Improve with Me
Study With Me
Who is Axl?
My name is Axl T. Ernst and I've been helping students learn English since 2018. My love for language learning and teaching stems from my own experiences as a language learner, and I’m passionate about making a positive impact through education.
I'm a native English speaker from Canada and have TEFL and TESOL certificates for teaching English as a second language. Prior to teaching English, I worked in various non-profit arts-related organizations doing many of the same tasks you need to do on your exams, such as writing formal letters, reports, proposals, blog posts, academic essays and more.
My language-learning journey
My interest in language learning journey began around 2016 when I started learning Italian. Since then, I’ve dabbled in other languages, but Italian remains my strongest. Through this journey, I faced many ups and downs but it really deepened my understanding of the challenges students face and gave me valuable insight about how I could use my talents and abilities to help them.
Why I'm different
When I started Get Speaking English, I had a few things in mind that I wanted to do:
Teach by exploring various topics for an extended period because I felt that was very useful for myself as a learner, and also because I knew speaking about topics in depth was a key skill needed for exams
Provide students with daily opportunities to practice English
I'm Dedicated to Your Success:
I organize tailored lessons that address my students' needs and cover a range of activities
I work hard to regularly share resources on social media, including speaking and listening activities.
I try my best to make my classes as affordable as possible. Also, since I know not everyone can afford private classes, I try to arrange group activities and free events.
Effective Teaching Methods:
I believe repetition is the key to fluency and mastery. By examining a topic for a period of time, my students have ample opportunity to get comfortable speaking about topics they'll encounter on exams. I also try to make sure current topics also touch on other previously studied topics, so students are always reviewing and practicing what they know
I also think it's important to move through material gradually, so I never rush through things so there's ample opportunity for practicing and feedback.
When it comes to language learning, consistency is the key to success. That's why I provide activities 365 days a year.
Supportive Learning Environment:
During private classes, I help students identify and correct errors.
I provide students with various ways to engage with learning and adapt to their preferences.
I know studying alone can be boring and demotivating, so I try to encourage students to connect and find mutual support.
Get Involved
If you’d like to learn with me, there are several ways to get started:
Book a trial lesson
Join a social media group
Attend group events