Nobody should ever feel embarrassed about speaking another language.
I hear it all the time:
“My English level is so low, and nobody understands me.”
“I have a strong accent. I sound really bad.”
“When I tried to speak English at the supermarket, the cashier asked me to repeat myself many times. I was so embarrassed.”
First of all: I know exactly what you mean. I’ve been there too, and it doesn’t feel good.
But here’s what you should know:
You deserve a round of applause!
Producing a language that is not your own is very difficult, particularly when you are speaking. You are juggling vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation all at once – and you often have to do it fast, spontaneously, and in front of an audience. Of course it’s terrifying!
It doesn’t have to be that way. Believe me, because I’ve been there, and I’ve witnessed hundreds of brave immigrants and refugees overcome their fears and accomplish their English goals.
If you’ll allow me, I would be honored to accompany you in your own journey.
What I Believe
Guiding Principles
Guiding Principles
Slow and steady wins the race.
We won’t rush through our sessions. I will pay close attention to how you learn and process information, and go at your pace.
Communication is key.
You and I will build a relationship, and that means talking to and checking in with each other. We make our expectations clear.
Mistakes are human.
We embrace them. We laugh about them. We learn from them.
You are an expert.
English is my native language, and I have the teaching certificate and experience. But that doesn’t make me the only expert in the room. You bring a lifetime of knowledge, and I will help you leverage them to meet your English goals.
I will guide you, but I won’t coddle you.
Yes, I am warm and fuzzy. But I will also push you a bit and you will feel challenged. And this will help you grow.