Our Trainers
At Selwyn Language School we recognise our key strength is the quality of our teachers. We have a rigorous selection criteria that ensures that our trainers are suitably qualified. We feel the teachers need to enthusiastically match the needs and wishes of each student.
Our trainers create professional yet friendly relationships with their students. This helps to ensure maximum achievement. Our ethos is to create an enjoyable and supportive environment that is conducive for students to learn, flourish and excel.
Susannah Selwyn - Director
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| Experience | Susannah has over 30 years experience in English language training. She has worked in numerous foreign countries but also in universities and FE colleges in the UK. She has also taught English in the workplace, e.g. government, businesses, hotels. |
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| Qualifications | PG TESOL Diploma (Distinction) & Licentiate Diploma in TESOL Cambridge UCCLES PET & FCE – Oral examiner |
| Methodology | I love teaching and meeting people from different cultures. I try to make the classes enjoyable so the students are relaxed and learn quickly. |
| Customised teaching To Maximise Outcome | I make full use of a variety of materials and resources for each lesson plan. This ensures that the students progress in all the key areas of language acquisition. For speaking fluency practice, I conduct role-plays and elicit presentations. To improve vocabulary, we may analyse an article from the daily newspaper. To develop writing skills, we analyse the structure and language of emails, memos, reports and then practise writing them. For listening skills, the students listen to conversations of native speakers. I also have a series of activities, specifically designed for improving pronunciation. |
| Gap Analysis & Needs Assessment | Initially I conduct an interview to assess the student’s individual needs. Subsequently I conduct periodic assessments with each student to evaluate and give feedback on his or her progress. |
| Experience | Anglia University, Cambridge Pre-University 1. Academic Writing and Reading Course 2. Devised and taught intensive IELTS courses 3. General English Programme, at all levels – including specific Writing, Pronunciation and Spoken Communication options 4. English for Business Richard Lewis Communications, Warnford, UK Individually designed and tailored, multi-objective Business English programmes to improve overall effectiveness in an International environment. Vientiane College, Vientiane, Lao PDR, SE Asia (linked with Monash University, Australia,) Developed ASEAN programme to prepare ministry officials and civil servants in readiness for Laos to enter ASEAN. Taught the language of report writing, meetings, negotiating and other such communication skills. Ministry of Finance. Designed and taught Financial, Business English and communication skills course. IELTS preparation, reading skills and tutorial work for students on the Australian University scholarship scheme. EF International School, Cambridge Academic Year Programme – including preparation for IELTS, CAE, FCE and PET exams. The British Institute, Seville, Spain General English programme, including FCE, CAE and children’s classes & developing a writing project for all levels. |