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Hi there! I'm a native English speaker with over three years of experience. I specialize in helping intermediate to advanced adult students improve their confidence in conversation, grow their inter-cultural communication skills, and achieve higher levels of fluency in a natural and fun way. I have a lot of experience with native Ukrainian, Russian, and Polish speakers, so I understand the challenges these students face. We will not do drills every day; instead, you will learn through active participation in real-world contexts.

Sign up for a lesson! You will:

• Grow your vocabulary
• Learn how native speakers use idioms and collocations (this will help you sound natural, fast!)
• Spend time actively speaking and actively listening
• Explore inter-cultural communications and styles (learn how to use small talk... and why we do small talk!)
• Become confident when speaking or writing with native speakers
• Be prepared for spontaneous conversation in casual, business, and hospitality settings

About me:

• I am a certified Business English instructor and certified Hospitality English instructor
• I design TEFL courses for instructors to learn how to teach English for Specific Purposes
• I am a published author of three books (and another on the way!)
• I enjoy video games, hiking, travel, reading, writing, and learning languages
• I am from the state of Michigan and have the Standard American English accent
• I am currently taking a course to learn how to teach Military English with NATO standards
• I live in Kharkiv, Ukraine, where I work as a freelance journalist and English teacher

Hi there!  I'm Deborah, a TEFL-certified English teacher from the US.  I’ll provide a warm, friendly environment where you'll feel comfortable speaking and practicing English.

I like to keep sessions fun and engaging by using a variety of methods.

Depending on your level and preferences, we can: 

• work with authentic content (videos, songs, readings) designed for native English speakers,
• follow a more structured approach (modern, communication-oriented textbook or program), or
• emphasize conversation

Many students enjoy "getting the best of all worlds," and using a mix of different approaches.  Regardless of the specific approach we choose, you will always have many opportunities to speak during our sessions!

My background & experience:

• CeOLT certification (from polyglot Olly Richards' program, StoryLearning), Feb 2023
• TESOL/TEFL certification, Dec 2022
• Languages:   I study French and Spanish, and I currently speak these languages at an intermediate level.

Thank you for reviewing my profile.  Feel free to book a trial session.  During the trial, we'll talk about your goals and discuss the approach you'd like to take for future sessions.  I look forward to meeting you soon! 

Please note : I work from my paid Zoom account, which has no time limits.  You don’t have to have a Zoom account.  Just click the link, then agree to launch the session!

I'm Ryan, I am a Canadian Certified English TESOL instructor.  I am a Native English speaker, currently living in Mexico.  I have taught all ages and abilities.  In the past I have taught at an English school but now I am mostly teaching online, which I enjoy al lot!  I love teaching English to beginners, intermediates and I also really look forward to helping advanced leaners prep for IELTS, CELPIP or even preparing you for your next job interview.  

In my classes we will work on conversation skills, grammar, phrasal verbs, idioms, and new vocabulary, also we can review any current English school work you have.   I know that I was talking a little fast in my video, but I promise to slow down in our class as my students ability dictates.  

Everyone learns in different ways, I'll quickly find out what's the best way to teach to you and we'll have fun doing it.  Whether you are a beginner or need some help with your conversation skills I will be happy to assist you!

Hey! 

Thank you for checking out my profile. :) 
My name is Edit and I am living in Japan. I attended an English-Hungarian Bilingual Secondary Grammar School, where I developed my love for the English language. I have always been interested in Eastern languages and cultures as well, so I decided to specialize in Japanese language and culture at university. After graduating, I moved to Japan, where I have been working as an English teacher for more than 2 years now. I have an IELTS certificate and I also completed a TEFL teaching course. 

I focus on creating a relaxed, friendly, and welcoming atmosphere during my lessons. I encourage my students to make mistakes because that's the only way to master a language. I always personalize the lesson material and adjust it to the student's personal goal and level. I love teaching this beautiful language, and my goal is to motivate my students to reach their language goals. 😊

みなさん。こんにちは 😊 
私はハンガリー出身のEdit（エディット）です。 日本で英語の教師を始めて、約二年以上になります。そこで、今回は『楽しく』をモットーに、 英会話のオンラインレッスンを開講する事になりました。 『いつかは海外に行ってみたい』 『英語で海外のお友達を作ってみたい』 『英語のテスト勉強を手伝って欲しい』 と思っている方のご連絡お待ちしています。🙏 楽しく英語を学びたいという方は一時間の無料体験レッスンをご用意していますので、ご興味ある方はご連絡ください。

Hi. I am Chris and I’m a qualified and experienced teacher of English as a foreign language and a native speaker of British English. I have taken more than 6000 lessons online and have many regular students. I am very patient and passionate about the English language. My relaxed lesson style will boost your confidence, make you feel less nervous and enable you to improve your English skills by helping you sound more natural.

My lessons will help you achieve your goal of being fluent, reaching proficiency level, reducing your accent, sounding more natural and improving your vocabulary through stimulating conversation on a wide range of topics. Exam technique is as important as ability when taking IELTS or Cambridge exams, I can help you raise your score. My lesson style is relaxed and informal, I will help you feel more confident and less nervous when speaking. I allow students to speak as much as possible but I also listen very attentively for grammar and pronunciation errors and will help you to reduce mistakes through clear explanation and example sentences.

I am flexible about the content of the lessons and try to structure them according to YOUR needs. I will initially assess your level, and focus on reducing weaknesses so that you can see a clear improvement in your level and self confidence. Technique is vital to pass standard exams like IELTS and Cambridge. We will practise technique together and I will give feedback on your answers and offer suggestions on attaining a higher test score. I look forward to working with you soon!

Hello, I'm Edward, I’m British and I teach English with a BBC English accent.  I have a degree in Political Science, am TEFL certified and have taught English for 6 years, specialising in Business English, Advanced English and Cambridge Exams.  

Business English - I have 14 years of business experience, working in marketing, public relations, corporate communications, sales and export roles. I can help you to develop key communication skills, including language for emails, phone & video calls, meetings, presentations, negotiations, and promotions. I can help you edit and prepare important documents, and can incorporate high-quality discussions of business strategy into our classes. 

Advanced English - I am well-read and an experienced professional writer, public speaker and debater. It is a pleasure to discuss and teach the finer points of language, metaphors and idiomatic structures, literature and complex topics. For students who want to excel in personal communication, academic studies, speaking and writing, I can help you to boost your vocabulary, refine your grammar, and achieve your personal goals. 

Cambridge Exams - I have 3 years dedicated experience in preparing students for IELTS, FCE (B2), CAE (C1) and CPE (C2). I have a proven record of success in analysing student strengths and weaknesses, identifying effective studies to bridge learning gaps, teaching best practice technique and preparing students to achieve best possible results in their Cambridge exams. 

✨ Highly qualified (CELTA & DELTA) ✨ Eighteen years' experience 🎯 Achieve the exam results you need (IELTS, FCE, CAE, CPE) 🗣️ Boost your speaking confidence✨ Enjoy your learning experience

Hello, I'm Louise and I'd be happy to help you on your English learning journey.

I believe communicative lessons are the most effective, so although we will cover all the skills in our sessions together, they will always be combined with plenty of speaking practice.

The most frequent feedback I get from my students is that I’m very patient and encouraging, and that they love the energy in my classes.

Exams - IELTS (Academic, General and Life Skills), FCE, CAE, CPE
I teach effective strategies for tackling the exams. 
My experience working as a Cambridge speaking examiner means I know what the examiners are looking for in the speaking part of the test. 
I help you to develop your English skills to push up your level and achieve the exam results that you need. 
I focus the lessons on the areas of the exam you find the most challenging ensuring you take the exam with confidence. 
In addition to this, I provide plenty of practice test materials to fully prepare you for the exam.

General English
Would you like to improve your grammar and vocabulary? I can help you whatever your level - from beginner to advanced. I explain grammar rules clearly and give you plenty of speaking practice using the new language.
I will help you build your vocabulary range; improve your understanding of phrasal verbs, and teach you effective strategies for remembering new words and phrases.

Whatever your English learning needs, I invite you to book a trial lesson with me and we can talk about how I can create a learning plan specifically designed to meet your needs.

Let me introduce myself to you, and watch my video. 

Hello, my name is Natalie. I am a 27 year old attorney who has a passion for teaching. I am an avid reader and I enjoy a good romance novel. I love traveling and meeting new people. I enjoy learning about other cultures and I am keen to get to know all of you.

I have 5 years of experience in tutoring English and an additional 2 years of experience tutoring legal and business English. I am a fun, interactive and dynamic teacher who is able to adapt the lesson according to each student's needs. I am a kind and understanding teacher who is able to bring out the best in my students.

Book your lesson with me so that I can assist you in learning English expeditiously. I focus on grammar, spelling, pronunciation and conversational skills. I will teach you how to articulate words clearly. I work well with students who are looking to improve their English skills for work and business. I am able to work with beginners and advanced level students. Please book a lesson with me to begin your journey to better English.

Hi there! I'm a Native English Teacher from the Unites Sates, with over 12 years of experience teaching students from all over the world. Not only a teacher, but a lover of languages, I speak 3 languages fluently and 5 languages in total. I grew up speaking English and Spanish, and after completing my studies, I decided to move to Hong Kong, where I learned Cantonese (southern Chinese) and taught English for 9 years.

In Hong Kong I taught conversational English as well as English in theater, with an emphasis on natural flowing speech and emotional expression within the dialogues, erasing those old monotone/ robotic style of speaking habits a lot of students picked up in school (no disrespect to the schools! They’ve served their purpose!) I've also taught poetry for students to balance the very technical, Left-brain dominant grammar based lesson with a more expressive, Right-brain dominant and playful form like music and poetry, and theater.

One thing that sets me apart from most English teachers is that I know what it’s like first hand to work and live in a foreign language environment as I've also performed staged dramas in Cantonese! I certainly do know what it’s like to be on stage with all eyes on you, a bunch of native speakers listening to me, who has just learned to speak it a few years ago only! It’s nerve racking at first, but then once you do it, it’s one of the most liberating things you could ever do for your speaking confidence. You really see that communication goes way beyond words! In this era more than ever, communication is key. 

To me, learning a language is like a combination between singing a song, practicing a sport, and getting a new passport! It truly opens up a whole new world of opportunity and self expression. Being able to express yourself calmly, confidently, accurately and most important – creatively, this is the gift I wish to give all of my students.

Hey there! I'm Michelle, a qualified coach from South Africa!

✅ Want to pass IELTS (speaking & writing), ace a job interview, or become fluent in conversation? I can help!

✅ IELTS: I've helped many students pass! We’ll cover real topics and smart strategies so you’re ready for any surprise. Even if your English isn't perfect, my signature program focuses on what matters most to get results.

✅ Conversations: No boring grammar drills here! Each lesson is fresh and fun, filled with engaging topics. We’ll fix grammar and vocab naturally as we go. Students say it feels like chatting with a friend! 😊

✅ Job Interviews: I’ve helped countless people land jobs. We’ll practice common questions, polish your answers, and boost your confidence. You'll be fully prepared to impress!

✅ Cambridge Support: I work with Grade R–9, Checkpoint, IGCSE, AS & A Level students. I help with English, Math, Science, Geography, Art & D.T. If your child needs structured, fun support—or exam prep for English & Geography—book a session to chat!

Join me on this exciting English learning journey! ✨

🖥️ I've been teaching online for 5 years
📚 4000+ hours of experience
🎓 Advanced TEFL Diploma (IELTS, Business English, & other subjects in English)
📈 Background in Marketing Management + staff training in sales & service

I’m super patient and love connecting with learners of all levels. Let’s talk about anything and everything!

👉 Book a trial so we can chat about your goals and how I can help you reach them!