Prince Owusu Darko

I started teaching English in 2016. Most of my experience is with junior high students, preparing them for the BECE (the national exam), but I’ve also worked with adults who were either returning to school or just trying to improve their English for everyday life. So I’ve dealt with quite a range of learners.

When I teach, I like to make things practical. I focus on grammar, vocabulary, writing, and speaking, but I always try to make things as practical as possible with real life situations. For example, I might ask students to role-play ordering food in a restaurant, or write a short story based on their own lives. That way, they don’t just learn the rules, they see how to use them. My classes are dynamic, student focused and interactive.

In my class, I keep things active. I use group work, short conversations, simple texts, and sometimes games or videos. I pay close attention to where students struggle and adjust the lesson on the spot if I need to. I also believe students do better when they feel relaxed, so I keep the learning atmosphere friendly and encouraging, even when correcting mistakes. Rather than teaching English as a rigid set of rules, I make it come alive with topics students find interesting, be it travel, work, hobbies or everyday situations.

Now my Master’s in Applied Entrepreneurship in Germany has helped me to bring even more creativity and structure into my lessons. I still believe in clear goals, but I also leave space for learners to explore and enjoy the language.