Saleh Abdo MA English Language & PDG TESOL - Teaching English
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Saleh Mahmoud Abdo
English Language Lecturer

My goals for our lessons:

🎯 to help you develop language skills efficiently in the shortest period of time while having fun in our lesson
🎯I offer my assistance for your professional correspondence, presentations, executive speeches, e-mail writing, business plans, and product descriptions.

Available courses:
 General English from beginners to advanced. (L R S W).
 IELTS & TOEFL test preparation in all skills (L R S W).
 Business English lessons – Business Communications & Job Skills.

Teaching Expertise

Teaches

Beginner - Upper Beginner- Intermediate
Upper Intermediate – Advanced - Upper Advanced
Academic English – English Language University Modules

Accents

British English

Lessons include

Lesson Plans - Learning Materials- Homework -
Proficiency Assessment- Quizzes/Tests- Reading Exercises- Writing Exercises

Subjects

 Academic English
 ESP - Business English
 Grammar Development
 Interview Preparation
 Reading Comprehension
 Speaking Practice
 Vocabulary Development
 Writing Correction
 Test preparation
 TOEFL

Résumé

1978 - B. A Degree in English Language - Karachi University - Pakistan
1979 - M.A Degree in English Language - Karachi University - Pakistan
2001 - TESOL Dip – Sheffield Hallam University - UK

Subjects

  • English language and communication skills Beginner-Expert

  • English for Academic Purposes Beginner-Expert

  • EAP (English for Academic Purposes) Beginner-Expert

  • English (ESL) Beginner-Expert

  • English (IELTS exam preparation)

Experience

  • Senior English Language Lecturer (Sep, 2013–Oct, 2021) at Middle East College, Muscat,Oman
    1. Teach English (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking modules to English for Specific Purposes (ESP) students at elementary and intermediate levels using blended approached and teaching methods as communicative and filliped learning approach.
    2. Teaching English modules to undergraduate students such as job skills and business communications, ESP, oral and written communications and general English for (ARM) Archives & Records Management Students.
    3. Prepare the Module Information Guide (MIG) students handouts and teaching materials and upload them om the Moodle.
    4. Provide students with the feedback on their academic performance.
    5. Make question papers and answer keys for formative, interim and submissive assessments.
    6. Evaluate exam papers and give feedback to students.
    7. Regularly take part in staff meetings to discuss issues related to English Language Teaching and learning, classroom management and discipline.
    8. Formulate action plans to improve teaching and delivery materials based on students’ feedback.
    9. Participate in in-house workshops and seminars related to his subjects ( arranged internally by the college) and external workshops and seminars managed by other institutions.
    10. Assists and guilds students to develop research skills required to complete their research projects.
    11. Attend the College Board Meetings.
    12. Write minutes to the College Board Meetings and follow up in the action plans allotted to the concerned department.
  • English Language Lecturer (Aug, 2001–Aug, 2013) at Dhofar University, Salalh, Oman
    My duties at Dhofar University:
    1. Teaching the following modules:
    a. English 101 Basic Academic English I
    b. English 102 Basic Academic English II
    c. English 203 Advanced Academic Writing 1
    d. English 204 Advanced Academic Writing 11
    e. English 105 English Language Skills
    f. English 104 Language through Literature
    g. English 403 Introduction to Translation
    2. Curriculum Developer
    3. Extracurricular Activities of the Department Organizer.
    4. Course Coordinator
    5. Assessment moderator
    6. Students' advisor
    7. IELTS Coordinator
  • Senior English Language Trainer (Jun, 1992–Aug, 2001) at SpecificTraining Center Al Zawia Libya
    My duties at the center included:
    • Teaching General English
    • Teaching ESP (English for Technology- Operation, maintenance, and safety)
    • Training newly appointed teachers of English
  • Lecturer of English Language (Sep, 1991–Jun, 1992) at Corduba Community College
    My responsibilities included:
    1. teaching English language and literature for students in the first or second year of their postsecondary studies
    2. teaching methodology and mentoring students’ in their training course.
    3. curriculum preparation, and exam administration.
    4. preparing students for the Comprehensive Test.
  • Teacher of English (Dec, 1979–Aug, 1990) at Ministry of Education Kuwait
    Ministry of Education - Credit System Schools – Kuwait - December 1979 to October 1990
    • Teaching English Language modules.
    • Teaching ESP (English for Specific Purpose- English for commercial use.)

Education

  • TESOL Dip (Aug, 1999–Nov, 2000) from Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK–scored 3.0
  • PGD TESOL (Jan, 1999–Nov, 2000) from TEFL/TESOL 120 Hour Program, Teaching English as a Foreign Language, Sheffield Hallam University.–scored C
  • MA English Language (Oct, 1978–Nov, 1979) from Karatchi University–scored C
  • BA English Language (Dec, 1974–Oct, 1978) from Karachi University, Karachi District–scored C

Fee details

    JD10–15/hour (US$14.08–21.13/hour)

    Online

Courses offered

  • English Language A1 to C2

    • JOD10
    • Duration: Depends on the level of study
    • Delivery mode: Flexible as per the student
    • Group size: Individual
    • Instruction language: English
    • Certificate provided: Yes
    General English Language Courses.
    A1 - Basic Entry Level -Complete Beginners - You can understand and use basic expressions and phrases.
    A2- Elementary Level- You can communicate in simple way and perform routine tasks.
    B1 - Lower Intermediate - You can understand and use sentences on familiar and interesting topics encountered in work, school and travel.
    B2- Upper Intermediate- You can interact with a degree of fluency with native speakers.
    C1 - Advanced- You can use the language effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.
    C2 - Professional- You can understand with easy everything you heard or read and express yourself fluently - Leads to IELTS Exam

  • English For Business Study & Communication Skills

    • JOD10
    • Duration: Depends on the level of study
    • Delivery mode: Flexible as per the student
    • Group size: Individual
    • Instruction language: English
    • Certificate provided: Yes
    The Business English Course aims to improve your English Language Skills in the business environment or the workplace. This course is suitable for professionals or individuals who want to excel in the work environment where English Is used for communications. This course will help you to improve your Business vocabulary, grammar and will focus on different types of Business Communication.
    Learners are expected to have acquired the basic knowledge of General English prior to study this course. Minimum level of English required is B1
    This course will develop the learners job skills by learning different techniques of Business Correspondence and employability skills . It will also cover various aspects of preparing the resume, attending a job interview and adapting to the work environment.

  • IELTS Preparation

    • JOD10
    • Duration: Depends on the level of study
    • Delivery mode: Flexible as per the student
    • Group size: 5
    • Instruction language: English
    • Certificate provided: No
    Our IELTS preparation course focusses on providing you with all skills you need to complete the 4 sections of the IELTS Test, reading, writing, listening and speaking as well as giving you the chance to practice the test and get comfortable with its layout. We offer training for both academic and General modules.
    Our lessons are designed to gradually introduce you to the 4 sections of the IELTS Test and are supported with activities to make understanding and using the skills easy and simple.
    In our IELTS preparation classes you are not required to buy any textbooks and we will provide you with the material needed for the course. The material we use include authentic and predesigned materials for Cambridge Practice Test.
    During the course, you will :
    1. get an overview on all test questions.
    2. understand the different question types you will face in the IELTS Test.
    3.undertand the assessment criteria for every section of the test.
    4.get regular feed back on your progress.

  • General English Courses from A1 to C2

    • USD15
    • Duration: Depends on the level of study (A1 36 hour A2 36 hour B1 40 hour B2 40 hour C1 40 hour C2 40 hour.)
    • Delivery mode: Flexible as per the student
    • Group size: 5
    • Instruction language: English
    • Certificate provided: Yes
    What Do General English Courses Include?
    Our General English course develops your English communication skills for everyday situations. We cover all areas including English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation and develop your reading, listening, speaking and writing skills. You can even request extra support in specific areas.
    There is an additional focus on English conversation and fluency. This strategy helps you to learn by doing and build confidence in English speaking. It also prepares you for conversations with native speakers at work, travelling abroad or when you are watching movies and listening to music.
    Advantages of our language courses

    1. Develop your English communication skills.
    2. Learn by doing with speaking and writing practice.
    3. Improve faster with our regular training sessions.
    4. Benefit from valuable feedback and error correction.
    5. Language courses provided by qualified trainers.

    Level One – A1 Beginners
    A1 - Beginner. This level is the first step for every person who hopes to learn English. It’s designed for those who have never studied the language or who have a very basic understanding of it. At this level, you’ll learn to use basic expressions and ask questions. You’ll also learn new vocabulary and the numbers, letters, and the verb to be. At the end of this level, you’ll feel more confident about your communicative abilities in English and more motivated to continue advancing in your learning English with us!

    Level 1 A2 Elementary
    This level will allow you to go beyond the basic level. You will continue to learn new vocabulary and gain grammar skills that will help you communicate in different everyday situations. You will also learn how to communicate in simple sentences, using English expressions in the present and future tenses.

    B1 English level (intermediate)
    This level will allow you to strengthen your ability to describe objects and situations in the subjunctive and past tenses, develop your writing skills, and improve your coherence. You will gain more confidence and fluency in English and will feel that you can communicate orally more easily.

    B2 Upper intermediate English Level
    The upper intermediate level teaches you to clearly understand complex texts. You will be able to express yourself correctly in all forms of the past tense and will master your use of adverbs and prepositions. You will also continue to increase your vocabulary and strengthen your ability to produce flexible speech in an improvised manner.

    English Language Course is of 6 Levels
    Course Level Code Description

    1. CPE - Certificate of Proficiency in English C 2 Master
    2. CAE - Certificate in Advanced English C 1 Advanced
    3. FCE - First Certificate in English B 2 Upper intermediate
    4. PET - PET for Schools B 1 Intermediate intermediate
    5. KET - KET for Schools A 2 Elementary
    6. Basic Entry Level A 1 Beginner

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