In this trial course, we will:

-Get to know each other 🤝
-Discuss your learning goals and how you can reach them 🎯 
-Complete a sample lesson 📖

🎯 Learning Goals:

-Increase likelihood of native-like English acquisition by immersion at a young age 🐣
-Build lifelong language-learning habits ⏰
-Get comfortable interacting with a native English teacher 👩‍🏫
-Learn English fundamentals: letters, phonics, vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing, speaking, listening 🤓


✍️ Class Activities: 

-Singing songs 🎤
-Vocabulary and phonics flash cards
-Language games 🎲
-Reading and discussing children’s books 📗
-Free-talk practice 🗣️


📚 Materials:

-In-class materials will be provided by me. 👩‍🏫
-Homework is optional but encouraged. 📖

English for Kids 🐣

🎯 Learning Goals:

-Increase fluency and speaking confidence  💪
-Converse on topics without previous preparation or use of language dictionaries or translator apps 
-Express your opinion on a variety of topics 🗣️
-Describe past experiences ⏰
-Ask questions❓

✍️ Class Activities:

-Free-talk practice 🗣️
-Respond to “Conversation Starter” prompts 
-Review grammar and pronunciation corrections

📚 Materials:

-In-class materials will be provided by me. 👩‍🏫

Speak with a Native: Free-Talk Practice 🎤

🎯 Learning Goals:

-Grow your speaking confidence 💪
-Increase your listening comprehension 🎧
-Navigate formal and informal conversations 🗣️
-Be prepared for real-life speaking scenarios 🤩

✍️ Class Activities: 

-Role-play exercises of real-life speaking situations
-Listen to and discuss excerpts from television shows 🎥, songs 🎶, and other audio content  
-Review useful vocabulary, including idioms and slang
-Free-talk practice
-Review pronunciation and grammatical rules to help you sound more native-like 🤓

📚 Materials:

-In-class materials will be provided by me. 👩‍🏫
-Homework is optional but encouraged. 📖

English for the "Real World:" Intensive Speaking & Listening Course 🗣️

🎯 Learning Goals:

-Increase likelihood of native-like English acquisition by immersion at a young age
-Build lifelong language-learning habits ⏰
-Grow speaking confidence 💪
-Expand vocabulary command
-Enhance reading 📖 and listening 🎧 comprehension skills
-Apply grammar rules in writing contexts 📝
-Reach your teen’s goals: improving test scores 💯, preparing for study abroad ✈️, etc.

✍️ Class Activities: 

-Read and discuss excerpts from English literary works 📚
-Listen to and discuss excerpts from television shows 🎥, songs 🎶, and other audio content
-Role-play exercises of real-life speaking situations 🗣️
-Vocabulary drills
-Language games 🎲
-Free-write activities ✏️
-Free-talk practice 🎤

📚 Materials:

-In-class materials will be provided by me. 👩‍🏫
-Homework is optional but encouraged. 📖

English for Teens & Young Adults 🎒

There are two options for this service: offline or hybrid. The 60-minute course option is offline. We will not meet in the iTalki classroom. You will receive edits and feedback via iTalki message. The 90-minute course is a HYBRID lesson. You will receive written feedback, AND we will meet in the iTalki classroom to discuss your writing for 30 minutes. 

⭐️ 1-hour class = Have 300 words proofread by a professional writer & receive thorough written feedback
⭐️ 90-minute class = Have 300 words proofread by a professional writer; receive thorough written feedback; & 30-minute live lesson

For works of writing that are longer than 300 words, please book multiple appointments. For example, if you would like a 900-word essay reviewed, please book 3 slots. (1 hour = 300 words)

I will return your writing within 48 hours of receiving it.

What you will receive:

-Spelling, grammatical, and mechanical corrections
-Word choice suggestions 
-Feedback on organization and structure
-Suggestions on enhancing clarity and readability

Proofreading by a Professional Writer: Essays, Resumes, Cover Letters ✏️

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-Provided individualized instruction for beginner to advanced ESL students, ages 2 to adult.
-Evaluated students' speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills and communicated progress via written feedback.
-Conducted over 9,500 virtual lessons.
-Maintained a 5.0 / 5.0 teacher performance rating.

-Led weekly group workshops on approaches to successful academic writing for ENG 101 and 102 students. 
-Reviewed students' essays and offered individualized feedback and positive reinforcement. 
-Participated in regular professional development training to improve tutoring skills.

-Provided one-on-one instructional support to college students enrolled in: ESL, Grammar, Composition, Literature, Linguistics, and News Writing. 
-Aided tutees with study techniques and time management strategies.