Phonics Tutoring, Early Reading and Grammar Skills

From 29 £ /h

I have been an Early Years Teacher for over a decade. I can provide support for Phonics and early reading in line with Progression In Phonics and other schemes. I aim to teach through a range of fun and interactive games, songs, and activities.

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At teacher's location :

Watford WD24, UK

Age

Infants (0-3 years old)

Preschool children (4-6 years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Phonetics course

Reading

Grammar

Availability of a typical week

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New York

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There are two types of approaches to acquiring knowledge:

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motivating my students and help them establish a learning rhythm;
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STRUCTURE OF THE LESSONS:

I build my lessons through a communicative approach maximising the use of the target language.
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– Improving your listening and conversation skills
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– Introducing new vocabulary using specific learning methods
– Enhancing your writing, speaking and listening skills

LANGUAGE:

I have learnt English, Spanish and I am currently learning Italian and Russian, so I perfectly understand how it feels to learn a new language and the difficulties that one can come across, especially when that language isn't using the same alphabet as your mother tongue.

EXPERIENCE:

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I am looking forward to hearing from you :)

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