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Chad

English

Native

Filipino (Tagalog)

From United States

Living in Manila, Philippines

10+ Years of Friendly, Real-World Conversation & Interview Coaching Hi there, I’m Chad. I’m a native English speaker from the U.S., but I’ve actually been living here in Asia for the last 18 years. I’ve spent the better part of a decade as a language coach on italki, and in that time, I’ve taught almost 5,000 lessons. Living abroad has given me a lot of perspective on how difficult it can be to move from "knowing" a language to actually feeling comfortable speaking it. Whether you are an intermediate student trying to reach that next level of fluency or a professional trying to navigate the nuances of Western culture, I’m here to help you get there in a way that feels natural and stress-free. I believe the best learning happens when you actually enjoy the conversation. My style is relaxed and supportive. I’m the person you can make mistakes around without feeling judged. Because I’ve lived abroad for nearly two decades, I understand the "bridge" between cultures. I know how to help you move from textbook English to the "real" English used in American homes and offices. I’m patient with beginners and children, but I have the experience to challenge advanced students who want to fine-tune their fluency. My lessons are built around your life and your goals. We can keep it casual, or we can roll up our sleeves and get to work on specific skills: Conversation: We talk about things that actually interest you: news, culture, or daily life, while I help you polish your grammar and pronunciation naturally. Career & Interview Prep: If you’re in te...

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English

Trial Lesson

346 lessons completed

USD 6.00+

General English Lesson

B1-C2

Conversation

5,054 lessons completed

USD 9.00+

10% off

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5.0

651

Reviews

99%

Attendance

100%

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Pronunciation·4

Patient·5

For beginners·106

SOO KIM

16 English lessons

Teacher’s pick

He is a down-to-earth person and a skillful teacher who knows what you want in class. If you are afraid of talking with native people or speaking in English, Just try his lessons. He will help you improve your English skills!

Vasyl

27 English lessons

Teacher’s pick

I can say that Chad is a patient and polite teacher. Every time he gives me enough time to express my opinion and then corrects me if it needs or just suggests new expressions/idioms. Really appreciate his approach.

Eunice J

4 English lessons

What a nice teacher I have ever met!!With teacher Chad,I can share almost everything with him and he knows how to respond what I said so the conversation is extremely smooth and relaxing.by the way,he pointed out my grammar errors accurately and timely so that i can correct them timely as well! I can express myself more and more confidently. Thankssss a lot!🙏