Ruby PhD
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Ruby PhD
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Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Italian
Other
Conversational English & Academic Support with PhD-qualified University Tutor & Novelist
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Italian
Other
Conversational English & Academic Support with PhD-qualified University Tutor & Novelist
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From AustraliaLiving in Melbourne, Australia (07:29 UTC+11:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 23, 2021InterestsArtWritingReading
Hello! My name is Ruby, and I'm an Australian based in Melbourne. I'm a published writer with a PhD in English Literature, and a professional background in university teaching and arts research. For nearly a decade, I've taught university students writing and literature. At the same time, I enjoy teaching conversational English to students from all around the world, and assisting them to reach new levels of fluency! From my own language learning experience as a student of Italian, I believe that conversational English lessons with a native speaker are an intuitive and immersive way to advance fluency, while also offering the lovely opportunity of cultural exchange.Me as a Teacher
I am always led by my students’ individual needs – but as a Conversational English teacher, I specialize in vocabulary expansion and fluency development. I also specialize in assisting students and professionals alike to improve their written English, particularly business English and academic English. For example, I’ve coached professionals such as doctors and web designers to communicate more effectively with clients. I’ve also helped Masters students refine their dissertations.
*NB: As I also teach/work elsewhere, currently my availability is usually Monday/Friday (AEDT). However, feel free to contact me about times outside my current calendar availability.My lessons & teaching style
My teaching style is patient, warm, flexible and understanding, and my lessons can be tailored to each student's needs. No matter what the topic of our lesson, my aim is for our interactions to be enjoyable and inspiring! Some of the topics I enjoy discussing with my students are literature, business, art, philosophy, history, and world events, to name a few. Depending on whether we are focusing on building conversational fluency, working on writing, or reading comprehension, I draw on support material and set practice tasks as needed. So if you’d like me to help you to improve and gain confidence in your spoken and written English, I’d love to hear from you.My teaching material
- Text Documents
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
- Video files
- Presentation slides/PPT
- PDF file
- Image files
- Audio files
5.0
Rating
32
Students
140
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
13 lessons completed
USD 27.00+
Informal Conversation Practice
A1 - C2Conversation113 lessons completed
USD 44.00+
Tailored Support for Business & Academic English
B2 - C2Language Essentials5 lessons completed
USD 55.00+
Specialised Writing Support (coached proofreading & editing)
B2 - C2Language Essentials9 lessons completed
USD 77.00
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
14 Reviews
Audrey
2 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ruby is the best teacher I have met in italki. She is so patient, caring, and professional. I’m extremely lucky to have met her.
Mar 21, 2022
Linda
6 English lessons
Ruby has been very helpful today and is a great teacher!
Feb 20, 2023
Joyce
6 English lessons
Loved the exercise and the lesson. Thanks Ruby! 😊
Sep 21, 2022
Bronny
2 English lessons
I've had two classes with ruby and she was very professional and enthusiastic. In Ruby's classes, she can give you full feedback and advanced oral expressions. She points out problems while giving specific solutions and building your confidence. I especially like Ruby's smile, which makes me feel very relaxed when communicating. I also learned a lot about the culture and climate related to Australia. I highly recommend her!
Apr 12, 2023
Joyce
6 English lessons
I absolutely enjoyed our lesson!!!Great learning activities, great vocabulary expansion, great pronunciation corrections! You really can learn a lot in each class! I think Ruby is going to be my favourite English teacher! She’s so warm, so calm and so professional. ☺️ Thank you for being an amazing teacher.
Sep 28, 2022
Joyce
6 English lessons
Another great lesson! Thanks Ruby!
Sep 12, 2022
Trial Lesson
USD 27.00
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