Certified tutor from NYC with 8 years of conversational English teaching experience
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
Certified tutor from NYC with 8 years of conversational English teaching experience
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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From United StatesLiving in New York, United States (13:59 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 22, 2024
InterestsMusicTravelFilms & TV SeriesArtPets & Animals
Hey there! I am a TESOL-certified tutor who has been conducting conversation classes with English learners for nearly a decade in New York City, and I am now teaching online! I work in the film industry, and so I love to talk about movies, but I enjoy talking deeply about any topic, whether it be art, music, food, traveling, or anything else. I am naturally very curious, and would love to learn more about you!
Me as a Teacher
My classes are like talking with a new friend, as learning a language through authentic personalized conversations is the most effective path to mastery. This style has gotten great results with past students, and I've had students struggling with English become proficient enough to attain jobs, attend colleges, and make friends in English. So whether you are a beginner or nearly fluent, taking classes with me will no doubt improve your natural conversational skills, and your confidence in doing so. The key to our lessons is to not be afraid to make mistakes, and I'm an expert at creating a non-judgemental environment where you'll feel totally comfortable speaking and expressing yourself.
My lessons & teaching style
These sessions are truly conversational, and I have a myriad of conversation topics we can use to facilitate our discussions. I am very good at tailoring our topics based on what you're interested in, and I love to learn more about your areas of interest, as well as share my own. I adapt to how much feedback you'd want to receive, as I can make immediate corrections, or I can let the conversation flow without much interruption – it's all up to you! Regardless, I will introduce to you many new phrases, expressions, and vocabulary, which will help you unlock your next level of English proficiency.
My teaching material
Video files
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Certificates
120 Hour TESOL Certificate - International Open Academy - 2024
Certificate verified
5.0
Rating
18
Students
32
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
18
Students
32
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
12 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Personalized English Conversation Practice
A1 - C2Conversation21 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
7 Reviews
Smike
1 English lesson
The trial lesson with Sonic went well. He explained to me the plan to proceed improving my English in a conversational way.
Jan 25, 2025
SergioGao
6 English lessons
I like the Segway-segue fun fact. If I came across the word in another way, I would repeatedly forget the meaning and pronunciation. Thanks for the flexibility extending 3 minutes for my late because of the device problem. Again it’s a nice talk.
Jan 14, 2025
SergioGao
6 English lessons
Really a good person to chat with :)
Jan 10, 2025
Fredavv
1 English lesson
I had my first English lesson with Sonic, and it was great! He’s very talkative, kind, and patient. We discussed his teaching style and made plans for future learning.
Jan 7, 2025
marcelo
1 English lesson
Sonic is great! It was a pleasure talking with him.. We had an interesting and relaxed conversation, and he gives you the confidence you need to express yourself calmly and learn effectively.