English as a Foreign Language? by Joanne Griffin
If English isn’t your first or main language and you want to improve your English, then a trip to see Rachel Kavanagh who is CELTA qualified is required immediately. CELTA – Certified in English Language Teaching to Adults is certified by Cambridge University
Rachel will teach English as a foreign language in a variety of settings. Lessons with Rachel are tailored to each individual and she will focus on your area of weakness but yet she will do so in an enjoyable manner by using topics that you her clients are interested in. Rachel’s philosophy is to foster an environment that promotes diversity, equality, deep learning and growth in a humanistic and integrative manner.
With the growth in the numbers of people coming from different countries to settle in Ireland, Rachel has found herself inundated with students and is always readily available to facilitate her students with their integration. Rachel, herself has a genuine fascination with language, interest in people, empathy with learners and is highly conscientious and committed to the highest standards of professional service whilst being motivated by the best interests of her students.
This exciting new enterprise has emerged in 2012 with the help of the Back to Work Enterprise Allowance (BTWEA) facilitated by South Kerry Development Partnership Ltd (SKDP). This scheme encourages people getting certain social welfare payments to take up self employment opportunities by allowing them to retain a proportion of their social welfare payment, plus secondary benefits.
For further information on the BTWEA, please contact an Enterprise Officer from SKDP in your area. Joanne Griffin (Killorglin and Kenmare) on 087 615 2660 or Anne O Riordan (Cahersiveen and Killarney) on 066 947 2724.
