ADULTS ONLY - We have a conversation to talk about your interests and what you want to learn. You can ask questions, share your experiences, and get to know me and my teaching style.

For kids (16 and under) please book a half-hour Book Talk Kids lesson as a first lesson, and send me a message to tell me the age and reading level of your child. Thank you!

*** NEW IN 2024: I am only taking new students for Book Talk lessons. Conversation Practice can be booked as a first lesson ONLY. ***

We have a conversation about topics that interest you. Speaking practice, with correction from a teacher, is one of the best ways to improve your language skills. I can suggest materials to read, watch, or listen to, to help give you something to talk about. I can also send you practice material for grammar and vocabulary to complete in between sessions.  I love helping people to communicate better!

Note that I do not accept one-hour lesson requests from new students; please book a 30-minute trial or regular lesson first so I can get to know you and your learning needs.

Conversation Practice - general

Whatever your reading tastes are -- fiction, nonfiction, classic, contemporary -- I will do my best to help you find a story or book that you will enjoy reading in English. 

You read in between the lessons, and we talk about what you've read. Our discussion will help you with comprehension, vocabulary, and accuracy. You gain fluency and confidence in speaking, and I give feedback and correction to improve your English.

For more about me as a reader, visit my book blog, Entering the Enchanted Castle (enterenchanted.com).

Book Talk

Kids age 10 and up who can already read in English at a third grade level are welcome to have Book Talk lessons with me. This will help to improve reading comprehension, speaking skills, vocabulary, and more!

You decide what you'd like to read -- a book for school or a free choice. I can make suggestions if you need help deciding. You read a section on your own before each session; then we have a conversation. I help you with hard words, check your understanding, and help you to respond to what you read.

I don't accept one-hour lesson requests from new students. Please book a 30 min. lesson first so I can learn about you and we can decide what to read together. For younger students I recommend continuing with 30-minute lessons. Older students may be able to book 45 or 60 minute lessons, upon consulting with me.

For more about me as a reader, visit my book blog, Entering the Enchanted Castle (enterenchanted.com).