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  • Is there a specific English text book that you are interested in regarding teaching it?

    Mine is Speakout series


    Best answer

    What I mostly taught so far were four corners series, tactics for listening and Oxford word skills which all are graded to different levels in order to make it more practical.

  • Is there a quote or saying that you live your life by?

    One of my favorite quotes, and a good one to remember: "The one who falls and gets up is stronger than the one who never tried. Do not fear failure but rather fear not trying." ― Roy T. Bennett


    Best answer

    I Keep this quote bookmarked on my phone all the time :"If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things."– Albert Einstein

  • As a tutor what has been your best method of teaching your classes, your most proficient style?

    What styles and mode of teaching have you mastered, such that no matter the level of the student, you are sure of getting maximum result within a short time?


    Best answer

    My tried and tested methods are Top Secret, I’m afraid . 😀😀😀

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  • Dear Tutors, How often do you incorporate other learning materials? What would they consist of?

    Besides practicing spoken language through conversation


    Best answer

    Depending on the age of the student I will use different learning resources, although most of my students so far have been really on board with what I’ve been using to teach on a basic level.

  • How do you as a teacher deal with your students when they are in a bad mood during classes

    For example the student experiences mood swings during class.


    Best answer

    I try to understand that we are humans and may face different situations in our everyday life outside of the classroom. I try to get their focus back towards the lesson.

  • What’s your favorite word or phrase in English? What is the word or phrase you use most in emglish

    Identify your word or string of words that you most use in the language can help some short comings.


    Best answer

    "obviously", "basically"... and kill me if I know why I use them :)

  • As a Teacher, What is your biggest challenge?
    Best answer

    I love teaching and adjust my methods according to the student BUT. . .I would say my biggest challenge is the student who doesn't do anything outside the class, who doesn't even want to watch a series or video in English so is getting no input and expects everything to happen magically during the class. Students who work even a tiny bit outside of class and, better yet, come with questions, see much more powerful results.

  • Tutors which areas in English students don’t do well in?

    Like their weakness


    Best answer

    I’d say students are all different but I’d say the most common problems are grammar and a lack of vocabulary(witch adds to the grammar issue)

  • What is your favorite language?
    Best answer

    English and maybe Yoruba if African Languages were included 😄.

  • A question to students.

    Do you use this website more for exam preparation or just to learn the language for business/pleasure travel?


    Best answer

    I use it and for my exams and for work.