FREE English lessons in Hong Kong... from a Westerner!?

April 27, 2010 - PRLog -- In a country dominated by a second language, it comes as no surprise that some people who teach English 'will' make a ton of money. Those that can afford it will take extra tuition... those who cannot will lose out... or will they?

There is a little known non profit organisation about to launch in HK, who will be opening its doors soon to children of families, who are not in a financial position to pay upwards of $300-500 per hour. Not only will the tuition be free... but it will provide cutting edge techniques to develop and speed up the whole learning process.
Below is a detailed report on just how they intend to achieve this...Read on and discover just exactly 'how' they intend to deliver such a promise...

Learning a new language can be like putting a black jigsaw puzzle together, in the dark!
It's no mistake that when you were a young child, you were the quiet one in the corner, or the noisy one always getting in to trouble. Or that you could read by 3yrs old, or even why now at 16 - you are still struggling with Maths!

Your 'learning style' is dictated largely by the exposure you received to life as an infant. Available resources and Parental interaction play a large part, as do social interactions with others and what type of environment you grow up in. If your learning style is not recognised and you are taught in a 'traditional' sense... this can and does lead to subjects you appear to be less capable at, when in reality you can be capable in all subjects.

So what is a learning style? From an available 8 Learning Styles, you will possess some qualities of them all; however, there will be a definite bias towards one or two.
You've heard people say - 'He's musically gifted' - 'Such a head for numbers' - 'She is a natural Artist'... That is a learning style!

Once identified, a knowledgeable teacher can use that style to provide instruction in any discipline. Making learning - Easier - More enjoyable and Productive!
Every student we enroll will be assessed to ensure they receive instruction in English, that matches their individual learning style. This applies whether you are 4, or 80 years old.

The theory of multiple intelligences (Or learning styles) was proposed by Howard Gardner in 1983 to more accurately define the concept of intelligence and to address the question whether methods which claim to measure intelligence (or aspects thereof) are truly scientific.

Gardner's theory argues that intelligence, particularly as it is traditionally defined, does not sufficiently encompass the wide variety of abilities humans display. In his conception, a child who masters multiplication easily is not necessarily more intelligent overall than a child who struggles to do so. The second child may be stronger in another kind of intelligence and therefore...

1) may best learn the given material through a different approach,
2) may excel in a field outside of mathematics,
3) may even be looking at the multiplication process at a fundamentally deeper level, which can result in a seeming slowness that hides a mathematical intelligence that is potentially higher than that of a child who easily memorizes the multiplication table.

The 8 Accepted Learning Styles... Do you recognise your own?

1. Linguistic Intelligence -- the gift of words.
Linguistically intelligent people best understand the world through the spoken and written word.
They enjoy reading and writing, use expressive language, get pleasure from puns riddles and word games, are interested in foreign languages, memorize easily and take notes in class.
They entertain, teach, argue and persuade effectively through the spoken word. They are trivia masters, voracious readers, clear writers and masters of comprehension of all things word-oriented.

2. Visual/Spatial Intelligence -- the gift of pictures.
Visually intelligent people best understand the world through visualization and spatial orientation.
They enjoy taking things apart and putting them back together and playing with three-dimensional puzzles. They recall memories through visual images, and understand maps and blueprints easily.

They identify, modify and transform different aspects of the visual-spatial world. They have an extreme sensitivity to visual details and see images vividly, draw or sketch their ideas graphically, and can orient themselves easily in a three-dimensional world.

3. Musical -- The gift of music
Musically intelligent people best understand the world through rhythm and melody.
They notice patterns quickly, easily move to a beat, enjoy different types of music. They hum and mimic music, sing or play an instrument, have difficulty concentrating when surrounded by music, and they enjoy the rhythm of poetry.

They perceive, appreciate and create rhythms and melodies. They have a good ear, can sing in tune, keep time to music, and can easily differentiate different musical selections.

4. Bodily Kinesthetic Intelligence -- the gift of body.
Physically intelligent people best understand the world through physicality.
They enjoy physical movement and tactile experiences. They believe animals and the physical environment are important. They enjoy studying biology and ecological issues. They write letters and numbers well, and like to choreograph and design new games.

They can easily control their body movements and skillfully handle objects. They are sewers, chefs, carpenters, and model-builders. They like to jog, camp, swim, ski, dance, and so on. They're hands-on people who have good touch sensitivity, need to keep moving, and get "gut reactions" to things.

5. Logical/Mathematical -- the gift of logic and numbers.
Mathematically and Logically intelligent people best understand the world through cause and effect.
They like things to be orderly and neat and can get frustrated with unorganized people. They follow step-by-step instructions, and collect and use information to solve problems. They can often perform calculations quickly in their heads. They enjoy games and puzzles involving reasoning.

They have a keen ability to reason, order, think in terms of cause-and-effect, create hypotheses, look for regularities or patterns, and enjoy a general rational outlook on life.

6. Interpersonal Intelligence -- the gift of people.
Socially intelligent people best understand the world through the eyes of others.
They learn by and enjoy interacting with others. They compromise, negotiate, and empathize with others. They exhibit leadership skills and participate in politics. They are involved in extracurricular activities and like being a "team player."

They are perceptive and responsive to the moods, dispositions, intentions and needs of others.
They can "get under your skin" to view the world from your eyes.

7. Intrapersonal -- the gift of self
Intrapersonally intelligent people best understand the world from their unique point of view.
They are keenly aware of their own beliefs, feelings and motivations. They enjoy working on their own, and are generally successful at self-motivating. They like to know why they are doing something. They can accurately assess their own skills and weaknesses and they take challenges.

They can easily access their own feelings and can differentiate between many different kinds of inner emotional states. They are self-understanding, introspective, contemplative, independent, self-driven, and self-disciplined.

8. Naturalist Intelligence -- the gift of nature
Environmentally intelligent people best understand the world through their own environment.
They enjoy working and being outdoors. They like to classify items into hierarchies. They believe that nature, ecological issues and animals are important.

They can easily understand and remember different species in their environment. They often have a "green thumb." If raised in an urban environment, they may apply their skill in remembering and classifying objects in their "natural" surroundings such as cars, sports shoes or album covers.

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A none profit Christian organisation, to serve under privileged children in Hong Kong. Provide FREE English tuition and enable them to strive for a better standard of living, in a society which is educationally dominated by its second language 'English'.
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