Greeting to all the motivated language learners of italki! Have you learned English but are having difficulties going that extra step and sounding clear or fluent? Maybe you know how to say a word or phrase but still have issues polishing your pronunciation, especially when you get nervous. If so, I can help you meet that goal for whatever your reason is. Speaking clearly is a must for those in a business setting and those moving to an English speaking country so come see me to overcome this challenge! I am proficient in the International Phonetic Alphabet and the anatomy of speech plus passionate about helping my students grow.

Good morning/evening everyone! English has many phrases and idioms including animals so here is one for you all to guess the meaning of.

Living in another country even when you know the language (including natively) can pose a real challenge. When you first move to a new culture even the language barrier may seem small because it is exciting. Then it starts to become a bigger struggle due to culture shock and the language barriers. I lived in Spain for four months and in China for a year. My tips for learning how to live (and not just survive) include, immersing yourself in the language, accept that you will make mistakes in the language such as grammar or use a word in the wrong context, and be wary of the cultural aspects of the language. To immerse yourself, do not just go home and listen to your native language but expose yourself to all mediums such as news, books, and TV shows. Of course a common tip for language learning is to not be afraid of mistakes. I learned some basic phrases in Chinese but they were a bit simple and I allowed a shopkeeper at a food store to help me say something more appropriate and natural sounding. Also a language is also dependent on the culture so something that is okay to say in one region may not be in another. I now live in Liverpool, England which has different dialect and accent (called Scouse) to my native Midwestern American accent and this was difficult at first.

Hi italki students! I'm a native English speaker from a small town in Ohio, United States but now lives in Great Britain that specializes in Linguistics and Culture. I focus on how to help students become more fluent and sound more like natural speakers. I am passionate about supporting students on their journey whatever their goals for learning English are. If you are one of the dedicated students that would like to practice English conversation, prepare for an important exam, and/or learn how to speak like a native, visit my profile to book a lesson. With six years experience tutoring/teaching English, a year experience with examinations, an English Literature degree, a Level 5 TEFL certification, and a Teaching Phonics certificate, I can give you an in depth look into the English Language. My students and I love topics like the history of English and differences between US and UK English. As an ESL teacher, I have met many students from many different ages from four years old to sixty and from all around the world. I know French and Spanish quite well and am learning Chinese so I understand what it is like to learn another language and the potential struggles of living somewhere you don't speak the language well. This is my first post as I am a new teacher on italki and it has been a pleasure so far.