Teaching Philosophy

I have adopted what I consider to be a natural approach to teaching. I believe that the best way to learn a foreign language, and indeed other things, is to use it as much as possible. Lengthy explanations can often confuse rather than inform, and surely, the aim of teaching is to inform rather than confuse. Some of my mottos:

• A picture or mime can speak a thousand words.
• Let your students do the the work - don't do it for them.
• If you know your students, you are already two steps ahead.
• A good lesson plan will set you up for success in the classroom.
• A good classroom environment will help to promote learning.