First of all I think I should comment that I've been an english teacher as a second language for about 11 years, worked at schools and had a small school of my own at home, I think I can call it a school! Anyways, it all started with a student of my little school who always traveled and missed many classes. I suggested her to connect on skype and participate the classes of her group wherever she was. It went great, she interacted with her classmates and could keep up with the class.
About six months after this experience I decided to take a sabbatical semester studying a new language, spanish. For that I had to quit my jobs, but how would I survive? I informed my students about my decision and told them that from that moment on I would be teaching through Skype and if they were interested they could have a try out class for free. Some of them were sad and disappointed because they didn't like the idea of using eletronic devices. Others decided to give it a try! I was very happy with the results, but I worried about the internet connection at my new home, a students' house. It wasn't a problem after all. I mean, when you work with technology you have to be aware that it sometimes fails, but most of the time it works.
Finally, I discovered that this kind of service is very convenient. Once I was talking to a student of mine who lives in my hometown and I told her that I would be there for a month, so I asked her if she wanted to have "non virtual classes". She answered that she'd rather not, because it was better to be at home in her pajamas than to face the cruel traffic jam. Another advantage of those classes is the flexibility of hours, you decide when you want to study, but one tip: you can't forget the discipline that is required to learn a new language!
The classes are 1-on-1 and specific for the need and the level of each student. Got curious? Wanna give it a try? Schedule your try out class for free!
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Luisa congrats on your new blg!!!It´s lovely and you are an awesome teacher!!!You are going to do just great and your pupils are going to love you!!
ResponderExcluirLulu, boa sorte no novo empreendimento! Que tal uma versão em português e outra em espanhol desse texto que você aprensentou?
ResponderExcluirBeijos e vida longa ao blog!
Thanks for the comment, Andrés!! Júlia, boa idéia, vou preparar isso!!
ResponderExcluirLuluzinha...... creo que puedo ser tu alumno por skype (ya te lo había dicho) en estos días hablamos!!
ResponderExcluirClaro, Juanzinho!! Te estoy esperando!
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ResponderExcluirI just want to say that Luisa has been the best teacher I've ever had. She has all the skills to teach and lot's of experience that guarantee your learning. I advise all you guys to study with her. Good luck
ResponderExcluirRafael Ary, Luisa's student
Thanks Rafael!! You are quite a dedicated student yourself!
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