Ilyass Ribah General and Business English Teacher
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I have successfully guided diverse student groups, ranging from novice to advanced learners, both in traditional classroom settings and through online platforms, to accomplish notable improvements in fluency and language acquisition. I have also taught a wide range of learners, from children and teenagers to adults and corporate professionals, in both General and Business English.

My teaching approach is characterized by activeness, where I encourage students to actively participate in the learning process rather than passively receive information. I usually achieve this by including interactive discussions, problem-solving activities, and collaborative projects. Colleagues, students, and parents often commend my stimulating and fun teaching style. Central to my teaching philosophy is tailoring materials in order to attend to the specific needs of learners, especially in Business English settings, where students bring high expectations to the classroom and often request specific linguistic aspects to be addressed and improved.

Throughout my career, I have used diverse curriculum books, including the latest editions of Empower and interchange for Adults, Compact for Teens, and Fun Skills for Starters, Movers, and Flyers. I have also extensively explored the resources available on a multitude of platfoms such as TED-ED, Kahoot, British council, and Wordwall to ignite students' interest, encourage teamwork, and ensure diversity of content.

My goal is to create a fun and supportive learning experience where each student feels secure and appropriately challenged. With my passion for teaching and my professional work experience in the classroom, I am confident that I can help you achieve your learning objectives.

Subjects

  • Business English Beginner-Expert

  • General English Beginner-Expert

Experience

  • General English Instructor and Tutor (Oct, 2023–Present) at Britannia Language School, Agadir
    Key Responsibilities:
    - Designed and delivered lessons adhering to CELTA standards of teaching and using Cambridge One platform.
    - Taught a variety of students ranging from PRE A1 Starters, A2 Movers, B2 Teens, to C1 Adults.
    - Utilized a variety of interactive tools and activities for a better learning experience and a lively classroom atmosphere.
  • Business English Instructor (Sep, 2023–Present) at Berlitz Corporation
    Key Responsibilities:
    • Teach reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills to participants of various proficiency levels in the context of Business English.
    • Assess and evaluate student progress through regular tests, assignments, and projects.
    • Provide constructive feedback to students to help them improve their English language abilities.
    • Use a variety of instructional strategies and resources to cater to diverse learning styles and needs.
    • Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and performance.
  • Academic English Intsructor (Sep, 2022–Jun, 2023) at EngleasyPeasy, Agadir
    Key Responsibilities:
    - Instructed 1st year undergraduate university students in advanced grammar and composition.
    - Customized materials and lessons to meet the needs of the learners and taught on various platforms; Zoom and Google Meet.
    - Recorded and uploaded instructional videos on YouTube,

Education

  • CELTA (Jul, 2023–Sep, 2023) from International House of Izmir
  • English Studies and Linguistics (Sep, 2021–now) from Ibn Zohr University, Agadir

Fee details

    Dirhams150–250/hour (US$15.05–25.08/hour)

    Charges vary depending on the following:
    - Content: I usually charge slightly more for Business English compared to General English as Business English requires preparation and usage of external materials and multiple platforms, some of which I pay a monthly subscription to.
    - Writing Classes: I charge more for wrtiting classes as they are usually intensive and require additional work outside of the classroom for editing and commenting.
    - Place: Online classes cost less than in-person / face-to-face classes as the latter requires traveling from one place to another with an average of 30min to 1hour commute time.
    - Number of hours: The more hours per week, the lower the cost of the class as the charges can be overwhelming.
    - Long-term vs. short-term: Committed students and professionals with objectives in mind usually opt for a long-term plan that extends beyond 3 months. In this case, I charge less because it ensures stability of income as opposed to a short-term plan.

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