與母語外籍教師線上暢聊，玩轉日常口語。新用戶優惠代碼「italkigo」 限時滿$10送$5。

實用日常英語 你的海外生活通行證

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依照你的需求客製化學習內容，即時獲得課堂回饋，有效提升。

個性化1對1課程

和母語人士學道英語，了解文化差異，輕鬆融入當地。

英語母語外教

上一課付一課，無需訂閱。隨時隨地上課，讓英語融入生活。

更靈活的學習方式

為什麼選擇italki

他們經驗豐富，熱情耐心，幫助你的英語學習事半功倍。

這些5星英文老師也許很適合你

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Basic greetings, formulating and answering questions. Beginner students can expect and introduction to phonics and greetings.

This course will be determined by the student's fluency and interest. Beginner and intermediate topics in Biology, Earth and Environment, and Chemistry will be introduced to the student. Advanced topics in Biology are available. Please include your interests and provide me with your level of proficiency.

Science -  Ages 9-17

These lessons will cover vocabulary and principles from different disciplines of science (general, earth, biology, ecology, chemistry, and physical science). The lessons will be tailored to accommodate levels of English proficiency B1-C2.

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Customized Science classes with choice of text. Students may only register with approval from the teacher.

Special Science Texts

Interdisciplinary degree in microbiology, soil science, plant science, and environmental chemistry.

Instructed university courses in Biology, Anatomy, and Physiology.

Remote English tutor for Chinese students.

Tutored high school students and conducted weekly laboratories for biology, chemistry and physical sciences classes.

Instructed college level Microbiology courses.

This certification required 20 hours of instruction of how to communicate, encourage, and teach English to young learners online.

I have taught approximately 2130 classes to children and adults on italki.

INSTANT LESSONS: For adult students only.
TRIAL LESSONS: For students doing their first lesson with me. Please be sure to answer the contact form telling me the student is an adult or child (if child, please give international age). Please include information about current level of English, past experience with English, goals, and interests.

This is a great way to improve your conversational skills. This lesson is based on your level and materials are provided. These lessons have themes with videos or articles that may be sent in advance to be discussed and debated during the lesson. We will also cover grammar and vocabulary

🗨️ 💻ADULTS: CONVERSATION-BASED LESSON (Lesson Plan)

This package option has been discontinued. All existing packages in progress will be honored, but no new package requests will be accepted.

DISCONTINUED

These are 30-minute informal conversation sessions with no lesson plan. This is a chance for you to practice your English conversation skills. Please see my other options for structured lessons.
Please be advised that these are 30 minute sessions only and hour requests will be declined.

ADULTS: 30-Minute Conversation Practice (No Lesson Plan)

Do you enjoy non-conventional learning, TV series, and movies? Practice listening and conversation by watching your favorite TV series or movies. We will choose a movie or series episode to watch before each class. I will formulate questions and discussion topics based on the characters, plot, conflict, resolution, and vocabulary from the chosen episode. **HULU or NETFLIX subscription needed for these classes**

📺 🎞️ ADULTS: TV Series/Movie Based Conversation (Lesson Plan)

¡Habla desde el primer día! Estas clases son para hispanohablantes adultos con poco o ningún conocimiento de inglés. Empezamos con lo básico. ¡No tengas miedo!

ADULTOS: Inglés desde cero - para hispanohablantes

Have you already used Italki's 3 free trial lessons? I offer a 30-minute consultation lesson at a discounted price where you can try my class first. Please check your messages. I like to communicate with students beforehand to plan the class so we have the full time for learning. ONE consultation per student.

One- Time Consultation Lesson -30 Minutes ONLY

Certificate for teaching English to children

120-Hour course to teach English to speakers of other languages.

Majored in Anthropology with a focus in Linguistic Anthropology and a Minor in Spanish

Taught the beginner level class for  English as a Second Language. Most of the instruction was given in Spanish and as the students progressed the instruction gradually switched to English.

I own a music studio where I and other teachers give lessons in piano, guitar, voice, and various string instruments. I've been teaching music (instrumental and theory) to children and adults since 2000 but opened the school in 2008.

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Discover Your Path to English Success!

This trial lesson is a perfect introduction for A2 to C1 adult learners. Together, we will explore fun, conversation-based activities designed to make you feel comfortable and confident speaking English with fluency.

I will guide you through engaging  activities while carefully listening to your speaking to evaluate your current speaking level. This helps me create a personalized learning plan just for you!

Expect an interactive, enjoyable, and relaxed session where you can experience my unique teaching style and take your first step toward reaching your English goals. Let’s get started!

I'm looking forward to meeting you!

Please note that all of my lessons are for students over 15 years old. I do not teach children.

My conversation lessons are designed to help you speak English naturally, confidently, and fluently. Every class is interactive, relaxed, and focused on real-world communication, everyday vocabulary, and practical speaking skills—not memorization!

I provide structured long-term learning plans and course books with clear goals and measurable progress, so you always know how you are improving and moving from one level to the next.

This lesson helps build clear and confident English for real communication with natural sounding vocabulary and expressions.

We will talk about interesting, modern topics like culture, technology, entertainment, food, travel, and current events to keep you engaged while expanding your vocabulary and improving fluency, pronunciation, accent and listening skills.

Each lesson includes:
• Speaking practice for fluency and confidence
• Reading and listening activities for better understanding
• Grammar support for tenses, phrasal verbs, and prepositions
• Accent improvement for clearer speech and a more natural, native-like sound

You will use professional materials that I provide such as:
• PDFs and articles
• Audio and video clips
• Real conversation exercises

Book a lesson today and make English conversation fun, effective, and part of your everyday life—while building real communication skills for travel, work, and daily life.

Master English Speaking! Confidence, Fluency, Real Daily Conversation

This Business English course helps professionals, entrepreneurs, and career-focused adults improve confidence, fluency, and professional communication.

I provide structured long-term learning plans with clear goals and measurable progress, so you always know how you’re improving from one level to the next

You will learn essential business vocabulary, phrases, and strategies for meetings, presentations, emails, and interviews. Every lesson is clear, interactive, and supportive, helping you succeed in today’s global workplace. 

-Each lesson focuses on real Business English that professionals use.

-You will learn the differences between formal and informal language.

-We will practice making introductions and “small talk.”

Meetings, Presentations, and Job Interviews: Build the communication skills you need to participate and respond confidently and with fluency

Cross-Cultural Communication: Communicate respectfully with international clients and colleagues.

Marketing and Branding: Learn key vocabulary for business, advertising, and customer communication.

Professional Writing: Write clear, polite emails, proposals, and reports.

How the Course Works:

Lessons are interactive and personalized to your goals. We use PDF documents, audio and video exercises, and real-world case studies with practical vocabulary practice.

This course provides practical Business English training focused on real communication, workplace language skills, and the professional fluency needed to succeed in international environments.

Whether you are preparing for a new job, an international opportunity, or want to sound more professional, this course will help you speak naturally, confidently, and with clear communication.

Let us build your speaking skills and take your career to the next level.

This course is ideal for professionals who want structured Business English training focused on communication, workplace fluency, and career success!

Master Business English! Speak with Confidence and Fluency for Professional Communication

This Legal English course helps lawyers, law students, and business professionals build confidence using English in real legal situations.

You will learn important legal vocabulary, phrases, and concepts from American and British Common Law as well as civil code legal systems while improving your speaking, listening, writing, fluency and accent skills for clearer communication and career development.

Each lesson uses professionally created PDF materials that explore current legal issues from around the world. The lessons cover every major area of law, including criminal law, contracts, property, intellectual property, labor law, immigration, and torts.

You will practice through real-world activities such as client meetings, case discussions, debates, and negotiations. We will work on developing stronger professional fluency through clear explanations of key legal terminology and real case examples. You will also practice writing formal legal documents, emails, and case summaries with accuracy and confidence.

This course is not only about learning English. It is an opportunity to explore the law in a cross-cultural and comparative discussion. We work together to practice legal analysis and to examine the underlying theories that unite legal systems globally.



Join today and strengthen your Legal English communication skills while discovering how law connects people and systems across the world.

Legal English Course for Lawyers & Law Students - speak with fluency in law

Do you need your academic, business, or legal writing corrected and polished in clear, well structured and professional English?

I provide expert English editing to improve clarity, accuracy, and professional communication, helping you produce polished documents that sound natural, fluent, and precise.

This service is for students and professionals who need editing, proofreading, or correction for university papers, business documents, legal texts, or professional reports.

Who this course is for:

* University students
* Business professionals
* Legal professionals
* Anyone who needs accurate, professional English for academic, business, or legal purposes

I will edit your document for:

* Grammar and vocabulary
* Sentence and paragraph structure 
* Paragraph organization and flow
* Formal, professional, and natural English
* Correct tone and style for academic, business, or legal writing

You will receive a corrected Word document with tracked changes and notes explaining important corrections.

How the process works:

To ensure accurate time estimates and a smooth process, please always send me a message before booking any hours.

1. Send me a message describing your project and deadline.
2. Send your document along with an approximate word count.
3. I will estimate the time needed and tell you how many lesson hours to book.
4. You book the recommended lesson hours, these are the “work time” hours I will use to edit your document.
5. I edit your document during the booked lesson times and return the final version before the end of the last lesson period.

Important!

* This is not a writing class — it is an editing and correction service.
* I do not write papers or documents for students, I only help edit them.
* I will not participate in any plagiarism or unethical academic or professional conduct.

Editing English Writing for Academic, Business, and Legal Documents

This Grammar Course makes learning grammar easy, fun, and useful for real communication. 

Join today and make grammar your superpower for better English speaking and fluent communication!

I provide structured long-term learning plans with clear goals and measurable progress, so you always know how you’re improving from one level to the next. This lesson plan includes structured PDF materials to guide your grammar, speaking and fluency practice.

You will study important grammar topics while improving your speaking fluency, accent and confidence at the same time!

The course includes 80 clear and interactive lessons created especially for intermediate learners. You can follow the lessons in order or choose the topics you want to practice most.

What You Will Learn:

Grammar Essentials: articles, verb tenses, modal verbs, adjectives, phrasal verbs, comparatives, and more.

Speaking and Conversation: practice grammar naturally through guided conversation and role-play.

Interactive Exercises: fun activities with reading, listening, and writing using PDFs, audio, and video materials.

Each lesson helps you understand how grammar works in real life, not just in books. You will speak more clearly, sound more natural, and feel confident using English in any situation.

Classes are available on Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, or the italki Classroom.

Please Note:

Lessons are for students aged 15 and up.

Please use a laptop or computer (lessons cannot be done on a phone).

Grammar Master! Fun Intermediate English and Speaking Practice

This Special Year End Package gives you full access to all of my English lessons. You can use it for Business English, Legal English, General Conversational English, and Intermediate Grammar.

This package works the same as any other italki package, but it has a special discount of up to 14%. It is a great way to stay motivated, practice often, and finish your English goals strong in 2025.

It is designed for students who want to learn regularly, build confidence, and make clear progress during the year.

Business English:
You will practice English for work, including meetings, presentations, emails, interviews, and daily communication. We will focus on clear, natural, and professional language.

Legal English:
Good for lawyers, law students, or anyone who needs legal English. We will study legal words, read legal texts, review simple cases, and improve clear and formal writing.

General Conversation:
You will improve fluency, accent, pronunciation, vocabulary, and speaking confidence through natural and relaxed conversation. These lessons help you sound more natural and speak with more comfort in everyday situations.

Intermediate Grammar:
You will review important grammar for clear speaking and writing. We will work on verb tenses, conditionals, sentence structure, prepositions, and other useful grammar for everyday English.

Special Year End English Package 2025: Business, Legal, General Conversation and Grammar

Conversational English. I started in February.

Teaching English to kids online with structured slides and guided lessons.

Drafted and executed legal business documents for corporate clients. Filed legal documents for corporate business formations and yearly business reports to the U.S. Government. Maintained corporate legal business files.

The course was an intensive 30 hour training in the art of teaching Business English to ESL students.

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Are you looking for a new English teacher? During our trial lesson, I will introduce to you the structure of my lessons, and I will help you determine which type of lesson is best for you. Then, I will conduct the rest of the lesson based on the appropriate lesson type. No matter which type of lesson you choose, there will be plenty of speaking practice and feedback to help you improve your skills. I hope to see you soon!

This course is designed for children ages 7-12 who would like to learn to read, write and speak English. It can be applied to different levels, according to the student's needs The course involves free speaking, singing songs, and reading. It's a fun way for kids to start using the English language.

Kids English Course

This course is designed for those who would like to learn to discuss a variety of everyday topics, and it can be applied to any level. With the perfect combination of grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and speaking practice, this course will put you on the path to fluency.

General English Course

This course is designed for those who would like to use English primarily to communicate at work. It involves discussing a variety of business-related topics, and can be adapted to the student's particular industry or area of interest.

Business English Course

This course is designed for Russian students of any level who would like to learn to talk about everyday topics. With the perfect balance of grammar, vocabulary, and speaking practice, you'll be using the language in no time.

General Russian Course

Informal lessons are primarily for informal speaking practice. However, they can fill a wide variety of needs. If you need a native speaker to check your business e-mail before sending it, you have some questions you'd like to ask, or you are a self-motivated student of the language who only needs speaking practice, I recommend taking informal lessons.

Informal Tutoring

If you would like to practice your Russian in a low-stress situation, or would like to maximize your speaking time during the lesson, then this is the lesson for you. There will be plenty of topics for us to discuss, and I always give instant feedback to help you speak correctly.

Certificate for Teaching English as a Foreign language (with Merit)

My duties included providing Arabic conversational practice for Arabic 102 students at weekly speaking appointments, evaluating skits, giving scores and  providing appropriate feedback and tutoring for conversational Arabic .

I help children to learn English by teaching them new words and phrases, doing activities, and freely interacting with them in English. This broadens the range of ages I'm prepared to work with.

In this lesson we will have a conversation to get to know each other. We can also talk about what your future goals are and make a plan to reach them

This lesson focuses on revising written English work.  These lessons are different from General English due to the teacher's out-of-class time document editing and review. Additionally, they focus on :
-Conversations because they will focus on:
-writing for professional settings
-professional presentations
-writing a CV /Resume /Curriculum 
-writing a cover letter
-interview

For these lessons, they also include my edits and recommendations on the work material you provide. For example, if you send me a copy of your resume (CV/Curriculum) I will proofread it and provide suggested edits. We will do an in-depth discussion about these suggestions and why they are used. 

*Please note: if you don't send a copy of your work before the lesson, I would suggest that you select a lesson with more time because it usually takes longer than expected to review your work and discuss it. Otherwise, we might run out of time.

English for Work - Work Document Corrections

The main focus of this lesson is conversation and talking as much as possible in English. These  lessons can have additional focuses on:
-reading comprehension
-pronunciation
-building vocabulary
-grammar
-writing
-listening comprehension
-conversation for work or social life
-any other area you want to work on

General English - Conversation

I chose this course in order to be a TEFL certified ESL teacher.

I studied Psychology, clinical and research,  and I minored in Spanish.

I have been working as a community tutor on Cambly. I have worked with students from around the world. I primarily worked with older students and those with level of B1 or higher, but I have had a lot of younger students as well as those new to English. It has allowed me to hone my teach style and skills, and also allowed me to learn a lot about my students' cultures.

Assisted in the diversity and inclusion consulting efforts by identifying clients’ needs conducting individual interviews, writing the project proposal and agreement, and then developing and aiding in executing the program. Was responsible for creating webinar and speaking presentations as well as supporting documents.

Identified inefficiencies within the organization and provided continuous improvement 
solutions that align with the strategic goals. Lead a portfolio of projects by employing 
process improvement methodologies and analytics. Assisted in operationalizing 
improvements into the culture of the organization to accomplish measurable and 
sustainable business process improvements and strategic objectives
» Created a volunteer research assistant program which trains and mentors 
university students

I recommend first time students take a trial lesson for their first time. It is a good opportunity for us to talk about your goals, and also for me to explain my style and method of teaching. Let's begin!

Do you need English conversational practise? Then this is the lesson for you. I try to choose interesting topics for every lesson. These are topics you don't talk about every day, designed to test you!

Let me help you reach your professional goals quickly! I have a vast experience of Business English teaching. Whether you need to improve your présentations, to keep up in meetings or to manage an international team, I have the perfect lesson plans for you!

Business English

I have helped hundreds of students reach their goals, from passing an exam to validate their own learning, to needing a certain grade for work or study. I can help you in all four aspects of the test.

IELTS/CAE Exam preparation

Do you feel like you speak English well, but still make simple grammar mistakes? If so, this course is for you. I will analyse your grammar needs, and we will go through various activities and excercises to bring your grammar up to speed!

Grammar workshop

Do you need to improve your English? Do you speak English, but live in a place with no English speakers? Then this is the course for you. Every lesson will being a different topic, with support from documents and videos.

General English

A 250 hour course specialising in all ranges of pedagogy, including but not exclusive to test preparation, EAP, ESP, grammar teaching, and general English

A Master's Degree in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). DIssertation focused on L1 use strategies in the L2 learning process.

A work contract for my main job as a business English teacher, and language test coach

A level 5 teaching qualification specialising in General and Business English, Test Preparations, and teaching children

IELTS Speaking Test Practice ● Trial Lesson  
IELTS Writing Test Practice ● Trial Lesson  

[I DO NOT GIVE IELTS Speaking Tests in Trial Lessons. If you want to do an IELTS Speaking Test - please book a 60-minute lesson called: IELTS SPEAKING TEST PRACTICE *** THE REAL THING ***]

First of all, we'd need to have a chat about why you need to take the IELTS Test. 

It would be useful if you could tell me what sort of experience you have of learning English. For example: When did you start learning English? How many years did you spend learning English at school, university or college? How often do you use English? What do you need English for?  

It would also be interesting to know what you do. Do you work or study?

IELTS Speaking Test
We could spend the lesson practising for Part 1 OR Part 2 of the IELTS Speaking Test.

Part 1:
"Introduction and Interview": Talking About Yourself.
I'll ask you some questions about familiar topics such as: work / studies / family / exercise / sports / hobbies / activities / friends / weekends / free time ...

Part 2: "Long Turn": Talk for 1 - 2 minutes on your own, uninterrupted!
I'll give you a Cue Card, which asks you to talk about a particular topic for 2 minutes.
You'll have 60 seconds to prepare what you're going to say ...
Then, you need to speak for 1 - 2 minutes about the subject on the Cue card.
I won't interrupt you at all during Part 2 of the IELTS Test. You're on your own!

IELTS Writing Test
If you're interested in practising for the IELTS Writing Test, I can explain to you what Part 1 of the IELTS Test involves. We can look at the types of questions in Part 1 of the Academic Writing Test, or the kinds of Letters in Part 1 of the IELTS General Writing Test.  (150+ words)

And, if we have time, I could tell you about Part 2 of the IELTS Writing Test, which is the same for people taking both the IELTS Academic Writing Test and the IELTS General Writing Test. (250+ words)

I hope to see you for a trial lesson soon ...

IELTS SPEAKING TEST SPEAKING   ***** THE REAL THING *****

You can practise for all 3 parts of the IELTS Speaking Test during our 60-minute lesson!

We'll spend 15 minutes practising for each part of the IELTS Speaking Test!

Part 1: "Introduction and Interview", during which you have to talk about yourself!

I will ask you general questions on some familiar topics, such as your home, your family, your work, your studies or, your interests and hobbies.

Part 1 is 4 - 5 minutes long.

Part 2: "Long Turn", where you have to talk for 2 minutes on your own,  uninterrupted!

I will give you a task card, which asks you to talk about a particular topic for 2 minutes.

You will have exactly 1 minute to prepare your talk!

I will not interrupt you at all during Part 2 of the test. You're on your own!
 
Part 2 lasts for 3 - 4 minutes, including the one-minute preparation time.

Part 3: "Discussion", in which we expand on Part 2 of the IELTS Speaking Test and discuss issues related to the topic in Part 2, in a more general and abstract way and, where appropriate, in greater depth.
 
Part 3 lasts for 4 - 5 minutes.

This will then be followed by an IELTS-like Speaking Test during the last 15 minutes of the lesson to give you some real, authentic Exam Practice!

This covers the same 3 parts of the Speaking Test, practised earlier in the lesson and lasts for 11 - 14 minutes, just like the real IELTS Speaking Test!

So, it's a perfect rehearsal for the real test!!

I'll give you an immediate assessment of your IELTS Speaking Test Mark (a mark between 1 and 9), telling you what your strengths and weaknesses are! I'll also give you advice about how you can improve your speaking for the IELTS Speaking Test before the end of the class!
EVERY SINGLE LESSON!!!

IELTS SPEAKING TEST PRACTICE   ***** THE REAL THING *****

IELTS   * INTENSIVE *   SPEAKING TEST PRACTICE

PRACTICE FOR ALL 3 PARTS OF THE IELTS SPEAKING TEST!
 
5 LESSONS TO GIVE YOU PRACTICE FOR THE IELTS SPEAKING TEST!

We'll spend 15 minutes practising for each part of the IELTS Speaking Test during the sixty-minute lesson!

Part 1: "Introduction and Interview", during which you have to talk about yourself!
I will ask you general questions on some familiar topics, such as your home, your family, your work, your studies or, your interests and hobbies.

Part 1 of the Speaking Test is 4 - 5 minutes long.

Part 2: "Long Turn", where you have to talk for 2 minutes on your own, uninterrupted!

I will give you a task card, which asks you to talk about a particular topic for 2 minutes.

You will have exactly 1 minute to prepare your talk!

I will not interrupt you at all during Part 2 of the test. You're on your own!

Part 2 of the Speaking Test lasts for 3 - 4 minutes, including the one-minute preparation time.

Part 3: "Discussion", during which we expand on Part 2 of the IELTS Speaking Test and discuss issues related to the topic in Part 2, in a more general and abstract way and, where appropriate, in greater depth.

Part 3 of the Speaking Test lasts for 4 - 5 minutes.

If you want, this can then be followed by an IELTS-like Speaking Test during the last 15 minutes of the lesson to give you some real, authentic Exam Practice!

This covers the same 3 parts of the Speaking Test, practised earlier in the lesson and lasts for  between 11 and 14 minutes - just like the real IELTS Speaking Test!

So, it's a perfect rehearsal for the real IELTS Speaking Test! That is, if you want a Speaking Test!

If you do, I'll give you an immediate assessment of your theoretical IELTS Speaking Test Mark (a mark between 1 and 9), telling you what your strengths and weaknesses are! I'll also give you advice about how you can improve your speaking for the IELTS Speaking Test before the end of the lesson!

IELTS   * INTENSIVE *   SPEAKING TEST PRACTICE

♦ NO TEST! ♦ JUST IELTS SPEAKING TEST PRACTICE! ♦   

We can practise for all 3 parts of the ♦ IELTS SPEAKING TEST! ♦ We can just do whatever you want, or feel you need! You decide! And, we'll do it!!

I suggest we spend about 20 minutes practising for each of the ♦ 3 PARTS OF THE IELTS SPEAKING TEST ♦ However, if you want to spend the entire lesson on just one Grammar Point, or look at a particular Tense that you find difficult - like the Present Perfect Progressive, for example (often called the Present Perfect Continuous), we can do that! Or, what about Relative Clauses? Did you know that there are 2 types of Relative Clause? Or, the Future Tenses! Do you have any idea how many different forms of the Future Tense there are in English? I can tell you one thing for sure, it's more than you have in YOUR language! If you book a lesson, I can tell you, if you want!

We can also cover Pronunciation Practice, Stress and Intonation Practice, Grammar Points, Tense Reinforcement, Vocabulary and anything else you want!
 
♦ PART 1 OF THE IELTS SPEAKING TEST ♦ is the "INTRODUCTION AND INTERVIEW", during which you have to Talk About Yourself! The Examiner asks you General Questions on some familiar topics, such as your Home, your Family, your Work, your Studies, or your Interests and Hobbies!

Part 2 the "LONG TURN", where you have to talk for BETWEEN ONE AND TWO MINUTES on your own, uninterrupted. The examiner gives you a task card, which asks you to talk about a particular topic for 2 minutes. You will have exactly 1 minute to prepare your talk. The examiner will not interrupt you at all during PART 2 of the Test. You're on your own! Yey! FOR 2 WHOLE MINUTES! Nice, eh?

PART 3 is the "DISCUSSION", during which the Examiner asks you questions to expand on ♦ PART 2 of the IELTS SPEAKING TEST ♦ and you both discuss issues related to the topic you talked about in ♦ PART 2 ♦, in a more general and abstract way and, where appropriate, in greater depth!

♦ NO TEST! ♦ JUST IELTS SPEAKING TEST PRACTICE! ♦

♣ STRUCTURED PRACTICE FOR IELTS GENERAL WRITING TEST: TASK 1 + TASK 2 ♣  
 
♣ IELTS GENERAL WRITING TEST TASK 1 ♣ 

Learn all the Grammatical Structures, Lexis (Vocabulary), Active and Passive Tenses (Present, Past and Future), Relative Clauses, Adjectives and Adverbs needed to write:
 
Formal Letters / Semi-formal Letters / Informal Letters

Learn strategies to answer questions in a logical and coherent way.

Produce 150+ words of QUALITY WRITING!

We'll see what Examiners look for when marking ♣ IELTS GENERAL WRITING TASK 1 ♣

♣ TASK 2 OF THE IELTS WRITING TEST ♣ 
Learn how to write essays about:                       

Opinions / Discussions / Advantages + Disadvantages / Problems + Solutions / Causes + Solutions / Direct Questions / 2-Part Questions 

Learn about the Grammatical Structures, Lexis, Active Tenses (Present, Past and Future) and Passive Tenses that you need to use! Practise using the 3 Main Forms of the Conditional - especially the Second Conditional. Improve your ability to use Deduction, Dynamic Adjectives, Adverbs and Adverbial Phrases and Relative Clauses - to enable you to produce at least 250 words of QUALITY WRITING, so that you can improve your mark in this part of the IELTS WRITING TEST. 

Learn strategies to enable you to answer the questions in a logical and coherent way that will help you to perform better in ♣ TASK 2 of the IELTS WRITING TEST ♣ 

We'll look at the things that Examiners are looking for when marking ♣ TASK 2 OF THE IELTS WRITING TEST ♣ and which are likely to help you to achieve that elusive 6.5 or 7.0 to go to the university of your choice, or to emigrate to a country you've always dreamed of living in, or maybe even, to get that newly-advertised job you've just seen!

I'll mark ONE TASK 1 ESSAY and ONE TASK 2 ESSAY in our Google Doc between each Writing Lesson.

WHY NOT GIVE IT A TRY?

♣ IELTS GENERAL WRITING TEST TASK 1 + TASK 2 ♣

Practise Your Speaking!

We can talk about whatever you want! You decide! And, we'll talk about it!

I suggest we spend about 15 - 20 minutes talking about 3 or 4 different things!

But, if you want to spend the entire lesson on just one grammar point, or look at something you find particularly difficult - like the difference between the Present Perfect Simple and the Present Perfect Progressive (also called the Present Perfect Continuous!), for example - we can do that!

Or, what about Relative Clauses? Don't you just love them? Did you know that there are 2 types of Relative Clause?

Or, the Future Tenses! Do you have any idea how many different forms of the Future Tense there are in English? I can tell you one thing for sure! It's more than you have in YOUR language! I'll tell you how to use some of the most useful ones, if you want!

We can also cover pronunciation practice, stress and intonation practice, grammar points, tense reinforcement, vocabulary and anything else you want! The Meaning of Life! Holidays on the Moon! Knitting! Shopping visits to Mars! Anything!!!

We can talk about you, your family, sport, your job, your studies, your home, your country, countries you've visited, countries you'd like to visit, travel, your last vacation, where you're going for your next holiday, tennis, basketball, skiing or your interests and hobbies! Or global warming, climate change, pollution in cities, transport systems, electric cars, cycling, pets or even elephants and bananas! Or watching paint dry ... Synchronised swimming! - you'd need to bring your own peg to put on your nose for that one! Yodelling - maybe if you live in the Swiss mountains! Education, schools, universities. Medical systems, hospitals, dentistry! Habitats, penguins, polar bears, the environment, space, the universe. Whatever you want, really!

♥ Speaking Practice! ♥

♠ STRUCTURED PRACTICE FOR THE ACADEMIC WRITING TEST: TASK 1 + TASK 2 ♠  

♠ IELTS ACADEMIC WRITING TEST - TASK 1 ♠  
Learn all the Grammatical Structures, Lexis, Active and Passive Tenses, Relative Clauses, Adjectives and Adverbs needed to describe: 

Bar Charts, Line Graphs, Pie Charts, Tables, Processes, Maps + Flow Charts  

Learn strategies to answer questions in a logical and coherent way. 

Produce 150+ words of QUALITY WRITING!

We'll see what Examiners look for when marking ♠ TASK 1 of the IELTS Academic Writing Test ♠

♠ IELTS WRITING TEST TASK 2 ♠                                                                                                                                         
Learn how to write essays about:                       

Opinions / Discussions /  Advantages + Disadvantages / Problems + Solutions / Causes + Solutions  / Direct Questions / 2-Part Questions 

Learn about the Grammatical Structures, Lexis, Active Tenses (Present, Past and Future) and Passive Tenses that you need to use! Practise using the 3 Main Forms of the Conditional - especially the Second Conditional. Improve your ability to use Deduction, Dynamic Adjectives, Adverbs and Adverbial Phrases, and Relative Clauses - to enable you to produce at least 250 words of QUALITY WRITING, so that you can increase your mark in this part of the IELTS WRITING TEST. 
 
Learn strategies to enable you to answer the questions in a logical and coherent way that will help you to perform better in ♠ TASK 2 of the IELTS WRITING TEST ♠. 

We'll look at the things that Examiners are looking for when marking ♠ TASK 2 of the IELTS WRITING TEST ♠ and which are likely to help you to achieve that elusive 6.5 or 7.0 to go to the university of your choice, or to emigrate to a country you've always dreamed of living in, or maybe even, to get that newly-advertised job you've just seen!

I'll mark ONE TASK 1 ESSAY and ONE TASK 2 ESSAY in our Google Doc between each Writing Lesson.   

WHY NOT GIVE IT A TRY?

♠ IELTS ACADEMIC WRITING TEST: TASK 1 + TASK 2 ♠

This is a high-level teaching diploma that is best taken when you've already been teaching for about 5 years. It allows you to hone your skills, so that you go from being an average-ability teacher to a really competent teacher! It took a full year to get this certificate and involved written course work, as well as being observed by a teacher trainer twice a week at the British Council in Cairo, Egypt for a whole year! At the end of the year, we also had to take 2 written exams! It was tough!

One year of study at Sheffield University, including two lengthy periods over 4 months doing  two separate periods of teaching practice - one in the language unit of a Secondary School in Sheffield, and the other at a College of Further Education in Hull, in the north of England. This certificate allows me to teach any age group in the UK - from 3 years old right up to university and college level and also, to teach English at most institutions in other countries - right up to university level.

3 years of studying English Language, to enable me to teach English as a Foreign Language anywhere in the world.

Single Honours Degree in English Language involving the study of Old English, Old Norse, Middle English, Modern English, Linguistics and Sociolinguistics

Royal Society of Arts Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Langague to Adults (now known as the Cambridge DELTA)

Postgraduate Certificate in Education specialising in Teaching English as a Foreign Language with Teaching English as Additional Language as a Subsidiary Subject

Tutoring students in preparation for the IELTS Speaking Test

I taught children between 4 and 11 years old, specialising in EAL (English as an Additional Language), as well as teaching the entire school French (550 children) and teaching the older ones Spanish, too. I was the only teacher trained to teach English as a Foreign Language and Foreign Languages in the school. So, I've taught all ages from 4 to 85 years old!

I taught children between 11 and 16 years old for about 8 months before retraining to teach in a Primary School.

I taught English as a Foreign Language to adults from all over the world for 6 and a half years at Bell Language School, which was, and still is the most prestigious school in the United Kingdom, where I was an exams specialist for Cambridge Proficiency (CPE), Cambridge Advanced (CAE) and First Certificate (FCE) Exams. I was also the coordinator for Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL).

I taught adults, who were mainly Spanish, for 12 months at all levels of English, from Beginner to Advanced, specialising in Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) and First Certificate of English (FCE) Exams. FCE is now called B2 First! I was also an Examiner for the Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) and First Certificate of English (FCE, now B2 First) Speaking Tests during my time there.

I worked for the months of August and September, 1992 as a Teacher of English as a Foreign Language at the Summer School at The Bell Language School in London, England.

I worked for 4 months at the International House Business Centre, teaching a large number of businessmen and businesswomen from all over the world! It was a really fascinating job and a wonderful experience! International House is as good as the Bell Language School in the UK - especially their Business School, which is of a very high calibre, indeed!

I was an Examiner for the IELTS Speaking Test while I was working at the British Council Cambridge English School in Tokyo, Japan - examining about 12 candidates every two weeks for more than three years. Of course, I also taught adults, who were mainly, but not exclusively, Japanese, English as a Foreign Language at the School, where I was the Coordinator for Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) and Manager of all the Elementary Courses, for more than three years. I loved life in Japan!

I was an Examiner for the IELTS Speaking Test and I also marked the Written Test for two years while I was working at The British Council in Hong Kong (although it was called "ELTS" when I was an examiner, then!) I taught English at all levels from Beginner to Advanced and was involved in teaching for the Cambridge First Certificate Exam. I was also Head of Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL).

I taught English as a Foreign Language to adults, who were mainly Egyptian, and who were the liveliest students I've ever taught anywhere in the world! They were brilliant fun to teach! I was really sorry to leave Egypt! There, I also worked as a Course Developer and as a Coordinator for Needs' Analyses in Commercial Firms in Cairo. You should really visit Egypt at some point in your life! It's a brilliant place! And Egyptian people are fabulous - really friendly! At least in my experience!

I worked for two glorious months in the summer of 1983 at a Summer School in Oxford. The School was named after Michael Swan, who was a very influential person in the early stages of the development of English language teaching in the world! He was one of the first people who developed the idea of teaching languages communicatively. I'm not sure if the school still exists any more, actually! But, when I worked there, it was absolutely delightful! Run by a lovely woman (Elsie??)! Great memories!

I taught adults for a year in Northern France, working for the French "Chambres de Commerce de Lille, Roubaix, Tourcoing", at "La Chambre de Commerce de Roubaix", teaching mainly General English courses, but also specialising in teaching Business English to a variety of businessmen and businesswomen. That was the hardest job I've ever done, teaching up to 35 contact hours a week - except working in an English Primary School - which is incredibly tough, believe me! 62 hour working week - minimum!

My first professional job! I worked in this school for two years and had great fun teaching German students, who were always very friendly and sociable! It got me started as a teacher, but to tell you the truth I wasn't that great because I didn't really know what I was doing back then! I reckon it took me about five years to become a really competent teacher - and I'm still learning now, after all these years! Doing the RSA DELTA was what really made me become a truly competent teacher in 1985!

Yes/No questions game/activity. Numbers game/activity. Preposition of place game/activity. Days/months/seasons game/activity. General introduction conversation.

These are simple, enjoyable and productive English classes for improving language skills. I include activities/games, and we can engage in verb tenses, idioms and phrasal verbs as well as numbers in English. I have sites that I also like using for listening practice, and I like creating lessons - at the moment - based on your level and interests.

Conversation practice

Listening and speaking activities for improving pronunciation. Simple exercises and activities are included for "L/R," "V/B," "V/W," "F/P" and other difficult pairings for East-Asian students (including consonant-vowel combinations). Exercises and practice for the "hard" and "soft" sounds of "TH" are also featured. 

I can also provide charts for tongue positioning and videos for extra help. This is hard work (for both of us) but very effective.

I have offered these lessons previously - to many students - under the "regular" lessons title.

Pronunciation Coaching for Chinese, Korean and Japanese students

A first lesson and package introduction with Peter (Παναγιώτης/Pierre). This is intended to give students - from all over the world - an opportunity to experience a lesson or package with me. It is a welcome introduction to each other, and to my unique teaching style. I have a lot of experience with Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and Japanese students (Asia); Greek, Italian, French, Polish and Russian students (Europe); Brazilian, Chilean, Costa Rican and Peruvian students (South America); and French students from Canada (Quebec). This package is intended for adult learners who might be "shopping" for a teacher who is a good fit for their learning styles (who isn't "shopping" these days?).

Lesson/Package with Peter for students with me a long time

I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from this prestigious university in Montreal in 1986. I studied math as a minor and philosophy (philosophy of languages) as a major. It was also where and when I developed a serious interest in French. Montreal is one of the best cities in the world for French and English.

I studied modern history and obtained my masters degree (with thesis) in 1994. I also worked as a Teaching Assistant (T.A.) on a regular basis during that period. My specialty was teaching the bilingual (French and English) Canadian Public Policy courses.

I taught English and math at this prestigious school in Hangzhou, China until recently (September, 2019). I developed curriculum and created tests and assessment on a regular basis. I learned more about being flexible and tailoring  classes for different learners' needs.

I taught English and Science to young learners who had very limited English skills. This experience taught me a lot about patience, perseverance and creating engaging lessons.

I taught English to Chinese adults from all levels. I specialized in beginners, but worked well with all levels. WSE gave me an opportunity to develop my creative teaching style in a formal atmosphere. I developed interesting and effective lessons for pronunciation, grammar and day-to-day speaking practice. The classes ranged from one-on-one private teaching to large groups.

I taught ESL - mostly business English, grammar, idiomatic expressions and pronunciation - in classrooms and on business sites in and around the Montreal area mostly to adults from a French and Spanish background. It was fun and rewarding to develop techniques and strategy for teaching English to learners from a Latin-based language.

I taught English at various vocational colleges in the Greater Montreal Area (mostly in the northern suburb of Laval) for a six-year period on a contract basis. The students were mostly young adults and the classes were often of a specialized technical or business English. I developed the skill of teaching English for specific jobs and careers.

I taught English, French and Greek (occasionally) at the adult training centre of College Platon for a six year period after I returned to Canada from South Korea. The students were predominantly adults from an international background who had come to Montreal to improve their English and/or French. It helped me develop the skill of teaching to students from diverse nationalities, backgrounds and levels.

I taught English to the freshman classes at the oldest and one of the most prestigious universities in Seoul, South Korea. It helped me develop the habit of creating unique and interesting classes with original testing. I also developed effective listening and writing exercises to help students pass exams.

I taught ESL to Korean adults of all levels for a little more than a one year period in probably the largest English language training centre in South Korea. Located in the heart of Seoul, this school gave me my first taste of teaching all types of classes to motivated adults. I learned to teach all types of classes - listening, writing, speaking, grammar and test preparation - one-on-one and in small and large groups.

I tutored English - mostly to Korean, Japanese , French and Greek students. It was either for business or exam preparation.  Most of the students were high school seniors, university undergraduates or adults.

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