Get so involved in the conversation that you forget you're speaking English!
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Korean
Get so involved in the conversation that you forget you're speaking English!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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From United StatesLiving in Boise City, United States (22:28 UTC-07:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 24, 2018
InterestsFoodReadingTravel
Do you struggle to communicate in English even though you've studied for years?
I help committed English speakers who want to be confident in English for work, travel and life in English.
Let's find connection and belonging in English through resources that native speakers love.
I am an American K-8 teacher, certified in TEFL. I have been a classroom teacher, administrator, and online teacher.
I think life is an adventure! Born in Canada, I was raised in South Korea. As a teacher, I've lived in the Rocky Mountains of the USA for many years. I love slow-travel and am interested in food, people and culture.
Me as a Teacher
We'll work with resources that native English speakers love and I’ll teach you how to find them for yourself.
Feedback, corrections and an audio of our conversation is a part of every lesson.
Learning a language is so much more than a weekly meeting with a fantastic teacher. I'll teach you how to find the ‘good stuff’ ... the material that engages YOU!
Propel your lifelong study of English in engaging and inspiring ways with authentic material.
If you have a solid foundation in English and want to feel the freedom of speaking without stress and desire the confidence to enjoy yourself while interacting in English, try a lesson with me!
My lessons & teaching style
RELAXED CONVERSATION is a conversation with me on a topic of our choice. I will give you feedback on your grammar, pronunciation and help with needed vocabulary. An audio of our conversation is available for you to review. This is not a formal lesson. It is relaxing and enjoyable.
INSPIRING CONVERSATION WITH A LESSON is based on a short, interesting video or audio usually with a transcript or keywords and phrases that we'll use in our conversation.
Discussion questions lead to purposeful and engaging conversation and an audio of the lesson is available.
Confidence in spoken English opens doors of opportunity.
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Articles and news
Homework Assignments
Audio files
Video files
Certificates
Educator License - State of Montana - 2019
Certificate verified
TEFL Certificate - Tefl.org.uk - 2018
Certificate verified
Education
1987 - 1990
Bachelor’s - EducationUniversity of Wyoming
Work Experience
1990 - Current
Teacher and administratorWorking with Students and Families - Various Cities, United States
5.0
Rating
137
Students
1,463
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
137
Students
1463
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
88 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Relaxed Conversation-You Choose the Topic
B1 - C2Conversation665 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
Package with 10% off
Inspiring Conversation with My Lesson
B1 - C2Language Essentials695 lessons completed
USD 21.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
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104 Reviews
Vaisman Galina
57 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I've been taken the lessons with Laura for more than two years. Thanks to her I made a big progress. The lessons with her are always interesting and useful. Laura encourages me to talk
I've been taken the lessons with Laura for more than two years. Thanks to her I made a big progress. All our lessons were interesting. Our discussions about different topics were always very meaningful. I highly recommend Laura as a teacher.
Mar 27, 2023
Nina
11 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
My teacher and I acted out different scenarios from real life, such as shopping in a Sports Store, looking for a lost item at a Shopping Center, etc. Teacher Laura was so supportive! She gave me very helpful tips to help me speak English more confidently.
Nov 4, 2021
Alessandra
1 English lesson
Great first lesson with Laura! Our conversation was fun and engaging, and I felt immediately at ease speaking with her. Moreover, Laura uses inspiring resources, so time has really flown by :-) Highly recommended!
Jun 4, 2022
Ana Luíza
1 English lesson
Laura is lovely, very gentil and assertive teacher. It was a very pleasant class! 😊