Native English Speaker (American) in the UK, 15 yrs of living abroad and teaching English

Methodology

I find that what works best is to individualize lessons as having a teaching style only restricts me, rather adapting to the student's learning style is what I find most important. Some of my students previously learned best from conversation-focused learning, while others learned better from a standardized and planned approach with clear-cut lessons. For students who have a basic English level, I find that increasing vocabulary and conversations are the best way to improve, while those at a very basic level may benefit from a curriculum.