LYNDON

In the classes I've had with Lyndon, he has consistently had an amazing attitude and been very supported of my journey learning Tagalog. His materials are effective and he makes sure that you understand everything with spaced repetition to increase retention. In my classes, he is using real-world examples to help me learn so that I can connect grammar concepts and vocabulary to something tangible. I will definitely continue lessons with him!

As an educator, I value teacher Lyndon's style of teaching. He is always using formative assessment to gather information to make the learning experience more enriched. Something as seemingly simple as the teaching strategy of KWL- what I know, what I want to know and what we will learn- goes a long way for me in making this process feel less static/ less like learning from a book. He is witty, funny, calming, reassuring and very knowledgeable about his subject matter. He makes sure that you have time to share your insights on various topics- things about your country, your family, culture. He gives many chances to practice speaking- pronunciation, reading, dialogue. He allows you as a reader to auto-correct while gently assisting at words you might struggle with. He adjusts learning objectives in real time to ensure that the lesson is an overall success. He is not afraid of feed-forward/ feedback. Overall, this is the mark of an excellent teacher.

Lyndon is a great teacher for learning Tagalog!

Lyndon is an exceptional educator. His patience and methodical approach to teaching truly stand out; he ensures comprehension by thoroughly explaining concepts and then asking me to read aloud what he's written. He keenly checks my pronunciation and provides numerous exercises and materials to reinforce my learning. Lyndon's lessons are not just instructive but also enjoyable; his humor fosters a fun environment that makes me anticipate our next session. I am grateful for having him as my teacher and I highly recommend booking a lesson! Maraming Salamat Po, Lyndon!

Highly recommend Teacher Lyndon. I am very satisfied with how relevant what I am learning is. It feels helpful to communicating conversationally and to my language learning goals. I appreciate that he has comprehensive drawn out lesson plans prepared and edits them according to each student and what we cover in class. I also appreciate his emphasis on teaching the proper tone and emphasis of Waray. It’s not just about what you say but how you say it and he really supports learning what the proper tone is. It feels more possible than ever that I will be able to learn! I am already learning!

Thank you Lyndon for a great first lesson!