Playful Conversational English with a Native Speaker

From 56 C$ /h

Learn how to take your English to another level. You already know so much; let me help you to improvise and use what you know in a fluid and playful manner.

I've been teaching English conversation to people of all ages since 2008.

English can be fun!

Location

Online from Germany

About Me

I am a Somatic Educator, a Structural Bodyworker,
Massage Practitioner, and Performance Artist.

Originally from the Tucson, Arizona, in the Southwestern United States, whether through bodywork, art, performance and restaurant work, it's been my life's work to listen to, empathize and communicate with, and provide service to people from all walks of life.

The skills that I bring to the table are many, drawing on my complex personal history, beginning as an elite level swimmer in my teenage years, and my evolution thenceforth as a kinaesthetically oriented educator … from my earliest years teaching swim lessons and coaching swim teams, to my early training and subsequent teaching of martial arts, and my studies in basic emergency medicine. Later on, I found dance and the performing arts. I followed my passion for performance and through that, began teaching dance and expressive arts. Finally, all of this experience has crystallized into a very unique practice of structural bodywork and somatic education.

I am not a therapist. I am a teacher. The very particular nature of my work makes it quite rare. There are very few bodyworkers who truly commit to the idea of treating the person as a complex system, rather than simply focusing on the symptoms one presents. I strive at all times to facilitate increased self-awareness, and therefore greater self-efficacy in my clients. My intention always is to help people learn about themselves, to clarify their own body-image* - how and why their bodies behave the way they do. Once they begin to gain that kind of awareness, they often find that their previous symptoms tend to just go away. (* 'Body image' being defined here as the accuracy of your own self-appraisal, in real time, of your physical body, in space, in time, in volume, and condition.)

My primary skill-set (specific to bodywork) is derived - in chronological order - from classical Swedish and deep tissue massage, to myofascial release and manual lymph drainage, all culminating towards my continuing studies in Structural Integration*, and the exciting fields of DNM (Dermo-Neuro-Modulation) and pain science.

*Structural Integration is a “process-based approach to somatic education, typically involving manual therapy, that explores the possibility of change in how you use and experience your body. Through education, awareness, and therapeutic touch, you can release painful, stressful patterns of tension. Effortful habits are replaced with feelings of comfort, ease of movement and posture, and a sense of whole-body coherence.”

I also have over ten years experience in the field of dance and performance, working primarily in small productions in the San Francisco Bay Area, Hungary, Germany and Austria. The most significant influence on my artistic growth - and most importantly in my sensitivity to the interplay between people’s physicality and emotional states - is the legendary Anna Halprin, considered an living treasure and pioneer of the American avant-garde. She was not only a dancer and choreographer, but also a master healer, instructing her students to reach into themselves and grow, personally, artistically and socially. In her own words: “I want to integrate life and art so that as our art expands our life deepens and as our life deepens our art expands.”

I served as an assistant in Mrs. Halprin’s bi-weekly classes for two years between 2005 and 2008, which made a deep impact on the way that I interact with individuals, being sensitive to each person’s needs at any moment, ready at a moment’s notice to change gears (strategy, language, intensity, etc.) to accommodate the fragile nature of a human being delving into their own personal life experience. In the year 2008 I was certified personally by Mrs. Halprin in her unique form of kinaesthetic education called Movement Ritual.

During this same period of time I was also involved in a one-on-one apprenticeship with master healer Rei McColley, who was Mrs. Halprin’s personal therapist for 10 years. Through Ms. McColley’s tutelage, I received a deep foundation in how to approach and ‘converse’ or ‘listen’ to another body; indeed it was from her that I first learned about the phenomenon that at the slightest touch with another living being, from that moment on there is an active conversation going on between two nervous systems.

Seemingly unrelated, but in fact what has made an extraordinary impact in my ability to support a wide variety of people, is my twenty-plus-year history at Chez Panisse Restaurant & Café in Berkeley, California (I worked in the front of the house), arguably one of the most famous restaurants in the world. This work, and the ethos specific to that particular establishment, has taught me how to quickly anticipate the needs of all sorts of people, all with wildly different temperaments.

This way of empathizing with people - in real time - has benefited my bodywork practice in ways that continue to bear fruit. Service values like graciousness, safety, inclusiveness, patience, respectfulness, and attentiveness are learned and values and require time and practice to become not only effective but natural. From the moment one enters my practice space, they feel welcome, they feel safe and warm, and they feel heard.

Education

Trained in the following modalities between the years 2004 to present:
- Somatic dance and expressive arts
- Structural integration
- Myo-fascial release
- Deep tissue massage
- Lymph drainage
- Swedish massage
- Essential oils

I studied emergency medicine at Pima Community College in 2000 and was licensed that same year as an EMT-B.

I attended university in Tucson, Arizona at the University of Arizona (U of A) from 1997 to 2000, and earned my ESL/ESOL teaching certificate from Oxford Seminars in 2008.

Experience / Qualifications

Practicing therapeutic bodywork since 2005.

Facilitating movement &/or dance workshops since 2008.

Dancing professionally between 2006 and 2018.

I've taught English in public and private schools, for children ages 8 -18, and adults of all ages, since 2008, in Serbia, Hungary and now Germany.

Age

Preschool children (4-6 years old)

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Hungarian

Skills

English

English as a second language (esl)

English for adults

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

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Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Movement Ritual ... somatic introspection for physical, emotional and imaginal integration

189 C$ /h

WEATHER FORECASTS, MOVEMENT RITUAL & REMEMBERING THE BODY

Develop your kinaesthetic awareness creatively, to establish and strengthen a deeper connection to your body, and the wisdom you have stored within.

Weather Forecasts is my own blend of the methods and techniques I've learned over the years from my mentors in the fields of martial arts, somatics, improvisational & technical dance, performance art, and the expressive arts.

Greats like Anna & Daria Halprin, Sherwood Chen, Sara Shelton Mann, Antero Alli, Min Tanaka, Guillermo Gómez-Peña and Tadashi Endo (to name a few), have given me precious gems that continue to guide me day-after-day.

Movement Ritual is a gentle but expansive method developed by Anna Halprin, living legend of the American avant garde. Remembering the Body was the title of Anna's weekly classes that she offered for decades at the historic Mountain Home Studio in Kentfield, California. She has graciously allowed me to use this title for my own classes.

All ages, abilities, and level-of-experience are welcome! It is my sincere pleasure to share the space with you.

Khalil

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英語を学ぶことは、単語を覚えることではなく、自分を表現する力を育てることです。
In my classes, you’ll learn how to speak English naturally and confidently, step by step.

We’ll focus on:
• 💬 Real conversation practice for daily and business situations
• 🎧 Listening and pronunciation for clear, natural communication
• 📝 Grammar and vocabulary explained simply and visually
• 🌍 Cultural understanding to speak English with confidence abroad

I’m a multilingual teacher who lives in Japan and understands the challenges Japanese learners face — especially with pronunciation, sentence flow, and confidence. My goal is to help you feel relaxed, understood, and motivated while learning English you can actually use.

Let’s build your English fluency together — one natural conversation at a time.

Awni

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(69)

I'm offering individual and personalized classes according to your level , groups also are welcome to join. I help beginners speak confidently also I will adapt to your needs and objectives :Grammar, conversation, vocabulary and culture.
My method will take you step by step to meet your goal! I am dynamic, easy-going and full of energy!
All material will be provided to you by email.
Lessons are well organized
I can suggest a weekly task

In addition, I can provide support in proofreading and translation. If you need help, I am here to listen.
About me:
Highly qualified English teacher, who prefer many methods of interacting with learners, because I think that every student has their own way of learning. I have gained extensive experience from my previous studies in the Master of Language Teaching Methods, my researches also have helped me to have a huge background about language aquisition, plus that I have worked as a tutor and translator in Europe for years.
So
Book your first lesson today because :
My students improved their grades by 30%
Learning new language can open extra doors for your career path.
I'm glad to put my experience in your service and answer your questions.
Any age or level is welcome also students of school or university.
I can lead you to pass international tests such as TOEFL and IELTS.
Language of teaching can be English, Arabic, French or Spanish.
Classes can be via Skype or zoom etc...

Mohamed

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University English Instructor| Started teaching English 9 years ago| Specializing in Conversational English.

My teaching approach is designed to develop communication skills above all. We watch or read materials, such as videos, articles, stories, poems, caricatures, then discuss them; we act out situations from everyday life; we take positions and practice debates. However, this doesn’t mean that we just practice speaking. I also make sure the learner is not running in circles. I’m here to ensure that they do not keep repeating the same mistakes or keep using the same expressions over and over in conversation.
In order to keep making progress, I take my student on a journey that involves:
• Improving their grammar.
• Fixing their pronunciation.
• Enriching their vocabulary by learning to use new words and common idioms.
By the end of this course, you should be able to speak English fluently and confidently.

PS: Because of my academic specialty, I also help with academic writing and creative writing.

Nesrine

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The objective is that: the learner masters the English language (🎧listening-comprehension,🎤 conversation, 📚 reading, grammar-pronunciation, writing...). It helps him to have language skills like native speakers. 🥇

At the same time, the learner will be 🚴‍♀️dynamic and well supervised by professional tutors who listen.
The atmosphere is distinguished: 🔥learning, interaction, no routine, no stress.

The learning tools used; videos, audios, texts, articles, images, games, stories...

We are happy to help both adults and pupils/students. If you want to learn the English language (reading, grammar, oral conversation, written production,...) or you have homework to do, or competitions/tests to take, 🏆 contact us :)

Justin

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I am a native American English speaking instructor, editor, journalist, and legal/policy expert from Florida specializing in instruction, interview and exam prep, consulting and text correction for a wide range of professionals & students across Belgium including in the legal, academic, policy, and other fields. I am available to meet in both Brussels.

My past & present clients have included: professionals and politicians from all four major EU institutions, the Belgian government, the UNHCR, and various NGOs, alongside diplomats, doctors, journalists, and engineers, as well as a variety of other professions in addition to traditional students..I have had over 35+ repeat students on Apprentus (which recently changed their algorithm to only display the last six months).

Approaching from a true native's perspective, I instruct and assist with both educational and business English in a multi-faceted nature covering a wide range of areas including comprehension, conversation, grammar, and situational skills, in addition to working on general language skills and accent training. As well, I can provide extensive help and training with the EPSO, IELTS, and TOEFL exams.

I have also written, edited or proofread a variety of academic papers, theses, applications, CVs, and other documents for numerous satisfied academic and professional clients.

I have spent my entire childhood and adult life in the United States before completing a master's degree in Political Science and European Politics at KU Leuven. Additionally, I also possess Bachelor's degrees in Political Science and History. I have an extensive knowledge and experience of English grammar and literature, as well as current and past working experience in journalism (Anti-Competition Law and European Policy at the Policy and Regulatory Report) and both European and American politics.

I have no problem meeting anywhere in Brussels or further afield within the region. I also handle correction of text, editing, proofreading and ghostwriting, with weekly and monthly rates possible. My transportation costs are included.

Mariem

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As soon as you book your session, don't worry about your child's homework.

Fun lessons led by educational games, to learn grammatical rules, verb conjugation and especially communication.

Mohsen

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I teach German courses on the largest online sites and other platforms for all Goethe levels from A.1 to C.1 as well as special courses for beginners and advanced students as well as senior high school students in Egypt in the largest institutes as I am an expert in the German language in state secondary schools and a certified teacher in the largest platforms: I have a Master's degree in German Literature from the University of Vienna, Austria
I also speak Arabic, my native language
I am also fluent in English

Phillip

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Learn English in pairs or small groups: conviviality, progress and fun guaranteed!

Want to boost your English in a relaxed and motivating atmosphere, whether as a couple, with friends, or colleagues? Enjoy tailor-made English courses for 2 to 3 people, accessible to all levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced), 100% online!

Native bilingual English/French (USA/French-speaking Switzerland), I have been teaching in person for many years and online since 2019. I adapt each session to your needs, your objectives, and your pace: oral practice, comprehension, vocabulary, preparation for stays abroad, for employment, or simply for the pleasure of speaking English together.

The advantages of my mini-group lessons:

- Friendly and dynamic atmosphere, ideal for progressing with confidence

- Personalized interaction, corrections and advice adapted to each participant

- Tailor-made content based on your interests and goals: travel, work, leisure, conversation

- Flexible schedules: evening or lunchtime classes, depending on your availability

Why not book a first discovery lesson? Come and try it out and be surprised by the progress you can make, in a friendly and fun way!

Contact me to discuss your expectations and organize your ideal slot :)

Francesca

4.9

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Learning with dyslexia, ADHD, or any other learning difficulty can be frustrating. Especially when you are expected to study in the same way as everyone else, despite your brain just working differently. I know this from personal experience.

I am a law student with dyslexia and ADHD, and over the years I have developed practical strategies that have helped me study, stay organised, and succeed academically. I now want to share those tools with children, teenagers and adults who may be facing similar challenges.

For younger students, I can provide homework and study support, helping them understand how they learn best and how to use practical tools such as mind maps, flashcards, digital resources, structured study sessions and focus techniques. If they already have a diagnosis, I can also help them understand the accommodations and learning tools available to them at school and encourage them to become more confident in communicating their needs.

Just as importantly, I understand the frustration that can come from teachers, classmates or others misunderstanding dyslexia, ADHD as well as other learning difficulties. My aim is to create a supportive, judgement-free environment where students can ask questions, experiment with different study methods and build confidence in their abilities.

My sessions are also suitable for adults who were diagnosed later in life, or who never had the opportunity to learn strategies for managing dyslexia or ADHD. Together, we can work on organisation, studying, reading, writing, planning and finding practical systems that fit your everyday life.

English & Italian lessons

I also offer English and Italian conversation, tutoring and study support for students with or without learning difficulties.

Having studied in both the IB/English-language school system and the Italian state school system, I am familiar with the different expectations, teaching styles and challenges students may encounter in both.

In summary, I would love to help with:

English and Italian conversation
Homework and schoolwork
Study organisation and learning strategies
Dyslexia/DSA and ADHD-friendly study techniques
Mind maps, flashcards and free digital study tools
Reading and writing support
Building confidence and independence in studying
Cambridge English exam preparation

My goal is not to force students into one method, but to help them discover the tools and techniques that work best for them and approach academic work and later their professional lives with confidence and security.

Emilie

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My name is Emilie and I am a veterinary medicine student. I also hold a Master's degree in health technologies and have almost 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including some time in a training-oriented role.

This experience has taught me to make sometimes complex concepts clearer, more structured and accessible, but also to adapt to very different learning styles. Some students need a diagram, a concrete example, to rephrase things aloud, or simply to proceed step by step.

Patient, organized, and attentive, I aim to provide a supportive environment where students can ask questions without fear of making mistakes. My goal is to help them progress, gain confidence, and acquire methods they can then use independently.

I primarily offer academic support from middle school to the final year of high school, particularly in science subjects, as well as English tutoring.

Ân

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Dear learners,

In my tutoring sessions, I am committed to helping students and adults alike achieve their learning goals. This means I’ll work with you until you truly understand the material, without charging you extra for the support you need.

Here are some of my specialties:

- Cambridge & IELTS preparation: I specialize in helping learners prepare for Cambridge and IELTS exams. From Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing, I will share the tips and techniques I used to achieve an IELTS band score of 7.5 in 2024.

- Vietnamese language: I offer Vietnamese language courses, from basic lessons for travelers to specialized, personalized lessons designed to help you speak Vietnamese confidently.

Math & Sciences: I tutor secondary and high school students in Mathematics, Science, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. My major is International Teacher Education for Secondary Schools, with a specialization in Science Education.

-Academic writing: I also offer academic writing support at the B2–C1 level, covering everything from reports and essays to research papers.

Umida

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I believe one of the best ways to improve your English is to actually use it. My lessons focus on conversation and helping you feel more confident when speaking English in real-life situations.

I work with ESL learners, school students, and adults, adapting lessons to each student's level and goals. We can talk about everyday life, hobbies, school, work, or any topics that interest you.

As we talk, I help you build your vocabulary, improve your grammar, pronunciation, and sentence structure naturally. Instead of spending the whole lesson memorizing rules, you'll have plenty of opportunities to speak, make mistakes, and learn from them in a comfortable environment.

Whether you want to become more confident speaking English, improve your school performance, or simply practice your conversational skills, we can work together at a pace that feels comfortable for you.

Luna

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Hoi! Ik ben een 17-jarige tweetalige student uit Spanje en spreek vloeiend Nederlands en Engels. Ik zit in mijn laatste jaar van mijn A-levels (VWO) en heb mijn IGCSE’s al afgerond op een britse school. Hierna wil ik graag een opleiding tot leraar volgen.

Ik geef online Engelse lessen aan kinderen op basisschoolniveau. Ik kan helpen met spreken, lezen, woordenschat, uitspraak, grammatica en Engels voor school. Ik kan de lessen in het Engels geven en waar nodig in het Nederlands uitleggen.

Mijn lessen zijn ontspannen en aangepast aan het niveau en de leeftijd van ieder kind. Ik wil Engels vooral leuk maken en kinderen helpen om meer zelfvertrouwen te krijgen. 😊

**English**

Hi! I’m a 17-year-old bilingual student living in Spain, and I speak fluent Dutch and English. I’m currently in my final year of A-levels and have already completed my IGCSEs at a british school. After school, I would like to study to become a teacher.

I offer online English lessons for primary-school children. I can help with speaking, reading, vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar and school English. Lessons can be taught in English, with explanations in Dutch when needed.

My lessons are relaxed and adapted to each child’s age and level. I want to make learning English enjoyable and help children become more confident. 😊

Zia

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Is your child changing school systems, preparing to enter a French- or English-speaking school, or simply looking to become more confident in speaking and writing? I design a tailored programme in French or English. 🇨🇭 🇬🇧 🇫🇷
Who it's for: children and teenagers (primary, middle and high school), in international schools, moving between two systems or catching up.
Children who change schools and countries often are remarkably capable, but they rarely get to build a stable sense of "this is my place." In each lesson, your child practises speaking with confidence, leading part of the session, defending an idea and reflecting on their own progress. The goal is not only a stronger level in French or English, but a child who walks into a new classroom knowing they have something to say.
How I work: a first diagnostic lesson to identify level and goals, followed by a personalised learning plan. Every session is prepared for your child: conversation, reading, writing and study skills. Parents receive regular feedback.
My background: bilingual English-French, teaching experience in France, Finland (non-formal education) and an elite international school in Switzerland.
I take a limited number of students to guarantee quality follow-up.
To start, book a first diagnostic lesson.
🇫🇷 🇬🇧🇨🇭

Courtney

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Private one-on-one English lessons for doctors, nurses, researchers, and students in health and science who need to communicate clearly and precisely in American English.

We can work on patient and colleague conversations, presentations and conference talks, abstracts and papers, emails, and interviews for jobs or programs. Lessons use your real material, so you improve on what you will actually use.

I'm a native American English speaker with a B.S. and M.S. from NYU and a background as a clinical nutritionist and a medical writer. I correct errors directly and explain the reason, so they stop recurring.

Available in person in Milan or online.

As soon as you book your session, don't worry about your child's homework.

Fun lessons led by educational games, to learn grammatical rules, verb conjugation and especially communication.

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