes we watch interviews of directors and actors.

We always read and discuss the entire text of the play out loud together, though the one-on-one Shakespeare study also allows for students who would prefer to read on their own and use class time to discuss what they read. (I only recommend this for the most advanced students, and I recommend it most reluctantly.) Of course, this format also works well for students who have already read the play in another class and want to discuss it with a different teacher.