Troy

Professional Teacher

Teaches

English

Native

Speaks

Portuguese

Spanish

Russian

French

Teaches

English

Native

Speaks

Portuguese

Spanish

Russian

French

About Me

Me as a Teacher

My lessons & teaching style

From United StatesLiving in Other, Brazil (17:45 UTC-03:00)

About Me

italki teacher since Mar 26, 2026

InterestsLegal ServicesWritingTravelBusiness & FinanceReading

I am an American and I love languages and teaching my native language, English. I have a law degree and have worked in law and business, so I can help you master the English you will need in these professional areas. I have lived abroad for much of my life and learned to speak the languages of the countries I've lived in, so I know the challenges, and also the deep rewards, of mastering another language. I want to help you master my native language, English, so that you can achieve your professional and personal goals, whatever they are, and wherever they take you.

Me as a Teacher

You are my focus as a teacher. I'll listen carefully to what you want and need to learn, and how you learn best, and I'll tailor a program to meet your needs. I especially enjoy helping lawyers and business professionals perfect their English so they can shine with foreign clients and colleagues. And if you prefer conversation classes instead to a structured lesson, I'll talk with you about anything that interests you in English, asking you questions and letting you share your thoughts and perspectives, with gentle correction and guidance on your English as we talk.

My lessons & teaching style

My lessons are structured to meet your needs. For lawyers and law students who want to master legal English, I have developed my own teaching materials that use real legal documents and teach you not only legal vocabulary and the kinds of grammar used in legal English, but also help you understand the way someone trained in common law approaches legal issues. I also offer classes with a focus on business English. And if you have an important presentation in English coming up, you can practice your presentation with me and I'll help you make your English as strong and possible. And if you want conversation classes, we will talk like friends about whatever interests you.