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A.J. Hannigan
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Turkish
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Turkish
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From United StatesLiving in Other, Turkey (18:42 UTC+03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 2, 2021InterestsScienceWritingReadingArtTravel
I was born in San Diego, CA and grew up on the coast. I currently reside in Yalova, Turkey with my wife.Me as a Teacher
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. My lessons & teaching style
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
5.0
Rating
455
Students
4,441
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
247 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Introductory Lesson
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,187 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 13% off
Grammar Lesson
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,292 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 12% off
Children's Lesson
A1 - B2Language Essentials1,345 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 11% off
Editing
A1 - C2Language Essentials46 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 11% off
Availability
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128 Reviews
Giuseppe
3 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!
Jan 18, 2026
Ying
221 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!
Oct 2, 2021
Szergej
11 English lessons
Superbly
Sep 29, 2025
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.
Oct 2, 2021
Szergej
11 English lessons
Superbly like allways
Oct 15, 2025
Svetlana Sitdikova
4 English lessons
The first lesson was great. Teacher creates a comfortable environment for speaking and gently and politely spots and corrects mistakes.
Sep 18, 2025
Trial Lesson
USD 5.00
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