Take English classes with a private teacher in Swords

Schools aren’t the only way

The “traditional” way of learning languages can work for a lot of people but that doesn’t mean it's the best way for you. A lot of students take tutors or extra courses outside of their regular classes to learn better/faster. Schools are a lot more rigid and inflexible in their teaching which highlights the biggest positive of tutoring or more private courses, adaptability and choice. You can’t choose your teacher when it comes to a normal class but when it comes to tutoring, especially when it comes to something as widespread as English, there is a lot of choice for any student. Normal schools and courses are often more expensive too, offering a large fixed amount for a certain amount of classes. When it comes to tutoring you can decide exactly how many lessons you want to do, when you want to stop and ultimately how much you’re willing to spend on lessons. If a tutor isn’t working out for you, you can stop without the risk of wasting money. 

Perfect for independent learners

Many students view language learning as a personal challenge/experience which makes them less open to normal classes where they may feel stifled or even bored. They may prefer to be reading, watching and speaking the language however they want to. This kind of learning style is perfectly paired with tutoring. A tutor doesn’t have to provide the material or give you specific things to do, what they can do for you is provide exercises, corrections, a native speaker to practice with and they can answer any questions you may have. This kind of flexible support and learning with limited “classes” can really suit independent language learning. 

Native teachers

You’ll most likely get a native speaker for an English teacher but what exactly are the benefits of a native speaker? English has many regional idioms, phrases and countless examples of slang. A lot of this can be hard to understand or even find by learners of English. Especially in classes where you often read from textbooks without the context of real life. A native speaker can provide this information and even help you navigate social situations in Swords. Grand is a great example of Hiberno-English slang, it is used on a daily basis by practically everyone in Ireland but what does it mean? Most Native English speakers can understand it simply through the context “do you want to get some food” or “that’d be grand” but this may be difficult for ESOL students. Grand and other such examples can have completely different meanings based on context, grand doesn’t even have to be slang, it could be a synonym for big “that’s a grand house”. If you’re a speaker of French that might come naturally.  This is just one large benefit of a native teacher. 

Other benefits of a native teacher

Some people learn how to read and write a language before they can speak it, for others it is the other way round. Either way, a native speaker is essential for navigating the tricky grammar of English and most importantly making your English sound right. “The cat of Mary” may be perfectly good English but it sounds weird, a native English teacher can help you translate less literally, Mary’s cat would be a lot more natural in this case. So if you want to sound more like a native speaker when speaking, a native teacher is the key. Native speakers also have a wider bank of vocab (usually) than learners. This gives more opportunity for the students to learn vocabulary, and vocabulary that's actually used by English speakers. 

The flexibility of a tutor

Languages have many components, from grammar to listening skills. Inevitably there will be parts of English that you will struggle with more than others, a local tutor in Swords can focus on the parts of the language that you struggle with. It’s all up to you what you want to focus on, what you need to work on or if you would rather leave the “curriculum” to the tutor, that is also an option. 

Tutors in Ireland

Ireland has many teachers for ESOL as a lot of people coming to Ireland want to learn English, which means it couldn’t be easier to find an ESOL teacher in Swords or elsewhere in Ireland. Superprof makes it extremely easy with the location feature to find your teacher. Good luck and happy learning!