The Alternative Story (TAS) - Discussion

[jojo]

No worries

[Yong HL]

Hi parents


I need referral for amk branch. Appreciate much

[jojo]

Yong HL:

Hi parents


I need referral for amk branch. Appreciate much

Hi Yong HL, I have pmed u, pls check

[Yong HL]

jojo:

Yong HL:

Hi parents


I need referral for amk branch. Appreciate much

Hi Yong HL, I have pmed u, pls check

Thanks Jojo. Got it.

[The Alternative Story]

Hi parents,


We will be starting a new P2/P3 class in the AMK branch.
The lesson would cover both Creative Writing and Paper 2,
which includes Grammar, Synthesis, Comprehension, etc.
It would be held on Sundays 6.30 - 8.30pm.

This is the address of our AMK branch:
Blk 703
Ang Mo Kio Ave 8
#01-2535 (2nd Floor)
Singapore 560703

If you are interested, you can call us at 67588744 or
email us at [email protected].

Thank you.

TAS

[Violetmum]

Hi TAS,


Any plans to open up a new class for other levels on Sunday evening at AMK?

[stressedmom]

Hi TAS (Founder)


May I know how do you select the teachers for the center? I went to the AMK branch. Sorry but to say that when I heard the staff and teacher speak (ongoing lesson), the spoken English isn’t very good. I’m saying this when I compare to the spoken English of the staff/teachers at other centers. I’m thinking to sign up my kid for the lesson but do have some concerns on this area. Apart from being able to do well on papers, I do want my kids to speak correct and proper English.

Thanks!

[The Alternative Story]

stressedmom:

Hi TAS (Founder)


May I know how do you select the teachers for the center? I went to the AMK branch. Sorry but to say that when I heard the staff and teacher speak (ongoing lesson), the spoken English isn't very good. I'm saying this when I compare to the spoken English of the staff/teachers at other centers. I'm thinking to sign up my kid for the lesson but do have some concerns on this area. Apart from being able to do well on papers, I do want my kids to speak correct and proper English.

Thanks!

Hi stressedmom,

We select our teachers based on their content knowledge
(they need to be able to have a good grasp of the English
Language). Most of the teachers are either undergraduates or
graduates. We have weekly trainings to make sure the standard of
the teachers are constantly monitored. We also look for
teachers who have passion for teaching. We look for that as without
that, it would be also hard to motivate the teachers to constantly
be excellent.

Just to clarify on Monday, there were only 2 classes going on.

One was taken by myself and one was taken by a teacher who is
a graduate and has distinctions for English Language. I believe
both of us do not have a problem with our spoken or written language.

The issue could be with the admin staff. For our admin staff, we do not
select them based on how well they speak English. Of course, they need
to be able to speak reasonably well but as they are not teaching
the lessons, we do not look for admin staff that have gotten
distinctions in English or can impart the right language skills to the
children. Of course it would be ideal if they too are good in
the language but it is not easy to hire admin staff who have the
relevant admin skiils and who are good in English as well.

I hope I have clarified the matter for you.

TAS

[The Alternative Story]

Violetmum:

Hi TAS,


Any plans to open up a new class for other levels on Sunday evening at AMK?

Hi Violetmum,

For the moment, our Sunday evening class at AMK is for P2/3 level.

We are not planning to open for other levels for now.

What level is your child at?

TAS

[raeshaecheong]

R there other timings for P1 Prepratory class? The Tue timing clashes with my daughter’s piano class. Think I hv sms u/yr staff 2 wks ago.