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Since April 2021
Instructor since April 2021
✅🏆RECOMMENDED teacher for Tagalog,
From 38.34 C$ /h
Hi! I’m Maria (Sam)—a passionate and experienced polyglot and language tutor from the Philippines. I’ve been teaching online since 2015 and have conducted over 11,000 lessons with students from all over the world.
As a native speaker of :
📍Tagalog,
📍Bisaya (Cebuano),
📍Ilonggo (Hiligaynon),
📍Karay-a
📍and a fluent English speaker with a C1 level and a 100% American accent, I know what it takes to learn and master multiple languages. I bring that same understanding and empathy into every lesson I teach.
I tailor each class to your goals—whether you’re learning for love, travel, work, or personal growth. You can choose between structured lessons or relaxed conversation practice (open cam or audio-only—whatever you're comfortable with). We can talk about your interests, career, or even do reading practice to sharpen your accent and fluency.
As a fellow language learner, I understand the excitement and struggles of the journey. That’s why I’m here to guide, support, and help you speak with confidence—at your own pace, in your own style.
Let’s enjoy learning together. I can’t wait to meet you!
As a native speaker of :
📍Tagalog,
📍Bisaya (Cebuano),
📍Ilonggo (Hiligaynon),
📍Karay-a
📍and a fluent English speaker with a C1 level and a 100% American accent, I know what it takes to learn and master multiple languages. I bring that same understanding and empathy into every lesson I teach.
I tailor each class to your goals—whether you’re learning for love, travel, work, or personal growth. You can choose between structured lessons or relaxed conversation practice (open cam or audio-only—whatever you're comfortable with). We can talk about your interests, career, or even do reading practice to sharpen your accent and fluency.
As a fellow language learner, I understand the excitement and struggles of the journey. That’s why I’m here to guide, support, and help you speak with confidence—at your own pace, in your own style.
Let’s enjoy learning together. I can’t wait to meet you!
Extra information
I use the following platforms for our lessons and communication:
📹 Google Meet or Zoom – for live lessons or conversation practice
📂 Google Drive – if you prefer to send questions or receive materials without attending live sessions
📹 Google Meet or Zoom – for live lessons or conversation practice
📂 Google Drive – if you prefer to send questions or receive materials without attending live sessions
Location
Online from Philippines
About Me
I'm Maria, your polyglot tutor who speaks 5 languages and currently working on my 6th language (German). I help learners speak with confidence through personalized lessons or relaxed conversation practice.
I’m a native Tagalog, Bisaya (Cebuano), Ilonggo (Hiligaynon), and Karay-a (Kinaray-a) speaker with a C1 level in English. Yes! I have conducted over 11,000 online lessons across different platforms since 2015.
I’m here to guide you from being “someone who listens and guesses” to becoming “someone who confidently initiates conversations.”
I’m a native Tagalog, Bisaya (Cebuano), Ilonggo (Hiligaynon), and Karay-a (Kinaray-a) speaker with a C1 level in English. Yes! I have conducted over 11,000 online lessons across different platforms since 2015.
I’m here to guide you from being “someone who listens and guesses” to becoming “someone who confidently initiates conversations.”
Education
College: Notre Dame of Marbel University
Course: Bachelor of Library and Information Science major in Academic Librarianship
Course: Bachelor or Education major in general education
Other Related Courses:
TEFL Certified ( since 2017)
Course: Bachelor of Library and Information Science major in Academic Librarianship
Course: Bachelor or Education major in general education
Other Related Courses:
TEFL Certified ( since 2017)
Experience / Qualifications
1. Freelance English, Tagalog and Cebuano tutor (2015- present)
2. High School Teacher (2023-present)
3. Part-time College instructor (2012-2017)
2. High School Teacher (2023-present)
3. Part-time College instructor (2012-2017)
Age
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
30 minutes
60 minutes
The class is taught in
Tagalog
English
Reviews
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -04:00)
New York
Online via webcam
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
What I offer:
▪️ Personalized lessons – Whether you’re learning for love, work, family, or fun, I tailor each session based on your level and purpose.
▪️ Accent and Pronunciation Training – Learn to speak naturally with proper pronunciation (American accent ).
▪️ Real-Life Dialogues & Role-Plays – From romantic chats to daily expressions and business talk, you’ll learn useful language in a practical way.
▪️ Local Slang and Expressions – Get familiar with how Bisaya is really spoken by locals in daily life.
Whether you want structured lessons or just want to chat in English and improve your speaking skills, I’ve got you covered. Let’s enjoy learning and speaking English together!
▪️ Personalized lessons – Whether you’re learning for love, work, family, or fun, I tailor each session based on your level and purpose.
▪️ Accent and Pronunciation Training – Learn to speak naturally with proper pronunciation (American accent ).
▪️ Real-Life Dialogues & Role-Plays – From romantic chats to daily expressions and business talk, you’ll learn useful language in a practical way.
▪️ Local Slang and Expressions – Get familiar with how Bisaya is really spoken by locals in daily life.
Whether you want structured lessons or just want to chat in English and improve your speaking skills, I’ve got you covered. Let’s enjoy learning and speaking English together!
What makes my lessons different?
▪️Tailored for YOU
Whether you're learning Bisaya for love, travel, business, or just for fun, I customize each lesson based on your level and goals.
▪️Native-like Accent Training
We’ll focus on pronunciation and accent so you can speak confidently and naturally.
▪️ Fun, Real-Life Dialogues
From romantic expressions to everyday conversations and even business phrases, I use stories, role-plays, and real-world examples.
▪️ Slang and Street Talk
You’ll also pick up common slang and casual expressions used by locals.
▪️Pure Conversational Practice
No lessons, no pressure—just relaxed conversations to help you become more fluent and confident in speaking Bisaya.
Learning a language should feel personal, fun, and meaningful—and that’s exactly what I aim to give you in every lesson.
▪️Tailored for YOU
Whether you're learning Bisaya for love, travel, business, or just for fun, I customize each lesson based on your level and goals.
▪️Native-like Accent Training
We’ll focus on pronunciation and accent so you can speak confidently and naturally.
▪️ Fun, Real-Life Dialogues
From romantic expressions to everyday conversations and even business phrases, I use stories, role-plays, and real-world examples.
▪️ Slang and Street Talk
You’ll also pick up common slang and casual expressions used by locals.
▪️Pure Conversational Practice
No lessons, no pressure—just relaxed conversations to help you become more fluent and confident in speaking Bisaya.
Learning a language should feel personal, fun, and meaningful—and that’s exactly what I aim to give you in every lesson.
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