Sound Natural & Confident | American Accent, Speaking, Grammar
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Sound Natural & Confident | American Accent, Speaking, Grammar
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From United StatesLiving in Other, United States (16:47 UTC-04:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 9, 2019
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Hi! I’m Collin, a professional English coach and polyglot who’s been teaching on Italki for over 6 years.
I help adults speak clearly, sound natural, and feel confident in real English conversations.
I’ve studied several languages myself, so I know the difference between studying English and actually speaking it comfortably.
My lessons are practical, motivating, and tailored to your goals — not generic textbook drills.
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Me as a Teacher
🎯 What You’ll Get
✅ Accent and pronunciation training based on how Americans really speak
✅ Natural conversation practice with precise written corrections
✅ Grammar explanations that finally make sense
✅ Honest, constructive feedback that helps you improve fast
Most of my students are intermediate to advanced speakers from many different countries who want to sound more natural and professional in English.
**Important Note: I work only with high-school age and above. Thanks for your understanding.🙏
My lessons & teaching style
🧠 My Teaching Style
I combine linguistic expertise with real communication coaching.
We work on pronunciation, rhythm, and natural speech patterns — not just vocabulary lists.
Every session is practical, focused, and personal.
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Homework Assignments
Certificates
VIPKID Verification - VIPKID - 2019
Certificate verified
State Letter of Eligibility - SC Department of Education - 2019This document shows my eligibility to be hired as an English teacher in the public schools of South Carolina.
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VIPKID Verification 2 - VIPKID - 2019
Certificate verified
VIPKID Contract - VIPKID - 2019
Certificate verified
TEFL - Teflen - 2019
Certificate verified
EF Contract - Education First - 2019
Certificate verified
College Transcript - Bob Jones University - 2012This transcript shows my background in language training as well as education courses, including Classroom Communication and Teaching Foreign Language.
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Education
2008 - 2012
Bachelor’s - French/EnglishBob Jones UniversityI had a major concentration in French Language & Literature and minor concentration in English. I also completed these courses related to my teaching:
Teaching a Foreign Language
Classroom Communication
History of the English Language
Descriptive Linguistics
Historical Comparative Linguistics
Teaching Reading
Teaching Writing
Fundamentals of Speech
Voice and Articulation
Work Experience
2018 - 2019
ESL TeacherVIPKID - Greenville, United StatesI teach English to young learners in China using interactive lessons.
2019 - 2019
Independent English InstructorEF - Education First - Greenville, United StatesI teach English to adult learners around the world in both private and group lessons. I provide instruction in the beginner, elementary, intermediate, and advanced levels.