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Two minutes with… Sonya Somers

07 Jul, 2021
Two minutes with… Sonya Somers

Get to know one of our English teachers in Wisconsin, Sonya Somers.

Hi Sonya. What do you do here at Kings?

I teach English as a Second Language (on the Go: Prepared program).

How long have you worked at Kings and what did you do before?

I just started working at Kings, and before that I worked in Italy teaching English.

What do you enjoy most about your job?

The ability to interact with people from around the globe.

What do you like most about Wisconsin?

The four seasons. Fall is my favorite time of the year.

Where is the best place you’ve visited?

Prague, Czech Republic.

What is the last book you read?

'How to Teach Pronunciation' – I was doing some research on individual sounds and how to teach physicality to students.

What is your favorite film?

Breaveheart.

What would be your ideal character to play in a film?

A Disney princess!

Which well-known figure would you most like to invite to dinner?

Mother Teresa — I am sure she would have had some great stories to tell.

What is your favorite quote?

My mother always says “life will lead you”.