Good to meet with you both yesterday and discuss the English course in more detail, very happy to be on board and looking forward to delivering the lessons. As shown, I will be delivering the 'English for restaurant workers' as a main text and if necessary will find other worksheets/activities to supplement this.
From the 14 placement tests that I have marked, the students fall into the following categories;
A)Beginner- 2 students
B)Intermediate- 8 students
C)Upper intermediate-4 students
I have not received the other tests but Cedric kindly offered to collect them today if the office is open. Failing that Can I have them tomorrow in order to mark them and assign the remaining students?
In terms of the course structure, the focus will be on speaking in which every class will end with a 20 minute speaking task for students to put in practise what they have acquired.
I would like some materials to be printed ahead of teaching and will bring them with me on USB ahead of the lessons. Also I would like to use a computer hooked up to a projector to teach some sections of the lesson. I want to make sure whatever room we are using that there are enough chairs, desks and pens etc for the students, a positive/comfortable learning environment will ensure the students can absorb as much as possible.
I have a question relating to HR, I am currently on a tourist visa and therefore need assistance in acquiring a 3 month work permit in order to be able to teach. Can you best advise on how to proceed with this?
I look forward to hearing from you in regards to starting times and when teaching can commence. Attached is a small sand basic schedule, ignore Monday as I know you said the afternoon is more suitable for teaching. This is of course subject to change depending on the rest of the test marks, for the numbers of students in each category and your own thoughts on staff availability.