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Ilene Springer Visited 8 hours ago

Teaches: English

Languages: English

Female, From Boston, United States, Living in Sliema, Malta

Local time: May 22, 2013 22:16   (Romance Standard Time)

Welcome to my language services. I’m a native-English speaker from the US, with a CELTA certification. I prefer speaking to upper-level students. My favorite subjects include cats, ancient Egypt, good movies and travel. What are yours?
I’m looking for upper-level students who want to perfect their speaking and writing skills. Sorry--no trial lessons. I prefer students with AM times, especially after Dec, 2012. View time schedule
Availability Status: I'm looking for new students

Professional Lessons

Informal Tutoring

  • Informal Tutoring: English
    • 27 completed session(s)
    130 ITC / hour
    = 13.0USD
    Schedule
Do you want to speak American English? Before you had to go to a language school in the US. But no longer. You can now practice American-style English with me online.

I’m a native-English speaker from the US, with my CELTA certification. I’m also a published writer. I believe in using authentic material in my lessons--things such as newspapers and magazines, brochures, movies and YouTube videos, menus, websites, phone conversations, anything you will hear, read or see in the real English-speaking world. And I can use SKYPE or iPad apps to get these materials to you.

My Lessons and Methods include:
*Assessment of all your language skills-- not just grammar and reading comprehension.
*Focusing on everyday English conversation, reading and writing--informal and formal.
*Intensive help with pronunciation and intonation.
*Tips for speaking more like a native speaker.
*Personalized help with specific grammar problems and learning grammar in context--not just from books.
*How to feel confident in shops, cafes, supermarkets in the English-speaking community.
* English for Special Purposes--Archaeology, Medical, Work and Career English.
*Assistance with informal (emails, Facebook) and formal writing.
*Writing to get published in English on the Web.

I can offer you the following:
-Native English from an American
-Specialization in American English for upper-level students
-Professional writing lessons plus editing and proofreading
-Small group online language lessons
-Experience in using authentic material as opposed to textbooks.

You’ll receive a weekly progress report, summarizing your language goals, the content of your lessons and the new language skills you have acquired. At the end of your lessons, you’ll receive suggestions on how to further improve or maintain your English skills.

Because I live in Malta, I am available in the same time zone as most European EFL/ESL students.

I'm looking forward to speaking with you soon!


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Work Experience

    • EFL Teacher
    • MaltaLingua Language School
    • 2012 - present
    • St. Julian's Malta
    I specialize in teaching advanced and proficient students who want to get ready to study or work in the English-speaking world. Many want to study or work in the US. I especially enjoy teaching small groups of students and would be happy to do that online, as well.

Education

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    • Harvard University
    • 2012 - 2017
    Other , Museum Science
    This was the last school I attended before getting my CELTA certification (in Malta)to teach English to adults. Before, I got my BA in Sociology from Binghamton University (NYS) in the USA and my Master's in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin at Madison, Wisconsin, USA.

Certificates

    • CELTA
    • NSTS English Lenguage Institute, Gzira, Malta
    • 2009
    The CELTA--Communicative English Language Teaching of Adults certification, issued by Cambridge University of England, entitles me to teach EFL/ESL to adults anywhere in the world.
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Ilene Springer

 Professional Teacher

Completed sessions 127
Students 17
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Professional Lessons
Informal Tutoring


Teacher since Sep 03, 2012
Last session May 17, 2013