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Kat (was Josh)
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
German
Japanese
Chinese (Mandarin)
French
Portuguese
Russian
TEFL certified with 10+ years experience and creator of English Hacks (YouTube)
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
German
Japanese
Chinese (Mandarin)
French
Portuguese
Russian
TEFL certified with 10+ years experience and creator of English Hacks (YouTube)
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in San Diego, United States (14:11 UTC-08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 8, 2014InterestsPets & AnimalsMusicEnvironment & NatureAnimation & ComicsFood
IMPORTANT NOTE TO NEW STUDENTS: 1) PRONUNCIATION ONLY! 2) I have come out as transgender (male to female). If you don't want to work with me because of this, then good luck with another teacher.
Hi! I'm a TEFL professionally certified English teacher and the host of the YouTube channel "English Hacks". I have 10+ years of experience and have given thousands of one-on-one lessons! I currently only teach accent reduction, which is my specialty, helping B2-C2 level students to sound more American.Me as a Teacher
I specialize in American pronunciation training and accent reduction, as well as language mentoring (learning how to learn a language in the way that works best for you).
Please note that I do not teach beginners, children, or business English. I currently ONLY teach pronunciation/mouth posture. My lessons & teaching style
I am really good at connecting things, and this helps me to teach you better. I definitely understand how scary speaking can be and I am very patient, so you can relax and feel comfortable with me. My philosophy is to be a guide and mentor who is very focused on your needs and interests and who can give you the tools and information that you need in order to succeed as an English speaker. Because of this, I don't have a specific, rigid type of lesson that is too focused on grammar like traditional classes. Instead, I work with you to create the type of lessons and learning plan that best suit you.My teaching material
- Audio files
- Image files
- Homework Assignments
- Articles and news
- Text Documents
- Video files
Certificates
120-Hour TEFL Master Diploma - Bridge TEFL - 2015Professional teaching certification; includes Business English and Young Learners
Certificate verified
Education
2007 - 2013
Other - PhilosophyAssociate's degree
Work Experience
2014 - Current
Informal TutorStarted on italki as an informal tutor and later received my certification
5.0
Rating
589
Students
7,069
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
257 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Sound like a Native with the American English Mouth Posture!
B2 - C2Language Essentials2,432 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 10% off
Consultation/Language Mentoring
B1 - C1Language Essentials181 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
707 Reviews
Maten
28 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Another great lesson as always. I can notice how much my accent has improved since I started about five months ago.
Oct 18, 2025
Maten
28 English lessons
Great lesson as always! I’ve finally made it to the last section of the course (which is also packed with tons of stuff, lol). If you really want to build a solid foundation and keep improving on top of it, I’m sure she’s the one. She gives you instant feedback that you can take home, review, and come back stronger for the next class. It takes time, but if you truly want it, I’m sure she’s absolutely the right teacher for you.
Nov 22, 2025
Maten
28 English lessons
I feel like I’m starting to unlock my own English voice even though it’s not totally consistent yet. I’d recommend her to anyone who wants to build strong foundations and develop a solid accent.
Sep 27, 2025
Yahya Naji
1 English lesson
Teacher’s pick
She really knows how to help you improve your English, I highly recommend you to work with her
Oct 1, 2025
Maten
28 English lessons
Great as always. We started to focus on tying together sentence level details and posture basics so I can apply them in real conversations. Highly recommend her lessons for anyone looking to build a strong foundation and then keep growing from there.
Oct 4, 2025
Maten
28 English lessons
Great as always. Definitely recommend her to learners trying to build solid foundations step by step and improve their accent.
Sep 20, 2025
Trial Lesson
USD 25.00
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