ðĢ BA International StudiesðĨPost Graduate Certificate in Education ðĢ120 Hour TESOL CertificateðĨQualified TeacherðĢIELTS Exam Preparation Course Band 7+ðĨAcademic and General IELTS ðĢCustom Adult Conversational LessonsðĨPractice daily conversations.
âĻâĻWHO IS DURELL?âĻâĻ
ðŋðĶBorn & Raised in SOUTH AFRICA
ðĢïļSpeak English & Afrikaans
ðĪĐEmpathetic teacher, who can relate to students that are learning a new language or improving one as I have learned German in the past
ðĨMy hobbies: watching movies & series, reading, watching tennis, shopping online & spending time with my family
I âĪïļ journaling and wine tasting; CAPE TOWN has the best wine farms
ðšI dream of travelling to Europe & Asia & love learning about the culture
ðð―I am committed to what I do and will help you to the best of my ability
ðĐâðŦðĐâðŦMY TEACHING STRATEGYðĐâðŦðĐâðŦ
ðERUP strategy (Gain FLUENCY and CONFIDENCE in daily situations)
ðĢïļE-xpose yourself to English every day. (Watch television, series, with subtitles, etc).
ðR-eal-life Situations. Decide what you want to practice in class: order drinks/food at a restaurant etc.
ðU-nderstand specific dialogue. Once you understand the dialogue you are ready to practice.
ðĨģP-ractice in real-life situations. Practice what you have learned.
ð WHAT CAN YOU ACHIEVE WITH ME?ð
ðSpeak, read & write FLUENTLY with confidence
ðPERFECT your pronunciation
ðLearn new vocabulary & apply it in context
ðSpeak spontaneously during conversations and express yourself with EASE
ðLearn & improve your grammar and sentence structure
ðRESULTS AFTER 5 LESSONS
ðĪHOW TO GET STARTEDðĪ
ðïļSend me a message on Amazing Talker
ðĢïļLet's discuss your goals & lesson plan/course
ðBook a trial lesson with me & show up on time
ðĩIf you are satisfied, purchase a package! SO EASY
ââWHOM DO I TEACH & COURSES OFFEREDââ
ðšADULTS who want to IMPROVE their CONVERSATIONAL skills, gain FLUENCY and CONFIDENCEðš:
ðĒIELTS PREPARATION COURSEðĒ
ðĨFLUENT FIRE CONVERSATIONAL COURSE ðĨ
ðREAD FLUENTLY & SMOOTHLY ð
ðCREATIVE EXPRESSION WRITING SKILLS ð
ðĢQUICK AND EASY ADVANCED GRAMMAR ðĢ
ðĨADULT CoursesðĨ:
IELTS EXAM PREPARATION
ðĢIELTS Speaking Lessons: BAND 7+ðĢ:
ð B1-C2 Students.
ð 10-20 Lessons (50-min).
ð Overview of the IELTS Speaking Test (Parts 1, 2, and 3).
ð Understanding the assessment criteria:
FLUENCY and COHERENCE, GRAMMAR, PRONUNCIATION,
and LEXICAL RESOURCE.
ð Centered lessons on vocabulary, grammar, strategies, and practicing authentic cue card topics used in the test.
ð Extending answers and maintaining relevance.
ð Fluency and natural speech.
ð Understanding and preparing for cue cards in Part 2.
ð Analyzing and handling complex questions in Part 3.
ð Compare and contrast ideas in Part 3.
ð Mock speaking test and feedback.
ðĄIELTS Writing (GENERAL and ACADEMIC)ðĄ
ðĢ 10 lessons (50-min).
ðĢ Introduction to writing parts 1 and 2 and how it is assessed.
ðĢ If you would like help with both or just one part, let me know.
ðĢ Task 1: How to write an overview, pie chart, diagram, etc.
ðĢ Shared Google Drive document to review and practice.
ðĢ Evaluation and correction of essays with feedback.
ðĢ Enhance your vocabulary building, strategies to grasp various questions, and practice skills.
ðĢ Task 2: How to write an introduction, paragraphs, conclusion, and paraphrasing.
ðĢEstimated band score for your essays and feedback.
ð IELTS READINGð
ðĪ5-10 Lessons (50-minute)
ðĪTrue, False, Not Given
ðĪMatching Headings
ðĪMultiple Choice
ðĪSTRATEGIES to help you find information in articles
ðĒIELTS LISTENINGðĒ
ðĩ 5 Lessons (50-minutes)
ðĩ Overview of listening test
ðĩ Listening exercises to develop your listening skills
ðĩ STRATEGIES to tackle questions and estimate feedback.
ðĨFLUENT FIRE CONVERSATIONAL COURSE ðĨ
ðĢïļDAILY Conversation topics, discussions (going shopping, making reservations at a hotel, etc.)
ðĢïļQuestion & answer sheets (going out with friends, dining out, plans, etc.)
ðĢïļProvide you with possible dialogues & help you write your own (speaking to a lecturer about your marks, talking to your neighbors, etc.)
ðĢïļPractice these dialogues with you & give feedback (sentence structure and pronunciation tips)
ðĢïļPHRASAL VERBS & what they mean in context (get out of here, stick to, figure out, etc.)
ðĢïļWill share my ERUP strategy to help improve speaking and how to practice at home
ðREAD FLUENTLY & SMOOTHLY ð
ðOnline materials adjusted to your level
ðREADING various materials (news articles, short stories, etc.)
ðCOMPREHENSION tests after lessons to test what you have learned (answer questions about the paragraph or short story that was read)
ðNEW vocabulary and application of it
ðCREATIVE EXPRESSION WRITING SKILLSð
ðYou will write sentences with new vocabulary learned
ðWRITE short essays about TOPICS that INTEREST you
ðYou will receive homework to practice your writing (available topics to choose from or topic that interests you)
ðI will give you FEEDBACK on your grammar, sentence structure, etc.
ðĢQUICK AND EASY ADVANCED GRAMMAR ðĢ
ðŊConfused words and PHRASES (advise vs. advice, affect vs. effect, than vs. then, etc.)
ðŊPhrases and clauses (infinitive, gerund, independent, dependent, etc.)
ðŊVERB types and sentences (intransitive, transitive, etc.)
ðŊSentence structures (simple, compound, complex, compound-complex)
ðŊQuantifiers (much, many, some, any, few, etcetera)
ðĶðMY STYLE OF TEACHINGðĶð:
ðĨ°Strict but friendly.
ðĨ°Encourage students to do their best and have fun.
ðĨ°Love it when students try to get out of their comfort zone. It helps with building confidence.
ðĨ°Encourage students to speak as much as they can and to participate in class.
ðĨ°If you need help with anything related to the lessons, just send me a message on Amazing Talker.
ðīðīTEACHER DURELLâs CLASSROOM RULESðīðī
ðPlease send a message before purchasing a trial lesson so that we can discuss what you need before the lesson.
ðStudents must cancel or reschedule a lesson 12 hours before it takes place.
ðBe respectful of the time & let me know ahead of time if you will be late by sending a message on Amazing Talker.
ðIf you do not show up after 10 minutes, you will be charged for it.
ðThere will be no make-up classes & no refunds for canceled classes within the 12 hours.
ððThank you for taking the time to read my profile.
ðŊðŊBOOK A TRIAL LESSON NOW!!!!
I would like to say thank you for Ms. Durell. She is a kind and patient teacher. She customizes the teaching materials for her students. She is worth recommending.
I want to thank the teacher for preparing the course with dedication and enthusiasm. The teaching presentation is thoughtfully designed. The teacher's pronunciation is clear, and the teaching process is smooth. In the course, I also received specific encouragement and practical advice, which allowed me to improve my English speaking skills.
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