Elizabeth
          
         Have you met Elizabeth Farrell yet?

Elizabeth Farrell has lived in Charleston for 6 years.  She moved here from New Jersey, right outside of New York City. Elizabeth was teaching English as a Second Language through Counterpoint Language School in New Jersey.  Through this position, she met many fascinating and wonderful students from all over the world.  She enjoys reading, playing with her 5 year old son Liam, and spending time with close friends.  
 
Elizabeth learned to speak Spanish during college.  She spent two months in Mexico, and three months in Spain.  She has also traveled to France, Portugal, England, Costa Rica, and many Caribbean Islands.  She hopes to continue her travels, and introduce her son to new cultures and places.
 
Teaching English has been extremely rewarding for Elizabeth.  She is passionate about teaching, and feels there is nothing better than providing a voice for others to communicate.  Every class is a new and different experience.  One of the greatest moments in teaching is when a student is able to make a joke in English.  What a feat!  Humor, patience and passion are the keys to learning.  Class would not be complete without a few good laughs.

What tips does Elizabeth suggest for learning English?

1)  Practice, Practice, Practice.  Do not be afraid to speak, and speak freely!  Do not worry about making mistakes. 

2) Don't think too much.  Let your mind go.  The less you try to translate from your language first, the better!

3)  Review, Review, Review.  Study that vocabulary!  You need a good base of words to communicate. 

4) Keep a little notebook with you at all times.  Write down the things that you hear and see.  Ask your teacher about those things you don't understand.

5) Be serious about your studies.  Do your best to attend all classes.  Do your homework!!  :)

6) Please, HAVE FUN!!!!!!