Dear Diary #4 Come Rain or Shine
In the UK, autumn can sometimes be quite a depressing time of the year. The long summer days have drawn to a close and winter is fast approaching. With months… Read More »Dear Diary #4…
about syd
Syd is an online English teacher from the UK. After finishing his first degree in Humanities, he got certified in teaching-English-as-a-foreign-language and moved to Spain. He spent 6 years working as a classroom teacher before returning to the UK. In 2018, Syd completed a masters degree in Poverty and Development at the renowned Institute of Development Studies. His research focussed on the role that buzzwords play in shaping the international response to emerging global problems like rising inequality and climate change.
For more information on Syd’s English classes, feel free to get in contact:
syd@syd-teaches.co.uk
Philosophy
emotive
Our memories work better when our emotions and senses are being stimulated.
Nuerodiversity
An approach which is sensitive to the differences in the way we think and learn.
shy-friendly
Learning a language can be nerve-racking. My approach gives you the space to gain confidence.
A blog for my students...
Dear Diary #3 – Making Do
Think Monet on steroids. The story of a nature photographer making do with only his local inner-city park.
Dear Diary #2 – The Best Beach
It’s a tiny island looking out onto the vastness of the Atlantic.
How to be yourself in another language
I recently read a post by blogger Alisa Jordan, who writes about the experience of living abroad. In this post, she talks about how difficult social situations can be when… Read More »How to be…