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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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Trial lessons are a great opportunity for you to meet me and to see if my style of teaching, connects with your learning style/s. In a trial lesson,  you will get a lot of opportunity to speak in English, and to ask relevant questions to help tailor your learning needs.

If you would like to target specific areas or consistent errors, then this lesson will be very helpful for you. I can create lessons to suit your needs in English. If you message me your concerns or the topics that you are interested in, I can create tailor-made lessons to specifically suit your individual needs.

These lessons are delivered in a professional, fun and friendly way to help you to really improve in the areas that are highly relevant to you.

Tailor-made Lessons

Did you know that there are 44 sounds (known as phonemes) in the English language? There are also a number of pronunciation differences between American English, British English, and English spoken in specific countries.

If you really want to focus on being better understood in English, to sound more fluent, to improve your spelling, and to improve your listening skills in English, then this is the class for you! 

In this class the following areas will be covered:

-Pronunciation, accent, and word differences that you are likely to hear in New Zealand, Australia, Britain and the USA. 

-Word stress and syllables
Sometimes when we learn a new language, it can be hard to hear what syllable or letter we need to emphasise in a word, or sentence. When we emphasise the wrong part of a word, or sentence, it can completely change the way a word / sentence sounds.

-Mouth Shape / Tongue Placement
Often we don't think about, or know where our tongue needs to be, in relation to different parts of the mouth. This is quite important for achieving particular sounds in any language. For example the 'th' sound in English requires the tongue to pass between our front teeth for a brief moment. This part of the lesson will cover techniques to help you to achieve those difficult sounds that you may not have in your own native language.

-Spelling in English
 Words are not written as they sound in English. This part of the class focuses on how to recognise words in their written form, and how to match the sounds with the spelling. For example, some of the words that we will discuss in this class are: through, though, thought, words with silent letters, such as: knight, night, knife, island, and words ending in the letter, 'y', such as: sky, fly, buy, etc....

I look forward to helping you improve in these specific areas.

Book your lesson today!

Accents, Pronunciation, and Spelling

These lessons are designed to assist you as you prepare for your IELTS examination.

You will have the opportunity to practise the individual skills that you need the most help with, (reading, writing, listening, or speaking) in each lesson. There will be question and answer time during each lesson.

PACKAGED LESSON STRUCTURE

*Lesson 1_IELTS Introduction / Overview
General Training vs Academic; band score and marking criteria; create a study action plan; test format; question formats; areas of concern.

-Lesson 2_SPEAKING
*Understanding the IELTS Speaking question formats; marking criteria; practice tests; interesting vocabulary worksheets; how to sound more fluent; tips to help overcome the fear of making mistakes when speaking; pronunciation; error feedback; questions and concerns.

-Lesson 3_LISTENING
*Understanding the IELTS Listening question formats; marking criteria; practice tests; discussing the sub skills of listening (prediction, listening for gist vs listening for detail); sounds; error feedback; questions and concerns.

-Lesson 4_READING 
*Understanding the IELTS Reading question formats; marking criteria; practice tests; discussing the sub skills of reading (prediction, reading for gist vs reading for detail); new vocabulary meaning, form, and pronunciation; error feedback; questions and concerns.

-Lesson 5_WRITING Overview
*Understanding the IELTS Writing question formats; marking criteria; practice tests; simple, compound, and complex sentences; writing structures; how to organise your ideas logically; punctuation, spelling tips, error feedback; questions and concerns.

-Lesson 6_WRITING: ESSAYS & LETTERS
*Understanding your audience;  informal vs formal; correct collocation of interesting vocabulary; how to start and finish well; logical flow of ideas.

*Lessons 7-10_SPECIFIC SKILLS
-These lessons will be tailored to your specific needs: reading, writing, speaking, or listening. They will also cover exam time management.

IELTS Preparation

Do you need help rewording your CV (Resume) to sound more native?
Do you need help matching your skills, characteristics, and experience to specific job applications?
Do you want to gain more confidence answering job interview questions?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, this lesson will be great for you! This lesson is designed to help you with CV writing and job interview preparation.

This lesson also includes pronunciation coaching of common interview terminology.

Book a lesson today!

CV (Resume) and Job Interview Preparation

Do you need Fluency practice?

If you want to have practise speaking about a range of topics and increase your vocabulary, this is a great lesson for you.

A wide variety of lesson material is sent before each class, which includes a range of listening and reading texts, articles, and short videos. These are then discussed during classes, to encourage conversation and to help increase vocabulary. 

If you really need to build up your confidence speaking in English, this class is a good choice.

Conversation Practice

I had to complete a pre-course task which consisted of 50 tasks related to language learning and teaching in English, attend more than 150 hours of guided learning hours; including six hours of teaching practice, successfully complete two assessment components, which were: Planning and Teaching and Classroom-related written assignments. I can effectively prepare detailed lesson plans, with supporting language analysis to support language teaching.

This experience has helped me become more empathetic towards other students who are learning another language. It can be very challenging to speak in front of others in a second language. I also learnt how wonderful it is to meet new people and help them to gain confidence in speaking a second language.

I taught dance to children aged 5-10 years old. Lesson Planning and Classroom Management was a crucial part of this role.

Over 5 years experience assisting children with high ESOL needs such as: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking, while following the school curriculum requirements; both one on one and in group situations, and assisting children with specific learning needs,  such as ADHD, Global Development Delay, and Autism.

All aspects of Small Business & Project Management, including:
Business / Project Planning, Industry & Market Analysis, Operation & Customer Service, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Accounting & Finance, Project Review & Presentation.  CV preparation, and how to give a full business presentation to showcase a personal business plan.

Teacher Aide (and have been for the past 5 years) in a primary school with children aged 5 - 12 years old,  assisting with ESL needs in all the skills: reading, writing, listening, speaking,  ESL groups with lesson plans and sourced resources, assisting children with high ESL needs to increase their yearly PAT test scores in writing. Job description included working with children who have ADHD, Global Development Delay, and Autism.

I had to complete a pre-course task which consisted of 50 tasks related to language learning and teaching in English, attend more than 150 hours of guided learning hours; including six hours of teaching practice, successfully complete two assessment components, which were: Planning and Teaching and Classroom-related written assignments, including learning about IELTS examinations. I can effectively prepare detailed lesson plans, with supporting language analysis to support language teaching.

In our trial lesson, we will assess your level, discuss your learning goals and background, and talk about the structure and methodology of my lessons.

• 60-Minute Class: Each class focuses on 1 topic—anything from technology to travel! During the lesson, you’ll watch real-world videos, read authentic articles, share your opinions, and be introduced to new vocabulary. This class focuses on improving your speaking, listening, and reading skills. All corrections will be given in the Zoom chat. No homework or preparation is needed. [Levels: B1 - C2]

• 30-Minute Class: 15 questions, 30 minutes—let’s talk! In this fast-paced class, we’ll chat about various topics and you’ll receive corrections on your pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary usage. You will also be introduced to new words and expressions to expand your vocabulary. This class focuses 100% on speaking/listening. All corrections will be given in the Zoom chat. Audio-only lessons are available at your convenience. No homework/preparation is required. [Levels: B1 - C2]

[If you are interested in writing practice, job interview/exam preparation, homework assignments, etc. please book an "English Workshop" class instead. All classes are conducted on Zoom. ]

Guided Conversation  [No Homework]

This course is designed for intermediate to advanced (B1-C2) English students who want to improve their skills in all aspects of language (reading, writing, listening, and speaking). This class is ideal for students who want to prepare for exams such as IELTS which include a writing section.

What will my lesson be like?

• Before our lesson, you will select and complete a homework assignment from my website. These assignments cover a wide range of topics and are based on authentic video material (news reports, TED Talks, interviews, etc.).  After watching the video, you will answer comprehension questions, complete vocabulary exercises, and write a 3+ paragraph essay on the topic. Homework is required and should be submitted at least a day before the lesson time. 

• During our Zoom meeting, we will analyze your essay and complete grammar/vocabulary exercises based completely on the errors in your essay. By using your essay as the basis of our lesson, I will be able to efficiently identify gaps in your knowledge and avoid wasting time on learning things you've already mastered.  After we finish working through your essay, we will continue discussing the topic in greater depth through an authentic text.

• Students will receive a password to access the homework platform before the lesson. An individual Google Doc with class notes & corrections will be sent to each student. 

[If you do NOT want to work on reading/writing or receive homework please choose "Informal Tutoring" instead. If the student does not submit an assignment before class, a "Guided Conversation" class will be taught instead. All classes are conducted on Zoom.]

English Workshop: Reading, Writing, Speaking, & Listening [+Homework]

IELTS teacher preparation course focused on assessment criteria and terminology, key features of performance, writing assessment method, application of public Band Descriptors, and practice in using the public Band Descriptors.

This online course prepared teachers to teach English online by exploring the tools and teaching skills
needed to develop learners’ language skills in both one-to-one and group online lessons.

CELTA courses are delivered by Authorised Centres on behalf of Cambridge Assessment English. All CELTA courses include at least 120 hours of contact between candidates and course tutors. The CELTA course covers a range of topics:

-Learners and teachers, and the teaching and learning context
-Language analysis and awareness
-Language skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing
-Planning and resources for different teaching contexts
-Developing teaching skills and professionalism

Accredited by ACTDEC/Accreditation Council for TESOL Distance Education Courses

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🎯 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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This is a getting to know you lesson, and you getting to know me.
The lesson will be based on conversation and we can choose the topics we will will discuss before the lesson starts.
What do you already know, what are your strengths and weaknesses and what are your goals?
We will cover your Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking skills and look at your knowledge of Grammar and Vocabulary.
The lesson will be relaxed and I hope entertaining, I look forward to meeting you online.

These lessons are more structured than the 'Conversation' lessons and include exercises and homework if the student agrees. All the correction of homework takes place within the teaching time. We will cover all four skills Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing as well as Grammar and Vocabulary.
I use the Cambridge course books, 'Cambridge English Complete Advanced 'and 'English Grammar in Use'.
I also use a lot of exercises of my own or from the internet, which I have saved from the seven years I have been teaching before joining Italki.
The lessons are student centred and topic based, and focus on areas of improvement decided between myself and you.
I teach in a friendly, relaxed manner and like to check each part of a lesson is understood before moving forward.
I look forward to meeting you as a student in the future.

General English: Grammar, Vocabulary, Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing

Conversation on various topics agreed with the student.
Aims: Improved Fluency, Vocabulary, Pronunciation.
The student will be corrected when making repeated mistakes and given worksheets to explain how to correct them but the lesson is informal and not structured. Tapes are used if the student is interested in improving their Listening Skill.

Conversation

This was a residential course for teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. The course included practical teaching to the other members of the group, classroom management and teaching theory.

This was a four week full time intensive course which included practical classroom teaching to foreign students, as well as the required theoretical knowledge.

This was for teaching IELTS and was a 30 hour distance learning course

An online course covering the topics and resources required for teaching Business English at the Intermediate and Upper-Intermediate levels.

I do not have a degree so have chosen the lowest option

I only did a three year Cert.Ed course and l have lost the certificate. I have tried twice over the years to get a copy. However the college has been through several mergers and finally came under the umbrella of Brunel University.
I have an email from them confirming my attendance and pass at Cert.Ed from other records but unfortunately they cannot trace my actual certificate. A copy of the email is uploaded.

I don't have a degree so have chosen the lowest option. I passed a Cert.Ed. but no longer have the certificate

Have been teaching visiting French school students visiting UK on short cultural visits.
This has enabled me to highlight  common problem areas of language in a very short time, as the visits are for only 1-2 weeks and the lessons are for only 15hrs a week.

I was teaching small groups [normally 6 students] of German students on two week visits to the UK. 
I taught 21hrs over the two week periods. [ages 13-18yrs]
I also taught One-to-One over two week periods, 22.5hrs.
Students expected to cover their chosen areas of weakness, so a lot of Grammar and Skills covered in a short period of time.

This was a 30 hour distance learning course.

A 30 minute lesson where we will discuss your learning goals, interests and learning style, look at your test if you chose to complete one and find out if the 'chemistry' is right between us!

Specialize in Intermediate and above. General English, IELTS and Cambridge exam preparation and confidence building. Happy to teach all levels however, including 0 beginners. Placement test and personal learning plan for every student.

General English. Blended learning with a focus on communication with grammar revision .

Improve your chances of getting the exam results you want with intensive exam training personalised for you.
Feel more confident in your business interactions.  Develop strong English skills with business English training.

IELTS, Cambridge exams and Business English

For students who want to focus on their speaking skills and improve confidence with speaking. 60 minute lessons where you will be able to chat, relax AND LEARN without realizing that you are in fact working! I will find out at our first meeting what kinds of things interest you and provide interesting material, Ted talks, news items, worksheets, videos, or just chat about everyday life.( I am a professional  life coach too!).

Speak easy!! (For 'new'  students who are signing up after the beginning of 2020.)

For valued old students, please book your conversation lesson here. Though I am increasing the price slightly, (the price of a cup of coffee!) you can continue to improve your confidence with support, correction and the chance to increase your vocabulary.

Speakeasy OLD STUDENTS ONLY!! (For students who started working with me before 2020)

Need to make important decisions. Stuck in your career or personal life? Finding it hard to organise your life? Is your English holding you back? As an experienced English language teacher and a personal development life coach, I can help you to find your way to reach the goals you are struggling to get to. Are you stuck, bored, frustrated in your work or just finding life a bit overwhelming? Using my skills as a teacher and a coach, I will help you to clarify your goals and plan the steps to reach them, helping you to improve your English on the way!

Life coaching and English!

Cultural theory, Social History, Philosophy, Literature

Used to teaching all levels, many nationalities, group classes and one to one. Experience of in company teaching for business and ages from 5 to 75.

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)

We will talk about your English goals for about 10 minutes.  Then, depending on your goals, we will talk more, or do a grammar exercise, or do a pronunciation exercise.  Finally, I will give you some suggestions for improvement.

My students make very good progress in each lesson.  In general, my students take ten to fifteen lessons, then stop because they have met their goals.

I have advanced training in articulatory phonetics and English phonology.  I know how to position the jaw, the tongue, and the lips for each of the 44 sounds of American English.

- We work on HEARING the difference between similar sounds.
Examples: light, right; fat, vat, bat, pat.

- We work on PRONOUNCING each sound correctly.

- We work on PRONOUNCING words based on English SPELLING PATTERNS (phonics).
Example: The words "maid" and "made" sound the same, but "mad" is different.

- We work on CONNECTED SPEECH and REDUCED SPEECH.
Example: Would you like a cup of tea? 
=>  wouldyoulikeacupoftea? 
=> woo[d]/juh/lie/kuh/kuh/puh/tea?
=> IPA [wʊ.dʒə.laɪ.kə.kə.pə.ti?]

We work on INTONATION.
Examples:
Is Sue coming for a visit?  [voice goes up]
When is Sue coming for a visit? [voice goes down]

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NOTE 1 - My lessons are custom.  The lessons are based on your needs.

NOTE 2 - I use Microsoft Teams only.

NOTE 3 - You should use a computer or tablet with a large, easy-to-read screen.  We often read or discuss a document, so a phone is usually unsuitable.

NOTE 4 - You should use a headset.  You will hear me better and I will hear you better (and I will not hear the other noises in your room).

American Accent/Pronunciation (Phonics/Spelling Patterns, Stress, Intonation, Connected Speech, Reduced Speech)

We will practice job interview skills.  If you are looking for someone to proofread your resume (CV), please contact a teacher who offers proofreading.

My students usually first take about five IT conversation classes to practice talking about work. Then, my students take five to ten job interview classes to practice answering technical and behavioral questions. 

The usual sequence of classes consists of a session talking about work, and as needed, improving the resume (CV), then a few sessions to practice short answers to technical questions, and then a few sessions to practice short answers to behavioral questions. Finally, we look at the job description and interview from the hiring managers viewpoint and practice answering questions in a way that emphasizes the candidate's overall value to the hiring company.

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NOTE 1 - My lessons are custom.  The lessons are based on your needs.

NOTE 2 - I use Microsoft Teams only. 

NOTE 3 - You should use a computer or tablet with a large, easy-to-read screen.  We often read or discuss a document, so a phone is usually unsuitable.

NOTE 4 - You should use a headset.  You will hear me better and I will hear you better (and I will not hear the other noises in your room).

Job Interview Training

In general, my students take ten to fifteen lessons, then stop because they have met their goals.  However, I have a few students who have taken more than 50 lessons (weekly lessons for a year).

You will practice talking about your life, your work, or world news.  We will talk (and talk and talk). 

I can share experiences about living in Canada and the US, about working in Silicon Valley (Intel and other companies) and about hobbies (travel, photography, sailing, amateur car racing, tournament chess).
 
Sometimes, we will have ten minutes of pronunciation review, and other times, we will have ten minutes of grammar review.  

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NOTE 1 - My lessons are custom.  The lessons are based on your needs.

NOTE 2 - I use Microsoft Teams only. 

NOTE 3 - You should use a computer or tablet with a large, easy-to-read screen.  We often read or discuss a document, so a phone is usually unsuitable.

NOTE 4 - You should use a headset.  You will hear me better and I will hear you better (and I will not hear the other noises in your room).

NOTE 5 - Students should get a copy of English Grammar in Use with answers by Murphy (3rd, 4th, or 5th edition).  When we review a grammar point, we can refer to the same page and quickly review the examples.  Later, you can do the exercises and check your answers against the answers in the back of the book.

IT Conversation and General Conversation (Fluency, Pronunciation, Grammar, Vocabulary)

These lessons are for general writing skills. 

If you are looking to correct a document, such as a university paper or a resume/CV, please contact a teacher who offers proofreading.

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My students make very good progress in each lesson.  In general, my students take ten to fifteen lessons, then stop because they have met their goals.

Basic Approach

You send me your text 48 hours in advance.  I send you a revised copy which includes corrections and suggestions.  During the lesson, we discuss the corrections and work on grammar as needed.  Usually, at the end of each lesson, we choose a new topic, and you send me a new text before the next lesson.

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NOTE 1 - My lessons are custom.  The lessons are based on your needs.

NOTE 2 - I use Microsoft Teams only.

NOTE 3 - You should use a computer or tablet with a large, easy-to-read screen.  We often read or discuss a document, so a phone is usually unsuitable.

NOTE 4 - You should use a headset.  You will hear me better and I will hear you better (and I will not hear the other noises in your room).

NOTE 5 - Students should get a copy of English Grammar in Use with answers by Murphy (3rd, 4th, or 5th edition).  When we review a grammar point, we can refer to the same page and quickly review the examples.  Later, you can do the exercises and check your answers against the answers in the back of the book.

Writing and Correction (Style, Grammar, Vocabulary)

This certificate is awarded for completion of four university TESL classes and one practicum.  It certifies that I am qualified to teach English to non-English speakers.

Hi! I'm grateful you are considering taking a lesson with me. I look forward to meeting you and hearing your goals for practicing English. (^_^) Thank you!

Let's practice all skills. The lesson can include conversation, reading, interviews, listening, role playing. I use authentic materials from online news sources, blogs, and websites. During lessons you'll receive grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary feedback. **If you do do not have anything in particular you want to practice, I will give you a list of skills with activities to choose from. This may include reading (articles, stories, poems), audio clips for listening, topics to discuss, questions to answer, videos to narrate or talk about, pictures to describe, and other options depending on your goals.

Fun Choice (student's pick)

These classes are for students who only want to practice *speaking* / conversation. You may come to class with topics to talk about, and I also have random topics and questions. Thank you!

Informal Tutoring (CONVERSATION/ SPEAKING)

These classes are *exclusively* for students who have taken classes with me BEFORE 2020. If you have not been taking classes with me since before the pandemic, please select another class option. Thank you!

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For yoga instructors or anyone interested in learning or talking about yoga and/or meditation. We can talk about verbal cues, yoga texts, or other aspects of the science of yoga or meditation. I'm a certified Yoga instructor and I've studied Yoga in India. *** This is not a yoga class, but I can guide you through yoga or meditation in English if you request that! Thank you.

Yoga and Meditation

Experience teaching elementary students, many of whom were ESL students.

Besseres Englisch, bessere Bezahlung

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