AP English Program is Advanced to the Next Level

Rob with the Beginner English class -

Ream, Sreynak and Lina.

Exciting news for the Aziza's Place English program came about in early May when we welcomed Rob Rushworth to the AP team as a permanent English teacher. Rob’s enthusiasm for teaching English is infectious and the children have all been challenged and inspired to learn more through projects he has initiated in each of the four classes. Rob originally hails from England, but has been living in Cambodia for the past six years and has wide-ranging English teaching experience in Phnom Penh schools as well as in less formal teaching environments - including his own initiative, teaching the children in his residential neighbourhood.

Aziza's Place education program recognizes the importance of learning the English language, particularly when considering the job-market opportunities that English skills open up. In the past the AP residents have enjoyed the different insights and contributions from our volunteers who have all provided their own uniqueness in teaching the English classes. However in order to make our English program a priority we recognised that the benefits of hiring an experienced English teacher on a long-term basis are essential. Rob's expertise and experience will nurture the children's English capabilities in a structured way, focusing on all aspects of English learning including speaking, listening, writing, reading and grammar. He has already provided insight into simple ways to improve the program such as developing a pace of learning suitable for each class, restructuring the classes for balance and variety and to place each resident in their appropriate level. He is also developing a project-based approach that incorporates all aspects of language learning whilst combining other vital skills such as internet research for the eldest classes, and creativity in presentation with colorful posters produced by the youngest classes.

Rob, we welcome you to the Aziza's Place team!