Hello and welcome to the exciting learning journey,
Summary of this passage
During the planning session, we'll discuss your learning style, select suitable materials, schedule study time, and explore learning tools. In the course, we focus on providing language-rich content for practical use in daily life, work, or travel. We prioritize important content to instill confidence and enjoyment. After several months, adjustments may be made based on your learning style and expectations. Lessons include new words and sentence construction. The flow involves homework completion, in-class practice, and recapitulation. A 50-minute lesson consists of two sessions maybe with a break. Rescheduling is allowed with advanced notice. I have a passion for language teaching and hold a master's degree in teaching Chinese. I continue to learn myself and explore effective ways to improve learning experiences. A monthly course with weekly classes is recommended. Additional learning resources include Google shared folder, Excel documents, and Quizlet for vocabulary memorization. Effective communication is essential.
The details are below.
"The learning process should be relaxing and exciting. Let's start with a good conversation to alleviate any worries and stress related to learning a new language.
In the planning session class, we will discuss the approach used for your unique learning style, identify your learning style, and share expectations for the course. For example:
1. We will determine suitable materials based on your learning needs.
2. We will schedule your study time, including the number of hours per week for homework or self-reading, as well as the number of lessons you require.
3. We will discuss learning tools such as flashcards, audio, and video for self-study.
In the course itself, we focus on several things. Since you may or may not have a language-rich environment where you live, we provide content that encourages learning and is easy to use. We will use learning content (phrases, sentences) that are unique to you and that you can immediately apply in your daily life, work, or travel.
In summary, we prioritize the most important content to avoid confusion and frustration, while instilling confidence and enjoyment. You can rest assured that you will be able to use the content to communicate with native speakers.
Please note that after several months of learning, the above may be modified based on a better understanding of your learning style and expectations. During each lesson, we will introduce 7-10 new words, and you will be able to construct 3-5 useful sentences.
A 50-minute lesson consists of two 20-25-minute sessions (optional), maybe with a short break in between for better consolidation of knowledge. The last 5 minutes of the class will be dedicated to recapitulation, instructions for homework (e.g., vocabulary memorization, listening, sentence construction, etc.), and other arrangements.
The lesson flow is as follows:
It is a student-directed learning (or self-reflected learning).
█(Step 1) Before class: Complete the assigned homework/tasks. Please note that the amount of homework will be manageable.
█(Step 2) During class: We will check pronunciation and oral skills, practice tones, vocabulary, and sentence construction drills to ensure that your knowledge is internalized and consolidated.
█(Step 3) Before the end of the class: We will recap the lesson and provide clear instructions for further consolidation through homework.
**Reschedule policy for both sides:
If you cannot attend the lesson, please email me to reschedule at least 1 day in advance.
If my schedule is full and no rescheduling can be accommodated, I will provide a video for your self-study.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Communication is the first step to enjoyable learning and teaching. See you soon.
About me:
I have a strong passion for language learning and teaching. I am currently learning a new language myself, so I understand the challenges of starting a new language, including confusion, frustration, and lack of motivation. I believe that language learning is about building a new habit, but you need to know the most effective ways to develop this habit. Once language learning becomes a habit, it will open up new horizons and opportunities, allowing you to express yourself in the target language.
I have a master's degree in teaching Chinese as a second language, and I am actively engaged in language teaching and research. I dedicate my entire day to language teaching and research. Even after class, I continue to learn new things, such as playing the piano and studying French, with the guidance of excellent teachers. I enjoy learning and explore every possible way to improve my learning experience and memory retention (I even stick my notes on the wall).
EXAMPLE OF A LESSON:
An example of a lesson can be illustrated through a study log book with one of my students. This log book showcases what a lesson looks like, including the "pre-lesson" preparation and "post-lesson" homework.
Note: After discussing the student's learning needs and setting a learning plan during the trial session, I recommend considering a monthly course for a comprehensive and effective learning process. A monthly course consists of four consecutive lessons. It is strongly suggested to have one class per week, especially in the beginning, as having a well-structured learning schedule is crucial for gradual improvement.
APPENDIX 1
Other learning technologies: (Please note that these technologies require signing in or downloading an app to your cellphone.)
Google shared folder and excel document: This resource will be introduced during the trial session. It includes a document for note-taking, vocabulary photo cards, lesson key points, and homework for review and evaluation between each course.
Quizlet: This resource will be introduced at the end of the first lesson. Flashcards will be added during the class and not afterward. Students are encouraged to create their own flashcards (promoting a sense of control) using Quizlet, a free online flashcard system for vocabulary memorization. It is accessible on both PC and cellphones. If you use internet browsers, there is no need to install the app, but signing in is required. After each class, you will be provided with a link for practice.
Please feel free to explore these additional learning resources and don't hesitate to ask any questions. Effective communication is the first step towards an enjoyable learning and teaching experience.
“學習過程應該是輕鬆和令人興奮的。讓我們從一次愉快的對話開始，以減輕與學習新語言相關的擔憂和壓力。
在規劃課程中，我們將討論適合您獨特學習風格的方法，確定您的學習風格，並分享對課程的期望。 例如：
1.我們將根據您的學習需求確定合適的教材。
2.我們會安排您的學習時間，包括每周作業或自讀的小時數，以及您需要的課時數。
3. 我們將討論用於自學的抽認卡、音頻和視頻等學習工具。
在課程本身中，我們關注幾件事。 由於您居住的地方可能有也可能沒有豐富的語言環境，因此我們提供鼓勵學習且易於使用的內容。 我們將使用您獨有的學習內容（短語、句子），您可以立即將其應用到日常生活、工作或旅行中。
總之，我們優先考慮最重要的內容，以避免混亂和沮喪，同時灌輸信心和樂趣。 您可以放心，您將能夠使用這些內容與母語人士進行交流。
請注意，經過幾個月的學習，以上內容可能會根據對您的學習風格和期望的更好理解而進行修改。 每節課中，我們將介紹 7-10 個新單詞，您將能夠構建 3-5 個有用的句子。
一堂 50 分鐘的課程由兩節 20-25 分鐘的課程（可選）組成，中間或許有短暫的休息，以更好地鞏固知識。 課程的最後 5 分鐘將專門用於重述、作業指導（例如詞彙記憶、聽力、句子結構等）和其他安排。
課程流程如下：
這是一種以學生為導向的學習（或自我反思的學習）。
█（步驟1）課前：完成佈置的作業/任務。 請注意，家庭作業的數量是可控的。
█（步驟2）課堂上：我們會檢查發音和口語技巧，練習聲調、詞彙和造句練習，以確保您的知識內化和鞏固。
█（步驟3）課程結束前：我們將回顧課程並提供明確的指示，以便通過作業進一步鞏固。
**雙方重新安排政策：
如果您不能參加課程，請至少提前 1 天給我發電子郵件重新安排時間。
如果我的日程已滿並且無法安排，我將提供視頻供您自學。
如果你有任何問題隨時問。 溝通是愉快學習和教學的第一步。 再見。
關於我：
我對語言學習和教學有著強烈的熱情。 我自己目前正在學習一門新語言，所以我理解開始一門新語言的挑戰，包括困惑、沮喪和缺乏動力。 我相信語言學習就是建立一個新的習慣，但你需要知道養成這個習慣的最有效的方法。 一旦語言學習成為一種習慣，它將開闢新的視野和機會，讓你用目標語言表達自己。
我擁有漢語作為第二語言教學碩士學位，積極從事語言教學和研究。 我一整天都致力於語言教學和研究。 即使下課後，我也在優秀老師的指導下繼續學習新事物，例如彈鋼琴和學習法語。 我喜歡學習並探索各種可能的方法來提高我的學習體驗和記憶力（我什至將我的筆記貼在牆上）。