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Tara Evans
Community TutorTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Other
Relaxed Conversation Practice to Build Your English Skills with a Supportive Native Speaker
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Other
Relaxed Conversation Practice to Build Your English Skills with a Supportive Native Speaker
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From CanadaLiving in Other, Portugal (20:43 UTC+00:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 27, 2025InterestsTravelMusicPets & AnimalsFoodWriting
Hello! My name is Tara, and I'm originally from Canada with both British and Canadian nationality. I have worked for over 13 years supporting people from all walks of life, and I am passionate about creating safe, encouraging spaces for growth and connection. I now live in Portugal and love learning about new cultures, languages, and ways of life. I'm friendly, patient and genuinely interested in people's stories.
Whether you're learning English for travel, work, or just for fun, I'd love to help you feel more confident in your speaking skills, I believe learning should feel natural and enjoyable-like a real conversation with a supportive friend!Me as a Teacher
I specialize in conversational English and confidence-building. I understand how nerve-wracking it can feel to speak a new language- so my teaching style is calm, enouraging, and relaxed. My background working in social services has given me a deep respect for different perspectives and communication styles. I tailor each lesson to your needs and interests, whether that is everyday conversation, vocabulary building, or improving pronunciation and fluency.
I kindly ask for at least 24 hours notice if you need to cancel or reschedule a lesson. This helps me adjust my schedule and offer the time to other students. If you cancel within 24 hours of the lesson, the lesson fee may not be refundable My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are informal, interactive, and focused on helping you speak naturally and confidently. I like to:
-Talk about topics you enjoy
-Correct mistakes gently and explain them clearly
-Build vocabulary and expressions useful in real-life situations
-Offer encouragement and practical feedback to keep you progressing
We can discuss travel, culture, daily life, work situations, or anything that excites your curiosity. I can also guide you in writing, reading and listening if you'd like a more structured approach.
To give you the best possible lesson, I manually approve bookings to allow time to prepare personalized materials. Any specific goals or topics? Just let me know!Education
2004 - 2008
Bachelor’s - Criminal Justice
5.0
Rating
16
Students
110
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
4 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
Friendly Native English Speaker for Relaxed Conversation
A1 - C1Conversation106 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 9% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
10 Reviews
Rowan
9 English lessons
Tara has a very pleasant way of teaching. She is very friendly. She has good feedback to help you. You can use a subject , home work , just talk or materials for the English lesson.
The lessons are fun and you learn a lot. I always looking forward for the new lessons.
Dec 19, 2025
Sergey
21 English lessons
After another great lesson with Tara, I just had to leave a review. I'm truly grateful to her for helping me improve my English. I was looking for something specific — not a traditional lesson, but real, live practice to finally feel comfortable speaking. For this purpose, she is a perfect fit, and I really want to recommend her. Here is what makes her different and her lessons truly valuable:
1. She makes the fear of speaking disappear.
2. Focus on fluency, not perfect grammar.
3. Interesting life experiences make conversations rich.
4. Tara is a great motivator.
In summary, if you need live practice and want to feel not like a student, but like a conversation partner and use your English in real life — I highly recommend trying a lesson with her.
Oct 22, 2025
TAE
21 English lessons
She helped me speak naturally, and I felt comfortable having conversations with her. I really enjoy her class.
Aug 6, 2025
종트리 Jong tree
19 English lessons
I always enjoy talking with you! Thank you for being patient and looking forward to talking to you soon!
Nov 20, 2025
Shuai
16 English lessons
Tara lessons is very hopeful，she can arrange individualized English sessions.
Aug 12, 2025
Justyna Jóźwiak
8 English lessons
She's patient and understands me – I felt really comfortable in that lesson.
Jul 4, 2025
Trial Lesson
USD 6.00
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