Maria Safl

Being a polyglot teacher my teaching experience covers a wide spectrum of subjects in countries and students.
I hold a 2.1 degree in French Language and Literature from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.Thenceforth, an interesting, passionate and challenging journey has started.
In 2017 after private tutoring for adults and teenagers (ages 12-16), I obtained the Qualified Teacher Status issued by the British Ministry of Education in order to teach Modern Foreign Languages in primary and secondary schools across London.
Usually,my teaching technique is based on an old-fashioned pattern of grammar and Vocabulary centered lesson plans emphasising on the transcription of words in order to improve the British English Accent. Nevertheless, I tend to align with the modern student's needs,limited given time during an online lesson by applying techniques such as scanning a reading text in 60 seconds, discussing on a specific group of vocabulary in order to elicit further information or by connecting listening activities to grammar improvement.
One of the most exciting elements in this job is the implementation of learner-centered approach applied to students who are non-native speakers by discovering potential linguistic barriers.
Also, how students are able to develop the appropriate skills for gaining confidence as well as the essential intuition and knowledge for their daily interactions and academic achievements.