APPLIED ESL

What is Applied ESL?

They call me Teacher Dara

HAPPY 15 YEARS TEACHER DARA!!!

June 2005-June 2020

Hello students! My name is Dara K. Fulton and I am an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher. My students call me "Teacher Dara." I have been an ESL teacher for 15 years. I have a Bachelor's degree in English, two Associates degrees, and both TESOL and TEFL certifications. I LOVE being a student as much as I LOVE being a teacher. I met many wonderful people, had great experiences, and wore many different hairstyles! The one thing that has remained the same is my passion for teaching English to adults. I am a creative teacher who loves to make people smile and feel comfortable. I love helping people and drinking coffee!

After having two hip surgeries, being laid off from work, and feeling unhappy, I decided to pursue my dream. I decided to start my own ESL tutoring company called Applied ESL. Applied ESL is an online English tutoring service with a creative approach. I help adult learners build their confidence while they improve their English speaking skills. 

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When students feel COMFORTABLE, they LEARN better. Many adult students feel they can't learn English. They don't feel comfortable speaking English, because they don't want to feel or look "stupid." Learning English is a process but it doesn't have to be uncomfortable. Applied ESL is a service that will help students to feel COMFORTABLE and CONFIDENT in speaking English. No student is "stupid." 

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My interest is helping the everyday man and woman who are looking to speak conversational English, using English for everyday situations such as introducing yourself, making a doctor's appointment, or buying your favorite cup of coffee. I teach beginner and intermediate levels of English. My lessons are focused on speaking, listening, and pronunciation. 

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I always tell my students, "Try your best," because when you TRY your best, you DO your best. I hope to be YOUR teacher :)

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JULY 1, 2020 Applied ESL did its FIRST ORIENTATION online! Click on the "Orientation" tab to watch and learn HOW Applied ESL can help YOU learn English!

Teacher Evelyn

 bought the Applied ESL Life Skills Student Workbook! She can use this workbook for her beginner level adult

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Want to help YOUR students like Teacher Evelyn? Click here for details: 

http://bit.ly/AppliedESLworkbook

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Applied ESL, LLC is a Limited Liability Corporation and is registered by the state of New York, the United States. Applied ESL was formally known as Dara's ESL which started in 2018. The name Applied ESL and its business officially became a LLC in February 2019.

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Dara K. Fulton is the sole owner and teacher of Applied ESL.

THANK YOU

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Lessons that meet different 

student learning needs

Curriculum and trial lessons

• I offer one-to-one tutoring sessions to adults online via Skype and Zoom. Students must have some speaking knowledge of English. I only speak English (sorry) :(

• Group tutoring sessions are welcomed.

• Lessons are  for 1 hour.

• Lessons focus on formal and informal American conversation, listening, and pronunciation skills

• Each lesson is based on students' needs and interests.

• Visuals and educational materials (pictures,  videos, worksheets) may be used during tutoring sessions to enhance student learning.

• Lesson packages are available. 

• Students are welcomed to suggest topics they want to learn EXCEPT topics about religion, politics, or anything controversial. 

• The Applied ESL student contract must be read, agreed, and signed by both the teacher and student to start lessons. 

• Payments are accepted through PayPal.

APPLIED ESL CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

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The purpose of Applied ESL tutoring service is to help students gain conversational fluency and build confidence to speak English. My service will be a start or a supplement to your learning needs. 

Each lesson is student-centered meaning topics and materials will vary based on students’ needs and interests. A confidence tip is added after every lesson.

Students will have some knowledge of spoken English

Goal: to help students feel confident while learning and practicing English speaking, listening, and pronunciation skills.

ENGLISH LEVELS

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What does Level 1 mean?

Level 1 means low-beginner; students at this level cannot speak much English but have some knowledge of the language. 

What does Level 2 mean?

Level 2 means beginner; students at this level can hold a simple conversation in English. 

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What does intermediate level mean?

Intermediate level means levels 3 and 4; students at this level can speak English whether formally or informally. They still struggle with pronunciation, but can understand basic words, sentences, and grammar.

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Trial Lessons are offered to students who want to get to an idea about lessons. These lessons are FREE and for 15 minutes.