Mary
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Mary
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
English is a window to the world! Become fluent with me.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
English is a window to the world! Become fluent with me.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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From United KingdomLiving in Toulouse, France (05:58 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 4, 2018InterestsEnvironment & NatureScienceArtBusiness & FinanceTravel
Hello, my name is Mary. I was born in England and I'm a native English speaker. I'd love to be your teacher and help you improve your language skills. I have an accredited TEFL teaching certificate and LOTS of experience teaching experience, online and in the classroom. I have a master's degree in Fine Art. I lived in New York for 25 years and I used to work at the Museum of Modern Art. I've traveled extensively and am currently living in France so I definitely know what it is like to live in new cultures and how challenging it can be to learn a new language! Learning English with me is fun and relaxed, I have helped lots of people improve their confidence and fluency.Me as a Teacher
My classes include a focus on conversation, basic grammar in context, functional phrases, sentence structure, pronunciation, intonation, stress, and fluency. I can help you to speak confidently in everyday life situations. I adapt my classes to your level and focus on your specific needs. I've helped many students get great jobs because they were well-prepared for their interviews. I've been teaching here on Italki for more than 5 years and have watched students move from low levels to advanced. Have a look at some of my testimonials! You will be amazed how much progress you can make working one-on-one with a native. I will help you become more confident in your speaking!My lessons & teaching style
CURRENTLY NOT TEACHING CHILDREN. My lessons are fun, relaxed and I always work with engaging material. I often send YouTube videos or worksheets on a particular topic in advance so that you come to class well-prepared with vocabulary and ideas. When we meet for the first time I'll assess your level and we can decide what you want to focus on. I constantly adapt our sessions according to your needs and personal preferences. I offer conversation practice classes where we discuss engaging topics using videos, I also offer interview and presentation preparation for business students, and basic grammar and well-structured lessons for lower-level students with lots of speaking practice!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
TEFL - TEFL TOULOUSE - 2018120 hour course in teaching English as a foreign language. Enables me to plan and execute, thorough and level appropriate classes for students of English. I received over 70 hours of input theory regarding English grammar, phonology, and how to improve students’ speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. I taught 7 one hour lessons and received in depth lesson planning help, observation and feedback from qualified trainers.
Certificate verified
MFA - Hunter College New York - 1992I have a Masters in Fine Art and more than 20 years experience in the field of Contemporary and Modern Art.
Certificate verified
Education
2018 - 2018
Other - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Work Experience
2017 - Current
English Foreign Language TeacherTeaching private lessons and classrooms
2015 - 2016
Curator's AssistantA number of my students in the past have been interested in or are studying Art. I offer special English classes on this topic, we look at Art history, current Art trends, and relevant vocabulary. I have also helped students apply to Art schools and Art related jobs.
5.0
Rating
474
Students
5,264
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
251 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
General English
A2 - C2Language Essentials1,609 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 7% off
Conversation Practice
A2 - C2Conversation1,524 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 7% off
Business English/ Interview or presentation preparation
B1 - C2Language Essentials242 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 7% off
For my regular students (who have worked with me for over 3 months) Special Price
A2 - C2Language Essentials479 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
For my regular students (who have worked with me for over 3 months) 20 class package
A2 - C2Language Essentials452 lessons completed
USD 22.00
Package with 5% off
Accent reduction, Fluency and Accuracy Speaking
B1 - C2Conversation203 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 7% off
Availability
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699 Reviews
Lalita
61 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Mary has made a significant impact on my English. By creating lesson plans, both engaging and though-provoking, she promotes a positive and respectful athmosphere in the class.
Her gentle teaching manner has made the learning process effective and fun.
I can not recommend her highly enough!
Mar 4, 2024
Margarita Potapova
50 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have been having lessons with Mary for quite a while. Each session has been well-planned, enjoyable and useful.
Mary is an exceptional teacher of English. She is extremely well prepared, reliable and knowledgeable. Additionally, Mary incorporates cultural insights and real-life examples into the lessons, making the learning process both educational and enjoyable.
I highly recommend Mary to anyone looking to brush up on their English language skills.
Feb 27, 2024
Anna
31 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Teacher Mary is the Best Native English Teacher anyone could ask for. She is knowledgeable and definitely a specialist on accent training. The lessons are very effective and well-organised. I highly recommend Teacher Mary to anyone who wants to become a confident English Speaker.
Mar 23, 2023
Laurence
2 English lessons
Thank you again Mary for this lesson. Mary has a very understandable English so it's very comfortable and she uses very interesting topics to build her lessons.
Oct 10, 2024
Laurence
2 English lessons
I met Mary for the first time today. So she tested my english by talking with me and explained how she could help me. Great conversation. I'll be taking more lessons from Mary.
Oct 4, 2024
Catherine Vera
1 English lesson
Amable, paciente y oportuna en sus apreciaciones.
Sep 16, 2024
Trial Lesson
USD 17.00
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