Are you planning to visit a new country, or want to speak to native English speakers about every day topics?  Learning from a book is different from learning in person!  In this course you would practice conversation with a native English speaker.  You could pick from any scenario and we will engage in practicing how spontaneous conversation would unfold from there.  Introducing oneself to new people, small talk, talking about the weather, talking about likes and dislikes, ordering food from a restaurant, responding to emergency medical scenarios, formal job interview, practice giving informal or formal speeches.  Let me know what you are interested in, so I can personalize it for you!

When booking a trial lesson, please send me a message stating if the class is for a child or adult so I can prepare the material accordingly.

Are you planning to visit a new country, or want to speak to native English speakers about every day topics?  Learning from a book is different from learning in person!  In this course you would pracitce conversation with a native English speaker.  You could pick from any scenario and we will engage in practicing how spontaneous conversation would unfold from there.  Some possible scenarios to choose from:  introducing oneself to new people, small talk, talking about the weather, talking about likes and dislikes, ordering food from a restaurant, giving or responding to directions, responding to emergency medical scenarios, discussing allergies or needs, formal job interviews, giving informal or formal speeches, ect.  Let me know what your interests are, so I can personalize it for you!

Conversational English (Beginner-Intermediate)- Life Scenarios

This class is focused on language expression refinement.  Often times people learning a new language will earn a certain proficiency, but stop there, without refining their grammar, intonation and vocal expression to a professional level.  Speaking refinement is the essential next step for sounding professional in any higher-level career opportunity.  As a person who is in management, in higher-end sales, or in a refined field, such as medical, teaching, or business, a certain level of professionalism is mandatory.  Learn the nuances in language, and be able to not just speak to be understood, but speak in such a way that you present confidence and professionalism through fine-tuning not just what you you say, but how you say it.  This will involve exercises on pronunciation, syllable emphasis, stress and intonation (and help you sound more credible as a native speaker!).   This class will help you transition from being able to express ideas as an entry-level employee, to being able to express thoughts like a respected, well-versed manager/owner.  Please let me know what career field you are in, so I can personalize the lesson for you, and offer targeted vocabulary which compliments your specialty.

Speaking refinement.  Accent, pronunciation, and vocal expression.

Kids have a mind that is wired to explore, learn and grow.  It is never too early to start learning a new language.  This class would involve interactive lessons designed to engage young minds in the joys of learning.  Whether a student is quiet and reserved, or playful and energetic, every learner has a path to success.  Students and parents can choose which lesson they would like to cover that day.  Some sample topics for beginner-intermediate includes, greetings, talking about family, talking about food, talking about school, talking about farm animals, talking about wildlife, talking about the seasons, and talking about clothing.  Beginners will engage in various activities to learn the names of various nouns and actions.  Intermediate learners will begin to learn how to use nouns and verbs in sentences.  More advanced learners will begin how to express thoughts in spontaneous conversation.  Some students prefer learning through songs and games and others prefer to learn through focused conversation.  The most popular class is a reading and comprehension class.  Please let me know of your student's level, learning preferences and topic interests, so I can personalize it for him/her!

It is strongly recommended that kids ages 3-9 are booked for 30-minute classes only as their attention spans are shorter and they do better in shorter segments.

Please be sure to select the kids class if the class is for children under the age of 14.  Older children may be able to switch into intermediate material.  Levels for the student can be determined after the first lesson.  I look forward to working with you.

Kids (Ages 3-18, All levels)

This is a tutoring course, designed specifically for special writing projects.  You bring your resume, cover letter, notes, homework, or any other writing project to class, and I proofread, and provide explainations for corrections.  This is an individualized tutoring program.

Writing, Resumes, College Papers, Entrance Essays, Special Projects

Specialty Class for Certain Students

You must fulfill at least ONE of the following requirements:
1-(2021-2022) Was enrolled in Tianna’s italki courses prior to March 31st, 2022 and is continuing courses.
2-(Long Term Student)-Has taken 50+ courses from Tianna on italki
3-(Senior discount)-Any student over the age of 65.
4-(Scholarship/Financial Hardship)-If you are interested in classes, but cannot afford regular class cost, you can message the teacher and receive special permission to take this class.  I understand different countries have different minimum wages, and would like to try to make classes accessible to learners as much as is possible.

Gold Status

Are you a healthcare professional or student studying to enter the medical field and struggling with communication with collegues and patients?  This course is for you!  As an AACVPR CCRP certified exercise specialist with past experience in cardiac rehab, I am familiar with healthcare vocabulary and interpersonal communication specific to the medical field.  If you are feeling uncomforable with your pronunciation, accent, grammar or just general interpersonal skills, this is the course for you.  Practice simulation conversations with a collegue or patient, or practice giving presentations and get valuable feedback to learn how to sound more professional to your collegues and more empathetic to your patients.

Healthcare Professionals & Medical Students Communication

120-hour Teaching English as a Foreign Language certification

Communications degree, with an interpersonal specialty.  Coursework included, public speaking, conflict management, intercultural communication, interpersonal communications, psychology courses, ect.

Exercise physiology degree.  Coursework included:  Chemistry, biology, anatomy, physiology, physics, exercise prescription, kinesiology, physical therapy internship, occupational therapy internship, speech therapy internship, ect.

Worked with Kindergarten,Primary School,Junior High,Senior High,Pre K, and those with developmental disabilities

Subjects taught-English, History and Humanities,Music,Arts,Health & Safety Education
Curriculum

Worked with elementary school students who were behind in their reading at their school.  Helped them progress in their reading and comprehension skills.  (Volunteer internship.)

Assisted in early childhood learning exercises (learning the alphabet, basic names and sentence structure).  Taught through play.  Primarily worked with ages 2-5.

Worked with University students to proofread and edit college-level papers.

Taught conversational English in-person in classrooms, and online, all ages, and all levels (beginner-advanced).

Certified in ACLS, BLS, First Aid, and cardiac rhythms.  Taught patients about heart health and safety in a hospital setting.  Used rehabilitative measures and cardiac rhythm monitoring to create and implement a rehabilitation program for them.  I listened to patient concerns and feedback and built educatonal programs to help them learn, grow and progress in a heart-healthy lifestyle.

Managed a retail store.  Was in charge of inventory, employee training, employee concerns, policy enforcement, advertising, ect.  I gained a lot of experience in business and management and could help someone fine-fune their work-related language for a business position.

Acted as the witness and grading teacher for debate performances held at Northwest Christian University for high school students.  Gave feedback on speaker's debating skills and abilities and room for improvement.

Helped students prep for the IELTS exam through speaking, writing, analyzing, and question and answer preparation skills.