Kiki A.

Whether you're looking to chat confidently with coworkers or lead discussions in meetings, you'll build the vocabulary, master natural expressions, and develop the confidence to speak up in any situation. Through interactive practice sessions, role-playing scenarios, and techniques I've refined while teaching university students and adult learners, you'll discover your voice so that your conversational skills flourish.

Cracking jokes with colleagues requires different skills than presenting quarterly results or writing a proposal. Whether you're polishing your emails to sound more professional, mastering industry-specific vocabulary, delivering presentations that captivate your audience, or learning to diplomatically disagree in client meetings, you'll develop the presence you're aiming for. We'll pinpoint what's holding you back and create a roadmap to Business English success so that you can walk into any professional situation knowing you've got the language skills to back up your expertise.

Absolute beginners, "false" beginners, and those transitioning to intermediate level can make progress with me by putting grammar to practice. This means that during lessons, we will take grammar concepts and put them to use in ways that are real and meaningful to students. Beginning courses I have taught include Grammar, Reading, Writing, and Oral Communication. These subjects can -- and should -- be combined and blended so that language learners are immersed in English.

American English idioms, expressions and American English pronunciation are all part of learning the language, in particular for anyone who will be working with Americans or studying in the States. Idioms and expressions can be a fun approach to learning vocabulary and reviewing grammar, too! I am from the Midwest, and so were both of my parents and all of my grandparents, so this is the English that I grew up with.

If you need to move up a level in English for work or study in a matter of weeks, I can help you make that progress. With my extensive experience teaching intensive six-week sessions, I have accompanied dedicated adult English learners on their linguistic journey, and some of them have made amazing advances within two months.

English is not only important for living abroad; it is the language that people from all over the world use to communicate with one another when traveling! When taking trips, we will hear Italians speaking to Portuguese in English, Belgians speaking to Thais in English, and so on... Back when I taught French, I regularly led French for Travelers workshops, preparing attendees for trips to Francophone countries. These days, I combine my experience as a world traveler (twenty countries and counting), language learner (ten languages and counting), and language coach and teacher (twenty years and counting) to help students practice "Survival English," no matter what their level may be. This can include cultural details such as tipping in the US, pronunciation specifics such as the flap T in American English, logistical details such as getting from New York to Washington DC, and more.

University students from outside the United States will have to take the TOEFL in order to attend school there. Colleges and universities require different scores for entry. The TOEFL iBT test has four sections: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing. Students can feel intimidated by the prospect of having to take the exam, but it's really a matter of practicing, familiarizing yourself with the material, and using some strategies and techniques to get the best score you can. I am certified to help students prepare for the TOEFL and am experienced in helping coach students for the test.

Many beginning students have worked with me and progressed to intermediate and advanced levels. My methodology involves encouraging students to express themselves in English right from the start. We put grammar to work for us so that concepts are in meaningful contexts. Learning through doing, students feel empowered when they have that "Aha!" lightbulb moment and make connections between grammar and real-life communication.

Young foreign language learners are really acquiring the new language while they're learning it. Therefore, enjoyment and fun are especially important part of the process for kids and children. They benefit from stories, chants, songs, and laughter. These positive associations with a new language will help children and kids grow into confident communicators. With over two years of experience teaching English online for children ages five to twelve, I really like to be an encouraging tutor and instructor because I believe this is the way to fluency.

Getting organized, setting up files, and carefully reading through teachers' and professors' assignments will all help students tackle homework. I have extensive experience helping high school and university students with their homework and with essay writing (outline, brainstorming, drafting, editing).