I'm a retired teacher, mother and grandmother who is very physically and socially active. It's important to me to be engaged with people. I have worked in an immigration setting in Western Canada, and because of that, I enjoy being engaged with people from all over the world. I would like to continue my connection with those learning English, as I too, am a language learner. I am most prepared to teach adults. I understand the desire to accomplish the skill of another language, and in my case it's Italian.
Me as a Teacher
As a teacher, it's important to connect with learners. In this case, we know the objective is to use English, and I am able to connect with the learner at his or her level. The best thing about connecting with each other is to find out the interests of the learner. I'm able to help guide the learning process with friendly and inquiring conversation. My past teaching experience will be helpful in suggesting tools, and activities for the adult learner.
My lessons & teaching style
As a Community Tudor, I would follow what I stated in 'Me as a Teacher'. My conversations will be guided by the learner. I am familiar with most careers, and/or hobbies, and can ask questions about most topics at a suitable level of language to encourage the learner to engage easily with me. It often surprises me, and the learner, how much they can speak in English about things that really interest them. Asking questions, and speaking slowly and carefully are great tools to encourage success in conversation.
We had a very good first conversation. Thank you for this lesson Jeannie.
Apr 22, 2024
vicente
23 English lessons
I had another amazing conversation class with Jeannie when talked about many topics, but mainly on our lives, our families, how nice is getting together, about how important money is in our lives. We talked about politics and stark differences between political parties here in Brazil and North America .
Apr 21, 2024
Marius
68 English lessons
Back to class with Jeannie after weeks.
English lessons for all areas of life in the English-speaking world. Highly recommended for practical, personal and professional life.
Apr 15, 2024
vicente
23 English lessons
I’ve just had another great conversation class with Jeannie and it was really awesome as always. We talked about many topics, including my next trip to the US, that I have to polish my English vocabulary for traveling. So, from now I will work on this topic, learn and practice words and expressions to have a great time there. Besides, I will plan my trip to visit a lot of sightseeing of my interests. This trip will be a nice reason to have a dazzling vacation and improve English skills.
Apr 7, 2024
Donna Sun
11 English lessons
Through my lessons with Jeannie, I have improved my pronunciation. I feel more confident speaking in English now than I did before. A big thank you to Jeannie.