Lesson structure and teaching approach
My teaching approach is very student-centered and student-friendly.
I tend to avoid using conventional text books or commercial courses and teach grammar and language structures through content (e.g. literature) or within some kind of relevant context - but not as a stand alone.
My goal is to keep the student highly motivated at ease and to feel that s/he is making progress as a competent learner.
Lessons are taught on Zoom or Skype for both individuals and small groups (provided learners are at the same level of language competency).
During the first couple of lessons I discuss, assess and document students’ level of competence, interests, needs and expectations, and then design and adapt my course content based on this data. I recommend 1h30mins lessons and structure them - depending on ability level - with a conversational part to start, followed by some more focused work using texts (articles, songs, recipes etc.) to develop comprehension and vocabulary as well as listening or reading skills.
“I highly recommend Eugenia’s skilled and personalised approach to teaching. I’ve been having Greek lessons for the past couple of months and am so enjoying them, which is huge for me as previously I’ve found language teaching very boring. Not so with Eugenia, she will find a way for YOU to learn and not follow traditional methodology. So if you’ve always wanted to learn Greek, or Italian, nows the time! 💖❤️💖”
Lesson objectives to meet the 4 language skills:
1: Listening and speaking: Through spontaneous conversation or listening to recordings on everyday life topics, the student will build up fluency, vocabulary and awareness of language structures(grammar, syntax)
2. Listening and speaking: Through focused conversation(selected texts on specific topics), the student will build up fluency, specific vocabulary and improve awareness of language structures((grammar, syntax)
3: Reading: Through reading selected, short texts, at or above ability level, the student will build up reading fluency, comprehension, vocabulary and language structures( grammar, syntax etc)
4: Writing: (for consolidation purposes) Normally tasks will be given to be carried out at home, with a specific purpose in mind e.g.write short texts of interest, write short texts by using the vocabulary, or language structures of the lesson, answering questions in writing, note taking.
“I have thoroughly enjoyed Eugenia’s lessons so far. The use of content that is relevant to me and to what I am interested in makes learning fun and very motivating. She has a friendly and encouraging manner, and I really see the progress happening effortlessly!”
Terms and conditions
The first meeting is free of charge for us to get to know each other and assess your interests, needs and expectations. It includes a 15-min trial lesson. After this, the student books prepaid packages of 5 lessons.
Cancellations, under exceptional or unforeseen circumstances are possible only with a minimum of 24 hr notice and provided the lesson gets replaced within the course of that same month.
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