Let's get to know each other and practice English! In our trial lesson, I will show you the materials I use for my lessons, assess your current level and needs, and we will do some practice exercises.

This course is open to teenagers and adults at least 15 years old. All levels are welcome!

I use the book series The American English File, as well as additional activities/games, songs and worksheets. You’ll learn all four language skills: Speaking, Reading, Listening and Writing. You’ll practice speaking in every lesson and I’ll make sure that you always speak more than me when possible. I adapt every lesson based on your progress. 

For most students, I supplement with pronunciation activities. I’ll listen to you carefully to identify specific sounds and areas of pronunciation (phrasing, intonation, etc.) that need work. Then, I’ll create a custom plan to help you to improve your pronunciation. I teach neutral American English.

In this course, you’ll learn general English for day-to-day life and conversation. You’ll be able to understand popular English language content (books, articles, TV shows etc.) and talk about a variety of topics with English speakers.

I’ll give you homework if you want it. Homework can include exercises, reading an article, watching a video, sending me a recording of your pronunciation practice or a response to a question to practice speaking.

⏰ Classes are 85, 55, and 25 minutes long. Teachers need time to prepare for the next class. 
⚠️ Please respect the italki 24-hour cancellation policy. You can’t reschedule or cancel a class with less than 24 hours’ notice.

General English for Teens 15+ and Adults (all levels)

These conversation lessons are for intermediate to advanced students looking to practice their speaking fluency. Depending on the student, additional content could be added to improve pronunciation and vocabulary.

The materials used for lessons depends on your needs and interests. Possible materials include:
- Conversation starters (questions, quotes, etc.)
- Pictures
- News articles
- TED talks or Ted-Ed videos
- YouTube or other videos
- Short films
- Short podcasts

This class does not include assigned homework because there is no textbook. If you choose to use articles or videos as materials, you could preview or reread the materials before class. 

⏰ Classes are 55, and 25 minutes long. I need time to prepare for the next class. 
⚠️ I follow the italki 24-hour cancellation policy. If you cancel the class with less than 24 hours' notice, you can't reschedule or refund the class.

Conversation Practice Based on a Topic, Article or Video (B1 level minimum)

This is a special discount for regular students. It's only available for General English and Conversation lessons.
 
Note: This rate is subject to change.

Loyalty Students (20+ lessons)

In this 12-hour course, I learned various techniques to approaching grammar, how to choose the best techniques for lessons and how to plan lessons.

This is a 120-hour in-person certification course about teaching English effectively to adults. Certification is awarded by Cambridge Assessment.

This is a graduate-level certification in the area of instructional design. It enables me to create engaging and effective instructional materials and courses.