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Ellen M
English
Native
Spanish
Other

From United States

Living in Oaxaca, Mexico

Interesting, safe environment with EXPERIENCED TESOL teacher. All ages, GENERAL or BUSINESS An American English teacher with 25+ years of experience, now living in Oaxaca, Mexico. I hold a TESOL diploma and specialize in general English, business and literature-based learning (thanks to my honors degree in English Literature!). Whether you’re aiming for fluency, exams, or casual conversation, I adapt to your goals. When not teaching, you’ll find me reading, cycling, or exploring nature—just like my lessons, I thrive on curiosity and movement. Let’s make progress together! :D TESOL diploma qualified, including generald or business English with a total of 25+ years of ESL experience (8 years online.) Having earned a B.A. in English Literature, I went on to live and teach in three continents. As a highly experienced English teacher who can offer any English teaching service, I assess and pinpoint areas of need and then leave it up to the students to decide whether they would like corrected casual conversation, or formal comprehensive lessons. Also very important is constantly adapting to the progress of the student and adjusting to their needs. Overall I like to establish a very safe, friendly and personal, yet professional relationship with my student.
My teaching material
  • PDF file
  • Text Documents
  • Presentation slides/PPT
  • Audio files
  • Image files
  • Video files
  • Flashcards
  • Articles and news
  • Quizzes
  • Homework Assignments
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History
Food
Reading
Films & TV Series
Sports & Fitness
Trial Lesson
424 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
General Communicative English This class can encompass all skills: speaking (including pronunciation), listening, reading and writing
A1-C2
Language Essentials
5,954 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
7% off
Business English
A2-C2
Business
765 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
7% off
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For beginners·22
Student Marina
Marina
147 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I am a demanding student who values work toward results. I have been studying with Elena for almost a year now. Ellen is a professional teacher who is attentive, responsible, friendly, supportive, and goal-oriented. She is also an engaging conversationalist and a well-educated person who understands the nuances of different cultures, which is very important when learning a new language. Every class with Elena is enjoyable and interactive, and I eagerly anticipate attending each one. Ellen is one of those rare teachers who can inspire and support your goals and motivation.
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Karen
26 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ellen was very professional, organized, and knowledgeable as always. I’ve been having classes with her for months already. She is the best! My English proficiency and confidence have improved a lot!
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Leonardo de Prado
11 English lessons
Muy buena profesora! La recomiendo
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Skyler
156 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have been taking this course for 3 months. Ellen is a great teacher. She is energetic, knowledgeable and professional. In class, Ellen corrected my grammar mistakes and recorded them to give me a grammar lesson later. Ellen always assigns exercises based on my situation and creates a plan for follow-up teaching. Every class is one hour long. Sometimes we read an article together to practice my pronunciation and then discuss the topic of the article to practice my speaking skills. Sometimes Ellen creates a grammar course based on my learning situation, so that I can master grammar and practice my speaking skills at the same time. She is very responsible and often gives me some advice on English learning. She is a good teacher and also a good friend in class! I feel so lucky to have found a teacher who is a good fit for me! :)
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Jay
11 English lessons
An excellent teacher! She asks insightful and effective questions that encourage students to express themselves. She knows exactly how to guide a conversation, making it as natural, fluid, and productive as possible. She quickly identifies areas for improvement and takes the time to explain them clearly. Her lessons are engaging, dynamic, and very well structured.
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Alma Gabriela Aguila
3 English lessons
Clase dinámica, la maestra es muy buena y te corrige cuando lo ve necesario.