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Wrapping Up this Academic Year Final test & assignments All the information about your final test is HERE Please reach out if you have any questions. 📌 Assignments should be submitted by the end of the second week of June. The third week will focus on individual feedback. Summer break There will be no regular classes in July or August. If you're continuing next year, you'll find a question in the form about optional summer conversation sessions. Tick the box if you're interested! Feedback form for returning students only If you've declared you're continuing in September, please take a moment to complete this short 6-question form. Your feedback helps me shape next year’s course for you. Thank you & September plans Thank you to everyone who has confirmed their spot for next year! If you’re finishing your course—thank you as well for your commitment and energy this year. The early bird offer for new students runs until June 15. Feel free to share it with anyone who might be interested. A short intro interview is always part of the process. LinkedIn love 💛 Huge thanks to those who’ve written a recommendation for me on LinkedIn—it means so much.
If you'd still like to leave one, it would be greatly appreciated. Here’s everything you need to know about your end-of-semester assignments:
1. Final Semestral Test
2. Final Speaking Task (Recording) What to do:
⚠️ Important Rules
What I'm Looking For This is your chance to show what you’ve learned! I’d like to see that you can: ✔️ React naturally and validate your partner’s questions ✔️ Use hedging, softeners, and strategic expressions ✔️ Use relevant vocabulary from our topics ✔️ Steer the conversation a little, not just answer ✔️ Demonstrate the variety of skills we’ve practiced this year Let your personality and your progress come through — you’ve worked for it!  Just a quick update on upcoming days off and class scheduling:
Monday, April 21st is a bank holiday, so no classes will be held on that day. If you haven’t already talked to me about it, please do when you get the chance. As we move into May, here’s how the schedule looks: Thursday, May 1st is a public holiday – no classes that day. Friday, May 2nd – I’ll be working as usual. If you’re planning to be away, please let me know in advance. A quick note about the end of April: Tuesday, April 29th and Wednesday, April 30th will be counted as part of your next billing month. So even though they fall in April, they’ll be included in your May invoice. Please don’t be surprised when you see those dates on your next bill. That’s it for now! Wishing you a great day and a Happy Easter to those celebrating – or just a peaceful break for those enjoying a slower pace this season.  📌Quizlet & Sorting Your Sets I hope I've spoken to everyone in class about Quizlet. Please make sure your Quizlet sets are fully sorted—from January until now. I expect everything to be organized by next week or by our next classes. Make sure it’s all in place! If you need any help arranging them, just poke me—send a message, and I’ll assist you. 📌Conversational Cards – Starting in March! Starting this month, I’m introducing Conversational Cards, which will be based on your vocabulary from Quizlet. You can expect to prepare 10 words for each lesson. I’ll provide more details about this in your classes. 📌Everyday Phrases – Final Phrase Next Week! I believe I've covered everyday phrases with almost every student, regardless of the course. Next week, we'll have the final phrase (Phrase #10). I expect all of them to be in your Quizlet, as we’ll be doing a revision the following week. Make sure you have them all sorted! 📌New Stickers in Our Portfolio! Some updates in our sticker collection! You’re all familiar with our Lazy Panda, but I’ve recently introduced another one--the Broken Heart, inspired by my student O. So, watch out—I have a heart, and yes, you can break it! And I’ve also thought of adding new stickers for effort, which will appear as plants—because spring is coming, and I think it’s a fitting theme! Let’s see how this works, and of course, feel free to share your feedback.
📌Absence Notifications Just a reminder: The ONLY way to inform me about an absence is through the form--Please .... That’s all for now! Let me know if you have any questions. Have a great weekend!
 1. Everyday Phrases Program I have launched the Everyday Phrases (Part 2) Program in January, but I noticed that some of you still aren’t sure where to find your Vocabulary Booster. A new phrase is added every week, and you can find it in your Learning Space under the links section. Don’t forget to start a new Quizlet set for these phrases! 2. Quizlet Semester Tests We’re almost done with the Quizlet semester tests, but I’ve noticed that some of your Quizlet entries could use a bit more attention. Please take care when adding them and don’t neglect this part of your learning process. If you’re not sure how to add entries properly or need help with anything, just ask me! 3. 15-Minute Tutorials 15-minute tutorial sessions are now toll-free for a limited time! Take this chance to get some extra help—This offer won’t last forever, so don’t miss out!👉 MORE HERE. 4. Bee-Breathing Technique I’ve written about the Bee breathing technique—an amazing way to prepare for speaking and expand your speaking capacity. You can find it on my personal blog👉 HERE. I highly recommend trying it out! 5. Your IDEAS Matter I need to pick your brains! How can I make your learning experience with me even better? Whether it’s something small for your Learning Space, a new tool, or a tiny improvement, I’d❤️to hear your ideas. There’s an anonymous suggestion box below where you can share your thoughts. You’re welcome to include your name if you want, but it’s completely optional. I’m counting on your input! 1. Please put all your Quizlets sets together, revise them, double-check for inconsistencies and then SEND A LINK TO THE FINAL SET TO ME. Do it via Whatsapp.
2. Everyday phrases - Every week there will be a phrase in your VOCAB BOOSTER (see LINKS in your learning space) for you to prepare for our classes. 3. 6th January - no classes - if you have classes that day please seek opportunities to catch up. Here’s what you need to know:
 1. Christmas Break - Absence Notification If you are planning a Christmas break, please inform me of the days you will be absent as soon as possible. To do this, fill in the absence form in your learning space. Please don't wait until the last moment to submit this information. 2. Christmas Break Duration The length of the Christmas break will depend largely on the data you provide in your absence forms. Once I have sufficient information from everyone, I will announce the final end date of the break. 3. Americano Course Adjustments For those in the Americana course: To avoid missing classes in December, our next session will focus on a lesson instead of a conversation. Please prepare for a 45-minute session rather than the usual 30 minutes. 4. Catch-Up Opportunities There will be opportunities to catch up on missed lessons. I encourage you not to leave this hanging. However, details will only be finalized after I receive everyone's absence forms. 5. Quizlet Test Postponed The Quizlet test, initially planned for December, will now take place at the beginning of January. Please ensure that your Quizlets are:
6. Personal Blog Invitation
As part of my professional and creative development, I am writing daily reflections on my personal blog (HERE) during the Advent season. If you'd like to read I invite you to visit. I’ve sent you one invitation previously to your Whatsapp and the same link applies every time. I’d greatly appreciate any feedback you might have. Day Off on November 1st Please note that Friday, November 1st, will be a day off, so there will be no lessons on that day. Course and Free Slots Information I've received several questions regarding course availability and free slots for new people. To address this, I’ve written a detailed post on LinkedIn outlining the current situation. If you need to know more, jump there. The link below. Homework Cancellation Policy If you notice an unhappy face ☹︎ next to your homework, this indicates that the assignment has been cancelled and should no longer be completed. Please note that repeated cancellations will result in a penalty fee. I sincerely hope this never happens, but if you accumulate five unhappy faces ☹︎☹︎☹︎☹︎☹︎, it signals a serious concern, and unfortunately, this could lead to the termination of your course. Using AI for Homework This is a gentle reminder to not use AI tools like DeepL or similar software to complete your homework. Relying on AI for your work defeats the purpose of learning. I trust your integrity, but if this becomes a recurring issue, it will not be tolerated. Please respect the learning process and put in the effort to grow your skills authentically. Autumn on Instagram
For those looking for a casual way to boost their vocabulary, now I share daily stories on Instagram- well I am trying to- with new words and reflections on the autumn season. This is a cozy, down-to-earth way to surround yourself with English outside of class. Feel free to check it out and engage with the content whenever it suits you! The link below. |
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