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- English speaking
- English Reading
- English listening
- English writing
- American English
Achieve Fluency Across English Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking with a Highly Qualified Educator Specializing in Fun, Stress-Free, Results-Driven Methods.
- English speaking
- English Reading
- English listening
- English writing
- American English
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About Icy Alba
Welcome! I am fully dedicated to helping you master the English language. Whether we are improving your reading comprehension, refining your writing, or boosting your speaking and listening confidence, we will work together at your own pace. My goal is to create a supportive space where you feel comfortable making mistakes, growing, and achieving your personal academic goals.
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About the lesson
- Primary
- High School
- NCEA Level 1
- +11
levels :
Primary
High School
NCEA Level 1
Other
A1
A2
B1
B2
C1
C2
Other
Beginner
Advanced
Kids
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
My Teaching Approach & Philosophy: By Icy Alba
Believing that language is a tool for connection rather than just a dry set of rules to memorize, my core approach focuses heavily on building your inner confidence alongside your technical competence. I utilize a Communicative and Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) methodology. This means you will never just passively sit back and listen to rigid lectures; instead, you will actively use English to solve real-world problems, engage in stimulating debates, and create original content from day one. I deliberately weave the four core pillars—Writing, Speaking, Listening, and Reading—together organically so that every single lesson feels entirely cohesive, practical, and deeply engaging.
A Typical 60-Minute Lesson Plan
Every session is carefully structured to maximize your engagement and ensure measurable progress:
The Warm-Up & Review (5–10 Minutes): A low-stakes, interactive chat or a quick vocabulary game designed to instantly switch your brain into "English mode" while seamlessly reviewing previous concepts.
The Focus Input (15 Minutes): Introduction of the day’s core concept (e.g., mastering persuasive writing structures or decoding fast-paced native listening tracks) using authentic, real-world materials like modern articles, podcasts, or contemporary media.
Guided Practice (20 Minutes): We tackle a collaborative task together. If we are focusing on speaking, this might be a structured roleplay or a lively mini-debate where I provide real-time, constructive feedback on your pronunciation and grammar.
Independent Application (10 Minutes): You take the wheel entirely. You will draft a short paragraph, deliver a mini-speech, or summarize a complex audio clip independently to prove your mastery of the material.
Wrap-Up & Action Plan (5 Minutes): We review exactly what you learned, highlight your major wins of the day, and set a clear, actionable goal for your personal study during the week ahead.
What Sets Me Apart
Hyper-Personalized Content: I absolutely refuse to use generic, outdated textbooks. I meticulously curate all lesson materials based entirely on your personal interests, career goals, or specific academic requirements.
Anxiety-Free Environment: Making mistakes is actively celebrated in my classroom. I specialize in turning language anxiety into communicative confidence by providing an incredibly supportive, high-energy, and judgment-free space.
Holistic Integration: Instead of isolating individual skills, I teach them simultaneously—showing you exactly how a reading text can inspire a writing piece, which we then discuss out loud to naturally practice your speaking and listening.
Who These Lessons Are For
My classes are fully adaptable and specifically tailored for a diverse range of students:
Academic Levels: High school students, university undergraduates, and postgraduate students looking to polish their academic writing, essays, and formal research presentations.
Proficiency Levels: From ambitious, absolute beginners who are just finding their voice to advanced speakers aiming for flawless fluency and subtle accent refinement.
Specific Needs: Professionals prepping for corporate interviews, students gearing up for international proficiency examsuuu
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Rates
Rate
- $8
Pack prices
- 5h: $41
- 10h: $81
online
- $8/h
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The first lesson with Icy Alba will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.
- 30mins
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