✨ Welcome to my trial lesson!

🙂 In our first class, we’ll get to know each other while focusing on your English right away.

🎯 I’ll ask you a some key questions about your background, identify your strengths and areas to improve, and show you exactly how I can help you make progress.

💡 By the end of the lesson, you’ll have a clear plan and know what to expect moving forward.

💬 Some professionals choose my 5-Day English Fluency Immersion for quick improvement. 
 
📈 Ready to get started? I’d love to help you take your English to the next level!

*Please attend the class in a quiet place, ideally using a computer for the best experience. 💻

✨ Welcome to My Conversation Class! 

(📌 Before getting a package, please schedule a single lesson 1️⃣ to make sure we're a good fit and this is the right lesson for you.)

🏖️ Having fun conversations is one of the best ways to build your confidence and fluency. 

🗣️  Here’s what my student Oscar said after our first class: 
"I took my first class with Stephen and immediately felt a sense of trust. He knows how to correct your mistakes intelligently without making you feel overwhelmed, allowing you to speak freely." -- Oscar, Mexico

💬 How Does It Work?

There are two kinds of conversation lessons we can have, and I usually like to do a combination:

1️⃣ Free conversation practice

We'll talk naturally about all kinds of topics. I have a big list of fun and thoughtful questions to keep things flowing. 💡

Topics can include: 🌍 Travel, 🤖 Technology, 🧠 Psychology, 🎬 Movies, 📱 Life, habits, culture and anything else you'd like to discuss!

2️⃣ Speaking practice exercises

I’ll ask you to describe something, like a picture, a book, a movie, your job, or a past experience. 🎯 

While you speak, I’ll give you helpful feedback, correct your mistakes ✏️, and write new vocabulary and phrases for you in a shared Google Doc. 📄

📩 Note: If confidence and self-doubt are bigger struggles for you, not just English, you might find my counseling sessions especially helpful.

Ready to take your speaking to the next level? Let's get started! 🙂

😀 Great Conversations for Confidence and Fluency 🎶️

✨ Welcome to Structured Lessons! 

(📌 Before getting a package, please schedule a single lesson 1️⃣ to make sure we're a good fit and this is the right lesson for you.)

Who Should Choose This Class Type?

Students who want homework 📚 and some extra structure during the classes but don't want to be limited by using a textbook.

🗣️ See what my student Gabin said after one of our lessons: 
 “Stephen is really friendly and will pay attention to what you say. He's really easygoing and the conversation never runs dry. He'll also adjust the content of the lesson to whatever you wanna work on. I'd definitely recommend him to whoever wants to practice English in a both relax and efficient way. See you soon Stephen!” -- Gabin

What Does This Customized Course Include?

📝 1. A Google Doc which includes new vocab, homework, corrections, recommendations,  & more.

🔬 2. Homework assignments based on scientific research.

🎤 3.  Enjoyable speaking and listening practice, including description exercises, open conversation, topic-based discussions, work-related dialogues, pronunciation improvement, and vocabulary expansion.

🧠 4. Practical grammar practice without worrying about rule memorization.

📩 Note: If confidence and self-doubt are bigger struggles for you, not just English, you might find my counseling sessions especially helpful.

Ready to take your English to the next level? Let's get started! 🙂

📒  Structured Lessons with Homework

✨ Welcome to my English immersion course! 

👔 For business people who need to speak more fluently and confidently now, not in six months.

(📌 Please book a regular class first to discuss and confirm that this experience is right for you.)

💬  Speak English more fluently and confidently in just one week and be more successful at work. 

🚫  No textbooks. No memorization. No grammar drills.

🎓  Work with a business English coach with 9 years of one-to-one teaching experience 

💼  This accelerated 5-day immersion experience (90 minutes per day) is designed for ambitious professionals who want faster fluency, clearer pronunciation, and greater confidence using English at work and in life. 

Note: A 60-minute option appears due to italki platform requirements, but all immersion sessions are 90 minutes.

🔍  Sessions focus on natural phrasing, confident delivery, and active speaking, with coaching on rhythm, tone, and professional vocabulary. Each day builds on the previous, helping you think and respond in English automatically rather than translating in your head.

What’s included:
🎯  Pre-session English diagnosis to customize your immersion experience 
📜  Script bank (list) of professional phrases for confident business conversation
📂  English vocabulary list for your unique career
🗺️  90-day practical strategy to continue improving fluency and confidence

By the end of Day 5, you will:
🗣️  Speak with less hesitation and more natural flow
🎧  Understand spoken English more easily at normal speed
🎶  Pronounce words with clearer rhythm and tone
⚡  Express ideas more confidently
🛠️  Have practical strategies to continue improving independently

⚠️  Best suited for learners at A2 level and above. 

🗓️ Immersion weeks are scheduled based on availability.

🚀 Ready to take your English to the next level? Schedule a regular lesson to confirm this program is right for you.

🎯  Stop Freezing: 5-Day Speaking Confidence Immersion

🔍 If you also struggle with negative thoughts, are frustrated in your relationships, or simply don’t know who you are, it can help to talk to someone who understands. 

These are one-on-one conversations where you can process what’s going on, understand yourself more clearly, and move forward with confidence.

✨ What you can gain:
• Clarity about what you’re feeling and why
• A stronger sense of your value and identity
• More confidence in relationships and decisions
• Greater ease in handling conflict and difficult conversations
• Freedom from emotional blocks, overthinking, and shame
• Freedom from inadequacy, inferiority, and comparison
• A clear path forward

🧭 Why this matters to me:
Because I’ve struggled with depression, negative thoughts, and feeling inadequate, I know what it’s like to feel stuck or hopeless.
I want to help others work through those same struggles and build happier, more confident lives and relationships.

🎯 My approach:
1. I listen carefully and ask questions to understand you clearly. 
2. I give honest, non-judgmental feedback about what I’m seeing. 
3. I share practical techniques that I’ve personally applied to my own life that will help you make progress. 

People often tell me they feel comfortable opening up with me.
🗣️ “I’ve never felt judged, and talking with Stephen feels like talking to a close friend.” 

🌍 Bonus:
Sessions are in English, so you’ll naturally improve your fluency while talking about things that matter. 

📝 Before we meet:
After you schedule a single (1) session, I’ll send a short questionnaire which will help me understand your goals and maximize our time together. 

🚀 If you’re ready to feel confident and create stronger relationships, let’s get started!

🧠 Counseling for Self-Confidence & Stronger Relationships

✨ Welcome to Business English! 

(📌 Before getting a package, please schedule a single lesson 1️⃣ to make sure we're a good fit and that this is the right lesson for you.)

✅ I’ve helped many students strengthen their Business English, master job interviews, polish their presentation skills, and succeed at work. 

🗣️ Here’s what Nicole said after our twentieth and final lesson together:
“Stephen helped me a lot with my interview preparation. I learned a lot about how to tell a good story and polish my personal style. I developed my spoken English and finally got the offer from my dream company!!! Thank you so much, Stephen!” -- Nicole, China

📋 There Are 3 Options for This Course:

🎯 1. General Business English 

I will help you improve your business vocabulary and conversation skills so that you can feel confident and succeed at work. We will learn common phrasal verbs and expressions that are often used in the business world.

🔑 2. Interview Practice

I will ask you many common interview questions and give you helpful feedback. I will also share my "keys to having a successful interview." It’s not just about correct English; style, speed, and tone all matter too. I've helped a lot of students improve their interview skills which led to job offers! 

🖊️ 3. Preparation for Presentations and Work Projects

If you're nervous about a presentation you need to give, then this course is for you! I will help you practice giving your presentation in a confident, clear way, using the right style,  vocabulary, and pronunciation. 

What Else is Included?

📝 1. A Google Doc which includes new vocab, homework, corrections, recommendations,  & more.

🔬 2. Homework assignments based on scientific research.

📩 Note: If confidence and self-doubt are bigger struggles for you, not just English, you might find my counseling sessions especially helpful.

Let's get started! 🚀

💼 Business English for Work Success 📈

120 hour credit. I also took a 10 hour module on teaching one to one for a total of 130 hours

I attended MBI for one semester where I studied the Bible. After that I moved to Costa Rica and did an internship with an international church.

As a Co-Owner & Consultant, my responsibilities include:

💼 Consulting with churches on capital campaigns for buildings, renovations, and debt reduction.

📖 Providing virtual and on-site training for pastors and leaders.

🧭 Customizing strategy to fit each church’s culture and goals.

💬 Guiding communication, donor engagement, and leadership development.

🌱 Helping churches raise millions of dollars and encourage biblical stewardship.

💻 Managing and updating my company’s website.

💡 I help people become healthy and happy.

I help my clients:

🤍 Improve relationships.
🎯 Identify and set goals.
🧱 Overcome emotional blocks.
🌟 Improve self-esteem.
🧭 Choose or change careers.

🧠 I grew up with a father who was a brilliant counselor. He started teaching me about emotional intelligence when I was 9 years old. The older I became, the more he taught me about psychology and counseling.  He oversaw and guided my work when I got my first clients as an adult.

🌍 I worked in 4 hostels—1 in Portugal, 1 in Chile, and 2 in Panama. 

I welcomed guests 🛎️, processed payments 💳, answered the phone 📞, and gave directions 🗺️. 

Through daily interaction, I drastically improved my Spanish and Portuguese 🗣️, developed business skills, and connected with travelers from all over the world 🤝. 

It was an awesome experience that helped me grow both personally and professionally.

Valet Parking Supervisor 

I oversaw daily valet operations to ensure efficient and safe parking services 🅿️. 

I led the valet team 👥, and maintained high standards of customer service. 

I managed vehicle keys 🔑 and handled guest inquiries or concerns promptly. 

Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills were important to keep operations running smoothly.

marketing

reading

history

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I have attached a copy of a business contract with my company, Abundant Giving. It demonstrates my experience and success as a business owner and consultant. I have helped my clients raise millions of dollars for their projects.