 The specifics, advantages, and disadvantages of teaching English one-to-one. One-to-one lessons offers a big area for unique possibilities and unique challenges at the same time. Nevertheless many teachers have to teach one-to-one classes at some point in their career. Teaching to only one person means developing an individual approach, materials, and strategy. This essay will discuss how this type of teaching is different, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of it. Also it will provide some useful tips that will be helpful while teaching one-to-one. Specifics. Teaching one-to-one implies no mixed language levels in the class, which is one of the challenges that a group teacher has to face. However, the classroom management is still present, and it is important to set up the classroom appropriately, the teacher should decide in advance where a teacher and a student may sit, and what kind of learning environment to create. Another difference between one-to-one learning is timing. Since this type of teaching is mostly private, a teacher can adjust pace and materials to the needs of a student. Teaching one-to-one assumes adaptation of extensive materials to personal needs, and also in some cases development of the learning material together with a student is encouraged. Also the lessons length and schedule usually are very flexible as well. More over while teaching one-to-one lessons, some intimacy of interaction takes place, and a teacher can get to know a student better. Or this type of teaching assumes equal decision-making process about the class. Here is the list of advantages of teaching English one-to-one. Since there is only one student in the class, he or she gets undivided teacher's attention. It helps for a better understanding of the learner's needs, and the students get feedback on the learning process faster. The student has more control over the pace of the lessons, materials, and etc. One-to-one is a good opportunity for the real interaction, where the student can use the teacher as a resource for answering questions and practicing speaking. The teacher can work independently and earn more. The teacher doesn't have to worry about group dynamics, late arrivals, discipline and etc. Disadvantages It may be difficult to measure the student's progress, without other students to compare with or without the syllabus. Some students feel more comfortable making mistakes together with other students, not alone in front of the teacher. Also, there is the human factor plays a role and the teacher and learner may not get on well, and therefore classes can be exhausting for both. Constantly new approaches have to be developed, otherwise the classes may get boring in the long term. It may be challenging to find and adopt the right materials for the personal needs of the student. Suggestions There are some suggestions that I can give after one year of teaching one-to-one, and after completing the TESOL course. At the very first lesson a needs analysis should be completed. It is crucial to know the student's learning aims, language problems, and also practical things that can have an impact on the learning process, for example time schedule, workload, etc. Also after some time of teaching one-to-one classes with the same people, the classes may get boring. Therefore it is also important to change materials, approaches, activities, and techniques to make classes more fun. Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today. Also the teacher should try to adapt activities and materials to the student's experience, so the student can experience the language itself. Thanks so much for watching. We are ITTT the leading provider for TEFL and TESOL training courses. If you like this video, please subscribe by clicking that button down here and click on any of the videos here on the left for more interesting teaching tips for getting certified to teach English abroad and online.