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Phone: 01 42 93 10 52
Portable: 06 83 27 23 80
Adresse: 75017 Paris, France

Proposition for New Teaching Concept
for language schools and training managers, a niche proposed by Maria D’Arcy. Lisez cette page in français

Target Market: Slow learners of English
Clients who see themselves as blocked
Hyper-sensitive students.
Objective: to relax participants, to ease away any resistance so that they are receptive, curious, feel appreciated and respected, enjoy the learning experience so much that they are willing to take the first steps in communicating in English.
Method: Neuro-Linguistic Programming activities, music and movement,
Hypnosis or yoga-type relaxation while listening to sample of English phrases,
Identity games,
Silent method discovery exercises,
Pronunciation
practice through gestures, and colours
Suggestopaedia.
Logistics: Preferably two participants, or multiples of two.
Room with space to move, lie on the floor, equipped with music source (CD, tape, vinyl, Mp3, etc.)
Required number of seats and table(s) to push to and from the walls.
Cushions.
Duration: Two sessions of three hours, preferably on one day.
Option: Follow up with more traditional, individual lessons aimed at their specific priorities.
Remuneration of Coach will depend on whether sessions are held with individual students or groups.
Programme activities: 1: What’s in a name
2: Stem sentences
3: Simple Simon Says movement game
4: Typical errors corrected
5: Songs such as Hello goodbye, One finger one thumb, etc
6: Grammar guide to tenses
7: Drills via playing the teacher.
8: Memorising irregular verbs with rhythm and gestures.
9: Find your identity through pictures
10: Creating an alternate Anglophone life.
Observations: This can be adapted to complete beginners, elementary or pre-intermediary levels.

Contact: Maria D’Arcy 75017 Paris France
Tel: +33 (0)1 42 93 10 52; e-mail:

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