Ms. Amanda Room A 202
About Me From the United States (Minnesota) English Teacher, Ho Chi Minh City o 4.5 years BA Degree in English o CELTA/TEFL in teaching English Language
My Class Goals 1. Fluency: Self-expression and critical thinking. 2. Speaking: Conversation & Presentation 3. Community: Collaboration, Participation, Support
My Class Goals 4. Authenticity: --Begin reading and practicing Real English.
Materials Used Skillful Texts o Each Skillful Set has two books: Listening & Speaking, Reading & Writing In Literature: o Semester 1: Short stories and excerpts provided by teacher. o Semester 2: Authentic Young-Adult novel/novels.
Materials Used English-Language (Learner’s) Dictionary o Not translation o Recommended: Laptops/Tablets o Used on scheduled days o Laptops and Tablets are strongly preferred (over Smart Phones) o Emphasis on Collaboration (working together).
Expectations for Students Communicate as needed with me, even outside of class. To follow the rules of the classroom To honor ideas and originality
Expectations for Students Collaborate Participate Speak English Turn in Homework Hello !
To use English Skills as much as possible. o Learning English is a lot of work. o But, working hard = good rewards. (Special projects, etc) Expectations for Students
Expectations of Parents Monitor and support Encourage o I am here to help! Talk to me if you have questions about your child’s ability.
I am looking forward to working with the students of LSTS!!