English as a first & foreign language

When teaching conversational English, I provide targeted vocabulary and worksheets to assist in semi-immersive conversation.

Communication is dual-fold; speaking and (active) listening. I focus on both of these aspects of communication. Of utmost importance is  developing “conversation confidence” by focusing on conversation, not on the mechanics of language.

When teaching writing development, my style is workshop-driven; I prefer to give immediate feedback and remain instantly available for questions. 

Here I focus on writing and reading, assisting students with grammar, mechanics and syntax, when to use passive versus direct sentence structures, and the application of Lagos, Pathos, Ethos. Here, everything  depends on your intended audience!

For both young learners and adults, this is a fun and creative way to learn English in a group setting.

Art projects are paired with vocabulary and writing lessons. Students learn a creative medium, such as painting or weaving, then asked to write short paragraphs and present the project to the group.

Guest artists and learning Alentejo history would be one of the goals of the tailored programming

• Build vocabulary
• Understand idioms
• Improve pronunciation
• Improve writing
• Prepare for exams
• Learn public speaking

• Learn that learning can be fun!
• Improve social interaction confidence
• Improve ability to work in groups
• Improve industry knowledge
• Learn about various art mediums
• Learn about local history