F. Peter Weeren

Lessons are friendly, informal and relaxed yet results oriented, focusing entirely on the individual student's needs, using conversation and practice as the basis enabling mastery. Grammar is of secondary focus and while important, it is not the foremost concern; rather the initial goal is to establish confidence in speaking and listening, then adding competence in reading and writing.
Supporting students in acquiring the skills they need is the ultimate goal, while at the same time not overburdening them with work and worry. Concentrating initially on any urgent needs such as upcoming exams or overcoming anxiety before an important business meeting or presentation is vital, thus building trust, confidence and self-reliance. Making learning English an enjoyable rather than anxiety-riddled experience is vital, as is continuous positive reinforcement of what has already been learned and accomplished and removing fear of failure.
After establishing initial goals and any urgent needs, I will suggest an action plan designed to meet those demands and continue building interest in succeeding at meeting future challenges while building capability, proficiency and self-reliance.
Learning a language or any skill isn't accomplished overnight, isn't always easy or quick and isn't all fun and games, but establishing a desire to enjoy the learning process and stimulating the ambition to soldier on can and should be pleasurable rather than tedious. I endeavor to make lessons enjoyable and fun, something to look forward to rather than dread.
Thanks to an extensive background in various fields and professional competences including years of teaching experience and certificates in ESL and DaF, I am versatile in many subjects. Having traveled and worked in foreign lands extrnsively, I am also culturally sensitive and able to meet any individual or group needs in learning.
I look forward to meeting you!