Teacher Jezanne Phinn's Page

Welcome to my profile page!

As a teacher with over a decade of experience, I have been on an enjoyable journey. My teaching career began in 2006, where I assisted students face to face in a more traditional teacher-student setting. However, in 2016, my path took a new turn as I ventured into teaching English online, which opened up another world to me, specifically Japan.

The Japanese culture is one that I probably would never have been exposed to, since it's a country located so far from my own. Thanks to SkimaTalk, I have had the privilege of discussing Japan's rich customs, traditions, and the beauty of its nature with many, many Japanese students. I have also come to see clearly how teaching is not a one-way street; rather, it is an exchange of knowledge that can have an impact on both the teacher and the learner.

As for my teaching style: I have a strong belief in a positive and enjoyable atmosphere for the learning process to be effective. So, I strive to create fun and relaxed sessions. To improve students' speaking ability, I always keep short news topics on-hand to give our free conversations direction. These articles are specifically short to give you more opportunity to speak during the sessions, rather than just read. For listening activities, I have got some excellent resources. In whatever aspect you are working on, I always offer abundant feedback to help you progress effectively. Finally, depending on your preference, I like regular revision sessions to ensure you retain what you've learned, and I feel it is important for you to try to use it.

I look forward to learning something new from you too, and I hope to meet you online soon.