About
My name is Miriam Harpur-Kaegi
I believe languages are primarily communication vehicles that allow us to connect with each other.
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Good business is built on connections, so speaking confidently is imperative to a successful business.
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I know what it is like to be unable to communicate with ease. When I first moved to Ticino from Ireland in 2010, I wanted to join in conversations and speak, but instead, I felt embarrassed and blocked every time I opened my mouth.
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But even as a shy Italian speaker, I discovered how to unlock communication skills and become a fluent, confident speaker. I now use these strategies in my approach to teaching English.
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Unfortunately, many English learners' primary experience of language learning (usually at school or university) was focused on grammar and passing exams.​
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I bring my teacher training and personal experience to language learning so that you can build your confidence in speaking English and therefore successfully build your business.
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Qualifications:



​Bachelor of Arts: Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
CELTA Certification (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Cambridge English)
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TEFL Certification (Teaching English as a Foreign Language, The TEFL Institute Dublin
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Professional Workshop Facilitator Certification:
Public Speaking Training & Facilitator: Udemy
