In the trial lesson, we will get to know each other and set some goals for our first real italki class together!

I will want to know:
- A little bit about you... Where are you from? What do you like to do?
- What are your goals in learning English? Why are you studying English?
- Is there anything in particular you would like to focus on? Conversation skills, grammar, vocabulary, writing, reading, etc...?

Thank you!
See you soon!

You can choose the structure of this class. We can do conversation practice, grammar practice, writing practice, or a mix. In any class, I will help you to correct your speaking and pronunciation. 

⭐Conversation Practice: 
We can practice a casual English conversation, practice for an interview, discuss a current event, or any topic you'd like! You may arrive to class with a topic in mind or we can see where it goes. 
I will usually recommend a certain area of grammar study (in class or for homework) if I notice a mistake while you are speaking, though this is a completely optional part of class. 

⭐Grammar Practice: 
We can study  verb tenses, phrasal verbs, or any other grammar points that you may need to focus on. 
I also like to send mini homework challenges on Skype for a little practice outside of class. 

⭐Writing Practice: 
Write about any topic for homework and we can look over it in class. I will help you to edit any grammar mistakes. We can practice any form of writing: resumes and cover letters, professional emails, creative writing, etc. 

Please let me know if there is a topic that you would like to cover that you do not see here. I'd be happy to help you with it! 

I hope to see you in class! 
👩🏽‍🏫 Dani

Adults (conversation)

Welcome to Teacher Dani's Kids' Class! 

For ages 4+ years only. Thank you for your understanding. 

My normal class structure: 
⭐1. Review homework if applicable. 
     - Homework is optional. I will send a grammar practice workbook for lower levels, assign sentences, and/or ask you to review certain material at home in order to reinforce any new vocabulary from our previous class. 
⭐2. A short reading, game, and/or conversation topic at your child's level. 
⭐3. Ask questions and encourage dialogue. 
     - This helps to practice reading comprehension and natural English conversation while focusing on any new grammar points / vocabulary presented in the lesson.  
⭐4. Assign homework (optional). 
⭐5. After class: I submit class feedback to tell parents what we focused on that day. 

My classes are fun and encouraging! I have a lot of materials to keep them interested! I have four years of experience teaching English to children, including over 5,000 online classes and counting!

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I hope to see you in class, 
👩🏽‍🏫 Teacher Dani

⭐Kids⭐

Please note: This is not a live class. It does not include a video or audio call. 

30 minutes: 600 words or less
45 minutes: 600-1,000 words
60 minutes: 1,000-1,300 words
90 minutes: 1,300-2,000 words

For this course: 
1. You will send me your work via the Italki platform.
2. I will then edit your writing for spelling, grammar, and general fluency. I will also suggest edits to the organization and flow of the paper if you'd like. I will highlight my edits in a different color. 
3. I will send your edited writing back to you via the Italki platform. 

You may book a regular (face-to-face) class with me if you have any follow-up questions about why the edit was made. 

Your writing can be any topic (a professional email, creative writing, essays, etc.) 

Feel free to send me a message if you have any questions about this course.

Editing - Writing (NOT A LIVE CLASS)

We will start by assessing your current level and needs. 

Covered in this course type: 
- Parts of speech
- Review and integration of using all verb tenses
- Forming questions in each verb tense
- Variable based on needs of student

This course requires homework and review on the student's part. 

Please don't hesitate to send me a message if you have any questions. 
👩🏽‍🏫 Dani

Grammar Intensive (Adults)

Continuing education program. The first of two online classes I took to better teach ESL online.

Continuing education for TESOL. The second of two courses that took two online courses in how to teach ESL online.

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I conduct daily online ESL classes to Chinese children ages 4-14 years. I have been doing this for almost three years now and I love it more all the time!

I conduct online ESL classes to Chinese children.

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In-class ESL courses for groups of various ages. Classes were conducted in English and Spanish.