I'd love to get to know you and your challenges and what your expectations are regarding English!  During this lesson, I will conduct an assessment and needs analysis, and formulate a  plan to get you started on your journey!

In this course, I will conduct a needs analysis and initial assessment.  I'll learn about your goals, challenges, and in what specific ways you use English.  We will then focus on your weak areas with the use of my books.  We'll use minimal pairs, practice sentences, shadowing, and other speaking activities to help you hone in on your American English accent!  I will show you exactly how to make those difficult English sounds.   Additionally, I'll give you practice activities and resources that you can use on your own!

Accent Reduction with a focus on North American English

⚠THE UPDATED TOEFL IBT LAUNCHES WORLDWIDE ON JANUARY 21ST, 2026. ⚠ In this course we'll explore all there is to know about the TOEFL iBT test offered by ETS.  We'll dive in to all four of the speaking questions and you'll learn what is required to achieve the score you want according to ETS rubrics.  With my supply of mock speaking tests, you'll have the opportunity to hone in on your speaking skills.  I'll give you the strategies, feedback, and guidance you need.  I'll share tips on note-taking methods and help you improve your summarization and paraphrasing skills!  Do you need help with the  Integrated Writing Question and the Academic Discussion Question?  I'll guide you through it!  (Students should be at least 16 years of age to take this course. This course is designed to help improve your skills for the TOEFL iBT exam, but no specific scores or results can be guaranteed. Success depends on your current level, effort, and practice. A minimum B2 level of English is recommended before starting. This course is not officially affiliated with TOEFL exam providers or ETS.)

Speaking and Writing for the TOEFL iBT

In this course we'll dive into the IELTS speaking exam.  You'll understand the rubics and learn about strategies you can use to get the band score you need.  With my ample supply of mock IELTS questions, you'll be given feedback and advice on how to improve.  The four main criteria of IELTS speaking is Fluency/Coherence, Vocabulary, Grammar, and Pronunciation. Do you need help writing your Task 1 and Task 2 responses?  I'll guide you through it!  Embark on your IELTS journey with me! (Students should be at least 16 years of age to take this course. This course is designed to help improve your skills for the IELTS exam, but no specific scores or results can be guaranteed. Success depends on your current level, effort, and practice. A minimum B2 level of English is recommended before starting. This course is not officially affiliated with IELTS or exam providers.

Speaking and Writing for IELTS

In this course, you'll gain confidence in speaking.  Let me know how you want to be corrected, and I'll give you valuable feedback and guidance regarding your speaking, grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.  We'll dive into these key areas:  Business Social English, Networking Skills, Meetings, Delivering Presentations, and Acing Job Interviews.  Ready to take your English to the next level?

Practical Business English Skills

Are you a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional preparing for the OET exam? This course offers focused, one-to-one training for all four sections of the test: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. We’ll use real OET materials, medical vocabulary, and profession-specific scenarios to help you build confidence and improve your score. Personalized feedback, mock tests, and speaking role-plays are included to prepare you for success on test day!  (Minimum Level Required: B1 - Intermediate -
This course is best suited for healthcare professionals with at least an intermediate (B1) level of English. If you are currently below this level, I recommend improving your general English before beginning OET preparation. This course is designed to help improve your skills for the OET exam, but no specific scores or results can be guaranteed. Success depends on your current level, effort, and practice. This course is not officially affiliated with OET exam providers.)

Complete OET Preparation for Healthcare Professionals

This course is designed to help you improve your English in a practical and engaging way. Using Linguahouse lessons, we’ll explore a wide variety of topics—from everyday life and culture to news, current events, and anything in between!  Each lesson blends reading, listening, grammar, and speaking practice, with short and useful writing activities (sentences and paragraphs). You’ll also get plenty of opportunities to practice fluency through guided discussions and interactive tasks. Of course, these lessons will be customized for you!  Suitable for learners aged 10+ at A2–C2 levels, this course is perfect for anyone who wants to build confidence and use English effectively in real life.

Practical English Skills with Linguahouse

This certificate gives the foundation and knowledge to teach English as a second language.

Achieved my 120 hr. TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certificate in 2020.

I took 2 years of French Language.  I also studied Art, Keyboarding, and Business Law.

I've taught one-to-one and small group conversational lessons. I've used a variety of materials, such as websites, PDF's, and slides to teach English lessons. I often share my screen with teaching books that I own. I've specialized in IELTS/TOEFL speaking prep, Business English, and accent reduction. I've held Super Tutor status for the better part of four years.

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I have completed all 7 modules of the OET Teacher Training course offered by OET.  I am now equipped to help students prepare for all four sections of the OET test: Speaking, Writing, Listening, and Reading.  I have real OET lesson plans, activities, and mock tests to give the students the confidence they need to excel on this test.

This certificate prepared me by teaching me the methods and pedagogy involved in teaching children and teenagers - including TPR.   I studied several modules and took quizzes on the material learned.  This course featured practical guidance on how to prepare lessons, choose appropriate materials, and gave ideas on games and activities that could be used in class.

This course gives me an understanding of many different areas of Business English and how to plan lessons and activities to help students in this field.

This training course taught me about all areas of the IELTS exam, general and academic.  I can help students prepare for all parts of the exam, and to help them understand what they will be assessed on.

I've been teaching one-to-one lessons with adults. Most of these are free conversation lessons. I've taught Business English case studies,role-plays, and IELTS speaking preparation. I always evaluate my students and provide a written summary of each lesson.

I gave lessons in IELTS speaking and writing.