Intensive English & Grammar: Move from Basic English to Confident Fluency

From 42 C$ /h

Stop Struggling with Grammar Rules — Master English Structure & Speak Accurately

Do you know basic English words and simple phrases, but constantly worry about using the wrong tenses, incorrect prepositions, or bad sentence structure?

Knowing vocabulary isn't enough if you don't feel confident putting sentences together correctly. This intensive, structured class is designed to bridge the gap between basic school English and clear, accurate fluency. We take the foundational English you already have and turn it into a reliable skill for work, study, and daily life.

What We Work On Together:
- Core Grammar in Action: Tenses, prepositions, sentence building, and word order—taught practically, not through dry textbook lectures.
- Fixing Repeating Mistakes: Diagnosing bad habits in your speaking and writing so you stop making the same errors over and over.
- Vocabulary & Functional Phrasing: Building a richer bank of words and expressions for everyday life, work, and email writing.
- Structured Speaking Practice: Using new grammar rules immediately in active conversation so they stick.

My Teaching Style:
With 5+ years of online teaching experience and a TESOL certification, I make grammar clear, logical, and easy to apply. We focus on active learning, clear diagnostic feedback, and building your confidence step-by-step in a patient, low-anxiety environment.

Book a session today, and let's turn your basic English into solid, accurate fluency!

Extra information

⚠️ Level Requirement / Who This Class Is For:
YES: You have a basic background in English (A2 / Pre-Intermediate level). You can understand simple sentences and hold a basic conversation, but you make frequent grammar mistakes and want to fix them.
NO: This class is NOT for absolute zero-level beginners. You must be able to communicate at a basic level so we can work together effectively in English.

Location

Online from South Africa

About Me

Hi, I’m Jessica — a communication specialist, certified English mentor, and trauma-informed coach.

Whether you are trying to speak English with natural, effortless flow or navigating a major personal or professional transition, my core mission is the same: to help you break through mental blocks, build unshakeable confidence, and express yourself clearly.

My Approach & Philosophy:
Over the last 5+ years, I’ve logged thousands of hours working with adults from all walks of life. I combine cognitive conditioning (training your brain to process thoughts without overthinking) with trauma-informed active listening.

I don't believe in rigid, textbook-heavy lectures. Instead, I create a low-anxiety, supportive space where you can speak openly, make mistakes without judgment, and turn big goals into practical, everyday steps.

How We Can Work Together:

Real-World English Fluency: Overcome "brain freeze," stop translating in your head, and build natural conversational or workplace fluency using real-world media and active recall.

Personal Development & Life Coaching: Gain clarity during life transitions, overcome imposter syndrome, set boundaries, and build structured routines to reach your goals.

What It’s Like to Work With Me:
My sessions are interactive, patient, and centered entirely on you. You'll do most of the talking while I provide gentle guidance, practical tools, and honest feedback to help you grow with every session.

Take a look at my class listings below to find the fit for your journey, or drop me a message — I’d love to connect!

Education

National Senior Certificate (NSC) / High School Diploma obtained through Grens High School (Grens Hoërskool) in East London, South Africa (2016). Completed Secondary Education with a formal Diploma Pass / Endorsement awarded by the Department of Basic Education

Experience / Qualifications

Certifications & Professional Training
- 120-Hour TEFL/TESOL Certificate — World TESOL Academy
- Trauma-Informed Coaching Certificate (20-Hour) — The Centre for Healing (ICAHP Accredited)
- Preply Language Teaching Certificate — Pedagogical Methods & Engagement

Teaching & Mentorship Experience
5+ Years of Online Language Tutoring: Logged thousands of hours helping adult learners, professionals, and university students overcome language barriers and build active fluency.
Cognitive & Active Recall Focus: Specialized in helping students bypass native-language translation to speak fluidly in real-world scenarios.

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

Afrikaans

Skills

English

School

English for adults

English as a second language (esl)

Grammar

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

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Sun

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04-08

08-12

12-16

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20-24

Real-World English Conversation: Build Vocabulary & Speak Without Translating

38 C$ /h

Stop Overthinking & Start Speaking Naturally!

If you know English grammar rules but still freeze or translate in your head when speaking, this class is built for you. We focus on active, real-world communication to make English feel like second nature.

What We Focus On:

- Vocabulary Expansion: Using real-world articles, podcasts, and current events to build your active word bank.
- Natural Flow & Pronunciation: Refining cadence, phrasing, and accent clarity.
- Active Recall: Training your brain to respond immediately without translating from your native language.

Lesson Style: Relaxed and conversational focused.

Kevin

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I offer you a new learning experience.

The focus is on practical application and theory is only introduced where intuition reaches its limits.

Whether you are a beginner or an advanced learner, my tailor-made lessons will accelerate your language acquisition in a positive learning environment.

You can book a complete course with regular sessions or individual lessons to overcome a specific problem, such as pronunciation or a particular point in grammar.

Learning a foreign language is not a linear process that consists of memorising a list of words, and speaking a foreign language is not an oral translation exercise.

There are two types of approaches to acquiring knowledge:

When asked what year follows 1999, you can immediately answer 2000 without having to think for a long time and, above all, without having memorised each number individually, starting with 1, 2, 3 ... You know that numbers are formed according to a certain pattern. With only ten digits, you can form an infinite number of numbers and always know which number comes next.

When it comes to the alphabet, words and sentences, it's more or less the same, but school pedagogy, school textbooks and regular lessons still follow the rote learning approach. In the lessons I propose, you will learn to use patterns because this is more efficient and faster.

Learning is easy, but unlearning bad habits is extremely difficult. This makes it all the more important to learn the right reflexes as early as possible.

My offer is aimed at both young people and adults who want to learn German or improve their knowledge without wasting time on nonsensical school methods.

I offer individual or group lessons for German. The methods are based on cognitive science and, in particular, comparative linguistics. My flexible programme can be tailored to your individual needs. The programme focuses on your independence in spontaneous conversations in real life.

What is particularly important to me:

motivating my students and help them establish a learning rhythm;
encouraging their creativity;
helping them become more familiar with the language;
teaching them the letters and their sounds;
strengthening their memory by training their phonological loop;
teaching sentence building plans instead of memorising sentences;
explaining how language works so that my students can become independent as quickly as possible.

I look forward to meeting you.

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I am a master student in quantitative economics and all of my courses are given in English. My goal is to help the student in solving the exercises and to understand the theory but above all to give an effective working method to make him independent in the pursuit of his studies.

Awni

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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...

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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.

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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 :)

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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.

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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.

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English course for beginners improving the four skills listening, reading, writing and speaking. learning how to understand the street language and how to speak like them and gain the American accent easily.
An English language course from scratch with the development of the four skills: listening, speaking, writing, reading, training in the American dialect, and learning about slang or street language in an easy way.

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Are you looking for comprehensive and personalized tutoring to boost your skills and confidence in mathematics, excel in the IELTS exam, or prepare for the OMPT-D test? Look no further! I offer specialized one-on-one and group tutoring tailored to meet the individual needs of students in three key areas:

Middle School Mathematics:
Master essential math concepts, including algebra, geometry, fractions, decimals, percentages, and more.
Develop problem-solving strategies, logical thinking, and a strong foundation in mathematics.
Tailored lessons designed to match your pace and help you succeed in school assessments and standardized tests.
IELTS Exam Preparation:

Focused preparation for all four sections of the IELTS:
Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.
Practice with real IELTS materials, timed mock tests, and personalized feedback on essay writing and speaking responses.
Learn effective strategies for achieving your desired band score, whether it's for academic purposes or immigration.

OMPT-D Prep (Online Mathematics Proficiency Test):
Comprehensive preparation for the OMPT-D, focusing on calculus, algebra, and problem-solving skills.
Step-by-step explanations of complex mathematical concepts and sample test problems.
Tailored strategies to optimize your performance on this challenging university entrance exam.

Why Choose Me?

Experienced Tutor
Engaging and interactive Teaching Style
Flexible Scheduling
Personalized Feedback on weaknesses to improve

Let’s work together to achieve your academic goals and unlock your full potential!

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I am a FLE (French as a foreign language) teacher in training centers, associations, and remotely for foreigners who wish to learn French.
Preparation for TCF Canada, DEFL and DAFL for all levels.

I have a master's degree in business engineering and international trade, a certification in French as a Foreign Language and a master's degree in teaching.
I use fun and interactive methods with lots of language practice.
I can help you write your CV and cover letter, and practice for job interviews.

I offer sessions adapted to the needs and pace of each learner.

Methodology :
- Initial assessment: For each support I will carry out a diagnostic assessment to identify the student's strengths and weaknesses in the subject concerned (mathematics, French, science, etc.).
- Personalized approach: Courses are adapted to the student's level, with individualized monitoring. This includes practical exercises, targeted revisions, and explanations adapted to each learning pace.
- Progressive objectives: we set short and long-term objectives together to motivate the student and measure their progress.
- Learning techniques: I use interactive methods (online exercises, educational games) and revision sheets to help memorize and understand key concepts (flashcards, etc.)

Typical sessions:
- Course of the sessions:
- Review of previous concepts: 10-15 minutes to review the points covered during the last lesson.
- Lesson of the day: 30-45 minutes to introduce and explain a new concept.
- Practical exercises: 20-30 minutes to apply what has been learned, offering exercises adapted to the student's level.
- Questions and corrections: 10-15 minutes at the end to answer the student's questions and correct mistakes together.
- Regular monitoring: I plan regular assessments to adjust the learning method and adapt the pace of the lessons.

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🎓 **Professional Profile: Mr. Mohsen Ali** 🎓
🌟 **International Language Teaching and Education Expert** 🌟
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**First: An Introduction (Who am I?)**

I am **Mohsen Ali**, an expert teacher and certified lecturer with a career spanning more than **25 years** in the field of education.
In my teaching style, I combine European academic prestige (I hold a master's degree from the University of Vienna) with extensive field experience in public and private schools. My passion is not just to transfer knowledge, but to enable the student to succeed in real life 🚀.

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📜 **Second: Academic Qualifications and Accreditations**

* 🎓 **Master's Degree in German Literature:** University of Vienna, Austria
* 🏫 **Master's and Postgraduate Diplomas in Education:** Alexandria University, Egypt
* 🕌 **Diploma in Islamic Culture:** A qualitative addition to enhance cultural exchange.
* ✅ **C1 Language Certificate:** Complete mastery of the German language to the highest international standards.
* 💻 **ICDL International Certificate:** Awarded by UNESCO to ensure the professionalism of digital education

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🌍 **Third: Professional Experience and International Diversity**

* 👨‍🏫 **Expert at the Ministry of Education:** Over 25 years of experience teaching German at the secondary level
* 🌐 **International Online Lecturer:** 10 years of experience teaching online to students from different continents
* 🗺️ **Diverse International Experience:** I have taught students in Europe, Asia, Canada, and the United States
* 🇩🇪 **Expert at a language school in Hamburg:** Acquired advanced skills in teaching methodologies for children and adults
* ✍️ **Professional Language Translator:** I have worked as a German language translator for years.

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📚 Fourth: Educational Specializations and Services

Teaching all levels of Goethe
A1 to C1
I also teach Arabic to non-native speakers: teaching Modern Standard Arabic and Egyptian colloquial Arabic using series such as "Arabic Between Your Hands".
* 📝 Preparing tests for applicants for international proficiency tests.
* Language proficiency: I offer my lessons in Arabic, German, and English with complete fluency.

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⚙️ Fifth: Educational Methodology and Technologies

* 🎯 **Student-Centered Learning:** Designing an individualized learning program tailored to each student
* 💻 **Interactive Lesson:* Using the latest educational software (Zoom, Skype, Teams, Meet)
* 📱 **Ongoing Support:** Providing comprehensive summaries, with support available via **WhatsApp** outside of business hours
* ⚡ **Technical Readiness:** I have a laptop and a stable, high-speed internet connection.

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Learn Spanish in a practical, flexible way, adapted to your goals

Personalized classes for adults of all levels, from beginners to advanced. The goal is to help you communicate naturally and confidently in real-life situations.

The classes are fully adapted to your needs: conversation, grammar, pronunciation, travel preparation, work or everyday life.

You can work:
Conversation and fluency
Practical Grammar
Pronunciation
Oral and written comprehension
Spanish for traveling or living in Spain
Natural expressions and culture

Relaxed, professional environment focused on real communication.

Ideal for expats, Erasmus students, professionals and language lovers.

Learn practical Spanish adapted to your personal goals

Personalized Spanish lessons for adults of all levels, from complete beginners to advanced learners. The goal is to help you communicate naturally and confidently in real-life situations.

Lessons are fully adapted to your needs: conversation, grammar, pronunciation, travel preparation, work, or everyday life in Spain.

You can work on:
Conversation and fluency
Practical grammar
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Spanish for travel or relocation
Natural expressions and cultural understanding

Friendly, professional, and communication-focused lessons.

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Interactive Business English and real life situations English lessons.Job interviews,travel and vocabulary expansion with specialized pronunciation classes. My classes are fun and interactive. You can expect to role play real life situations and learn through practice rather than textbooks.

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Hello! I'm a native English speaker from the United States with a background in the U.S. Navy, professional writing, and leadership. I enjoy helping students build confidence, improve communication, and develop practical English skills. My teaching style is friendly, patient, and focused, creating a comfortable environment where learning feels natural and rewarding. Let's make your English journey a success!
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Hi! If you’ve always wanted to improve your English but don’t know where to start, or if you understand English but struggle to speak it, my classes are a good place to begin!

I want to make learning English feel easy, comfortable and, most importantly, enjoyable. You don’t have to worry about making mistakes or asking questions. That’s all part of learning! My goal is to help you feel more confident using English in everyday situations, one step at a time.

How will our lessons work?

Before we start, I’d like to get to know your current level and what you’d like to improve. Everyone learns differently, so I’ll adapt our lessons to your needs instead of following the exact same method with everyone.

We’ll work on:

* Vocabulary: Learning new words and expressions that you can actually use in everyday conversations.
* Grammar: Understanding grammar rules through simple explanations and examples, without making things unnecessarily complicated.
* Speaking: Practicing conversations, expressing your thoughts and becoming more comfortable speaking English.
* Pronunciation: Working on how words are pronounced and helping you speak more clearly.
* Reading and writing: Reading short texts, building sentences and learning how to express yourself in writing.

My teaching plan

We’ll start with the basics and gradually move forward as you improve. Each lesson will include a little explanation, practical exercises and time to actually use what you’ve learned. We’ll also go back to previous lessons whenever needed so you don’t feel lost or overwhelmed.

I especially enjoy helping beginners because I believe everyone can learn a new language with the right guidance, patience and practice.

You don’t need to know everything before joining my classes. Just bring your curiosity and willingness to learn, and we’ll take it from there!

I look forward to meeting you and helping you on your English-learning journey!

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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