Rex Caluya

My teaching methodology is Thinking-Based Learning. This method develops thinking skills beyond memorization and, in doing so, develops effective thinking on your part. During my class, you get to put ideas into context, analyze, relate, or argue. In short, convert information into knowledge.

Research in learning a new language (called “second language acquisition” in academia) suggests that there are three key elements to doing so.
• The first is comprehensible input, which is a fancy way of saying being exposed to (hearing or reading) something in the new language and learning to understand it.
• Comprehensible output is the second element, and unsurprisingly it means learning to produce (speak or write) something in the new language.
• The third element is review or feedback, which basically means identifying errors and making changes in response.
Learning a new language involves listening, speaking, reading, writing, sometimes even a new alphabet and writing format. If you focus exclusively on just one activity, the others fall behind.

The activities that we do during each session generally depends on what you will choose. These may include a listening or reading comprehension, or vocabulary exercise, grammar discussion followed by a short quiz, practice conversation, or free talk.

My teaching philosophy is not complicated. I like to think that I'm an empath and being able to help others feel good about themselves gives me a great sense of satisfaction. I have found that someone who has confidence is generally able to accomplish their goals. And learning is no different.

I hope to see you in my class!