Hi! Thank-you for your interest in taking a trial lesson with me. 

In this lesson, I would like to find out why you want to learn English, as well as some of the specific things you find most challenging about it. I would also like us to discuss what we could do to help you overcome those challenges. And, of course, I want us to have some fun at the same time too.

Hope to see you soon!

(Adults Only, ages 18 and older)

The purpose of a guided conversation class is to greatly increase your ability to speak. The difference between a guided conversation class and a regular conversation class is the amount of talking you do. In a regular conversation class, the teacher often talks as much as the student. In this class, you will do the majority of the talking. 

My job in this class is to guide you to talk. How do I do that? I ask you lots of questions about the things that are important to you, such as your interests, your concerns, and your goals. I also introduce thought-provoking topics based on your interests. I listen to your responses carefully and patiently, because your ideas are important to me. Above all, I try to make the class enjoyable for you, because the more you enjoy yourself, the quicker your speaking ability will improve!

In regards to corrections, I don't usually correct you during the middle of class. Instead, I wait till the end of class to correct your grammar and pronunciation mistakes. I also provide you with a list of the corrections so you can study them later if you want to. 

Your English goals are my goals. I am here to serve you! I look forward to getting to know you and to helping you speak English fluently. :)

Guided Conversation Class: Focus on Speaking

Ages 16 and older

For many students, phrasal verbs are the hardest part of learning English. But to speak English well, you need to know at least some of them.  In this class, you will learn the phrasal verbs that native speakers use the most. 

What to expect in this class:
Upon scheduling this class, I will send you a short introduction to phrasal verbs. When we meet, I will give you a document containing 10 phrasal verbs with definitions and multiple examples. We will study these definitions and examples together. Then you will make sentences for me using each phrasal verb. 

By the end of this class, you will understand all ten phrasal verbs and be able to use them in your own sentences. You may also keep the document we use in class for reference in the future. 

Each class is one hour long. In that hour, I will teach 10 phrasal verbs (time permitting). If you buy a package (five classes), you will learn a total of 50 phrasal verbs.  

Phrasal verbs should not be boring! I promise I will do my best to make this class enjoyable for you. Hope to see you soon! :)

Essential Phrasal Verbs

If you have taken a class with me prior to January 30, 2023 then you are a pre-existing student. I will not raise the price of your classes in 2023.  You will continue to pay the same amount in 2023 as you did in 2022. Thank-you for trusting me to be your teacher. I greatly appreciate your faith in me!

Conversation Class for Pre-existing Students (prior to January 30, 2023)

*Assisted college students in the interpretation of literature and in the construction of essays
*Aided in reading comprehension
*Critiqued essays

*Tutored two South Korean students in English grammar and conversation for the duration of a year.

*Taught introductory level English to an adult class of Hispanic women
*Introduced aspects of American culture
*Taught basic English grammar
*Initiated conversation practice