I'd love to get to know you and your challenges and what your expectations are regarding English!  During this lesson, I will conduct an assessment and needs analysis, and formulate a  plan to get you started on your journey!

In this course, I will conduct a needs analysis and initial assessment.  I'll learn about your goals, challenges, and in what specific ways you use English.  We will then focus on your weak areas with the use of my books.  We'll use minimal pairs, practice sentences, shadowing, and other speaking activities to help you hone in on your American English accent!  I will show you exactly how to make those difficult English sounds.   Additionally, I'll give you practice activities and resources that you can use on your own!

Accent Reduction with a focus on North American English

In this course, you'll gain confidence and build your fluency on the topic of health and wellness.  We'll discuss such topics as health and wellness practices, mental health awareness and self-care practices, work-life balance, fitness and physical activities, and healthy eating habits.  Learn new idioms!  Enhance your grammar and sharpen your pronunciation.  You tell me how and when you want to be corrected, and we'll have some fun along the way!  在本课程中，您将获得信心并提高对健康和保健主题的流利程度。我们将讨论健康和保健实践、心理健康意识和自我护理实践、工作与生活的平衡、健身和体育活动以及健康饮食习惯等主题。学习新习语！提高您的语法并提高您的发音。您告诉我您希望如何以及何时纠正，我们会一路享受乐趣！

Fluency Practice:  Health and Wellness  流利度练习：健康与保健

In this course we'll explore all there is to know about the TOEFL iBT test offered by ETS.  We'll dive in to all four of the speaking questions and you'll learn what is required to achieve the score you want according to ETS rubrics.  With my supply of mock speaking tests, you'll have the opportunity to hone in on your speaking skills.  I'll give you the strategies, feedback, and guidance you need.  I'll share tips on note-taking methods and help you improve your summarization and paraphrasing skills!  Do you need help with the  Integrated Writing Question and the Academic Discussion Question?  I'll guide you through it!  (Students should be at least 16 years of age to take this course.)

Speaking and Writing for the TOEFL iBT

In this course we'll dive into the IELTS speaking exam.  You'll understand the rubics and learn about strategies you can use to get the band score you need.  With my ample supply of mock IELTS questions, you'll be given feedback and advice on how to improve.  The four main criteria of IELTS speaking is Fluency/Coherence, Vocabulary, Grammar, and Pronunciation. Do you need help writing your Task 1 and Task 2 responses?  I'll guide you through it!  Embark on your IELTS journey with me! (Students should be at least 16 years of age to take this course.)

Speaking and Writing for IELTS

In this course, you'll gain confidence in speaking.  Let me know how you want to be corrected, and I'll give you valuable feedback and guidance regarding your speaking, grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.  We'll dive into these key areas:  Business Social English, Networking Skills, Meetings, Delivering Presentations, and Acing Job Interviews.  Ready to take your English to the next level?

Practical Business English Skills

Take your English speaking skills to the next level with this fluency-focused conversation course designed for B2-level learners and above. Each lesson explores an engaging real-life topic—Music, Travel, Food & Cooking, Work Life, and Hobbies & Interests—with a short article to spark discussion. You'll expand your vocabulary, practice expressing complex ideas naturally, and gain confidence in real-world conversations. Perfect for those who want to speak more smoothly, think faster in English, and sound more natural in discussions. 通过这门针对 B2 级及以上学习者设计的流利对话课程，将您的英语口语技能提升到一个新的水平。每节课都会探讨一个引人入胜的真实话题——音乐、旅行、美食与烹饪、工作生活以及爱好与兴趣——并附上一篇引发讨论的短文。您将扩大词汇量，练习自然地表达复杂的想法，并在真实对话中获得信心。非常适合那些想要说话更流畅、用英语思考更快、在讨论中听起来更自然的人。

Speak with Confidence: A Fluency-Focused Conversation Course  自信地说话：以流利为重点的会话课程

This certificate gives the foundation and knowledge to teach English as a second language.

Achieved my 120 hr. TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certificate in 2020.

I took 2 years of French Language.  I also studied Art, Keyboarding, and Business Law.

I've taught one-to-one and small group conversational lessons. I've used a variety of materials, such as websites, PDF's, and slides to teach English lessons. I often share my screen with teaching books that I own. I've specialized in IELTS/TOEFL speaking prep, Business English, and accent reduction. I've held Super Tutor status for the better part of four years.

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This certificate prepared me by teaching me the methods and pedagogy involved in teaching children and teenagers - including TPR.   I studied several modules and took quizzes on the material learned.  This course featured practical guidance on how to prepare lessons, choose appropriate materials, and gave ideas on games and activities that could be used in class.

This course gives me an understanding of many different areas of Business English and how to plan lessons and activities to help students in this field.

This training course taught me about all areas of the IELTS exam, general and academic.  I can help students prepare for all parts of the exam, and to help them understand what they will be assessed on.

I've been teaching one-to-one lessons with adults. Most of these are free conversation lessons. I've taught Business English case studies,role-plays, and IELTS speaking preparation. I always evaluate my students and provide a written summary of each lesson.

I gave lessons in IELTS speaking and writing.