Shawn D Bouchard

Community Tutor

Teaches

Chinese (Mandarin)

Native

English

Native

Speaks

Japanese

Speak English Naturally — Without Translating from Chinese

Teaches

Chinese (Mandarin)

Native

English

Native

Speaks

Japanese

Speak English Naturally — Without Translating from Chinese

About Me

Me as a Teacher

My lessons & teaching style

From United StatesLiving in Tanshui, Taiwan, China (02:06 UTC+08:00)

About Me

italki teacher since Jan 23, 2019

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I believe in planning the path to your goal, so you can walk it with confidence. If your goal is to speak fluently, you have come to the right place. Many people whose goals are to speak fluently, don't exactly know how to get to fluency. and because learning a language takes constant effort, they end up burning out, because they don't know if they can get there. On the other hand, people who do know how to get to fluency are more likely to succeed. Because they believe if they stick to the plan they will get there. This is what I provide: A clear understanding and guidance to get you to fluency.

Me as a Teacher

I’ve been teaching English for many years, working closely with learners who understand English well but struggle to speak it naturally. Because I’m fluent in both Chinese and English, I understand exactly where students get stuck — not just in grammar, but in thinking, timing, and confidence. My focus is not “perfect English,” but helping students speak clearly, comfortably, and with less pressure in real situations.

My lessons & teaching style

My lessons focus on real speaking, not memorizing rules. Instead of asking students to prepare sentences, I help them build automatic speaking habits — starting fast, expressing one idea clearly, responding naturally, and speaking with emotion. Each class has a clear focus and ends with real-life practice, so students can immediately feel the difference in how they speak. My goal is simple: Help you use English naturally and confidently. If you understand some English but feel stuck when speaking, this class is designed for you. Feel free to message me if there are any uncertainties.

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