Chirag Malik

My classes prioritize communicative competence through a task-based approach. We'll engage in simulations that replicate real-world communicative challenges, facilitating the development of both linguistic and strategic competence. This could involve presentations, negotiations, or navigating cross-cultural interactions, all designed to promote the authentic use of language within context.

Role-play is a central element in my methodology, allowing you to embody different personas and practice context-specific communication skills. This fosters fluency, adaptability, and builds confidence for spontaneous language use in a safe learning environment. It also facilitates greater awareness of pragmatic norms, nonverbal communication cues, the importance of register variation, and the nuances of sociolinguistic appropriateness.

I employ a needs analysis approach, tailoring lessons to your specific industry and goals. We'll incorporate technical lexicon, domain-specific scenarios, and pragmatic strategies directly relevant to your professional or academic context. Additionally, I may integrate authentic materials such as industry reports, case studies, or technical documentation to enhance real-world relevance, promote accuracy in language use, and provide exposure to genre-specific conventions.

My classes are characterized by a learner-centered environment and formative assessment practices. You'll actively participate in the learning process, experimenting with language, and celebrating progress. Expect to receive ongoing, constructive feedback tailored to enhance your communicative abilities, promoting self-reflection, identifying areas for further development, targeting specific areas for accuracy improvement, and fostering a greater awareness of your own linguistic strengths and weaknesses.

Moreover, my background teaching business, technical, and general English demonstrates my versatility. I'm passionate about tailoring training content to the needs of professionals within specific fields. This ensures participants develop the communication tools most essential to their success, whether that's cross-cultural sensitivity, persuasive presentation skills, or strategies for managing workplace stress.

I'm dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment. I believe that addressing topics like mental health, work-life balance, and inclusivity alongside communication skills is crucial for holistic professional development.

I'm committed to facilitating your English language acquisition and helping you achieve your communication goals.