I am a native British English speaker, passionate about teaching English, and committed to helping people improve their English language skills

I often begin my lessons with a warmer, to encourage students to talk about what they already know, and to generate interest in the subject. I then present an article, or dialogue, to bring the subject to life in an authentic, real-world context. Comprehension questions follow, to test students’ ability to recall specific details (facts, figures), as well as open-ended questions to interpret the text using full sentences. A gap-fill exercise may be used to check understanding of keywords. Any unknown words are explained with examples, and understanding is confirmed through concept-checking questions. Finally, I will ask the student for their opinion about several statements in the text, moving towards their own situation/culture and encouraging free discussion, thus improving their conversation skills and building up their confidence to express themselves in everyday life.