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Hello, my name is Nicoletta and I am a certified native English tutor from the small island of Cyprus. However, both my parents have British roots and I have grown up speaking English as my primary language.

As a person who has always been interested in other countries and cultures, I have embarked on learning new languages myself in the last few years. Most recently Korean! Doing this, I realised how important it is to have someone guide you and support you on your language learning journey. I hope to be that person for you, to aid you and support you with your experience of the English language.

My classes for adults cover:

• Pronunciation
• Comprehension (listening and reading)
• Conversational English (e.g., hobbies, travel, nature, social media, culture, and more.)
• Functional English (e.g., at the supermarket, at the doctor's, at a hotel, at a restaurant, and more.)
• Grammar
• Exam preparation (IELTS and TOEFL)
• Idioms
• Writing 
• Business English

My classes for children cover:

• Vocabulary (e.g., daily routines, animals, hobbies, sports, family, jobs, food, emotions, weather, and more).
• Comprehension (listening and reading)
• Pronunciation
• Basic grammar
• Games (e.g., wordsearches, spot the difference, guessing games, and more.)
• Exam preparation (IELTS and TOEFL)

I believe in tailoring each lesson to meet the students needs. I believe that the student is the most important person in any lesson and that the teacher should focus their material on the students’ goals, interests, and aspirations.

My name is Mark, I'm TEFL- certified and I specialize in creating a comfortable and fun English learning environment.

I have been helping adults ( ages 18 +)  online for over 10 years, during which time, I have also studied multiple languages.

I understand the difficulties of learning a new language and attempt to address these issues directly in my sessions. 

I believe that learning is a by-product of good teaching.

I understand that teaching is not 1 method for all situations, and requires adjusting and variety throughout the process.

I want to offer fun and excitement to the learning environment and process.  Helping you become a confident and fluid speaker, requires consistency of instruction along with diligence in practice. Together we can create an amazing learning environment that will allow you to achieve your learning goals.

I can assist you with TOEFL, IELTS, CELPIP, LSAT, SAT, PTE, and other EXAM preps. I'm able to help you simply focus on conversational English, expressing yourself in everyday situations. The formal language of business English can be difficult terrain to traverse, but I can guide you through the process. Many students have just wanted to improve grammar and vocabulary, session work along with between session work (homework). We can tackle consistency and fluency.

Feel free to have a trial lesson to see how I can help you be the English speaker you want to become,

Hello, my name is Mike, I live in England and I am ready to help you understand and use the real English that is used in every day life. . My lessons will be tailored to your requirements but will be designed so that you do most of the speaking. One of the the most important things with language learning is that you enjoy it. So we will make lessons that you can enjoy, where you speak and become confident using the English language.

I am a former company owner with over 30 years of experience running training programmes with many of the worlds largest companies. So if you are interested in the world of work, we can draw upon my vast experience to help you be successful with business English. 

My many interests and hobbies include language learning, music, playing the saxophone, films, travel, and sport, in particular football and cycling.

Hola, me llamo Mike, vivo en Inglaterra y estoy dispuesto a ayudarte a entender y utilizar el inglés real que se usa en la vida cotidiana. . Mis clases se adaptarán a tus necesidades pero estarán diseñadas para que seas tú quien hable. Una de las cosas más importantes en el aprendizaje de idiomas es que lo disfrutes. Por lo tanto, haremos clases en las que pueda disfrutar, en las que hable y adquiera confianza en el uso de la lengua inglesa.

Soy un empresario con más de 30 años de experiencia dirigiendo programas de formación en muchas de las mayores empresas del mundo. Así que si estás interesado en el mundo del trabajo, podemos aprovechar mi amplia experiencia para ayudarte a tener éxito con el inglés de negocios.

Entre mis muchos intereses y aficiones se encuentran el aprendizaje de idiomas, la música, tocar el saxofón, las películas, los viajes y el deporte, en particular el fútbol y el ciclismo.

Hi there! I’m Debbie and live in South Africa.

I’m a qualified teacher with a bachelor’s degree and a CELTA qualification from Cambridge - for teaching English as a foreign language. I have over 30 years of experience teaching English in classrooms and online to ALL levels of learners.

I specialize in improving fluency and confidence in daily conversation at home and at work. My approach is holistic which means we will use relevant topics and speaking tasks to learn new words and practice language skills.

My goal is that you improve!

I understand that speaking English fluently and naturally is YOUR goal and that you might need help in a particular area – like grammar accuracy or pronunciation and intonation, or a wider set of active vocabulary. You may struggle with listening or reading or writing. These are all areas I can help you improve – once we have identified what you need.

We’ll use a shared document to record your growing vocabulary and highlight areas you need to fix. You will have a written record of every lesson with notes and tips that I will provide. Lessons will be conversational and fun but also informative. After every lesson you will get detailed and constructive feedback from me, so you know exactly what to work on.

On a personal note, I enjoy travelling with my family and spending time in nature. We have a dog, a few goldfish and 2 adorable guineapigs that keep us company at home. I love connecting with people from all over the world so meeting you is something I’m really looking forward to! 

Book a lesson and let’s get going on your language journey!

Do you need English for work, a job interview, or life in an English-speaking country? Do you want to speak English with more confidence? I'm Iren, and I offer speaking lessons for adults.  My conversation lessons focus on one topic per session, like health, work, meals, money, transportation, and other topics you are interested in. Before the lesson, I will give you an article (from english-online.net or another online source) about the topic for you to study to prepare. In the conversation lesson, we will talk about the topic. You will expand your English vocabulary with my suggestions.  You will review spoken grammar when you use it in the conversation and receive my constant feedback.  I will explain the grammar point if needed.  You will leave the lesson with many notes and exercises for further practice. 

I have five years of experience teaching adults English as a Second Language using this method.  I know it builds your vocabulary,  grammar, pronunciation skills, and confidence.   I also have a TEFL certificate from the University of Toronto.  

I also offer job interview prep lessons.  For these lessons, please provide details about your job type, the industry, and the companies you are applying to. 

Hi there! My name is Katelyn. But you can call me Kate. 

I have been teaching English for 12 years. I spent some time teaching in China (I can speak a tiny bit of Chinese) and now I am back to teaching online in the USA! I have taught almost every age, as well as every level. My goal is to help students find and keep that inspiration to learn English! My students tell me that they have so much fun in class and that I help them learn in the most enjoyable ways!

About Me:

-I am TEFL Certified

- I am a native English speaker with a neutral American accent  

-I have over 12 years experience teaching kids of all ages from many different countries 

- I spent one year teaching in a foreign country 

- I use student's interests to build a completely customized lesson for each student

- I focus on practical use over academic improvement (No memorization or Repetition) 

- I believe that a teacher must be friendly and patient (No "scary"  teachers!)

My Goals:

- Students will become more confident with their English skills 

- Students will learn how to use English in practical situations (outside of basic classroom phrases) 

- Students will become independent and curious to learn more English outside the classroom

My Classes:

• Conversation: A casual class where you can improve your speaking while having an enjoyable chat.
• Writing: An intensive Writing Class to improve overall writing skills
• American Accent: Improve native accent
• Kids Class: Fun and engaging classes for kids!
• Greek Myths: Improve vocabulary, reading, writing, listening, and speaking while exploring Greek Mythology
• The Kitchen Sink: "Everything but the kitchen sink!" Fully customized classes for students who want to try everything!

My Hobbies: 

In my free time I am always making new things (I like to be crafty). I also love reading, writing, playing video games, watching anime, making music, and playing with my dog Mochi!

NOTE: I have a paid Zoom account. You do not need to have a Zoom account for classes! :) ALL KIDS Lessons MUST be held on Zoom, but you can contact me through skype before class.

The best way to learn is to have fun! So excited to meet you!

Hi there! My name is Jacopo. I am TEFL-certified and have now had 3 years' experience teaching English conversation to teenagers.

🗣 I mainly focus on speaking, listening, conversational skills, and fluency. If you feel stuck in any of these, feel free to book a trial lesson with me now. We will evaluate your level, come up with a personalised study plan, and elaborate strategies together to help you feel at ease speaking English.

📝 I also routinely help students looking to get an English language certificate or to pass an exam (Cambridge B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, IELTS, TOEFL). I can help you achieve your goals by helping you integrate best study practices, master some exam techniques, and develop time-management skills.

🧑‍🎓 What I especially enjoy is offering my students a direct, hands-on, immersive experience, encouraging them to use only English right from our first lesson. I mainly like to work with communicative activities to improve my students' fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary, and last but not least, confidence.

Hello, I'm Ross, a TEFL certified English teacher and a native speaker from the UK. I'm here to help you improve your English and boost your confidence. I enjoy connecting with people from all around the world and helping them achieve their goals. I aim to provide a friendly and professional experience, giving you the tools you need to enhance your English skills.

If you're looking to improve your English language level, you're in the right place. I make use of various interesting and professional materials to help you become a more fluent and effective communicator. In conversation classes I like discussing topics like travel, music, literature, sports, and much more.

I like to create a comfortable and relaxed learning environment. Getting to know my students is essential to me because I believe in tailoring each lesson to their interests and skill level. With thousands of hours of online teaching experience, I've developed an easy-going teaching style and effective techniques to help you improve your language skills. I'm also comfortable correcting errors and have experience teaching people of all ages and backgrounds, including business professionals and those preparing for exams like IELTS, TOEFL, and Cambridge.

I firmly believe that learning is most effective when it's personalised. I prepare each lesson in advance to make it interesting and informative. I adapt my pace and approach to your specific needs. I enjoy making lessons challenging and promoting conversation. I use online resources like Google Docs, YouTube, Off2Class, and other websites to keep our lessons interactive.

Let me know what areas you want to work on, and I can make our classes tailored to your needs. You'll have access to various teaching materials like PDFs, text documents, presentation slides, audio and video files, flashcards, articles, news, quizzes, test templates, graphs, charts, and homework assignments. Your journey to improving your English is about to become even more engaging!

Hi there! 

My name is Tiffany and I'm a qualified TEFL tutor who wants you to succeed! 

I've been teaching online for a long time now and put a lot of effort into ensuring a personalised experienced for each of my students. 

Here's a little bit about me: 

• I was born and raised in London but am currently in Bali, Indonesia
• I have a Joint Honours Degree from the University of Bristol (UK) in Palaeontology and Evolution - focus: Geology & Biology
• As an English teacher I have taught both intensive in-person English summer camps & online 1:1 lessons to a wide range of students
• My current & previous students are between 8 - 50+ years in age
• Currently I'm fulfilling my lifelong dream of writing a book!
• I love to be in the ocean in my free time, surfing, scuba-diving and free-diving!

If you are looking for someone to push you whilst also being a supportive friend then you've come to the right place. 

Through experience, I've learned to take time in understanding what each student requires from me and ensuring they receive it! 

Book a trial lesson today and take the first step towards your goals!

Whether you want to remove your fear of speaking by practicing conversation or would prefer structured lessons on prepositions for example, I can help you.

After the trial I will send you a free guide on how to create an effective vocabulary book to aid your learning.

I look forward to meeting you :) 

Hi, I’m Liz. I’m a native English speaker and I have spent most of my life living and working in London, England.

I have a CELTA qualification for teaching English as a foreign language, and I also have a BA in English Literature from a central London university.

My teaching experience has been predominately online in 1-2-1 lessons, but I also have experience teaching in person to groups of children at language camp in the UK.

I plan bespoke lessons specifically to meet your needs. During the trial, or initial lesson I will spend time getting to know you and thinking about how I can best help you to meet your goals. This may be by working together on a structured curriculum, or perhaps you need to focus on your speaking skills so you can improve your confidence.

I use a variety of materials, including course books, online exercises and news articles.

I have also helped some of my students to prepare for their English Literature exams, here in the UK, or internationally. I particularly enjoy these lessons as I am passionate about literature.

I would love to help you on your language journey so I hope to meet you soon.