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Since July 2024
Instructor since July 2024
Practice Speaking English with a Native English Speaker
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From 48 C$ /h
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I can help increase your confidence in your English skills with some conversation classes which are relevant to your everyday life. These lessons can be tailored to whatever is most useful to you, whether that is casual conversation and learning small talk, or learning how to be professional in a business setting.
Extra information
Bring your own laptop and ideally headphones to make sure the audio is clear.
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Online from United Kingdom
About Me
Hi! I'm Hattie and I'm from Hornsea, UK. I have wanted to be a teacher since I was 5 and created a curriculum for my 2 year old sister. Whilst that dream has changed slightly from being a classroom teacher, I love helping people to learn the things they want to, in the way that works best for them. I have spent time working in museums as part of the school team, I have a bachelors degree in Education Studies and a TEFL qualification.
Education
I have a first class bachelor degree in Education Studies at York St John University,
3 A Levels in French, English Literature and Philosophy and Ethics and 11 GCSEs including English and Maths.
Experience / Qualifications
120-hour TEFL qualification,
Experience working in the educational settings of nurseries, museums and with Girlguiding as a Brownie Leader
Age
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
Skills
English as a second language (esl)
English for adults
School
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
Are you wanting to practice your English speaking skills? I can help you, with tailored classes to suit your needs. From practicing speaking over the phone, to day to day conversation skills and specific grammar pointers. By the end of the classes, you will have improved in your ability to hold conversations confidently in English! I am TEFL trained and have experience working in multiple different educational setting such as schools, nurseries and museums.
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Are you wanting to improve your English Language skills? I can help with grammar, speaking, writing and reading. These lessons can be tailored to whatever you are needing, whether that is writing professional emails for work, talking over the phone or just improving your ability to communicate in English. The first lesson would be spent getting to know your needs, and then all following lessons will help you achieve your goals.
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