Business and General English; IELTS, TOEFL Preparation - Santiago de Cali - Private lessons

Business and General English; IELTS, TOEFL Preparation

From 41 C$ /h

My teaching philosophy centres on creating a supportive, anxiety-free ‘safe space’ where students feel comfortable expressing themselves without fear of making mistakes, as negative emotions can hinder language learning; I therefore respect students’ comfort levels, prioritise practical oral communication through a balanced mix of approximately 40% speaking, 40% vocabulary and 20% grammar, and avoid excessive corrections that disrupt fluency and confidence. From the beginning, I work collaboratively with students to establish clear goals and regularly monitor their progress, encouraging self-reflection and ownership of their development, while enriching lessons with idiomatic expressions and interesting facts about the English language and English-speaking cultures to make learning engaging and authentic.

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Around Santiago de Cali, Colombia

Online from Colombia

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

90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Lithuanian

Spanish

French

Skills

School

English for adults

English as a second language (esl)

Toefl test preparation

Availability of a typical week

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New York

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At student's home

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20-24

I specialised in tutoring English, Spanish and French for students of other languages. I was granted a Master of Arts (TESOL) at Bond University, Australia. I've had the opportunity to live and work in different countries so that I know how to attend to students all over the world. My goal is to help learners increase their motivation so they can reach spoken and written intelligibility.

English classes are offered in the teacher's home and at home. The course can be intensive (3 months), there would be two classes a day lasting 1 hour). And the 2nd option would be classes from Monday to Friday (1 hour a day), in both options the ñapa is given away (as the Colombians say 😊). The course is of pure Cuban methodology (Cuba); the land where education and health are a bastions.

Experience in teaching English to children, youth and adults based on the communicative approach, tutoring for children in the areas of Spanish, social studies and English.
Personalized classes at home.
Also English classes for adults and young people.
Spanish classes for foreigners.

Greetings, my name is Thomas from Cali, Colombia.

With over 40 years of experience teaching AP English Literature and serving as an AP Reader for the past 20 years, I offer a unique and comprehensive approach to tutoring Language Arts, Essay Writing, and Literature. I provide elite literary analysis and personalized, multi-draft mentoring to transform student essays from competent to extraordinary.

My expertise lies in close reading techniques and comprehensive, line-by-line feedback to help students master university-level reading and writing skills. Having scored over 22,000 AP Literature essays, I bring a keen eye and honest, constructive criticism to elevate analytical abilities. Students can expect vibrant discussions analyzing classical works, followed by critical, deep writing developed through my proven process.

In addition to honing writing prowess, as a librarian for 20 years, I introduce captivating literary works and teach how to find personal relevance and timely insights. I also guide the effective use of AI writing tools to further enhance essays and build independence. My goal is for all students to develop the invaluable reading and writing skills crucial for university success and beyond.

I hold a Master of Arts in Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Western Carolina University, a Master of Library and Information Science from the University of Rhode Island, and a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Psychology from the University of Iowa. As well, I am certified to teach both English and Psychology in the United States.

Graduate - Bachelor's degree in foreign languages from Universidad del Valle
15 years of experience teaching English to children, teenagers and adults.

I teach classes to children, adolescents and adults.

I plan classes according to the needs and interests of each student.

I guarantee meaningful learning with visual resources and activities focused on real contexts.

Teacher with 20 years of experience. I lived in New York for many years.
I studied Languages at the Pontifical Javeriana University in Bogotá.
I teach all levels. I offer support in pronunciation, oral skills, grammar, homework, and school exams.

I specialised in tutoring English, Spanish and French for students of other languages. I was granted a Master of Arts (TESOL) at Bond University, Australia. I've had the opportunity to live and work in different countries so that I know how to attend to students all over the world. My goal is to help learners increase their motivation so they can reach spoken and written intelligibility.

English classes are offered in the teacher's home and at home. The course can be intensive (3 months), there would be two classes a day lasting 1 hour). And the 2nd option would be classes from Monday to Friday (1 hour a day), in both options the ñapa is given away (as the Colombians say 😊). The course is of pure Cuban methodology (Cuba); the land where education and health are a bastions.

Experience in teaching English to children, youth and adults based on the communicative approach, tutoring for children in the areas of Spanish, social studies and English.
Personalized classes at home.
Also English classes for adults and young people.
Spanish classes for foreigners.

Greetings, my name is Thomas from Cali, Colombia.

With over 40 years of experience teaching AP English Literature and serving as an AP Reader for the past 20 years, I offer a unique and comprehensive approach to tutoring Language Arts, Essay Writing, and Literature. I provide elite literary analysis and personalized, multi-draft mentoring to transform student essays from competent to extraordinary.

My expertise lies in close reading techniques and comprehensive, line-by-line feedback to help students master university-level reading and writing skills. Having scored over 22,000 AP Literature essays, I bring a keen eye and honest, constructive criticism to elevate analytical abilities. Students can expect vibrant discussions analyzing classical works, followed by critical, deep writing developed through my proven process.

In addition to honing writing prowess, as a librarian for 20 years, I introduce captivating literary works and teach how to find personal relevance and timely insights. I also guide the effective use of AI writing tools to further enhance essays and build independence. My goal is for all students to develop the invaluable reading and writing skills crucial for university success and beyond.

I hold a Master of Arts in Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Western Carolina University, a Master of Library and Information Science from the University of Rhode Island, and a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Psychology from the University of Iowa. As well, I am certified to teach both English and Psychology in the United States.

Graduate - Bachelor's degree in foreign languages from Universidad del Valle
15 years of experience teaching English to children, teenagers and adults.

I teach classes to children, adolescents and adults.

I plan classes according to the needs and interests of each student.

I guarantee meaningful learning with visual resources and activities focused on real contexts.

Teacher with 20 years of experience. I lived in New York for many years.
I studied Languages at the Pontifical Javeriana University in Bogotá.
I teach all levels. I offer support in pronunciation, oral skills, grammar, homework, and school exams.

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