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Active - Public

English (ESL)

I love great conversation with people from places all over the world.  English has helped me as a common language in my travels through over 30 countries.  Originally from the the state of Ohio, I am an American citizen with a neutral mid-western accent that is common amongst television broadcasters.  I have been a teacher in three American states and internationally in Kuwait, Turkey, and Ecuador.  I am licensed to teach primary school professionally and have a TESOL certification for teaching English as a second language.  

I began teaching English in the most natural form.  My kindergarten students would come to me with no previous experience speaking the English language.  Through daily lessons, songs, games, story time, and play these students developed extensive vocabularies to support their continuing primary school education.  In recent years, I have developed strategies to teach both older children and adults the English language.  While I prioritize grammar, I believe the most important part of learning English is using it in meaningful ways.  This is the reason that I look for ways to engage students in good conversation about a variety of topics no matter what their English levels.  Whether we are discussing song lyrics, questioning the message of a video clip, or reflecting on the actions of a book character, I will help you to expand your understanding of the the English language and feel more comfortable using it in practical ways.

During this class, we will read a short story together.  As we read, we will discuss idioms, figurative language, and new vocabulary from the story.  We will take time to share our thoughts on the story's events and ending.  

Learn Vocabulary with Short Stories 

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Review #1- Janeen has made lessons interesting for my child.  My daughter stays engaged for the whole lesson and looks forward to future lessons with her.

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I highly recommend her .

Have you ever watched an American wedding in a Hollywood movie? Watch this video to learn vocabulary and traditions from weddings in the USA.  

Learn Vocabulary about Weddings 

Come along with me and learn about the African safari experience.  I'll tell you about the animals, accommodation, and location while I share some English vocabulary with you.  

Learn English With A Real Travel Story- African Safari 

Watch this video to learn some English idioms that relate to romantic relationships.  

English Idioms for Romantic Relationships

Reading in English feels easier when you understand the vocabulary used within the story.  Watch this video to learn some vocabulary that will be used in the classic story of  "The Lion And The Mouse." 

Learn Vocabulary With A Short Story 

Practice the English letter names and letters sounds with me.  This knowledge is very important for reading and writing in English. 

The English Alphabet Letter Names and Sounds 

Watch and learn about some commonly confused English words. Practice using them correctly .

Don't Confuse These English Words

Help the main character in this story reflect on the year 2022 by completing the story with past tense verbs. 

Practice Irregular Verbs 

2022 Past Tense Review 

Read along with a fun story about a very sleepy bear and his friends.  Learn new vocabulary words while reading. 

Bear Stays Up For Christmas -ESL Storytime

Watch this video to learn about the 5 senses and practice using your 5 senses to respond to questions. 

STEM

5 Senses- Explore and Learn

Animals come in every color of the rainbow.  Practice animal names with this video and guess which animals will come next.  

Guess The Animal

Sing along to this popular winter song and listen closely for the lyrics.  You'll be prompted to rearrange lyrics or fill in the blanks.  Enjoy! 

Learn Vocabulary with Short Stories - English (ESL) Class

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