New courses and TEF updates
We're adding new courses to our curriculum! English for Engineering is already available, and others are coming soon. Keep an eye on our Courses page for new additions.
There have been some issues with audio recordings on lesson records but the problem has been solved. Everything is working well again.
New teachers
This month we welcome three new teachers: Mark T, Susan and Oisin.
Mark T is an American, currently living in North Carolina. He spent many years teaching English in Japan and can converse in Japanese. After getting his MBA, he began working in the corporate social responsibility and sustainability area and now shares part of his busy schedule with us here at TEF. So glad to have you with us, Mark!
Susan was born and raised in the U.K. but now lives in Greece. She has extensive experience teaching English to all ages and has worked as an assessor on English proficiency exams since 1987. In her spare time, Susan loves being outdoors, watching films and keeping up with current affairs. We look forward to getting to know you, Susan!
Oisin hails from Australia, where he currently resides. A multilinguist, Oisin speaks Chinese and Japanese, as well as some French and, of course, English. He lived in Japan for 7 years and came to love Japanese food and culture. If you have suggestions for good Japanese food in Melbourne, please let him know. Welcome to the Farm, Oisin!
Employee of the Month
The winner of the November Employee of the Month award has been teaching with The English Farm for a few years now—the ever-dependable Rhys! Students love Rhys, who plays the role of either listener, conversationalist or mentor depending on each student's particular needs. He’s also well-loved by our staff, helping out with whatever he can, whenever he can.
Rhys has chosen to donate his award money to the organization Alto Arapiuns because, in his words:
Alto Arapiuns helps the indigenous peoples of the Amazon who have been losing their lands to multinational corporations. The corporations then turn the land into single-crop farms, which has resulted in a lot of new illnesses for the people who live there. Alto Arapiuns provides healthcare for these people.
Your commitment to teaching really stands out, Rhys, and is much appreciated. Thanks so much for all you do!
Regards,
Di