Certified tutor from NYC with 8 years of conversational English teaching experience
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
Certified tutor from NYC with 8 years of conversational English teaching experience
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From United StatesLiving in New York, United States (01:59 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 22, 2024
InterestsArtTravelPets & AnimalsMusicFilms & TV Series
Hello and welcome!
I am a TESOL-certified tutor who has been teaching English learners for nearly a decade in NYC, and I am now teaching online so that I can meet more people from around the country and the globe. I have an immense passion for teaching in a friendly and conversational manner, and my style focuses on improving your speaking and listening skills through authentic and personalized discussions that will help you naturally reach fluency.
I work in the film industry, and so I love to talk about movies, but I enjoy talking deeply about any topic, whether it be art, music, food, traveling, or anything else. I am a curious person by nature, and would love to learn more about you!
Me as a Teacher
My lessons resemble a chat with a friend, as learning a language through authentic personalized conversations is the most effective path to mastery. This style has gotten great results with past students, and I've had students struggling with English become proficient enough to attain jobs, attend colleges, and make friends in English. So whether you are a beginner or nearly fluent, taking classes with me will no doubt improve your natural conversational skills, and your confidence in doing so.
The key to our lessons is to not be afraid to make mistakes, and I'm an expert at creating a non-judgemental environment where you'll feel totally comfortable speaking and expressing yourself.
My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are truly conversational, and I have a myriad of conversation topics we can use to facilitate our discussions. I am very good at tailoring our topics based on what you're interested in, and I love to learn more about your areas of interest, as well as share my own.
I adapt to how much feedback you'd want to receive, as I can make immediate corrections, or I can let the conversation flow without much interruption – it's all up to you! Regardless, I will introduce to you many new phrases, expressions, and vocabulary, which will help you unlock your next level of English proficiency.
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Audio files
Image files
Video files
Flashcards
Articles and news
Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
15
Students
21
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
15
Students
21
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
8 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Let's Speak in English!
A1 - C2Conversation13 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Package with 16% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
6 Reviews
SergioGao
3 English lessons
I like the Segway-segue fun fact. If I came across the word in another way, I would repeatedly forget the meaning and pronunciation. Thanks for the flexibility extending 3 minutes for my late because of the device problem. Again it’s a nice talk.
Jan 14, 2025
SergioGao
3 English lessons
Really a good person to chat with :)
Jan 10, 2025
Fredavv
1 English lesson
I had my first English lesson with Sonic, and it was great! He’s very talkative, kind, and patient. We discussed his teaching style and made plans for future learning.
Jan 7, 2025
marcelo
1 English lesson
Sonic is great! It was a pleasure talking with him.. We had an interesting and relaxed conversation, and he gives you the confidence you need to express yourself calmly and learn effectively.
Jan 3, 2025
Laís
1 English lesson
I highly recommend it!!!!!
Thank you Sonic :))
Dec 30, 2024
AsemAldakheel
1 English lesson
He is a great guy, easy to talk to, good communicator.
I did not feel awkward talking to him and he provides great feedback. I highly recommend as I am planning to take more courses with him.