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    English Language Coaching (Communication, Social, Business)

    My name is Dolly and I'm here to help you improve your pronunciation, expression and to become a more confident English speaker.

    My specialization is ineffective communication. I guide and support learners to reach fluency, speaking clearly and naturally using real-life situations through individually designed courses to get them where they want to be.

    The program is focused upon :
    1) Pronunciation Training -
    Speak Clearly
    2) General English Language Teaching - Speak Correctly
    3) Conversation and Communication Skills - Speak Confidently

    My clients are individuals from all walks of life ranging from students to corporate executives and business owners. They all have different needs for learning the English Language. My aim is to get them communicating quickly and effectively, either in a social or business environment.

    At the beginning of each course, I will complete a needs analysis report with my student. I ask them why they want or need to learn the English Language. Is it for social or business reasons? If it is for business reasons, are there particular areas they need to focus on such as the language of meetings, negotiations, emails, telephone or networking?

    Once the needs are identified, I will customize the course and include plenty of variety in the lessons, eg, fluency, vocabulary, listening, reading and role-plays. I believe in engaging with my students and they are always encouraged to express their opinions as this is how one progresses with a language.

    Please let me know when is a good time to contact you for a chat to move this forward.

    Best regards,
    Dolly

    Location

    Online via webcam

    General info

    suitcase iconSkills:
    English as a second language (esl), English for adults
    Age:
    Adults (18-64 years old)
    Seniors (65+ years old)
    Student level:
    Beginner
    Intermediate
    Advanced
    Duration:
    60 minutes
    90 minutes
    120 minutes
    The class is taught in:English

    About Me

    Tutoring Experience:

    Hello! My name is Dolly and I am a graduate English language trainer. I work in an international and multi-cultural environment helping busy, motivated English learners become more confident, bolder and braver English speakers. I was born in Malaysia but have worked, lived and travelled to many different countries around the world. English is my first language and I am a native speaker with a neutral accent. I am fluent in Bahasa Malaysia and Cantonese, with a little knowledge of Mandarin.

    My accent is entirely native and neutral. Living and working in Asia I understand about the struggles people go through when learning English, and I am familiar with the common pitfalls. Although I am patient and understanding I am serious with my students when it comes to pronunciation errors. This is something I pay close attention to in every lesson. You will receive custom corrections and advice on how to improve.

    You can have tutors who have conversational classes with you, but unless you get feedback from a native speaker who is trained to do grammar corrections properly, you will always stay at the same level and never progress.  If I work with you, you will get grammar/vocabulary “homework” and constructive feedback.

    What I enjoy most in life is coaching learners and seeing them improve and simply adding values to their lives. Your success is my success and we will work together to help you achieve your goals.

    I enjoy spending time with my loved ones, coaching students, traveling, cooking, music and learning about new cultures.  I am looking forward to meeting you.

    Education

    TEFL / Associate Degree / Hospitality Management

    I have real life experiences in a successful career and have been teaching children and adults of all ages for over 15years. I am capable of leading and encouraging stimulating conversations that encourage learners to learn how to express themselves.

    Experience / Qualifications

    Tutoring Approach:

    As a child learning your native language, you listened before you could speak. Then, you practiced reading and writing. A natural approach to learning a language is the most effective method.

    My lessons are always fun and emphasize on the dominant skills: Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Vocabulary, Writing and Grammar.

    I will invite you for a private phone/Skype consultation at a time that is convenient for you. This is to understand more about your previous learning experience, your learning problems and what your objectives are.   After confirming your current English level, I will create a personal plan that is specifically designed to achieve your learning objective.

    Your learning plan is flexible, allowing you to adjust your study pace according to your personal and professional lifestyle. Choose a method that suits you.  Learning English for education, career or for personal use, I will design a course to get you where you want to be. ​

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