ððž Speech and Language Therapist practising in the UK
ððž IELTS reading 8.5, speaking 8.0, listening 9.0
ððž HKDSE English reading & speaking 5**
ððž Taught over 1000 classes
ððž Former captain of English public speaking and debating team
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Courses offered:
*Sessions are customised to suit your specific needs
**Please kindly contact me to discuss your case before booking sessions
ððð IELTS ððð
ð To understand what is expected and adapt to the exam structure/requirements
ð Go through passages together and to understand what they truly mean
ð Tackle different types of writing questions e.g. charts, process diagrams, maps etc.
ð Use subject-specific vocabulary
ð Brainstorm and deepen coherent and logical arguments
ð Practice thinking on your feet, especially for speaking part 3
ð Work on improving intonation and accent
ðĨðĨðĨ HKDSE English ðĨðĨðĨ
ð Go through passages together and to understand what they truly mean
ð Use subject-specific vocabulary
ð Brainstorm and deepen coherent and logical arguments
ð Simulate group discussion settings in speaking
ð Practice thinking on your feet especially for individual response in speaking
ð Prepare for presentations and group discussions on your chosen book for SBA
ð Work on improving intonation and accent
ð ðĄðĪ Jolly Phonics ð ðĄðĪ
ð Learn to spell words naturally
ð To read unfamiliar/new words straight off the paper without hesitation
ð Rectify 'lazy speech'
ððð International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) ððð
ð Learn how to pronounce this /ËÉŠntÉËnÃĶĘÉnÉl fÉËnetÉŠk ËÃĶlfÉbet/
ð To understand the basics of how we make sounds
ð Start from the basics (vowels, consonants, tones)
ð Scientific learning based on articulatory phonetics e.g. position of articulators
ð Rectify 'lazy speech'
ðĨðĨðĨ Grammar ðĨðĨðĨ
ð To differentiate between tenses e.g. simple, perfect, continuous, perfect continuous
ð To classify vocabulary into different categories e.g. n., v., adj., adv., det. etc.
ð To understand how to use words from different categories to form sentences
ðŽðŽðŽ Speaking ðŽðŽðŽ
ð General/Daily/Casual conversations
ð E.g. cooking, sports, music, traveling, movies, world news etc.
ð Simulate and practice conversations held in the workplace
ð Work on improving intonation and accent
ðĪðĪðĪ Public speaking ðĪðĪðĪ
ð Speech writing
ð Brainstorm and deepen ideas
ð To engage the audiences
ð Work on improving intonation and accent
ððð Debating (American-style debating/Australia-Asia debating) ððð
ð Build coherent and logical arguments
ð Practice thinking on your feet
ð Practice in a timed setting with crossfire
ð Work on improving intonation and accent
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My teaching style:
ð Interactive and person-centred approach
ð Teach according to your needs
ð Plenty of time to practice the skills and to revisit important points
ð Safe, encouraging and pressure-free learning environment
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What to expect during the trial session:
ðą Discussion about your aims/goals, personal interests, difficulties and concerns
ðą Identify personal strengths and weaknesses
ðą Find out the right way of learning that suits you
ðą Set concrete plans for future sessions
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What to expect after lessons:
ðą Enjoyed and had fun during the class
ðą Feel confident about using English
ðą Constructive feedback and comments
ðą Teaching/Revision/Practice materials
ðą Essay correction/proofreading
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Housekeeping:
ð Sessions can only be cancelled 12 hours before the scheduled time
ð No refund given if session is cancelled within 12 hours of the start time
ð No refund given if student fail to show up within 5 mins for 25min sessions
ð No refund given if student fail to show up within 10 mins for 50min sessions
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ðĢ Hesitate NO MORE! Your journey to mastering English starts NOW! ðĪðŧ
ð IELTS Academic Writing Practice (Part A) ð 60% offð
1ïļâĢ Introduction to the types of charts, structure and useful vocabulary
2ïļâĢ Bar charts and Line graphs
3ïļâĢ Tables
4ïļâĢ Pie charts
5ïļâĢ Process diagrams
ðAdult Phonics Beginner ð 60% off ð
1ïļâĢ Introduction to the pronunciation based on articulatory phonetics
/s, a, t, i, p, n/
2ïļâĢ /c k, e, h, r, m, d/
3ïļâĢ /g, o, u, l, f, b/
4ïļâĢ Blending, spelling and reading
5ïļâĢ /ai, j, oa, ie, ee, or/
6ïļâĢ Blending, spelling and reading
7ïļâĢ /z, w, ng, v, oo/
8ïļâĢ Blending, spelling and reading
9ïļâĢ /y, x, ch, sh, th/
ð Blending, spelling and reading
1ïļâĢ1ïļâĢ /qu, ou, oi, ue, er, ar/
1ïļâĢ2ïļâĢ Blending, spelling and reading
IELTS Speaking Practice ð60% offð
ð Use subject-specific vocabulary e.g. education, social issues, environment etc.
ð Brainstorm and deepen coherent and logical arguments
ð Practice thinking on your feet, especially for speaking part 3
ð Work on improving intonation and accent
Why choose group classes?
ðą Working with a buddy is always better than doing it alone!
ðą Listening to what others think might inspire you
ðą Recordings provided after class just in case you want to listen to it again
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