“Confidence Check” trial lesson

This lesson we will focus on making them feel good about their potential, not correcting too much. We’ll talk about your goals and do a few short activities to find your strengths and areas we can focus on.
Please relax — there’s no test. Just a friendly chat to get you started on your path to confident English speaking.

Have you ever spoken English perfectly — but people still didn’t understand you?

In this course, you’ll train your ear, your voice, and your confidence.
You’ll learn how to sound natural, use the right rhythm, and speak clearly — so people understand you the first time.

In these lessons, you’ll:

~ Practice authentic conversations about real-world topics

~ Master idioms, collocations, and phrasal verbs that make you sound native

~ Improve grammar in context — no boring drills!

~ Build your listening and response skills

~ Receive personalized feedback after every class

My coaching style is friendly, clear, and practical. You’ll speak more smoothly, confidently, and fluently — just like you’ve always wanted.

Confident Conversation & Fluency Coaching 🌎 | Intermediate–Advanced

Discover the joy of reading in English at your own level — from beginner to advanced! In this class, you’ll build strong reading skills while expanding your vocabulary with richer, more precise words to replace common ones. You’ll also learn how to use intonation and rhythm to bring the text to life — skills that naturally carry over into your everyday conversations. Whether you’re polishing what you already know or aiming for new goals, this class will help you read — and speak — with greater confidence and style. 📚✨

Reading Class

Welcome to my fun and engaging kids’ language classes on italki! 🎉 Designed for children aged 4 to 15, these lessons make learning a new language exciting and interactive.  
Each session is tailored to your child’s interests and learning style, using games, songs, storytelling, and visuals to build vocabulary, improve pronunciation, and develop conversational skills. Whether your child is a beginner or looking to enhance their fluency, my classes create a positive and supportive environment to help them succeed.

With plenty of encouragement and fun activities, your child will grow in confidence and enjoy every step of their language-learning journey!

Book a trial class today and let’s get started!

欢迎来到我在 italki 上有趣又充满互动的儿童语言课程！🎉 这些课程专为4至15岁的孩子设计，让学习新语言变得既有趣又充满活力。

每节课都会根据您孩子的兴趣和学习风格量身定制，运用游戏、歌曲、讲故事和图片等方式来扩展词汇量、提高发音并培养会话能力。无论您的孩子是初学者还是想提升流利度，我的课程都为他们提供积极支持的学习环境，帮助他们取得成功。

通过丰富的鼓励和趣味活动，您的孩子将在学习语言的旅程中建立自信，并享受每一步的过程！

立即预订试听课程，开启学习之旅吧！

*NEW* Young learner and children's lessons    儿童和青少年课程

Do you ever feel nervous when speaking in front of others? Do you want to capture your audience’s attention from the very first word and leave them inspired when you finish? This course is designed to help you unlock the skills and strategies that will make you a confident, compelling speaker—whether you are presenting at work, speaking at an event, or simply wanting to improve everyday communication. Take advantage of my 40 yrs of public speaking experience and join me in a fun and exciting adventure.

In this course, you will learn:

Strong Introductions: How to start with power and make your audience want to listen.

Effective Illustrations and Stories: How to bring your message to life with examples that connect emotionally.

Audience Engagement: Practical ways to maintain eye contact, read the room, and create a sense of connection.

Voice and Delivery: Techniques to control pacing, tone, and emphasis so your words have real impact.

Overcoming Nervousness: Proven methods to reduce anxiety and project confidence.

Organizing Your Speech: Simple frameworks to structure your message clearly and persuasively.

Memorable Closings: How to leave a lasting impression with strong conclusions and calls to action.

This is not just about theory—it’s about practice. Each session will include exercises that allow you to immediately apply what you’ve learned, receive constructive feedback, and grow in confidence step by step. Whether you are a beginner who dreads public speaking or someone with experience who wants to refine your skills, this course is tailored to meet you where you are and help you reach your next level.

By the end, you will be able to stand in front of any audience with assurance, deliver your message clearly, and know that you have truly connected with the people listening. Public speaking is not just a skill—it’s a doorway to opportunities, influence, and personal growth.

Take the step today. Learn how to speak so others will listen—and remember.

*NEW Exciting* Public Speaking with Confidence: Mastering the Art of Communication

Have you ever said an English word, only to be met with confusion or misunderstanding? 
Pronunciation is often the hidden barrier between “knowing English” and being understood in English. 

This course focuses on helping you master the sounds, stress, and rhythm of the language so that your speech is clear, confident, and effective.

Did you know the same English word can change meaning depending on which syllable you stress? Mastering stress like this is the key to sounding natural and being clearly understood. 🎯

In this course, you will discover:

How the same word can be pronounced differently depending on its meaning or use, and why that matters.

The importance of word stress and intonation—placing emphasis on the right syllable can completely change how a word is understood.

The difference between vowel and consonant sounds that learners often confuse, and how to train your ear and mouth to distinguish them.

How connected speech (the way native speakers blend words together) makes English sound fast and difficult—and how you can master it.

Techniques to reduce your accent without losing your unique voice, making you easier to understand in international settings.

Step-by-step practice in recognizing tricky words and learning exactly how to pronounce them correctly.

Pronunciation is not just about “sounding native.” It is about being understood, respected, and confident when you speak. With expert guidance, you will learn practical tools to break down English words, identify patterns, and use pronunciation as a powerful key to unlock fluency.

By the end of this course, you will not only improve your clarity but also discover the confidence that comes when people truly understand you. Pronunciation is the bridge between knowledge and communication—let’s build that bridge together.

*NEW* Life Changing "Pronunciation" Lessons That Makes You Understood

IELTS Exam Preparation — Master the Skills, Achieve the Score

Step into a class designed to transform your IELTS journey from stressful to strategic, from overwhelming to empowering. In this dynamic and results-driven session, you’ll develop the confidence, precision, and exam strategies needed to achieve your target score — and maybe even surpass it.

Through engaging activities, targeted skill-building, and real exam-style practice, you’ll learn how to think like the test makers, respond like a high-scoring candidate, and communicate with clarity and impact. Whether you’re aiming for immigration, academic study, or personal growth, this class helps you unlock your potential with a mix of expert guidance, personalized feedback, and practical tools you can use immediately.

Expect a fun, energetic learning environment where every lesson brings you closer to your goal. By the end, you’ll walk into your IELTS exam not just prepared — but confident, composed, and ready to succeed.

*NEW* IELTS Success Coaching – Build Skills, Strategy, and Confidence

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