Amatech EnglishHub Value Givers

Do You Know These English Words? 📚

• A person who loves books → Bibliophile

• A person who can speak many languages →
Polyglot

• A person who writes poems → Poet

• A person who studies weather → Meteorologist

• A person who repairs shoes → Cobbler

Learning words like these expands your vocabulary and makes your English more expressive and confident.

Which one describes you? 😊

MONDAY MOTIVATION FOR TEACHERS.

Instead of shouting to control the classroom noise, use the following facial expressions 👇

You don’t always need to shout. Sometimes, your face does the whole job.

1. The Classic Frown- This resets the whole class in seconds.

2. The Raised Eyebrow - This warns louder than your voice.

3. The Calm, Steady Gaze - Works like an instant Wi-Fi connection. Once they lock eyes with you, silence downloads.

You don't need to stress yourself before you maintain a quiet classroom.

Don't waste your energy shouting like you are selling gala 😄

Use each expression wisely. One look can turn a noisy class into a peaceful one.

11 HABITS YOU THINK ARE BEING KIND, BUT ARE NOT👇

1. Arriving too early at an event.
You think it’s respect, but it’s not.
It can catch the host unprepared and make them anxious and put pressure on them to entertain you before they’re ready.
If you arrive early, hang out somewhere or stay in your car till the right time.
Be punctual, not premature.

2. Finishing people’s sentences for them.
You may think you’re helping, but it sometimes feels like an interruption.
Let others own their words. Listening is also kindness.

3. Helping Clean Up at Someone Else’s Home Without Asking.
You may think you're being helpful, but it can feel intrusive or imply judgment.
Dem fit reason am say you wan check how dem house be, wetin dem get and wetin dem no get 😃
My dear, always ask first.

4. Calling Instead of Texting Without Considering the Receiver.
You may think calling is more personal, but it can feel intrusive depending on the person.
For close family or younger people, a call might be welcome.
For superiors, colleagues, or acquaintances, texting first shows respect for their time. Unless urgent, a message is often more respectful.
Kindness means thinking about how they prefer to be reached—not how you prefer to reach them.

5. Always saying “yes” to everyone.
It feels kind, but overpromising often leads to disappointment.
In fact, you may be seen as a remote control that can be used any time 😃
True kindness respects both your limits and others’ needs.

6. Sharing Personal Pains When Someone is Celebrating.
Trying to relate by sharing your own pain can shift focus away from the person who needs support. Stop it.
Listen more than you speak.

7. Forcing people to eat when they say “I’m okay”
You see it as hospitality, but it can feel uncomfortable. Stop it.
Respect “no” as much as you respect “yes.”

8. Saying “Let Me Know If You Need Anything”
It sounds nice, but it puts the burden on the other person. Offer something specific instead: “Can I bring you dinner tomorrow?”

9. Making jokes to “lighten the mood” in serious moments.
You may think it’s comforting, but it can invalidate emotions.
Presence speaks louder than humour sometimes.

10. Always offering to pay for everything.
It seems generous, but it can make others feel indebted or incapable. Stop it.
Even if you are Father Christmas, sometimes, allow others to be Father Christmas too 😃
Generosity should empower, not embarrass.

11. Giving people constant “reminders”
You think you’re helping, but it can come across as mistrust. Someone who promises you knows that it should be fulfilled.
Someone who should help you will surely do it, but it may not be when you expect. Give them time.
Believe people’s words until they prove otherwise.

Do you disagree with any of them?
Do you have any to add?
Share your opinion ✍️

and to and

May we be favoured 🙏

MONDAY MOTIVATION FOR TEACHERS

Those who are (or want to go) into online tutoring

Here are 3 wise techniques to help you grow your tutoring journey :

1. BUILD A RECOGNIZABLE PERSONAL BRAND
Before a parent hands you their child’s education, they need to see you as trustworthy and competent. That’s where branding comes in.
Craft a clear bio, stating who you teach, your teaching approach, and what makes you unique.

Keep sharing helpful learning tips, student success stories, or reviews on your platforms. Maintain an active, consistent online presence.

A strong brand makes you stand out as an expert and not just “one more tutor out there.

2. UTILIZE SOCIAL MEDIA WISELY
Who dares teach online without a social media page? How will people see you? Use social media to:
✔️ Share posts that parents can easily relate to.
✔️ Make short videos or reels simply explaining tricky concepts.
It will be easy for parents to reach you!

Think of social media as your free shop window. Show up where parents are looking..

Your next client is probably scrolling right now. Will they come across you?

3. GIVE VALUE FIRST
Trust grows when people see the benefit of what you do even before paying you.
✔️ Run free mini-lessons or workshops.
✔️ Provide downloadable practice sheets or quick tips.
✔️ Offer trial classes.

When you give value first, families are will willing to commit to working with you.

The value you give is what will make people trust what you can do for their children. So, start being visible by giving value online.



©️ Amarachi Ejike

Some people eat to fill their stomach; the wise eat to fuel their purpose.

When students read widely, they absorb new words and phrases in context.

This naturally enriches their writing and helps them use varied, precise language and different writing styles, etc.

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