Jennifer Arklay

My classes are especially designed around you, the student. Whether you're preparing for TOEFL/IELTS tests, or simply want to improve your English, I'll make sure to make your classes interesting and meaningful.
After teaching ESL for over 15 years, from primary to university students, I have learned how to make learning a second language easy and as pain-free as possible.
Some of the most important characteristics of teaching ESL are never covered in regular textbooks such as real-world goals, reflecting the structure that native English speakers use, cultural aspects of language, or body language.
No matter which language ability on which we'll focus, listening, speaking, reading, or writing, I believe that language should be learned holistically. Holistic means that all the parts are interconnected. It's difficult to only learn writing while ignoring reading. Listening and speaking are so important to each other because if you don't know how to pronounce a word, how can you understand it when I say it?
As someone who learned a second language when I was in elementary and secondary schools, I know first-hand how intimidating it can be to have to speak that language. I'll make sure you are comfortable to practice enough and build your confidence level.