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 Hi, my name is Wendy. I'm an ESL teacher, 

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and I would love to meet with you on Skype.

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I have a BA and an MA, both in Linguistics. 

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That means I've studied how to analyze languages.

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I also have a TESL certificate, which means I've been trained

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In how to teach ESL. 

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I have lots of experience teaching immigrants in Canada

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in the government LINC program

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and in high schools and universities in Taiwan.

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I'm a student of language myself, 

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I've been learning Chinese, and I love it! I love the language,

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I love finding out how people express themselves in another language

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There are joys and challenges.

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And some challenges, you can meet and overcome

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and other times, yeah, you do get frustrated

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and you don't know how to express yourself.

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When you meet up with those times, at least you'll know

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your teacher completely understands how you feel. 

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But I've worked through a lot of that and I have some strategies 

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both in learning and in remembering, that I can pass on to you.

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If you choose to study with me,

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we'll have some interesting conversations, 

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stimulating, on topics that you choose. 

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I want to turn it over to you and let you do a lot of the talking.

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because if you've chosen to have a Skype class, 

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then I think you already realize how important it is 

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to get some practice speaking the language.

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So you'll be talking, and as you do, you'll be working through the grammar

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you'll be hearing me say words that you almost forgot

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and then you'll be able to use them. You'll learn new words

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and you'll also be gaining confidence 

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because you'll know that you're being understood. 

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Sometimes, you might hit some trouble spots, and I'll take note of that, 

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and after class, I'll send you some feedback, and

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something to work on so you'll have something to work on before our next class.

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My students have found me to have high expectations, 

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but I'm also encouraging and patient.

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If you choose to study with me, 

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take a look at the kinds of classes we could have on Skype,

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 choose one, click on the calendar on the day that would work for you

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and choose the best time. Hope to see you on Skype!