Custom designed English lessons by an American teacher in Florianopolis
If you are able to follow my writing here, chances are that you have spent several years going through various schools and courses, but still can’t fully understand, let alone fluently speak English.
And every time you listen to a real conversation between native English speakers - you can barely understand anything at all.
There are many reasons why these problems are so common, but most often it is the difference between written and spoken English (in its native form) and/or teachers’ inability to point it out.
I can help you overcome this problem, take it to a whole new level and improve your overall English speaking and understanding.
No "miracle methodology" here. No pills to take, no tapes to listen to while asleep, and no expensive books and material to buy.
I custom design lessons to fit not only your learning needs, but more importantly – your interests.
Why?
Simply because, when you like the topic, you are eager to learn about it and discuss it. With personalized lessons based on your interests you learn faster and retain what you learn longer. In example, let’s say you need a lot of work with grammar and like cars (a lot!). Then I would put together a lesson, or a series of lessons, based on exciting automotive topics/news and work in the grammar exercises you need.
My lessons are not rigid and no topic’s a taboo. We might start a class with one topic and finish with another – whatever keeps you engaged in conversation/discussion.
Teaching students of various levels for over 12 years now, I have specialized in teaching English to professionals from various industries.
No, but I occasionally reach into them while I’m creating lessons, as I usually gather the content from various sources on the internet and in printed media. However, you don’t need to purchase any books/materials. Normally, I email you the lesson material beforehand, so that you can pre-read and print it.
Sure, no problem. I can work with you off of your book and help you understand it fully, while adding additional material, as per your need.
As far as the pricing goes, it really depends on what you need and want. Therefore, the best way to determine that is to meet in person for consultation/assessment (free, no charge) and discuss it over a cup of coffee.
I am a certified ESL Teacher from Southern California.
I hold a degree in Computer Science, spent over 10 years working in ‘corporate America’ and a great deal of that time teaching specialty software usage in the insurance industry.
Over the last 12+ years, first in São Paulo and then in Florianópolis, I have taught students of various levels and specialized in teaching English to professionals from various industries. I have designed many lessons detailed to the industry-specific phraseology (e.g. financial, automotive, marketing, etc.) -- to fit the students’ exact needs and interests.
