Hi, my name is Wendy. I'm an ESL teacher,
and I would love to meet with you on Skype.
I have a BA and an MA, both in Linguistics.
That means I've studied how to analyze languages.
I also have a TESL certificate, which means I've been trained
In how to teach ESL.
I have lots of experience teaching immigrants in Canada
in the government LINC program
and in high schools and universities in Taiwan.
I'm a student of language myself,
I've been learning Chinese, and I love it! I love the language,
I love finding out how people express themselves in another language
There are joys and challenges.
And some challenges, you can meet and overcome
and other times, yeah, you do get frustrated
and you don't know how to express yourself.
When you meet up with those times, at least you'll know
your teacher completely understands how you feel.
But I've worked through a lot of that and I have some strategies
both in learning and in remembering, that I can pass on to you.
If you choose to study with me,
we'll have some interesting conversations,
stimulating, on topics that you choose.
I want to turn it over to you and let you do a lot of the talking.
because if you've chosen to have a Skype class,
then I think you already realize how important it is
to get some practice speaking the language.
So you'll be talking, and as you do, you'll be working through the grammar
you'll be hearing me say words that you almost forgot
and then you'll be able to use them. You'll learn new words
and you'll also be gaining confidence
because you'll know that you're being understood.
Sometimes, you might hit some trouble spots, and I'll take note of that,
and after class, I'll send you some feedback, and
something to work on so you'll have something to work on before our next class.
My students have found me to have high expectations,
but I'm also encouraging and patient.
If you choose to study with me,
take a look at the kinds of classes we could have on Skype,
choose one, click on the calendar on the day that would work for you
and choose the best time. Hope to see you on Skype!