I teach students to speak, comprehend and write in a foreign language. I also provide instruction in the culture and sometimes the literature of countries where the language is spoken.
And planning, preparing and delivering lessons. preparing teaching materials. helping pupils improve their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in individual and group sessions. checking and assessing students' work, and providing feedback.
I promote
- Communication skills. both verbal and non-verbal communication. ...
- Patience. ...
- Empathy. ...
- Organisational skills. ...
- Computer skills. ...
- Lesson planning. ...
- Intercultural sensitivity. ...
- Teamwork.
As a linguist, I have identified five basic components (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics) found across languages, which I aim to provide to other students.
I focus on the six language domains which are listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, and visually representing.
Create and distribute educational content (notes, summaries, assignments etc.) Observe and understand students' behaviour and psyche and report suspicions of neglect, abuse etc. Develop and enrich professional skills and knowledge by attending seminars, conferences etc.