1. Don’t forget language is a communication tool.
The ultimate purpose of learning new languages is to communicate with people. In my lessons, I provide many opportunities for the students to apply their newly learned linguistic elements and communication strategies. This is so they are able to apply them in real-world or authentic situations.

2. Whose responsibility? Yours!
I would consider learning a language to be successful and meaningful when the learners take ownership of their learning and feel accomplished. It is a lifelong journey to become proficient in the new language. In my lessons, I support your language education paths and teach you how to manage your learning by yourself eventually.

3. Learning a new language can be a challenging journey so it is natural to make mistakes along the way.
I want my students to feel safe and comfortable in my lessons because it will help keep motivating them. One of my missions is to provide a secured educational space where my students are not afraid of taking risks or making mistakes. When my students make a mistake, I approach them and make them realize their mistakes in a positive and encouraging way.

4. Enjoy your language learning journey!
Since learning a new language is a lifelong journey, learning it should be interesting so it will keep the learners’ motivation. I have designed my private lessons with individual accommodations, such as learning goals, topics, preferences, and learning styles.

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