25 years of tutoring
English, Spanish, Korean
Alameda, United States
USD $20/hr
25 years of tutoring
English, Spanish, Korean
Alameda, United States
Patrick P.
California State University San Bernardino
Passionate ESL Teacher with 25+ Years International Experience
Hi, my name is Patrick Pittman and I have been working in the English and ESL world for over 20 years, which has been a huge influence on my life and for all of my students worldwide. I have been fortunate to teach students from age 3 to 93 focusing on a variety of areas both in the United Sates and internationally, including Mexico and Korea, where I lived and worked for 10 years. To this day I am in regular contact with all of my former students and very excited to see them go on to use and improve their English skills even more in all of their undertakings. This has been enormously motivating and helped me gain even more experience now beneficial to all of my students in rising to their expectations of more fluency, confidence and becoming worldly individuals. My lessons are student-centered, so you get as many opportunities to speak as possible. Thanks to my vast international experience I feel confident that I can connect with anyone from any place in the world without any problems and will always adapt to your pace, level and expectations. My skills and subjects include: English: Business English, Conversation, Grammar, Vocabulary, Spelling, Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, Accent Reduction, Test Prep, Professional Development, ESL, ESOL, MLA Formatting Test Preparation: SAT, PSAT, GMAT, GRE, GED, TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC Research Papers: Editing, Proofreading, Outlining, Analyzing, Citations Computer: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, all iWork Applications
read moreSubjects: AP Language, Business, College Essays, EFL, English, English as a Second Language (ESL), IELTS, Professional Development, SAT Writing, TEFL, TOEFL, Test Prep, University Application Prep, Writing, elementary English
12 years of tutoring
English, Portuguese
Tulsa, United States
USD $45/hr
12 years of tutoring
English, Portuguese
Tulsa, United States
Greg M.
University of Texas at Arlington
Accent Reduction Specialist
ACCENT REDUCTION SPECIALIST Unlike most ESL teachers, I hold a Master's degree in Applied Linguistics (UT Arlington, 1995). In other words, I have the training to help my students with their accent and pronunciation. Check out the reviews in my profile. I have helped many students reduce their accents. That is the first step to being understood. I can: • Show you how to control those sounds that are hard to make and hear. (I mean, all of our mouths are made the same, right?) • Teach you American English intonation, cadence, etc. • And teach you American English word structure: syllable stress/accent, syllable types, etc. FULLY ONLINE I am set-up to take advantage of all that the internet has to offer. We work over Skype. This allows for lip-reading at a comfortable distance. I have my material on an on-line whiteboard, at iDroo.com, that we can both see and write on. We do our pronunciation homework over Extempore.com. The homework will keep you busy learning outside of class so that you will advance more quickly without spending as much money. LEARNER CENTERED My teaching style is learner-centered and learner directed. This means that each session is for you and not for me. My lesson plan is always flexible. If you want to drill sounds for an hour, I will be patient. If you want to lighten up and have a relaxed conversation, I will accommodate. If you want something in-between, just let me know! SAFE AND RELAXED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
read moreSubjects: English, English as a Second Language (ESL)
12 years of tutoring
English, Spanish
Madrid, Spain
USD $20/hr
12 years of tutoring
English, Spanish
Madrid, Spain
Aaron W.
Languages International Auckland, NZ, AUT University (Auckland, NZ)
Accent Reduction, Pronunciation, Grammar, and Fluency Expert! - English Lessons with Aaron
Do you want to improve your pronunciation, reduce your accent, and sound more natural when speaking English? My Name is Aaron and I am a Cambridge CELTA-certified ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher and professional accent-reduction trainer. I started teaching in 2010 and have taught adult learners from around the world at language schools in New Zealand, Vietnam, Canada, and now online. I am a New Zealand-born native speaker and neutralized Canadian Citizen. Have you reached a point in learning English where you now struggle to make any more progress? Maybe you can communicate alright but people still misunderstand you or you often have to repeat yourself. Or are you at an elementary or intermediate level and need help understanding how to use grammar and how to pronounce difficult sounds such as /th/, /r/, /l/, /v/, /f/, /z/, and final consonants? I can help you identify exactly what you need to improve, and show you how to improve it! My lessons focus mainly on pronunciation, accent reduction, speaking/conversation skills, grammar, and vocabulary. They are designed and customized for your specific needs and will give you the confidence you need to succeed. Here is what you can expect during your lessons: - A complete crash course in English pronunciation (phonetics, word/sentence stress, intonation, rhythm, connected speech/linking and sound change, substitution and ellipsis, reduction and omission, voiced/voiceless consonants, consonant clusters, silent letters, grammatical endings -s/-es/-ed, thought groups, focus words) Also: - Guided drilling and repetition of difficult words/phrases - Speaking and conversation with error correction - Grammar instruction and how to apply it in the real world - Vocabulary building + slang, idioms and colloquial language - Fluency skills - Effective homework tasks that will give you results If you would like to make a change and advance your English, I invite you to book a trial!
read moreSubjects: EFL, ESL, English, English as a Second Language (ESL), Grammar, IELTS, Proofreading, Public Speaking, Reading, Vocabulary, Writing, elementary English, grammar, listening, speaking
15 years of tutoring
Japanese
Kings county, United States
USD $65/hr
15 years of tutoring
Japanese
Kings county, United States
Tetsuo M.
Tama Art University in Japan
Mastering Japanese: Comprehensive Language and Cultural Tutoring!
Hello! I'm Tetsuo, a dedicated and passionate Japanese language educator with over a decade of teaching experience. As the co-founder and chief instructor at the leading Japanese language school in Brooklyn, NY. I have had the distinct pleasure of guiding a diverse array of students - from 10 years old to mature learners - on their journey towards mastering the Japanese language. My expertise spans a wide range of subject areas, including but not limited to: - JLPT preparation (N5-N1) - IB Japanese Test Prep (A/B, HL/SL) - AP Japanese Language and Culture - General conversational Japanese - Business Japanese, including conversation, manners, and writing - Holistic language skills: reading, listening, writing, and grammar - Intensive travel-oriented Japanese - Accent reduction - Special-interest topics: history, politics, essays, Haiku, art, culture, J-Pop etc. - Classic and contemporary Japanese literature Whether you have specific textbooks or resources, or you're starting from scratch, I'm well-equipped to design a customized curriculum that aligns perfectly with your level of proficiency and learning goals. My mission as a tutor is to go beyond the textbook, enabling you to understand and converse in real-world Japanese. Regardless of your chosen field or purpose for learning Japanese, I am here to guide you towards linguistic and cultural fluency. I'm just a message away and am excited to be a part of your Japanese language journey. Let's embark on this exciting adventure together!
read moreSubjects: Japanese
10 years of tutoring
English
Ballymoney, United Kingdom
USD $12/hr
10 years of tutoring
English
Ballymoney, United Kingdom
Saira D.
TEFL Graduate
Passionate ELS and art teacher , I want you to succeed.
Hi, my name is Saira and I have been teaching English and Art for over 10 years, with students from around the world. I lived in Tennessee USA, travelled to China, Russia, South America and much of Europe. I know that my students deserve my respect, I will respect them, teach them and then correct them. From young children to 95 years, I love having taught so many people especially when they have an 'Oh! I get it now' moment. I have been fortunate to teach students from age 3 to 93. To this day I am in contact with some of my former students and very excited to see them go on to use and improve their English skills even more in all of their undertakings. This has been enormously motivating and helped me gain even more experience now beneficial to all of my students in rising to their expectations of more fluency, confidence and becoming worldly individuals. My lessons are student-centered, so you get as many opportunities to speak as possible. Thanks to my vast international experience I feel confident that I can connect with anyone from any place in the world without any problems and will always adapt to your pace, level and expectations. My skills and subjects include: English: Business English, Conversation, Vocabulary, Spelling, Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, Accent Reduction, Professional and Personal Development, ESL, Research Papers: Editing, Proofreading, Outlining, Analysing,
read moreSubjects: English as a Second Language (ESL)