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 lessons are individually planned, and they will meet your special English 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 
- Learn Functional English and Life Skills English
- Mini-grammar lessons 
- Learn small talk skills and strategies

We practice different kinds of speaking situations, too! For example:
- Spontaneous discussion (interruptions & answering questions)
- Prepared speech (summarizing & giving opinions)
- Talking about topics with completely new vocabulary sets
- Formal conversation (business English)
- Informal conversation (with friends, family & acquaintances)

PLEASE NOTE:  If you want personalized written and/or audio notes after each lesson, please book: 
- Personalized Conversation Practice + pronunciation self-practice (audio note)
- Personalized Conversation Practice + complete self-study package (written & audio notes)

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

Personalized Conversation Practice (no notes) – Basic & Intermediate

We will help you talk a lot of English! 

All lessons are individually planned, and they will meet your special English 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 
- Learn Functional English and Life Skills English
- Mini-grammar lessons 
- Learn small talk skills and strategies

We practice different kinds of speaking situations, too! For example:
- Spontaneous discussion (interruptions & answering questions)
- Prepared speech (summarizing & giving opinions)
- Talking about topics with completely new vocabulary sets
- Formal conversation (business English)
- Informal conversation (with friends, family & acquaintances)

COMPLETE SELF-STUDY PACKAGE (written & audio notes):  After our lessons, I send you personalized written (PDF) and audio (mp3) lesson notes. Then you can practice all the things we learned together! The audio note is about 2-5 minutes and can be downloaded via Teams. It lists the words you had problems saying during our lesson (in American English) and practices saying those words slowly and then quickly.  With the written & audio notes, you can study independently as much as you want for success!

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

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

We will help you talk a lot of English! 

All lessons are individually planned, and they will meet your special English 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 
- Learn Functional English and Life Skills English
- Mini-grammar lessons 
- Learn small talk skills and strategies

We practice different kinds of speaking situations, too! For example:
- Spontaneous discussion (interruptions & answering questions)
- Prepared speech (summarizing & giving opinions)
- Talking about topics with completely new vocabulary sets
- Formal conversation (business English)
- Informal conversation (with friends, family & acquaintances)

PERSONALIZED PRONUNCIATION SELF-PRACTICE (audio note):  After each lesson, I send you a personalized audio file (mp3). The audio note is about 2-5 minutes and can be downloaded via Teams. It lists the words you had problems saying during our lesson (in American English) and practices saying those words slowly and then quickly.  Practice independently once or many times for your success! 

PLEASE NOTE:  If you want personalized written and audio notes after each lesson, please book:  
- Personalized Conversation Practice + complete self-study package (written & audio notes) 

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

Personalized Conversation Practice + pronunciation self-practice (audio note) – Basic, Intermediate, 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!

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

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

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

Our lessons include a variety of different speaking situations. For example: 
- Spontaneous discussion of topics that you have a strong working English vocabulary
- Discussion of topics that you do not know the English vocabulary
- Informal conversation (when you need to be friendly and keep conversation going)
- Formal conversation (when you need to speak intelligently with respect and authority)
- Prepared speech (summarizing, analyzing and interpreting information)

PLEASE NOTE:  If you want personalized written and/or audio notes after each lesson, please consider booking:  
- Personalized Conversation Practice + pronunciation self-practice (audio note)
- Personalized Conversation Practice + complete self-study package (written & audio notes)

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

Personalized Conversation Practice (no notes) – Advanced

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

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

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

Our lessons include a variety of different speaking situations. For example: 
- Spontaneous discussion of topics that you have a strong working English vocabulary
- Discussion of topics that you do not know the English vocabulary
- Informal conversation (when you need to be friendly and keep conversation going)
- Formal conversation (when you need to speak intelligently with respect and authority)
- Prepared speech (summarizing, analyzing and interpreting information)

COMPLETE SELF-STUDY PACKAGE (written & audio notes):  After our lessons, I send you personalized written (PDF) and audio (mp3) lesson notes. Then you can practice all the things we learned together! The audio note is about 2-5 minutes and can be downloaded via Teams. It lists the words you had problems saying during our lesson (in American English) and practices saying those words slowly and then quickly.  With the written & audio notes, you can study independently as much as you want for success!

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

Personalized Conversation Practice + complete self-study package (written & audio 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