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English Grammar for Non-native Speakers: from beginner to Advanced.
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Get Ready to Learn and Speak English as a native speaker. English is an international language used for business, politics, education, health, and entertainment. As a language, it has undergone a series of transformations which makes its learning quite challenging. If you want to learn English in an effective, highly interactive and fun way, this is the course for you. Let's learn a Successful English Grammar Strategy Together, Step by Step!

In this course, you will learn:
- The 12 tenses in English and when to use them.
- Various types of Conditional sentences and when to use them
- How to communicate effectively using INTENSIFIERS.
- Modals of Deduction and Specialization
- Active and Passive Voice
- Relative Clauses

With over 7,000 students and THOUSANDS of 5-star reviews on various platforms, you can rest assured you'll be in good hands. Improve your English Speaking with strong knowledge of Grammar.
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Be willing to learn.
Be willing to speak.
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About Me
Hello there!

Are you shy about speaking English because of mistakes?
Do you hate grammar but want to speak fluently? Are you always translating in your head?
Do you need help with your pronunciations? How about becoming confident in English?

If you answered Yes to any of the above questions, then congratulations! You are at the right place. I'm James from Accra, Ghana. I'm a graduate of Linguistics and a TEFL certified teacher with over 6 years of teaching English both in-person and online.

Whether you need English for school, work or even your business, I am here to help you master this skill.

How you will learn:
Let's start with you - your needs and reason for learning. Every lesson focuses on you, the student. Your challenges and fears will determine what we learn. And with me, mistakes are part of our learning.

Speciality:
Even though I can assist with other challenges, I enjoy Conversational English and Business English.
Education
BA in Linguistics from the University of Ghana, Accra - Ghana.
Masters in Education, Advanced Teaching from the University of People, Pasadena - USA.
Post Graduate Diploma in Education from University of Cape Coast, Ghana.

TESOL/TEFL Certificate from World Tesol Academy, UK accreditation.
TEFL from TEFL PDI, UK accredited.
Experience / Qualifications
6 years of experience teaching English to non-native speakers both locally and internationally. Adept at teaching online, face-to-face, one-on-one, and in groups.
Age
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
45 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in
English
French
Akan
Skills
English as a second language (esl)
English for adults
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -04:00)
New York
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Online via webcam
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
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With a variety of curriculum materials to help you develop your pronunciation, listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Lessons for adults focus on the range and accuracy of vocabulary, effective use of grammar and natural self-expression in English. With a focus on the 4 skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening, the General English Course allows adult learners to improve their English skills in a supportive environment.
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