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A Classroom in Kyiv: Life Lessons for English Learners EBOOK

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Embark on an enlightening and heartfelt journey through the world of language learning and teaching

 

Step into A Classroom in Kyiv and uncover the secrets to becoming a better learner.

 

Join Daniel as he explores the challenges of language acquisition in this one-of-a-kind book offering a fascinating perspective on teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) in Ukraine and beyond. Drawing from experiences across eight countries over nearly two decades, this delightful language-rich narrative of tips, tales, wit, and wisdom, will enchant readers of all backgrounds.

 

From the quirks of English pronunciation to awkwardly amusing language misunderstandings, to how the profession has evolved and what the future has in store, peek behind the curtains to discover the challenges teachers face and how we truly feel about our students (mainly nice things, but…). Discover strategies for improving fluency and activating vocabulary in this treasure trove of insights and captivating anecdotes.

 

Against the backdrop of war-torn Ukraine, this compelling blend of memoir and learning guide will not only boost your vocabulary and develop your communicative skills, but also offer reflections on navigating unexpected career paths and life-changing decisions.

 

Immerse yourself in its pages and find answers to the questions you never knew you had.

 

Whether you’re a language enthusiast, a teacher seeking new perspectives, or simply intrigued by life’s twists and turns, A Classroom in Kyiv is a vibrant literary adventure that promises to instruct, entertain and inspire.

 

“Our world needed this book!”

Iryna Veklyuk, highly successful and proficient language learner

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Meet your author

After turning his back on the worlds of management, finance and diplomacy, Daniel needed a new direction. He received his teaching certification (CELTA) in 2005 and had a ‘plan’ to teach English for two years before finding a ‘proper’ career. Fast forward nearly two decades, and he finds himself reflecting on his career, wondering how he arrived at his current circumstances.  Along the way he has taught in eight countries, and become a CELTA teacher trainer, DELTA tutor and IELTS examiner.

 

In February 2022, he left Ukraine with his family. Uncertain about the possibility and timing of his return to Ukraine, he found himself at a crossroads and that’s when he decided it was time to write.

 

His debut book, A Classroom in Kyiv, marks the beginning of his writing journey. With numerous ideas bouncing around in his head, he hopes to write a few more (unless this one flops so badly that he’s faced with no other choice but to return to teaching eight-year-olds).

 

He currently lives in Vienna. In his free time, he drinks a lot of coffee (and occasionally stronger stuff), reads, pontificates, and wastes way too much time watching sport. He also enjoys hanging out with his daughter, especially when she’s not being a pain in the you-know-what.