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Elaine Liu

English

Chinese (Mandarin)

Native

Japanese

Spanish

From China

Living in Chicago, United States

Speak English with Confidence | Patient Teacher w 10+ Years Experience! Hi, I'm Elaine 👋 Nice to meet you here :) Are you tired of understanding English perfectly… but going blank the second someone asks you a question? That's exactly what I help students fix. I'm an English teacher with 10+ years of experience, originally from Dalian, China, now based in Chicago. I majored in English in college and specialize in daily conversational English, helping learners finally speak with confidence. Before teaching online, I was one of the most popular English teachers at training institutions in Shanghai. My classes filled up within minutes, and students kept coming back because they actually saw themselves improve, in a way that felt calm, supportive, and (honestly) fun. Here's my secret: I teach confidence before grammar. Because if you don't feel safe opening your mouth, no rule book will save you. I'm not a strict, grammar-only teacher, instead, I create a relaxed space where you can think and speak at your own pace, without feeling judged. You'll speak more than you thought possible, and leave wondering why English ever felt so scary. I'm also a language learner myself — Spanish, German, and currently Japanese for a trip next year. So I understand the journey from the inside: the hesitation, the fear of mistakes, the joy when something finally clicks. When I'm not teaching, you'll find me traveling, exploring cultures, or at home with my cat 🐱. Book a trial and you'll see :)