TEACHER CASE STUDIES

Listen & Learn: Hi, Faiza! What languages do you teach? Why did you choose a career in teaching?
Faiza: I teach Indonesian and English. When I lived in Bali, Indonesia, I taught English to Indonesian students and Indonesian to foreign learners. Here, in the UK, so far I have only taught Indonesian to foreign learners. I chose a career in teaching because I find it immensely fulfilling and enjoyable. No two days are ever the same, and it is always a pleasure being part of the students’ journey in learning a new language.

Listen & Learn: That’s great to hear. Tell us about your teaching qualifications and history.
Faiza: I am a native Indonesian speaker with a BA in English Language and Literature and a near-native level of English proficiency. I have over 4 years of teaching experience. Furthermore, I have over 13 years of experience providing language services in English and Indonesian. This includes translation, copywriting, content writing, interpretation, etc. Being a total language nerd has proven to come in handy when teaching!

Listen & Learn: Indeed! And, what attracted you to teach with Listen & Learn?
Faiza: There were many things that attracted me to teach with Listen & Learn. First of all, you have excellent online reviews and testimonials from students and teachers, which is undoubtedly a great first impression! I was also impressed with your extensive network in the UK, Europe, and beyond. Furthermore, as soon as I was in contact with the company for a potential teaching position, I immediately noticed that everything is managed with utmost professionalism and that teachers are valued and treated ethically.

Listen & Learn: What is your favorite thing about working with Listen & Learn?
Faiza: Listen & Learn provides fantastic support for teachers, whether it is through admin support, the team of academic advisors, or even the finance team. Communication is simply superb. You never have to wait around or wonder what to do. For every question, I have always received a prompt and helpful response. Besides, I am also a fan of the excellent system where teachers can submit monthly reports, generate invoices, etc., hassle-free.

Listen & Learn: Thanks for that feedback! Now, talking about your work as a teacher: What do you look for in a student?
Faiza: There is nothing in particular that I look for in a student. However, if I had to choose something, I do appreciate curiosity and enthusiasm.

Listen & Learn: What should students expect from you as their teacher?
Faiza: I always try to do my best at teaching, motivating, and maintaining good vibes in every class. I also find it essential that my methods are effective and that my students enjoy the lessons. Therefore, I continuously review my classes and adjust my teaching methods when necessary. I also firmly believe that creating a friendly and positive environment starts with myself.

Listen & Learn: Describe your most memorable teaching experience with Listen & Learn.
Faiza: So far, I haven’t had a particularly memorable teaching experience with Listen & Learn, I just got started. However, I can share that I am enjoying every moment of it.

Listen & Learn: Why should students enroll in a language course with Listen & Learn?
Faiza: Listen & Learn works with a network of fantastic language teachers in various countries, offering a wide range of languages. The organization ensures to work with highly qualified teachers so students get the best experience and results. Plus, Listen & Learn offers different forms of flexibility for students. Whether the location or how you schedule classes around your busy schedule, I believe that Listen & Learn can find a teacher who is a great match for every person, no matter where they are or what language they want to learn.

Listen & Learn: Thank you. Last, would you tell us a fun fact about the language you teach or a favorite expression you ask your students to learn?
Faiza: Well, this is a fun fact. In Indonesian, there are words that contain reduplication, which is a repeated and hyphenated word (or part of the word). Some of these words are the names of animals, for example, kura-kura (turtle), kupu-kupu (butterfly), kunang-kunang (firefly), lumba-lumba (dolphin), laba-laba (spider), cumi-cumi (squid), and biri-biri (sheep).