Challis is a truly excellent teacher. Above all, he is very cheerful and has a great sense of humor, which helps relieve stress and nervousness, so his lessons are really fun and effective. He is very inquisitive, listens carefully, and corrects mistakes discreetly, without interrupting or stressing you while you are speaking. He uses interactive tools, sharing his desktop, which allows for a precise understanding of every statement. He has a wealth of knowledge about the world and various topics, so he is able to converse on any subject. I've had many teachers, but Challis is the best!

I wanted to learn English because I won the Green Card Diversity Lottery and planned to move to the US to find a job. In my first lesson, I couldn't even say my name. I didn’t speak English at all. But recently, I successfully passed job interviews at a FAANG-level tech company in the US, and now I'm already packing my bags for New York! Challis helped me improve my grammar, vocabulary, speaking, and listening skills, and gave me a deeper understanding of American culture. His lessons were always fun and incredibly valuable. I also want to mention that YouTube videos and TV shows weren’t helpful for me at all. The only thing that really worked was conversational English lessons with Challis. I tried other teachers, but their lessons just weren’t as effective.

我们到处聊，聊得很多东西，老师也很会延展话题

We’ve been learning English with Challis for nearly two years, and he is an excellent and professional teacher. Both my son Nolan and I take his lessons, and through this experience, we’ve improved our English, gained confidence, and developed a real interest in the language. Challis makes each lesson enjoyable and effective. They’re full of engaging conversations and activities that keep my son focused and motivated. He doesn’t feel like he’s studying—instead, he picks up the language through meaningful, hands-on experiences. Games are used in just the right amount. They make learning fun and help my son speak more fluently and respond more comfortably. These are well balanced with creative tasks like storytelling and speaking practice, which keep him engaged and growing. I really appreciate how Challis listens and gently corrects our mistakes. His warm, helpful feedback gives us confidence and often comes to mind even after the lesson.

老师讲的非常有趣，而且还会拿自己生活中的例子来告诉我还会找一些有趣的语法题目，让我答完后看一看，中文十分有趣， 十分好玩，我太喜欢上老师的课了，我要上老师的课一辈子。

Great lesson! I would like to request that homework is assigned after every session — preferably using the iTalki interactive exercises (vocabulary, listening, and grammar questions). This helps the kids review and practice between lessons. Thank you!