講師詳細Teacher's Details

Hello,

I am Karen.  I live in sunny South Africa. My family comes from a very small country called The Netherlands.  My first language is English.  I am fluent in Dutch and can speak basic French and German.

About me:

I am both a teacher and a lifelong learner.  You never stop learning, growing and developing to your fullest potential.  Before becoming a teacher I travelled a lot.  I visited many different countries such as Peru, Germany, Austria, Mauritius,  UK, USA, France, Spain, Cambodia, Laos,  Vietnam,  Thailand and also Zimbabwe and Botswana.  I really enjoy meeting new people and learning about their different cultures   I am especially interested in Japanese history,  which is so rich and unique.

My Hobbies:

I enjoy all sports ( I was a physical education teacher for many years).  I love hiking, horse riding, researching information on various topics and I also like to relax at the end of a busy day and watch movies.

My Teaching experience:

I have had many wonderful years in teaching, most of these years were at the American International school.  There I taught elementary school students from all over the world.

A big part of my teaching style is to first get to know and understand the student, then I can plan lessons best suited for each individual.  My method is "Best Practices". This means I try to use a range of interesting activities and a combination of modeling, demonstrating and mentoring to give the student the opportunity to take responsibility for a positive change in their academic process.

My Objective:

Learning a new language is often not easy.  It is ok to make mistakes.  The best way to get better is to practice, practice, practice. It would be an honor and a privilege to help you learn and improve your English. Let’s have some fun and enjoy this journey together.  

I look forward to seeing you in my class.

See you soon.