Gabriela Johns

Lessons would depend on the level of knowledge the student obtained, when speaking English. For example, if the student was at beginner level, basic vocabulary would be covered, like days of the week, months, etc. After, this vocabulary would be practiced in a sentence, in order to learn grammar and punctuation skills.
If the student was more advanced, more challenging vocabulary would be the focus and more complex sentences. This would include reading texts with more variety.
Lessons would be conducted on a PowerPoint, with images to help visualise the meanings of the vocabulary, as well as the use of bold fonts to clearly show the key phrases/words that we would be focusing on.
I have worked in a school with students who have either autism or ADHD. Over this period, I assisted those who struggled reading confidently and together, we would work out the meaning of a specific word, if unsure.
I have spent time over the years learning French and Spanish at school, as well as learning Portuguese at home. Therefore, I understand the struggles when attempting to learn a new language. However, this could be used as a motivational technique and I strongly believe that with my help and knowledge, I could improve the English speaking skills of many.
The key thing to remember is that learning a new language just like anything, is a marathon, not a sprint.
Making mistakes is part of the learning process!