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Une excellente conversation avec Brandon ! Le temps passe vite quand on parle de différents sujets. L'information circule et c'est comme parler avec un ami. J'apprends beaucoup de sa méthode efficace, riche en corrections et en conseils. Si vous voulez améliorer votre anglais, prenez un cours avec lui. 100% recommandé :-)

Un commentaire en français pour les francophones : J'ai mis du temps à trouver le bon professeur d'anglais, avec Cate c'est génial, déjà 40 cours en 6 mois et mes progrès sont évidents, de plus les cours se font dans la bonne humeur, sans stress ce qui est important quand au début on est un peu timide de parler une langue étrangère. MERCI Cate

Merci Alexandre, j'ai vraiment apprécié toutes nos conversations ! N'hésitez pas à lui faire confiance. Alexander est une personne très patiente, ouverte d'esprit et curieuse des nouvelles cultures. Il a fait en sorte que j'apprenne de nombreux mots de vocabulaire et m'a donné de bons conseils pour progresser. De plus, Alexandre est super encourageant 🤩.

J'ai définitivement trouvé la bonne personne avec James ! Nous couvrons beaucoup de sujets à chaque fois que nous nous rencontrons et nous nous amusons beaucoup ! J'ai besoin d'améliorer mes compétences en anglais pour me mélanger avec des locuteurs natifs et il m'apprend à penser comme un Américain, pas à traduire de l'italien à l'américain ! Bien joué Mate !

Parler avec Jason est la combinaison parfaite d'une expérience agréable et enrichissante. Nous discutons de toutes sortes de sujets, sans ordre du jour. Jason est naturellement intéressé et, avec sa bonne nature, il vous aborde de manière amicale et professionnelle. Les séances sont recommandées à tous ceux qui ont quelque chose à dire et qui apprécient une conversation intensive, soutenue, élégante et amusante.

J'ai beaucoup aimé le cours de Jean. Je pense que je peux faire beaucoup de progrès avec elle, la conversation était tellement fluide. Je suis sûr que je vais réserver une autre session :)

Merci beaucoup Mark d'avoir écouté mon interprétation des peintures du Louvre ! Je ferai de mon mieux avec mes clients :D

Danielle est formidable ! Elle est précise dans ses explications et drôle. Les leçons sont très conviviales. Je recommande Danielle à tout le monde, et pour info je vais réserver un nouveau forfait de cours.

Nous avons eu une grande conversation, y compris sur des sujets spécialisés et beaucoup de vocabulaire utile a été fourni ! :-)

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Book a trial lesson if you have any questions or would like to discuss any of my courses in further detail.

Ready to refine your speaking skills for various business scenarios? My tailored speaking sessions are designed to help you practice and improve your English in real-life contexts. Each session focuses on different aspects of business communication, offering personalized feedback and practical tips. 

What You'll Get: 

•General Speaking Practice: Engage in dynamic discussions on topics you bring, or materials you provide. Receive constructive feedback to improve fluency and confidence. 
•Meeting Skills: Practice participating in and leading meetings with real-time feedback and strategies to enhance your effectiveness. 
•Presentation Feedback: Get expert feedback on how to make your presentations more compelling and professional. 

Why Choose This Session? 

•Personalized Attention: Get tailored feedback and advice based on your specific needs and goals. 
•Flexible Topics: Bring your own topics or materials to discuss, or receive guidance on various business communication scenarios. 
•Practical Improvement: Benefit from targeted practice and feedback from an experienced professional to boost your communication skills. 
 
These one-on-one sessions are designed to provide practical, actionable feedback to help you excel in various business-related conversations, presentations and meetings. 

Book your session now and start elevating your business communication skills in English!

Business Communication Skills --> Business English for Real-Life Situations Like Presentations, Meetings, Small Talk or General Conversation

Nail your next interview with personalized coaching tailored to your specific situation! Whether you're preparing for a job interview or applying to a business or other professional school, this session is designed to help you present your best self in English, confidently answering questions while demonstrating clarity, professionalism, and fluency.

In this focused session, we'll dive deep into your interview responses and develop strategies to improve how you communicate under pressure. From common questions to more challenging, role-specific scenarios, you'll practice answering in a way that highlights your strengths, achievements, and suitability for the position or program.

What You'll Get:

•Personalized Feedback: Receive direct, actionable feedback (both during and after the session) on your interview answers, helping you refine your responses to sound more natural and confident.
•Professional Expression and Tone: Practice using business-specific language, phrasal verbs, and idiomatic expressions to sound more native and polished.
•Mock Interview Experience: Participate in mock interviews simulating real-life scenarios to build your confidence and fine-tune your responses.
•Interview Strategies: Learn techniques for managing anxiety, articulating your thoughts clearly, and tackling both common and tricky interview questions.

Whether you're looking to ace a job interview or impress a business school admissions committee, this session will help you communicate with confidence and professionalism.

Book your mock interview session now and move one step closer to your next career or academic goal!

Job/Business School or Other Professional Interview Preparation or Mock Interview

Are you ready to take your job search to the next level and get those interview requests rolling in? In today’s ultra-competitive global job market, a strong resume, optimized LinkedIn profile, and effective job search strategy are key to standing out. This session is tailored to non-native speakers who want to enhance their professional profiles and adopt the right strategies to land their next opportunity.

In this session, we’ll focus on:

•Resume/CV review: Get personalized feedback on your resume/CV, making sure it’s clear, concise, and aligns with what recruiters and hiring managers are looking for. We’ll optimize language to accurately reflect your skills and experience.
•LinkedIn or other online profile optimization: Learn how to create an online profile (LinkedIn or other) that captures your professional story and attracts the right attention from potential employers. From creating a compelling summary to optimizing key sections, we’ll ensure your profile stands out.
•Job search strategy and personal branding: Gain insights into effective job search techniques, including how to network, use LinkedIn for more connections, and stand out in online job markets. We’ll also discuss how to enhance your personal brand and create a job search strategy tailored to your career goals.

In addition, you’ll receive tips on how to sound more native in your communication by using the right action verbs, phrasal verbs, and idioms and expressions, giving you a strong edge over less polished candidates in interviews and networking situations.

By the end of the session, you’ll have practical tips and strategies to boost your job search, present yourself more professionally, and position yourself for success in the global job market.

Book your session now and let's get you the job!

Resume/CV Review, LinkedIn or Other Online Profile Optimization, Networking, or Job Search Strategy

Are you looking to make your business documents stand out with polished, professional language? Whether you're preparing emails, reports, proposals, or resumes, you need your writing to be clear, confident, and persuasive. This service offers 100% human editing and proofreading from an experienced global professional, ensuring your work sounds fluent, native, and tailored to meet high business standards.

Why Choose This Service?

•Native-Like Precision: Your text will be carefully edited to sound as if it was written by a native speaker.
•Professional Tone: We’ll ensure your message is conveyed with the right level of professionalism, making it more effective for clients, colleagues, or employers.
•Clear and Concise Language: Awkward phrasing and unclear sentences will be rewritten for smoother, more impactful communication.
•Expert Feedback: Receive detailed comments and suggestions to help you understand how to improve your writing moving forward.

Who is this service for?

•Job Seekers: Want your resume, cover letter, or LinkedIn profile to impress recruiters and hiring managers?
•Professionals: Need emails, presentations, or reports that persuade clients or colleagues with ease?
•Entrepreneurs: Writing a business plan, proposal or pitch deck? Make sure your ideas are presented clearly and persuasively.

Each 60-minute session focuses on up to 700 words of your text, ensuring thorough, high-quality edits. If you have a longer text or document, you can book more than one 60-minute session as needed. From fine-tuning grammar and punctuation to improving tone and style, this service guarantees a final result that makes your writing shine.

Make your business writing stand out and achieve your goals. Submit your document today, and let’s transform it into a professional, native-sounding masterpiece!

Proofreading and Editing - Expert 100% Human Proofreading/Editing of Business Documents (60 minutes = 700 words)

Please take a look at my other lessons and schedule before you book so you understand what I offer. Message me if you have any questions.

🎓 l give lots of feedback on your speaking and writing.
5-lesson (or more) packages offer discounts. I have to raise single lesson prices due to commission. 

I don't guarantee or promise that you'll get your desired band score. However, it's possible to do well if you put time and effort into preparing.

🎓 IELTS exam preparation

Please be clear about what you expect/want and your level when you book. Feel free to message me before requesting a lesson if you wish.

Improve your English for conversational purposes and work. Do not book this lesson for IELTS preparation.

🗣️ English for work & general speaking

This lesson is reserved for and available only to those who had their first lesson with me in early 2021 and have had consistent lessons since. In other words, there are only 2 people who can book this lesson.

2021 students

A band 8 or 9 for IELTS is far from easy and I never promise a specific band score to anyone. After all, a single question for which you're not prepared could really hurt your score. However, these scores are achievable. They need a little luck on the day and time to prepare.

🎓 IELTS preparation: band 8 to & 9.0

🎯 Trial Lesson (30 min) – Choose Your Path
Not sure which class is right for you? Book a 30-minute trial session to find the perfect fit.

In this session, we will:
✅ Talk about your goals, needs, and past English experience
✅ Try a short mini-lesson (you can choose the focus!)
✅ Explore which of my lesson types best match your learning style
✅ Ask questions and get honest advice on how to improve
✅ Build a simple plan together for real progress

Whether you're preparing for a test, improving your business English, exploring big philosophical questions, or learning as a professional — this trial gives you a real taste of what working with me is like.

Let’s make sure your learning journey is focused, motivating, and effective.

💡 This isn’t just an introduction — it’s a valuable, focused session with actionable feedback and a personalized roadmap. A small investment that helps us start strong and move in the right direction.

📊💼 Business English Essentials – Speak & Write Professionally

Do you need English for success at work? 🏢✨
Meetings, emails, presentations, and workplace communication can be challenging — but with the right guidance, you can speak and write with confidence.

With 8 years of experience teaching professionals across industries, I’ve helped students:

✅ Lead meetings clearly and effectively
✅ Write professional emails that get results
✅ Deliver confident presentations
✅ Use polite and natural workplace expressions

Whether you’re a young professional, a manager, or preparing for an international role, this class will give you the tools to succeed in any business environment. 🌍💼

Book today and take your workplace English to the next level! 🚀

📊💼 Business English Essentials – Speak & Write Professionally

Do you want your child to be prepared for the future of study and work? 🌍✨
This class is designed for children and teens (7–16) who want to build not only strong English, but also the communication skills needed for university and the workplace.

In this class, your child will:
✅ Build confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing
✅ Practice real-world skills: presentations, teamwork, problem-solving
✅ Learn academic and professional vocabulary
✅ Develop habits that prepare them for university and the job market

I’ve helped many young learners grow into confident students who are ready for the next step — whether that’s studying abroad, applying to universities, or preparing for their future career. 🎓💼

This isn’t just English for kids — it’s English for future success. 🚀

👦👧 Future Leaders English – Ages 7–16 🎨📚💼

Are you preparing for your dream job or promotion? 🚀✨
In today’s global job market, strong English and a polished professional profile can make all the difference.

In this class, you’ll get personalized coaching to:
✅ Practice mock interviews and improve your answers
✅ Edit and upgrade your CV & cover letter
✅ Optimize your LinkedIn profile for international opportunities
✅ Learn powerful phrases and strategies for professional success

I’ve helped students secure jobs in tech, finance, education, and international business by giving them the tools to speak confidently and present themselves professionally. 🌍💼

If you want to stand out and get hired faster, this is the class for you! 🎯

📝💼 Interview & Career Coaching – CV, LinkedIn & Job Success

Already confident in English but want to perform like a global professional? 🌍✨
This masterclass is designed for advanced learners (B2–C2) who want to elevate their English to the highest level for international business.

In this class, you’ll learn how to:
✅ Refine your fluency for natural, high-level communication
✅ Master executive vocabulary for strategy, leadership, and innovation
✅ Deliver impactful presentations & speeches with confidence
✅ Handle complex negotiations & debates in English
✅ Polish your style for professional writing & correspondence

This is not a beginner’s course — it’s a masterclass for professionals who already communicate well, but want to stand out, lead, and inspire in any global business environment. 🏆

🎓💼 Business English Masterclass – Advanced Fluency & Professional Impact

💬👥 Speak Better Together: Interactive English Lessons for Two 🌍✨

Want to improve your English with a friend, partner, or colleague? This pair class is designed for two motivated students who want to boost fluency, accuracy, and confidence together in a fun, supportive setting.

In each 60-minute lesson, you’ll:
✅ Practice natural conversation and expand vocabulary
✅ Strengthen grammar and pronunciation through real dialogue
✅ Get personalized feedback for both students
✅ Work on team speaking activities and mini-debates
✅ Learn to communicate clearly and confidently in everyday or professional situations

Perfect for pairs who want to learn faster, stay motivated, and enjoy every class together. 🎯

Let’s speak better together — book your first group class today! 🚀💬

🗣️🤝 Speak Better Together – Fun & Interactive English Lessons for Two 🌟

Do you need to pass an English test to secure the job, promotion, or university place you truly want? 🎓🚀
Whether it’s IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, CELPIP, or Cambridge exams, I’ll help you build the skills and confidence to achieve your target score.

In this class, you’ll:
✅ Learn the strategies to maximize your test score
✅ Practice with mock questions & exam simulations
✅ Get feedback on speaking, writing, and time management
✅ Master the vocabulary and grammar examiners are looking for
✅ Stay motivated and focused with clear, step-by-step coaching

I’ve guided students to scores like:
⭐ IELTS Band 8.0 – Cambridge University acceptance
⭐ TOEFL 110/120 – University of California entry
⭐ TOEIC 950/990 – Job secured in international business

This isn’t just test prep — it’s your pathway to the career and education future you’ve been working for. 🌍✨

📚💼 Test Preparation Coaching – Unlock Your Career & Study Goals

A bachelor in business and marketing management

I taught in several schools around China teaching hundreds of children. As well teaching hundreds of children on italki.

For one year, I had the privilege of teaching in a small city in Western China, where I served as the only native English teacher at the local school. My responsibilities encompassed instructing students across various age groups, spanning from kindergarten to middle school. Each class comprised an average of 50 children

For two years, I had the opportunity to teach at a private educational centre in the southern region of China. Unlike my previous experience, the classroom sizes were smaller, allowing for more personalized interaction with each student. I found this teaching environment preferable and conducive to effective learning.

For my final year in China, I was appointed as the Foreign Teacher Manager at a newly established private English school. In this role, I leveraged my teaching knowledge and expertise to train and mentor other educators. It was a rewarding opportunity to share my experience and contribute to the professional development of fellow teachers.

Since 2021, my teaching endeavours have been exclusively conducted online, where I've delivered thousands of lessons to hundreds of students. One-on-one teaching is my passion as it enables me to deeply understand my students' needs and foster meaningful connections with them.

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Are you planning to visit a new country, or want to speak to native English speakers about every day topics?  Learning from a book is different from learning in person!  In this course you would pracitce conversation with a native English speaker.  You could pick from any scenario and we will engage in practicing how spontaneous conversation would unfold from there.  Introducing oneself to new people, small talk, talking about the weather, talking about likes and dislikes, ordering food from a restaurant, responding to emergency medical scenarios, formal job interview, practice giving informal or formal speeches.  Let me know what you are interested in, so I can personalize it for you!

When booking a trial lesson, please send me a message stating if the class is for a child or adult so I can prepare the material accordingly.

Are you planning to visit a new country, or want to speak to native English speakers about every day topics?  Learning from a book is different from learning in person!  In this course you would pracitce conversation with a native English speaker.  You could pick from any scenario and we will engage in practicing how spontaneous conversation would unfold from there.  Some possible scenarios to choose from:  introducing oneself to new people, small talk, talking about the weather, talking about likes and dislikes, ordering food from a restaurant, giving or responding to directions, responding to emergency medical scenarios, discussing allergies or needs, formal job interviews, giving informal or formal speeches, ect.  Let me know what your interests are, so I can personalize it for you!

Conversational English (Beginner-Intermediate)- Life Scenarios

This class is focused on language expression refinement.  Often times people learning a new language will earn a certain proficiency, but stop there, without refining their grammar, intonation and vocal expression to a professional level.  Speaking refinement is the essential next step for sounding professional in any higher-level career opportunity.  As a person who is in management, in higher-end sales, or in a refined field, such as medical, teaching, or business, a certain level of professionalism is mandatory.  Learn the nuances in language, and be able to not just speak to be understood, but speak in such a way that you present confidence and professionalism through fine-tuning not just what you you say, but how you say it.  This will involve exercises on pronunciation, syllable emphasis, stress and intonation (and help you sound more credible as a native speaker!).   This class will help you transition from being able to express ideas as an entry-level employee, to being able to express thoughts like a respected, well-versed manager/owner.  Please let me know what career field you are in, so I can personalize the lesson for you, and offer targeted vocabulary which compliments your specialty.

Speaking refinement.  Accent, pronunciation, and vocal expression.

Kids have a mind that is wired to explore, learn and grow.  It is never too early to start learning a new language.  This class would involve interactive lessons designed to engage young minds in the joys of learning.  Whether a student is quiet and reserved, or playful and energetic, every learner has a path to success.  Students and parents can choose which lesson they would like to cover that day.  Some sample topics for beginner-intermediate includes, greetings, talking about family, talking about food, talking about school, talking about farm animals, talking about wildlife, talking about the seasons, and talking about clothing.  Beginners will engage in various activities to learn the names of various nouns and actions.  Intermediate learners will begin to learn how to use nouns and verbs in sentences.  More advanced learners will begin how to express thoughts in spontaneous conversation.  Some students prefer learning through songs and games and others prefer to learn through focused conversation.  The most popular class is a reading and comprehension class.  Please let me know of your student's level, learning preferences and topic interests, so I can personalize it for him/her!

It is strongly recommended that kids ages 3-9 are booked for 30-minute classes only as their attention spans are shorter and they do better in shorter segments.

Please be sure to select the kids class if the class is for children under the age of 14.  Older children may be able to switch into intermediate material.  Levels for the student can be determined after the first lesson.  I look forward to working with you.

Kids (Ages 3-18, All levels)

This is a tutoring course, designed specifically for special writing projects.  You bring your resume, cover letter, notes, homework, or any other writing project to class, and I proofread, and provide explainations for corrections.  This is an individualized tutoring program.

Writing, Resumes, College Papers, Entrance Essays, Special Projects

Specialty Class for Contract 21-22 students only.

You must fulfill at least ONE of the following requirements:
(2021-2022 Contract A) Was enrolled in Tianna’s italki courses prior to March 31st, 2022 and is continuing courses.
(Long Term Student)-Has taken 50+ courses from Tianna on italki
(Senior discount)-Any student over the age of 65.

Gold Status

120-hour Teaching English as a Foreign Language certification

Communications degree, with an interpersonal specialty.  Coursework included, public speaking, conflict management, intercultural communication, interpersonal communications, psychology courses, ect.

Exercise physiology degree.  Coursework included:  Chemistry, biology, anatomy, physiology, physics, exercise prescription, kinesiology, physical therapy internship, occupational therapy internship, speech therapy internship, ect.

Worked with Kindergarten,Primary School,Junior High,Senior High,Pre K, and those with developmental disabilities

Subjects taught-English, History and Humanities,Music,Arts,Health & Safety Education
Curriculum

Worked with elementary school students who were behind in their reading at their school.  Helped them progress in their reading and comprehension skills.  (Volunteer internship.)

Assisted in early childhood learning exercises (learning the alphabet, basic names and sentence structure).  Taught through play.  Primarily worked with ages 2-5.

Worked with University students to proofread and edit college-level papers.

Taught conversational English in-person in classrooms, and online, all ages, and all levels (beginner-advanced).

Certified in ACLS, BLS, First Aid, and cardiac rhythms.  Taught patients about heart health and safety in a hospital setting.  Used rehabilitative measures and cardiac rhythm monitoring to create and implement a rehabilitation program for them.  I listened to patient concerns and feedback and built educatonal programs to help them learn, grow and progress in a heart-healthy lifestyle.

Managed a retail store.  Was in charge of inventory, employee training, employee concerns, policy enforcement, advertising, ect.  I gained a lot of experience in business and management and could help someone fine-fune their work-related language for a business position.

Acted as the witness and grading teacher for debate performances held at Northwest Christian University for high school students.  Gave feedback on speaker's debating skills and abilities and room for improvement.

Helped students prep for the IELTS exam through speaking, writing, analyzing, and question and answer preparation skills.

English Teacher-Specializing in Vocabulary Integration

Book now to discover my unique way of teaching online. 
I will create your own personalised online classroom using state-of-the-art realtime teaching tools.

A general English course to help improve your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills for everyday (work and free-time) situations.

Your own personal learning needs analysis will be done during the trial lesson.

All lesson materials are provided for you free of charge.

Everyday English: Elementary to Advanced (A1-C2) levels

A comprehensive and professional course to help you achieve in all skill areas of the IELTS, FCE, CAE or TOEFL exams from an experienced university lecturer.

Your own personal learning needs analysis will be done during the trial lesson to help focus on the skills that need the most work.

All lesson materials are provided for you free of charge.

English for Exams (IELTS/PET/FCE/CAE/CPE/TOEFL/PTE/BEC)

Structured help and online support to help you with your academic work for university or college from an experienced higher education professional.

Help will be given to improve your written and/or spoken English to an extremely high standard.

Proofreading services can also be provided.

All session materials are provided for you free of charge.

English for Academic Study (Essays, Presentations and Dissertations)/Proofreading Service

Learn English with your friends or colleagues, taught by an expert. 

This is a great way to learn English in an enjoyable, safe and social environment using the latest technology to create your own virtual classroom. All you would have to do is find at least one other person to join the lesson, arrange payment between yourselves: the more people you can find to join, the less you will have to pay per person. I will provide all the materials for you. Any lessons are considered, from exam preparation (e.g. IELTS, CAE, FCE) to general English from A1 to C2 levels. It would be better if your group were all generally at the same level, so that the lessons will be more effective.

Group Lessons (from 2 to 4 students)

This is a bespoke English course for those working in businesses who would like to successfully improve their written and spoken presentation skills. 

Using my experience as a journalist, academic and business owner, I can help you prepare for meetings, reports, conferences and tricky negotiations as well as social situations.

This is possible by teaching a series of grammar, vocabulary and vocal techniques which help you to better present yourself in the working environment.

English for Business Success

A fully accredited higher education practitioner.
Qualified to mentor university and college lecturers.

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Science)- Pass

BSc (Hons) Microbiology- Upper Second class

•	Running a business providing bespoke educational sessions English to international workers in the oil and gas industry and their families. Clients include BP and Statoil.
•	Course design and delivery for North East Scotland College in Aberdeen, UK.
•	One-to-one and group tuition.
•	Precision time, information and financial management.

•	Associate editor of the Seoul Times responsible for online content, photography and political stories.
•	Award-winning news features contributor to Groove Magazine.
•	Freelance reporter on North Korean affairs.

•	Planning and delivery of modules in print journalism.
•	Creation of a support network for students with ESL issues.

•	Writing news scripts using Burli software for a busy local radio station.
•	Production of packages for broadcast to over 50000 listeners.
•	Conducting phone and one-to-one interviews, most notably with 
First Minister Alex Salmond.

•	Responsible for audio output, training and quality control at this student radio station. 
•	Writing and producing jingles; mentoring DJs in on-air and audio package sound production.
•	Upkeep of social media and podcast facilities.

•	Production of comedy and music output.
•	Co-presenting a weekly evening entertainment show.
•	Securing and conducting interviews.

Teacher of science to pupils aged 11-19
Assisting the head of year in the pastoral care of students.
Course development and design.

Teacher of science to A-level students under the auspices of Voluntary Service Overseas.
Head of the Anglophone and Francophone Biology and Chemistry departments.
Training of newly arrived volunteers in cultural and language skills.
Writing national exams for the Rwandan ministry of education.

Module co-ordinator for modules in newswriting and reporting to undergraduate students.
Course leadership responsibilities for the MSc Journalism programme.
Course and module planning in conjunction with departmental heads and colleagues.
Research into comparative methodologies for the teaching of journalism in other institutions.

During my lectureship I was always available for one-to-one support for written and spoken English which, for journalism, needed to be at the highest standards.

I have been teaching with online Swiss language school Homestudies since 2016, responsible for teaching all Cambridge accredited courses as well as business courses, as can be seen from my profile on the company website, including video and testimonials from students. 
https://www.homestudies.ch/unsere-lehrer/englischlehrer/englischlehrer-david/

This was a one year masters course at the Aberdeen Business School in the Robert Gordon University, looking at the business and law of journalism as well as the techniques to further a career in the business of journalism.

Let's get to know each other and have a 30 minute chat! We can talk about your goals as a student and what you are looking for on italki.

These lessons will be structured, and will focus on widening your vocabulary, improving your pronunciation and increasing your awareness and use of new grammar, language structures and idioms.

I can send you a textbook (English File) but we can use a variety of different materials, such as YouTube videos, news stories and articles. If you love grammar, I can provide plenty of exercises - but if you hate grammar, we can introduce the new language in a more conversational way! If you want homework, I can set you some and give you feedback.

We will cover six key skills - reading, writing, speaking, listening, pronunciation and grammar - but the exact amounts of each can be up to you!

General English Tutoring

If you need English for work, or if you have a job interview soon, then this is the course for you! We can cover vocabulary and situations that you are likely to find at work. We can role-play situations like job interviews, participating in a meeting, negotiating a sale or making a presentation to a group. I can send you a textbook (Business Result) but we can use any other materials.

Business English Tutoring

This is a course designed to improve your accent and build awareness of advanced pronunciation. You should be B1+ level to make the most of this course. I will listen to you speak and give you some general advice. We will discuss common pronunciation issues for speakers of your language. Then we will study the following topics:

International Phonetic Alphabet
English phonetics
Word stress
Sentence stress
Weak forms & contractions
Linking sounds & connected speech

We can either move through the course in a structured way (I recommend 10 lessons), or I can listen to you speak and give advice for issues as they emerge. We can do a mixture of drills and practising natural speech.

Please note that we will not discuss much about grammar and vocabulary - it is purely about pronunciation.

Pronunciation Masterclass & Accent Reduction

Why not take your English to the next level and gain a globally-recognised qualification which will help you to land your dream job or get a place at university? There is no better way to make progress than to have a goal to work towards. I have a proven track record of helping many students successfully achieve their targets. 

We can use coursebooks, real exam questions and my own materials. I will give you lots of tips about how to answer the questions correctly. I look forward to working with you!

IELTS Preparation

Why not take your English to the next level and gain a globally-recognised qualification which will help you to land your dream job or get a place at university? There is no better way to make progress than to have a goal to work towards. I have a proven track record of helping students achieve their targets. 

We can use coursebooks, real exam questions and my own materials. I will give you lots of tips about how to answer the questions correctly. I look forward to working with you!

Cambridge Exam Preparation (A2-C2)

120 hour course consisting of theoretical lectures about grammar, phonology and teaching methodology, and practical teaching practice with groups of real students. CELTA is the most widely-recognised teaching qualification in the world.

Responsible for planning lessons, choosing appropriate materials and delivering courses to individuals and groups in three main areas - language school classes, corporate classes and lessons within state primary schools. I was also responsible for testing students and liaising with other staff to ensure a varied and worthwhile programme of lessons was covered. I taught all ages from 6 upwards, and all levels from A0-C2, including CAE, FCE and IELTS testing.

Teaching children from China online. This has certainly helped improve my skills at communicating clearly, using simple instructions, using online platforms and dealing with technical issues

Responsible for teaching summer-school groups of children and teenagers at levels A2-C1, including exam preparation courses and project-based work. Also responsible for extra-curricular excursions and ensuring any behavioural issues were swiftly acted upon.

If you are unsure which class to choose and you are new to Italki then this is the best lesson for you. In this 30 minute session you can ask me questions, get to know me and tell me your requirements so we can organise your learning plan!

This course is based on a course which I follow on LinguaHouse website using their PDFs. All PDFs include new vocabulary, role plays, articles, videos and listening tasks which we complete in our class. Topics are wide-ranging meaning that you'll be able to work in an English-speaking environment without any issue after taking the lessons. Topics include: Cultural differences, Networking, Emails. Phone calls, Meetings, Negotiations, Customer Service, Presentations and Job Interviews. Homework is also included.

Business and Work English

Want to practise your English speaking but you have nobody to speak to? 

This course is designed for students who already command a good level of English and want to focus on improving fluency and accuracy while speaking about a variety of topics while also getting feedback and corrections on language.

Want more details? Message me today! Let me know which topics you'd like to discuss!

Just Conversation!

Are you planning on taking an English language exam? if yes, then this course is for you!  I specialise in IELTS, KET, PET, FCE, and CAE. We will focus on exam tasks within the class and there will be lots of advice and feedback too.  I can also teach you some skills to impress your examiner!

Textbooks used:

CAE: Complete Advanced
FCE: Complete First
PET: Complete Preliminary
KET: Complete Key

IELTS, KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE. (Language test preparation course)

This course is taught using PDFs from LinguaHouse. All of the PDFs I use are well-structured containing new vocabulary, a grammar point within an interesting topic which will be discussed. All topics are based on levels from A2 all the way to C1. I will allocate a level based on a discussion in our initial class, unless you supply me with your English level . Homework will be given too.

General English

Language instruction for kids aged between 7 and 18 years old! If your child is between the ages above then I can help them develop their English skills. ! NO 3-5-year-olds !

7 -12 year olds = Depending on level and suitability, I either use a website called Elli for the kids class or a textbook series called 'Project'. Within each lesson we will either focus on new vocabulary or a grammar point. 'Controlled' and 'Free' Speaking practice is also included within each lesson.

13+ = I use a PDF course on a website called LinguaHouse. Their lessons are well-structured with each class containing new vocabulary, a language point as well as a discussion topic. 

Homework is given after every class unless you tell me not to give it!

* I can teach MANDARIN-Speaking (普通话) children as absolute beginners. My Mandarin-speaking skills are about intermediate level so I should be able to guide them through the lesson with my Mandarin :)

Kids ( 7-18 years)

Please let me know which course you'd like to take when you buy this package :) This is a special package.

Another Type: Please specify

podcast

Try a short class with me to see how things go! Let me know how I can help you. Bring 1, 2, or, even 3 questions you might have. We can answer those questions together. This class is only for adult learners.

* Please note I do not reschedule or refund for Trial Lessons. 

I look forward to meeting you.

May 2025 SALE =   $20 lessons ............for $15 with package

------ General Conversational English for Adults ------------Please Read Updates for This Class 

Each lesson is 55 minutes with 5-minute break for Dr. Emily
I will provide notes during your lesson; this price does not include homework.
*This is not business English, academic nor professional presentation English.
                                                     
This class is for informal, general English conversation practice and vocabulary. We will discuss topics that interest the students. Please feel welcome to discuss general topics. I enjoy when students bring questions, doubts, and ideas for our class. During the lesson, Dr. Emily will focus on the following:

- explaining ideas
- vocabulary development
- transition words
- idioms, adages, and slang
- general, brief pronunciation skills

Specific topics related to professional interviews, business English, academic papers/presentations, or in-depth pronunciation will be covered in my other courses. I will refer you to those classes to provide you with more intense support.

We can choose a variety of topics that interest you. You are welcome to have a list of specific questions for me and/or bring specific materials to share during the lesson(s). I will make recommendations and hope to hear the corrections in future lessons.
 

* The package deals are not refundable.
** BOOK SOON..........MY SCHEDULE FILLS QUICKLY 
*** Please kindly note Italki teachers include a 5-minute break with each lesson.
**** Please kindly note if you reschedule less than 24 hours with me, I will upcharge (charge more) the class $2. This is because I am expecting that income during that time you scheduled your class.
***** If you would like specific homework or work outside of class, I will charge you $10 for the extra work and time outside of class to prepare, grade, and give you written feedback. I appreciate your understanding.

~~~~~~ General Conversational English with Dr. Emily   ~~~~~~~~~~~

** Please note that with this class, you'll have access to PDF flies and audio files specifically for pronunciation that I have purchased to share with students......BIG VALUE!

This course is for advanced and intermediate speakers of English. I will create learn plans, goals for you in this class. In addition, you will have opportunities to concentrate on details of your speaking. I will use materials I have purchased related to:

1. intonation
2. articulation
3. speech patterns
4. phrasing
5. phonology

**The package deals are not refundable.

*****  Pronunciation, Speech, Phonetics, and Phonology *****

This course is for adults who need:  Business English, Professional Presentation, Academic English Presentation, Interviews & Meetings

We will look at using more advanced English vocabulary or specialized vocabulary for your topic, interview, or presentation. This course is also for business owners who use English for communication in their work.

Business/Professional English for Work, Presentations & Academic Topics

Current Teaching Certificate with Teaching areas

Degree in English with an emphasis in TESOL

PhD in Education with an emphasis in foreign language education and second language acquisition

36 semester hours in Spanish - 36 semester hours in French

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