NY105

NY104

italki2024

We will focus on speaking, vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. Lessons are for beginners who want to start  learning English or Afrikaans.

Learn to improve your English through reading, spelling, Writing. We will focus on speaking fluently, grammar and pronunciation depending on what your needs are.

Language Essentials

The focus will be on various topics of interest. This is a great way to extend your vocabulary
and build confidence while speaking English as a language.

Conversation Practice - Language Essentials

For ages 4- 15years of age. Age appropriate learning materials suited to the learners needs.
Lessons will be fun and interactive.

Kids Lesson

These lessons are dedicated to my faithful adult and child students who have completed over ten lessons and have accompanied me since the beginning of my italki journey.

Special Lesson

Qualified to instruct students from Reception years through to Grade 3.

Qualified to teach English Grammar to a diverse group of language learners, from children to adults.

I have taught English to Arabic-speaking learners between the ages of 3 and 6 in various public and private schools over a period of six years.

Provided education to at-risk kindergarten children aged 3-6 years. Supported a multidisciplinary team in the remedial education of students facing learning challenges.

In this trial lesson teacher and student introduce themselves and discuss your learning needs for improving your English.

This 60-minute/10-class package is intended for those students who want to improve their speaking skills in English by talking about various intermediate and advanced level topics on a regular basis. Students receive feedback from the instructor about their GRAMMAR, PRONUNCIATION, VOCABULARY, CLARITY, and FLUENCY levels.

60-minute Intensive English Conversation and Grammar Practice

This course is intended for business professionals and students who need help making presentations in front of groups. In addition to learning about the basic skills employed in effective presentations, participants in this class will do five presentations which the instructor will record and evaluate . Intermediate to Advanced level students only.

90-Minute Presentation Practice Intensive

Topics depend on the needs and interests of the participating student. These can be agreed upon after a short introductory or trial lesson.

30-minute Intensive English Conversation Lesson

This class introduces students in 5 intense lessons how to use films, tv series, podcasts, web sites and social media to improve your English language skills.

Using English Language Media To Improve Your English

This conversation course offers students the opportunity to improve their conversation skills in the summer/fall of 2024. We will discuss a wide variety of topics of your choice and work on building both speaking fluency and vocabulary usage. Available in July, August, and September 2024.

Summer Special-- 10-Pack English Conversation Intensives (discounted rate)

During the Christmas holiday I will be available for intensive daily online classes from December 22 to January 5. If interested, sign up for a introductory class and we'll make it happen;

Christmas Intensive Grammar/Conversation

4-week intensive seminar training teachers in skills required for professional ESL instruction

English and American poetry, German language, history and literature, mass media and communication studies. CELTA Certification for ESL.

Served as ESL instructor for students from Brazil, Mexico, Germany, Japan, China, Korea, Saudi Arabia and many other countries

3 years International teaching experience at Kindai University

📌 What is Freddie’s trial class? 
My trial lessons provide an opportunity for you to get to know me (and for me to get to know you). This helps ensure that we are a good fit for each other. Thus, my trial lessons function as a consultation and detailed needs analysis. 

✓ Pre-lesson...
I will send you my comprehensive needs analysis survey (if you have time, else during the class is also possible).

✓ During the lesson itself...
I will introduce myself, ask you follow-up questions and provide an overview of the classes and courses I offer. Any and all questions you may have will, of course, be very welcome.

✓ Post-lesson...
I will then provide you with personalised recommendations for future classes so that you can achieve your goals and flourish in the future. Moreover, I can recommend alternative and/or additional teachers (and colleagues who I personally collaborate with) if and when required.

My trial lesson functions as a consultation and needs analysis.

📌 Who is it for?
✅ Anyone considering taking lessons with me
✅ Anyone wanting personalised class recommendations
✅ Anyone looking for a spoken-level guide

📌 Notes:
🟡 Lessons may include a short 2-5 minute break. Longer breaks are available on request.

📌 Intrigued? 
Then book a trial now and explore how I can help you to improve your English and reach your full potential via our future lessons! Please message me after you book for the link to my comprehensive needs analysis survey.

📌 Why Freddie’s Academic University Tutorial? 
Experience a personalised British university-style tutorial. As a full-time British university lecturer, specialising in English for Academic Purposes (EAP), I know what it takes to achieve academic excellence. Having received a high distinction (the highest UK grade classification) and scoring an impressive 85% for my Master's dissertation mixed-methods research, as well as an international award, I am especially well-placed to assist you. 

📌 Who Should Enroll?
✅ Level: Intermediate level and above (B1 to C2)
✅ Age: Students of any age over 16 
✅ Discipline: All academic disciplines welcome
✅ Stages: pre-university, foundation, undergraduate, postgraduate & doctoral 

📌 Course Options
Please select any combination from the following options:
🟢 University applications (undergraduate & postgraduate courses)
🟢 Academic writing (essays, dissertations etc.)
🟢 Critical thinking and evaluation
🟢 Grammar (spoken and written) 
🟢 Use of sources (synthesis, synthesis matrix etc.)
🟢 Referencing (Harvard specialist) 
🟢 Speaking skills (seminar discussions etc.)  
🟢 Presentations (formal/informal)
🟢 Proofreading/editing (essays, dissertations etc.)

📌 Notes:
🟡 Please note this is NOT an IELTS, or exam, preparation course (I offer this separately).
🟡 Lessons may include a short 2-5 minute break – longer breaks available on request. 

📌  Interested? 
Please do message me directly to discuss your options and choices before your first class.

🎓 Academic University Tutorial

📌 What is Freddie’s Big Ideas course? 
This is a completely original course! It is specifically designed to take your English to the next level. The Big Ideas course works by discussing a short (yet interesting) text from my specially designed PowerPoint, and examining the vocabulary, before discussing and debating the idea in depth. These 'big ideas' originate from Philosophy, Sociology, Politics, Economics and other allied fields. 

📌 How does it work?
These 'big ideas' are complex and abstract as is the requirement for advanced English proficiency (particularly at the C2 level). The course focuses on speaking, i.e. discussion/debate, reading (based on short articles) as well as vocabulary. As a result, this course is particularly suitable for ambitious high-level students looking to further excel at English. 

📌 Who is it for?
✅ Level: Good intermediate (B2) to advanced (C1) to proficiency (C2) level
✅ Age: From the age of 13 and over
✅ Background: No knowledge of Philosophy, Sociology, Politics, Economics etc. required.

📌 Skills focus:
🟢 Speaking
🟢 Vocabulary 
🟢 Reading
🟢 Pronunciation 

📌 Notes:
🟡 Lessons may include a short 2-5 minute break – longer breaks are available on request.
🟡 This is NOT an exam class and cannot be used as such. 
🟡 Students must be both 13 years or older AND have a high level of English.

📌 Interested? 
Please do feel free to message me directly to discuss your options and choices.

💭 Big Ideas [Advanced Discussion]

Elevate your Business English and boost your career prospects with a choice of two class focuses. 

📌 Who Should Enroll? 
✅ Level: Designed for intermediate level learners and above (B1-C2) 
✅ Age: Open to students aged 16 and above
✅ Sector: Any business sector or industry welcome 

📌 Business Focus 
Whether you’re an experienced business professional or just embarking on your entrepreneurial journey, this course is designed for you! Our classes delve into a wide range of topics including business communication (both spoken and written), entrepreneurship, meetings, networking, email etiquette, presentation skills, and general business English.

📌 Career Development Focus
Our career development module encompasses all facets of the job and university application process. This includes CV writing/editing, crafting compelling cover letters, job applications, MBA applications, and interview preparation. We provide comprehensive guidance from CV creation to answering interview questions effectively, including mini and full mock interview simulations.

📌 Course Options 
You can choose any combination of the following modules based on your needs: 
🟢 CVs/Resumes 🟢 Cover Letters 🟢 Job or Course Applications 🟢 Job or Course Interviews 🟢 MBA/Postgraduate Course Applications 🟢 Entrepreneurship 🟢 Meetings 🟢 Networking 🟢 Email Writing 🟢 Presentation Skills 🟢 Effective Communication 🟢 General Business English 🟢 Business Idioms and Expressions

📌 Important Information 
🟡 Please note that this course is not industry-specific. 
🟡 Lessons may include a brief 2-5 minute break, with the option for longer breaks upon request.

📌 Ready to Begin? 
If you’re interested, please message me directly. We can discuss your options and preferences before your first class.

💼 Business [Communication|CVs|Interviews|Presentations]

📌 What is Freddie’s Conversation Club? 
Conversation is an art that can be developed whether you want to improve your small talk, general conversation or discussion and debating skills. Improve your fluency with an additional focus on accuracy – that is exactly what this course focuses on!

📌 How does it work?
My conversational English classes are designed specifically to improve your speaking and conversational skills. These objectives are met in two ways: Open Conversation or British Culture (full details below). These options include added vocabulary input, corrections and detailed teacher feedback.

📌 Who is it for?
✅ Level: Intermediate level and above (B1-C2)
✅ Age: Students of any age over 11 are welcome
✅ Objective: This is a conversation NOT an exam class (see Exam class instead)

📌 What are my Conversation Club options? 
I offer two types of conversation classes to suit needs, preferences and objectives: 
🟢 British Culture: discuss a range of topics relating to British Culture from food, places to sport.
🟢 Open Conversation: discuss a broad range of topics and themes, e.g. lifestyle, travel, and entertainment.

📌Notes:
🟡 Lessons may include a short 2-5 minute break – longer breaks available on request.

📌 Interested? 
Please do message me directly to discuss your options and choices before your first class.

🗣️ Conversation & Custom Corrections

📌 Introducing Freddie’s Exam Excellence Class 
Embark on a journey to exam success with my expertly designed preparation class. As a former Cambridge examiner, I have the inside track on what it takes to excel and can accurately assess your level. Moreover, I've developed original PowerPoint courses that are proven to enable you to excel: 100% pass rate Cambridge (pass A-C) & IELTS (band 7-9).

📌 Who Should Enroll? 
✅ Level: Designed for students aiming for B2, C1, or C2 level. 
✅ Age: Open to students aged 13 and above 
✅ Objective: Aimed at those determined to ace their exams

📌 Course Structure 
This comprehensive course covers every facet of exam preparation, from an all-encompassing overview to focused exam strategies and personalised assistance tailored to your needs and timeline. The course features authentic exam materials, insider tips from expert examiners, and clear level descriptors. You have the flexibility to focus on the entire exam or hone in on a specific paper, or papers, to suit you. All lesson materials provided. 

📌 Course Options 
Choose your preferred exam and paper options from the following:

Exams: 🟢 IELTS (Academic & General) 🟢 CAE (Cambridge Advanced) 🟢 CPE (Cambridge Proficiency)

Papers: 🟢 Speaking 🟢 Writing 🟢 Reading 🟢 Use of English (Cambridge exams only) 🟢 Listening

📌 Important Information 
🟡 Please note that lessons may include a brief 2-5 minute break, with the option for longer breaks upon request.

📌 Ready to Begin? If you’re interested, please message me directly. We can discuss your options and preferences before your first class.

💯 CAE|CPE|IELTS Exam Prep

📌 Course Overview 
Elevate your English skills with the captivating Pathways course from National Geographic, supplemented by my materials and expert guidance. I’ll walk you through these high-quality, intriguing, and challenging materials to optimise your personal learning journey. Our classes will explore a variety of relevant topics and includes National Geographic photography, videos and infographics. All materials provided.  

📌 Who Should Enrol? 
✅ Level: Suitable for learners at an intermediate level or higher (B1+ to C2) 
✅ Age: Open to students aged 13 and above
✅ Focus: Academic or general 

📌 Course Structure 
This course offers two distinct paths: (A) Speaking, Listening, and Critical Thinking (B) Reading, Writing, and Critical Thinking available at two level 3 (B1 to B2+) and level 4 (B2 to C1+), the course covers vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation, in addition to your chosen skills. You also have the flexibility to focus on any specific skill or a combination that suits your learning goals.

📌 Course Options  
🟢 (A) Level 3 - Speaking, Listening, and Critical Thinking
🟢 (B) Level 3 - Reading, Writing, and Critical Thinking
🟢 (C) Level 4 - Speaking, Listening, and Critical Thinking
🟢 (D) Level 4 - Reading, Writing, and Critical Thinking

📌 Important Information  
🟡 This course does not prepare students for the IELTS or Cambridge exams (Note: I offer separate courses for these).  
🟡 Lessons may include a brief 2-5 minute break, with the option for longer breaks upon request. 

📌 Ready?  
Please do message me directly to discuss your options and choices before your first class.

⛰️ National Geographic Course

Awarded Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (Advance HE).

Teaching English online in both one-to-one and group lessons.

Certificate for eligibility to work with children under 18 years old.

Teaching entrepreneurship, i.e. entrepreneurial knowledge, skills and attitudes.

Cambridge certificate in assessment and examining.

Master's in Teaching English conferring British Council TEFL-Q Status [Grade: Distinction]

Postgraduate Certificate in Education: The British master's level advanced teaching qualification conferring UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Focusing on language, ethics, metaphysics, epistomology and continental philosophy.

Marking multiple exam papers for Cambridge Assessment.

Managing an online learning platform, offering high quality online lessons, courses and editing/proofreading services.

Business certificate with a specialisation in business start-up and entrepreneurship.

Certificate for examiners in the context and concepts of assessment at Cambridge.

Designing and delivering bespoke English courses to multi-national classes.

Teaching, managing teachers and overseeing general, business, exam, academic and teacher development courses. Based in the UK, but teaching in: Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland and Switzerland.

Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates English for Academic Purposes on medium and short pre-sessional university courses.

Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate university students academic English and academic skills; supervising and assessing research projects and presentations.

This trial lesson is for you to check my teaching styles to see if they seem to meet your needs and goals as well as to discuss your study plans based on the feedback we get from this initial session.

If you know how to read Korean Alphabets, Hangeul, we will try some Q & As in Korean to get to know each other-diagnostic Hangeul reading as well as to check your prior knowledge to place you at a right level. 

If you do not know how to read Hangeul, we can try simple and easy Hangeul reading practice, which is essential to make steady progress on Korean learning.

***Beginner Korean - Level 1 : Based on TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean)

Learners will be able to do the following after this course:
•	Can use familiar everyday expressions and basic sentences with around 800 
        words to meet the immediate needs
•	Can introduce himself/herself and others, and ask and answer questions about
        personal and familiar topics
•	Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly
        and prepares to help

***Beginner Korean - Level 2: Based on TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean)

Learners will be able to do the following after this course:
•	Can use simple sentences of personal interest and familiar topics with around  
        1,500-2,000 words.
•	Can perform language skills for everyday life: phone conversation or at public
        places such as a post office, a hospital, a bank etc.
•	Can distinguish and use the formal and informal speech

***Notes***

•	I provide my own materials for each lesson based on the student’s needs and 
        goals.
•	I provide materials in editable doc. docx, and/or PowerPoint
•	I provide online Flashcards with audio file for students to preview, review and
        keep track of their own progress
•	I use some websites for supplementary materials: Korean food cooking, 
        Korean folktales, Korean culture, K-Drama and/or K-Pop.

Individual Lessons
•	50 minute lesson - $24.00 USD
•	25 minute lesson - $12.00 USD
Lesson Packages
•	5 x 50 minute lessons - $115.00 USD
•	10 x 25 minute lessons - $120.00 USD

***By default, italki's session length is 60 minutes, and it is not modifiable. However, back to back classes are scheduled sometimes, and the break in between classes is needed to be on time for each student.

Beginner Korean (50 mins.)

Intermediate Korean - Level 3: Based on TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean)

•	Can perform basic language skills for everyday life and social relationship 
        without difficulty.
•	Can understand and express a unit of paragraph related to familiar and 
        concrete topics.
•	Can understand nuance in spoken and written language.
•	Can use different speech styles (formal/informal/honorific) appropriately
        depending on audience.

Intermediate Korean – Level 4: Based on TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean)

•	Can perform general language skills for social life and the work place.
•	Can understand general news stories in the newspaper.
•	Can understand and use language fluently and coherently on social and 
        abstract topics.
•	Can understand and use idioms and social-cultural content of Korea.
Advanced Korean – Level 5: Based on TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean)

•	Can use the Korean language in professional research or work somewhat 
        fluently. 
•	Can understand and express the unfamiliar topics in politics, economics, 
        history, geography, law and other fields. 
•	Can use the appropriate expressions, distinguishing formal and informal, 
        written an

***Notes***

•	I provide my own materials for each lesson based on the student’s needs and 
        goals.
•	I provide materials in editable doc. docx, and PowerPoint.
•	I provide online Flashcards with audio file for students to preview, review and 
        keep track of their own progress.
•	I use some websites for supplementary materials: Korean News, Korean 
        Documentary, Korean food cooking, Korean folktales, K-Drama and/or K-Pop 
        with lyrics.

Individual Lessons
•	50 minute lesson - $24.00 USD
Lesson Packages
•	5 x 50 minute lessons - $115.00 USD

***By default, italki's session length is 60 minutes, and it is not modifiable. However, back to back classes are scheduled sometimes, and the break in between classes is needed to be on time for each student.

Intermediate Korean & Advanced Korean (50 mins.)

Building speaking and listening English skills on various topics in everyday life. Focus is on basic vocabulary in themes and simple sentence structures in dialogues as well as pronunciation check.

Individual Lessons
•	50 minute lesson - $24.00 USD
•	25 minute lesson - $12.00 USD
Lesson Packages
•	5 x 50 minute lessons - $115.00 USD
•	10 x 25 minute lessons - $120.00 USD

***By default, italki's session length is 60 minutes, and it is not modifiable. However, back to back classes are scheduled sometimes, and the break in between classes is needed to be on time for each student.

Beginner English (50 mins.)

*This course is designed to have discussion on various topics, including social events, entertainment, health, economy, and/or politics. Each week, there will be a new lesson with a video showing the lives of young Americans. The lesson includes instruction in speaking, vocabulary, and writing.
*Lesson will be held on Skype or iTalki Classroom for video chat.
*Shared Google Doc for simultaneous editing will be used during the session.
*Materials with discussion questions will be uploaded on Google Doc for sharing.
*Students can also upload their materials of their choice for discussion. (Please send me the message on iTalki or on Skype so that I can prepare accordingly.)

Individual Lessons
•	50 minute lesson - $24.00 USD
Lesson Packages
•	5 x 50 minute lessons - $115.00 USD

Intermediate English (50 mins.)

This class is designed for school children to learn Korean to use right away at home or with their peers as well as to learn Korean Culture.

Individual Lessons
•	50 minute lesson - $24.00 USD
•	25 minute lesson - $12.00 USD
Lesson Packages
•	5 x 50 minute lessons - $115.00 USD
•	10 x 25 minute lessons - $120.00 USD

***By default, italki's session length is 60 minutes, and it is not modifiable. However, back to back classes are scheduled sometimes, and the break in between classes is needed to be on time for each student.

Korean for kids (K-12)

This class is FOR THE CURRENT STDUENTS ONLY who started Korean lessons with me BEFORE Nov. 8, 2021 due to the lesson price changes.

For details of the course description for each level, please refer to the classes I offer on my profile.

Individual Lessons
•	50 minute lesson - $24.00 USD
Lesson Packages
•	5 x 50 minute lessons - $115.00 USD

***By default, italki's session length is 60 minutes, and it is not modifiable. However, back to back classes are scheduled sometimes, and the break in between classes is needed to be on time for each student.

*** CURRENT STUDENTS ONLY who started Before 11/8/2021 for Korean lessons at all levels (50 mins.)

Trial lesson will consist of an oral level test and needs analysis.

This is a great way for us to get to know each other and for me to understand exactly what your level is and how we should move forward with helping you achieve your English language goals.

Lesson will include pre-reading then a series of questions to keep the conversation moving at a good pace. Any mistakes made in grammar or pronunciation will be corrected, and recurring mistakes will be worked on with grammar lessons.

Conversation Lessons with Grammar

This is the Post Graduate Diploma in Education required to become a secondary school teacher in the UK. Scottish universities, unlike their English counterparts, focus a lot on pedagogy instead of solely focussing on curriculum.

Fun Grammar Lessons for young learners and Grammar Practice for adults

My Grammar Practice for adults worksheets are filled with useful, everyday language that will boost your grammar skills and help you develop your fluency. Each lesson includes a variety of reading, writing and speaking tasks activities on a particular grammar target. These lessons are a lifeline for any student looking for extra ways to reinforce a specific grammar point.

Fun Grammar Lessons teach young learners the building blocks of English with kid-friendly lessons that are full of pictures and fun activities. Each lesson includes simple grammar notes and exercises that will help introduce and develop core grammar skills required for fluency. 

I also have Grammar Assessment Tests to determine your current English level. 

Grammar Test 1-Beg: a low or mid-range score indicates that students should use our beginner-level materials. A high score indicates that they can use low-intermediate or intermediate materials. 

Grammar Test 2-Low Int: a low or mid-range score indicates that students should use our beginner or low-intermediate materials. A high score indicates that they can use intermediate materials. 

Grammar Test 3 – Int: it is recommended that students get a high grade on Grammar Tests 1 and 2 before trying Test 3. For placement, a low or mid-range score on Grammar Test 3 indicates that students should use our intermediate-level materials. A high score indicates that they may be ready for high-intermediate or advanced materials. 

Grammar Test 4 - High Int – Adv: it is also recommended that students get a high grade on Grammar Tests 1, 2, and 3 before trying Test 4. For placement, a low or mid-range score on Grammar Test 4 indicates that students should use our intermediate – high-intermediate materials. A high score indicates that they can use advanced materials as well as authentic reading and listening materials.

Over 40 Everyday Dialogues and short conversations get you practicing the language of everyday tasks such as grocery shopping or going to the bank. These lessons will help you polish up your speaking skills. Each lesson includes a practice dialogue, a recorded listening, a follow-up activity, and a writing task.

Everyday Idioms are ongoing stories told through more than 70 short English dialogues. Each lesson introduces 10 expressions (idioms, phrasal verbs, etc.) and features an audio recording, a comprehension task, vocabulary development tasks, and a shuffled dialogue activity.

Everyday Dialogues, Everyday Idioms

In excess of 100 Discussion Starters lessons will grab your attention with thought-provoking lessons based on topics designed to get students talking. Topics such as tipping, road rage, and flu shots are relevant today. Each lesson contains warm-up questions, an audio recording, a reading, comprehension questions, vocabulary development tasks, and discussion tasks.

More than 30 Mini-Debates contain readings based on hot topics from the news. Lessons include warm-up questions, a reading, vocabulary development tasks, and two statements for debate. Mini-debates are useful for exam prep classes where students must learn to speak or write opinions on both sides of an issue.

Discussion Starters and Mini-Debates

Reading in English gets you interested and excited about reading in English! These comprehensive reading lessons provide instruction and practice for academic, functional, and business purposes. Each lesson focuses on a specific reading skill or type of reading. These lessons also include instructional content, reading examples, and reading/writing tasks. 

Writing in English are over 30 comprehensive writing lessons that provide instruction and practice for academic and business purposes. Each lesson focuses on a specific writing skill or type of writing. These lessons include writing models to follow and written tasks to try. You will also enjoy helpful hints, useful checklists, and related vocabulary.

Reading  and Writing in English

160 HOURS TEFL COURSE WHICH CERTIFIES ME TO TEACH ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE.

I TAUGHT STUDENTS FROM AGES 6 TO 12 YEARS OLD IN THE CLASSROOM SETTING.

During this trial lesson, we'll discuss what you're struggling with in English and how I can possibly help you. Feel free to write me beforehand to give me as much information as possible. I look forward to getting to meet you!

Write me and let me know how I can help you. Do you need to practice speaking? Go over the phrasal verbs or the Reading and Use of English?

Tutoring support for Cambridge Exams

Tell me more about yourself, your dreams and goals, and what you'd like to work on in your English. I'm here to help!

English Fluency

Bring a tea or coffee to the session. Here's an offer for conversation classes to help you build vocabulary and practice all the things you've been studying forever. It's also a place to work through your language issues, iron out some wrinkles. I listen a lot. I ask a lot of questions. I give you feedback. I bring a lot of different subjects to the table to tackle. These sessions can also help with work and school presentations or if you're living in an English speaking country but really not getting the opportunity to speak as you had hoped. I'm here for you and can help you figure it out. Offer is for new students! Not for exam prep.

Conversation sessions

A 2-year Artistic Photography degree in the Escuela de Arte de Sevilla in southern Spain.

Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

It may seem that strange that it took me seven years to finish my Bachelor's. Let me explain. I started in 1996 in San Francisco, California, studying photography. I then started studying Spanish, Women's Studies, and Photography at the City College of San Francisco up until 2000. Then in 2000, I went to Madrid, Spain, to work on my Spanish and teach English. After, I studied at Mesa College, San Diego, and then transferred to Lewis & Clark College to finish my degree and study abroad in Chile.

Since 2007 I have been working as an English teacher in southern Spain. I have worked in bilingual schools, academies, and privately with students on-on-one. Currently most of my classes are online.

CELTA preparing me to teach English, but since then I have been teaching mostly Cambridge exams in Andalucia, Spain.

In this class we can explore topics that will help you speak in a clear and precise way while expanding your vocabulary and improving grammar/pronunciation no matter what your level is.  Fun and inspiring, time flies in this class.

Conversation

We start by looking at your current needs at work (emails, presentations, proposals, meetings, conferences, etc).  Once your confidence and fluency has increased we can expand to any business topics that are appealing to you.  If you currently do not need English at work, we can start by talking about your industry/job and/or business topics of interest/need.

Business English

We will look at 13 core categories of living a healthy and well rounded life.  With each topic we will review ideas/concepts/vocabulary.  You have the opportunity to really practice talking about these different areas of your life, where you are now, where you'd like to be and one action step that you can take to help you reach your goal.

Intro to Getting Healthy in English

There is no better way to spend your time than by deeply thinking about what you want, why you want it and how you're going to get it.  If you have a long list of things you want to do and don't seem to ever make much progress on them, this is the perfect class for you.  Getting clear on what you want is half of the battle.  This is an excellent opportunity to explore all aspects of your life  while practicing your English (both speaking and writing as you will be writing down your answers).  This is actually a 12 session class, we can find a way to add on the other 2 classes as a 12-package offering is not available here.

SUCCESS: Defining what you want in life and what you need to do to get it

Informal Tutoring

In this 8-series offer, we use the Clifton Strengths assessment to understand more deeply who you are what how you naturally function in the world.  During the first lesson, you will take the assessment and then we will start going over the results and talk about some of the basics.  From there, in each lesson we will do a deep dive into your top 10 results (the things that make you, uniquely you) as well as your bottom 5 (as you want to make sure you're not spending time there).  From this exploration, most students find they have a deeper understanding of who they are and why they do things the way they do as well as having the vocabulary to express that.  The ripple effect from this new understanding has no limits.  People often see improvements in their job/business/career, relationship, self acceptance/self love, etc.

Learn more about yourself while mastering English

This was a private language school for university aged students only and my first professional teaching position.  Focused classes that were a lot of fun and taught me a lot about Japanese culture!

I traveled to various companies to teach Business English classes depending on the needs of the students.  Some were preparing to move abroad, other to give presentations and most often for every day phone calls, written communication or meetings.

I had the opportunity to work with my Spanish teacher and help both adults and kids practice using the English they know and learn even more.

Taught conversation classes to adult students in a private conversation school.  They were very talkative and outgoing, which was quite different from my students in Asia.

I have the pleasure and joy of working with students from all over the world .  I have taught both group and private lessons.  Currently I am only teaching private lessons as I really like focusing all of my energy on one person.

My introduction to the ESL world by helping new immigrants/students adapt to life in the USA.  Conversation and class structure were most often related to the students needs.  This is how I still prefer to teach.

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