Meet-and-Greet conversation. Our trial lesson can also include a short goal-setting session for future lessons.

We will help you talk a lot of English! 

All conversation lessons are individually planned, and they will meet your special language learning needs and goals.

My conversation classes offer so many extras! Here are some things we can work on together:
- Build vocabulary, such as familiar everyday expressions, idioms and phrases
- Learn conversational techniques to improve the flow of conversation
- Help you respond accurately to oral cues and open-ended questions
- Improve your intonation and pronunciation of American English
- Improve your comprehension of oral speech
- Mini-grammar lessons
- Learn basic small talk skills

COMPLETE PERSONALIZED SELF-STUDY BUNDLE (written & audio notes):  After each lesson, I send you personalized written and audio lesson notes. With the detailed written notes (PDF), you can review and study all the things we learned together. As necessary, I also send a personalized audio file with the American pronunciation of the words you had problems saying during our lesson. This audio note is usually 2-4 minutes long and can be downloaded (via Skype). With the audio file, you can practice independently after class, saying the target words slowly and then quickly. Practice once or many times for success!

Please do NOT RECORD lessons while we learn online together. Thank you!

Personalized Conversation Practice + complete personalized self-study bundle (written & audio notes) – Basic

Together we will explore the finer aspects and nuances of communicating in English, building on your knowledge and expertise. 

Each lesson is specially planned to meet your unique language learning needs and goals.

Our conversation lessons can include a variety of different speaking situations, such as: 
- spontaneous discussion about topics for which you have a strong working English vocabulary
- clear and competent discussion of topics for which you do not know the vocabulary sets
- informal conversation for settings in which you need to be friendly and keep conversation going
- formal conversation for when you need to speak intelligently with respect and authority
- prepared speech, such as summarizing

My conversation classes offer so many extras! Here are some aspects we can address:
- Discuss specialized topics 
- Build and incorporate new vocabulary, collocations, idiomatic expressions
- Improve fluency, intonation, and pronunciation to sound more like a native speaker
- Analyze formal and informal speech along with degrees of politeness, assertiveness, and directness 
- Acquire functional language for numerous situations
- Understand how language fits within cultural and situational expectations 
- Zero in on linguistic problem areas to correct them
- Mini-sized grammar lessons based on individual needs
- Master small talk skills and strategies 

COMPLETE PERSONALIZED SELF-STUDY BUNDLE (written & audio notes):  After each lesson, I send you personalized written & audio lesson notes. With the detailed written notes (PDF), you can review what we learned together. The personalized audio note (sent via Skype) contains the American pronunciation of the words you had problems saying during our lesson. This downloadable audio note is usually 2-4 minutes long. You can practice independently, saying the target words slowly and then quickly. Practice once or many times for success!

Please NO RECORDING lessons while online together. Thanks for your understanding!

Personalized Conversation Practice + complete personalized self-study bundle (written & audio notes) – Intermediate through Advanced

Together we will explore the finer aspects and nuances of communicating in English, building on your knowledge and expertise. 

Each lesson is specially planned to meet your unique language learning needs and goals.

Our conversation lessons can include a variety of different speaking situations, such as: 
- spontaneous discussion about topics for which you have a strong working English vocabulary
- clear and competent discussion of topics for which you do not know the vocabulary sets
- informal conversation for settings in which you need to be friendly and keep conversation going
- formal conversation for when you need to speak intelligently with respect and authority
- prepared speech, such as summarizing

My conversation classes offer so many extras! Here are some aspects we can address:
- Discuss specialized topics 
- Build and incorporate new vocabulary, collocations, idiomatic expressions
- Improve fluency, intonation, and pronunciation to sound more like a native speaker
- Analyze formal and informal speech along with degrees of politeness, assertiveness, and directness 
- Acquire functional language for numerous situations
- Understand how language fits within cultural and situational expectations 
- Zero in on linguistic problem areas to correct them
- Mini-sized grammar lessons based on individual needs
- Master small talk skills and strategies 

PERSONALIZED PRONUNCIATION SELF-PRACTICE (audio note):  After each lesson, I send you a personalized audio file which contains the American pronunciation of the words you had problems saying during our lesson. This audio note is usually 2-4 minutes long and can be downloaded (via Skype). With the audio file, you can practice independently after class, saying the target words slowly and then quickly. Practice once or many times for success!

Please NO RECORDING lessons while we learn online together. Thank you for your understanding!

Personalized Conversation Practice + personalized pronunciation self-practice (audio note) – Intermediate through Advanced

Giving an important presentation in English? Nervous? Need effective English skills for success?

Imagine: 
  - accurately communicating your ideas 
  - sounding confident and competent while presenting
  - effectively reaching a variety of audiences

This presentation practice class is tailored to your needs. Plus, we also focus on your audience’s needs. (Speaking to a native-speaker-only audience? To an audience with limited English skills? Or perhaps in a global setting with international English speakers?)

Our first 30-60 minutes will be spent designing your personalized presentation practice plan. We will discuss: 
  - your needs (the type of presentation you want to give, your audience, your time schedule, etc.) 
  - your concerns/weaknesses (mastering transitions, integrating more advanced/professional vocabulary, answering spontaneous questions, etc.)
  - your ideas on how you want to practice your presentations
  - possible session format options that best prepare you

After we establish your personalized plan and format, we work together to best meet your English presentation needs and goals. 

This presentation class offers any of the following: 
- We will primarily focus on your verbal presentation skills. Occasionally, I make minor editorial suggestions.
    (NOT:  an editing session of visuals and written material)
- I will be your English language coach. You know your content and presentation best!
    (NOT: a content check)
- I can identify unclear segments in your presentation, and we can work together to make improvements.
    (NOT:  a skills building course in writing or grammar)
- I give you opportunities to apply your own skills while you deliver your presentation in English.
    (NOT: a general basic class on how to give a good presentation)

Ensure your success!  Book now & start gaining confidence while mastering your presentations in English!
NO screen recording during sessions. Occasional screen shots in agreement with the teacher welcome!

NEW -  PRESENTATION Practice with English Native Speaker Coaching – with intro price!

In this class, you will refresh and refine your current English skills, as well as build upon your knowledge. 

Each lesson is individually planned to meet your personal English language learning needs and goals!

Our conversation lessons can include a variety of different speaking situations, such as: 
- spontaneous discussion about topics for which you have a strong working English vocabulary 
- clear and competent discussion of topics for which you do not know the vocabulary sets
- informal conversation for settings in which you need to be friendly and keep conversation going 
- formal conversation for times when you need to speak intelligently with respect and authority 
- prepared speech, such as summarizing and presenting information 

My conversation classes offer so many extras! Here are some more things we can work on together: 
- Build vocabulary based on conversation topics 
- Improve your fluency, intonation, and pronunciation of American English 
- Help you acquire various functional language for different situations 
- Explore differences between formal and informal speech 
- Mini-grammar lessons based on your individual needs 
- Discover strategies to keep you and others talking 
- Learn new small talk skills

PLEASE NOTE:  If you want personalized written and/or audio notes after each lesson, please book my other intermediate conversation classes:  
- Personalized Conversation Practice + complete personalized self-study bundle (written & audio notes) – Intermediate through Advanced
- Personalized Conversation Practice + personalized pronunciation self-practice (audio note) – Intermediate through Advanced

Please NO RECORDING lessons while we learn online together. Thank you for your understanding!

Personalized Conversation Practice (no notes) – Intermediate

Together we will explore the finer aspects and nuances of communicating in English, building upon your knowledge and expertise. 

Each lesson is specially planned to meet your unique set of English language learning needs and goals.

Our conversation lessons can include a variety of different speaking situations, such as: 
- spontaneous discussion about topics for which you have a strong working English vocabulary
- clear and competent discussion of topics for which you do not know the vocabulary sets
- informal conversation for settings in which you need to be friendly and keep conversation going
- formal conversation for times when you need to speak intelligently with respect and authority
- prepared speech, such as summarizing and presenting information

My conversation classes offer so many extras! Here are some more things we can work on together:
- Discuss advanced and specialized topics
- Learn how to incorporate advanced vocabulary, collocations, idiomatic expressions 
- Build a repertoire of functional language for numerous situations
- Analyze varying degrees of politeness, assertiveness, and directness 
- Understand how language fits within cultural and situational expectations 
- Bite-sized grammar lessons based on your individual needs
- Work on sounding more like a native speaker of American English
- Zero in on any linguistic problem areas and work to correct them

PLEASE NOTE:  If you want personalized written and/or audio notes after each lesson, please book my other advanced conversation classes:  
- Personalized Conversation Practice + complete personalized self-study bundle (written & audio notes) – Intermediate through Advanced
- Personalized Conversation Practice + personalized pronunciation self-practice (audio note) – Intermediate through Advanced

Please NO RECORDING lessons while we learn online together. Thank you for your understanding!

Personalized Conversation Practice (no notes) – Advanced

Complete university coursework, take state exam and area proficiency exams, complete student teaching, teach in a public school (Note: This license was issued under my maiden name but it is still considered a valid inactive license.)

Double major in Germanic Studies and Secondary Education with an ESL teaching endorsement

• Teach ESL lessons to adults with varying needs and proficiency levels 
• Compile learning resources for students’ continuing independent study 
• Facilitate interpersonal conversations targeting student objectives 
• Assess student needs and design differentiated lessons

• Teach courses to native and non-native German speakers 
• Collaborate with colleagues to create materials and select course books 
• Wrote curriculum for accreditation by the German Ministry of Education

• Read manuscript for cultural accuracy and American English usage
• Authored short stories for an EFL textbook published in Germany

• Read manuscript for consistency, accuracy and pedagogical effectiveness
• Responsible for taking ESL/EFL books and ancillary materials through all
  stages of development and production

• Created and enhanced the ESL and German curriculum

• Designed and conducted seminars on American cultural awareness 
• Taught Business English to German professionals at diverse companies
• Developed and taught EFL coursework for college business students

• Designed differentiated lesson plans and tests using a variety of materials
• Taught young adults reading, grammar, listening, and conversational skills
• Administered placement tests