Ryan Higgins
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Ryan Higgins
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Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
Other
TESOL Certified – 18 Years of Experience – Personalized Learning Plans – No Generic Lessons
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
Other
TESOL Certified – 18 Years of Experience – Personalized Learning Plans – No Generic Lessons
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Guilin, China (10:15 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 18, 2021InterestsFoodBusiness & FinanceScienceMarketingTech
Hello! I’m Ryan Higgins, and I’m so glad you decided to check out my profile!
For the past 18 years, I’ve been lucky enough to live in one of the most beautiful cities in the world—Guilin, China. I moved here in 2007 without knowing any Chinese, but fast forward to today, and I have a wonderful family, a job I’m truly passionate about, and yes, I can speak Chinese.
In my spare time, I love spending time with my family, reading, hanging out with my daughter, and playing with our cat, Coco (she sometimes makes a cameo in our lessons!).
I LOVE meeting new people, and I’m excited to get to know you, hear your story, and learn about your unique experiences!Me as a Teacher
My passion for teaching stems from a love of language and culture, inspired by my high school friendships with exchange students. I was fascinated by their cultures and languages and tried, though largely unsuccessfully, to learn them all.
My methods are influenced by the groundbreaking work of Mike Long in Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) and backed by the latest research in Second Language Acquisition (SLA). Your Personalized Learning Plan will help you build confidence, fluency, and real-world skills, empowering you to thrive in business, education, and beyond.
You are not alone on this journey! I am here to guide you to success!My lessons & teaching style
Research in Second Language Acquisition overwhelmingly shows that personalized, task-based learning plans tailored to the unique needs of a learner are far superior to anything found in a textbook or syllabus based on a sequence of grammatical structures.
My lessons are 100% personalized to YOUR needs and goals. There are no "generic" lessons in your learning plan. Each lesson is designed based on your needs analysis, focusing on language, cultural contexts, and skills you need to succeed.
I appreciate your investment, time, and energy and want to see you make the most of this opportunity. Together, we will find the success you’ve been searching for!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
TESOL - Arizona State University - 2021
Certificate verified
Work Experience
2007 - 2011
Teacher
2011 - 2021
Teacher, Teacher trainer
5.0
Rating
268
Students
1,773
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
156 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Advance Your Career: Enhance Workplace Communication, Master Job Interviews, and Secure Your Dream Job with Tailored Task-Based Lessons
A1 - C2Language Essentials572 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 5% off
Prepare for Study Abroad: Master Exams, Interviews, and Academic English with Tailored, Task-Based Lessons. (Not for Children or Young Learners)
A1 - C2Language Essentials211 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 5% off
Master English for Immigration: Build Confidence, Navigate Your New Life, and Succeed in Your New Country with Tailored, Task-Based Lessons
A1 - C2Language Essentials42 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 5% off
Achieve Native-Like Fluency: Master American Pronunciation, Accent, Idioms, and Real-World English with Tailored, Task-Based Lessons
C1 - C2Language Essentials13 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 5% off
Enhance Your Life with English: Build Confidence, Master Social Situations, and Thrive in Everyday Conversations
A1 - B2Language Essentials2 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 5% off
Connect and Thrive: English for Social Integration and Community Engagement with a Personalized, Task-Based Approach
A1 - C2Language Essentials1 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 5% off
Availability
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My creations
Podcast (10)
Quiz (85)
55 Reviews
kunran cheng
4 English lessons
Every time I have a class with Ryan, time seems to fly by. He is very patient and often encourages me, which makes me more and more relaxed and enjoy the English class.
Apr 24, 2025
kunran cheng
4 English lessons
The first time I attended Ryan's class, I was infected by his enthusiasm. He was very patient and good at guiding me to express some content. He would also provide reasonable plans based on my own situation. I'm looking forward to the next class.
Apr 15, 2025
Sai Mou
6 English lessons
Good teacher, nice lesson
Dec 18, 2024
kunran cheng
4 English lessons
I really enjoy Ryan's English class. To make sure I can understand him, he speaks very slowly and uses very simple words. Although I've only had one class, I feel less scared to speak English than I was at the beginning. I'm looking forward to every class that follows.
Apr 22, 2025
Liven
5 English lessons
ten out of ten, the best foreign English teacher I've ever met!
Jan 18, 2025
Jennifer
1 English lesson
I‘m really exited during the lesson! The lesson was well-structured and with a lot of useful information. In addition, I can communicate with my teacher about language acquisition and linguistics which we both interested in! This is a perfect trial lesson. I’m looking forward to next meeting!
Nov 11, 2024
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