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A.J. Hannigan
English
Native
Turkish

From United States

Living in Other, Turkey

I was born in San Diego, CA and grew up on the coast. I currently reside in Yalova, Turkey with my wife. I have tutored English learners for years as a freelance tutor (It's how I met my wife) but eventually moved on to work with VIPKid teaching children of all ages. I am comfortable teaching both children and adults. I believe the most important thing a language teacher can do is make the student feel comfortable. When a student is not comfortable is it can greatly inhibit the learning process. So, I strive to create a relaxed atmosphere where students can develop the confidence to speak. In general, I tailor my lessons to match what the student wants to learn. If you prefer a more regimented class where we draw from an English textbook, I am happy to oblige. If you would rather have a conversational class where we can focus on speaking for fluency, that too can be arranged.
My teaching material
  • Text Documents
  • Homework Assignments
  • Articles and news
  • Presentation slides/PPT
  • Image files
  • Audio files
  • Flashcards
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Interests

Science
Writing
Reading
Art
Travel
Trial Lesson
309 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Introductory Lesson
A1-C2
Language Essentials
1,588 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
11% off
Grammar Lesson
A1-C2
Language Essentials
1,481 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
8% off
Children's Lesson
A1-B2
Language Essentials
1,456 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
19% off
Editing
A1-C2
Language Essentials
107 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
11% off
Job Interview Practice
B2-C2
Conversation
4 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
10% off
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Student Giuseppe
Giuseppe
6 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Great teacher, honestly one of the best experiences I’ve had so far. I felt completely at ease, which for me is crucial to actually speak and improve. His accent is very clear, but what really makes the difference is his attitude: calm, supportive, never judgmental. The lesson felt fluid and engaging, not stressful or overly technical. Corrections are given in a smart way, without interrupting the flow, and that really helps build confidence. I spoke a lot and never felt under pressure, which is exactly what I was looking for! Highly recommended if you want to improve your English seriously but in a relaxed, motivating environment. Looking forward to continuing!
Student Ying
Ying
241 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Hannigan is a very experienced teacher with great patience and passion in teaching. My ten years old daughter Molly enjoyed the learning very much, thanks a lot for great job!
Tural Chiragov
11 English lessons
Hannigan is excellent! He is patient, professional, and very supportive. His teaching methods are effective, and he makes learning English enjoyable and comfortable. I have noticed real improvement in my English skills thanks to his guidance. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to improve their English!
Student Coco Kyoko
Coco Kyoko
22 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I really enjoyed his lesson, because he is friendly and kind. He tried to teach me vowel, R and L. I'm looking forward to learning them next time.
Olga Kushnir
2 English lessons
Professional and patient. My kid enjoys the lessons.
Student Nova
Nova
1 English lesson
非常好的老师 一直在鼓励我 慢慢引导我开口说用语 我属于非常零基础啥也不会的 老师有应对方案 超级厉害!!!