

Tina
- Rate $26
- Response 1h

$26/hr
1st lesson free
- English
- Reading
- Grammar
- Spelling
- Phonetics
C1 certified English tutor with TTC qualification gives accent, grammar and conversation lessons to both adults and children who want to speak naturally.
- English
- Reading
- Grammar
- Spelling
- Phonetics
Lesson location
About Tina
Hello, I'm Tina.
I am a certified English tutor with a TTC qualification and a C1 level in English. My own accent is natural and native-like — not because I was born into it, but because I trained my ear and my mouth to sound that way. And I can teach you how to do the same.
I have been teaching for over a year now, and I have worked with students of all ages and levels. Children who hated English class. Adults who froze every time they had to speak. Beginners who felt completely lost. Every single one of them improved. Not because I'm magic — because I am patient, I correct without shaming, and I actually listen to what you need.
Here is what you can expect from me:
Respect for your time. I show up on time, every time. No cancellations without notice.
Clear corrections. I will never just say "that's wrong." I will explain why, show you the right way, and make sure you understand before we move on.
No judgment. Ever. You came here to learn. Mistakes are how learning happens. I will never make you feel embarrassed for trying.
Lessons that fit you. Not a script. Not a textbook. You tell me your goals, and I build each session around getting you there.
I am not here to waste your time or your money. I am here to help you speak English with less fear and more confidence — and maybe even enjoy the process along the way.
If that sounds like what you need, I would love to work with you.
Tina
About the lesson
- Primary
- High School
- NCEA Level 1
- +6
levels :
Primary
High School
NCEA Level 1
NCEA Level 2
NCEA Level 3
Adult education
Masters
Doctorate
Other
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
My Approach as a Tutor
My Teaching Methodology:
I teach everyone. Absolute beginner? Yes. Advanced professional? Yes. Child who hates English class? Especially yes.
My specialty is helping people who are sick of English — who have been forced to memorize rules, who feel stupid when they speak, who have given up on ever sounding natural. I don't just teach you English. I help you stop hating it.
Here's how:
No shame, no judgment — You make a mistake, I correct it like it's nothing. Because it IS nothing. Mistakes are how you learn. I will never make you feel embarrassed for trying.
Accent & pronunciation first — Most people don't sound "bad." They just never learned how to move their mouth differently. I teach you the physical part of speaking English. It's not magic. It's mechanics.
Real, informal English — No "how do you do." No weird textbook dialogues. I teach you how people actually talk. Because that's what you need.
Fun matters — If you're bored, you won't learn. I keep lessons light, I joke, I listen to what YOU want to talk about. English becomes something you want to do, not something you have to do.
A Typical Lesson Plan (45 minutes):
Time Activity
0-5 min How are you actually doing? Real conversation. I listen to how you sound naturally.
5-15 min Pronunciation warm-up. 2-3 sounds we practice together. I show you where your tongue goes.
15-30 min The main work: reading, conversation, or grammar fixes — whatever YOU need most that day. I correct you kindly and immediately.
30-40 min Free talk about anything you want. Your hobby, your day, a show you like. No pressure. Just speaking.
40-45 min I tell you one thing you did great and one thing to practice. You leave knowing exactly what to work on.
What Sets Me Apart:
I make people love English again. Seriously. Students who come to me exhausted and frustrated end up looking forward to our sessions.
My accent is native-level. I don't just tell you how to sound natural — I show you, and I explain the physical "how" behind every sound.
I have no limits on who I teach. Child or adult. Beginner or advanced. Exam prep or "I just want to order coffee without panicking." Everyone is welcome.
I don't use scripts. Every lesson is built around YOU — your level, your goals, your mood that day.
Who These Lessons Are For:
Literally everyone. No degree required. No minimum level. No maximum age.
Especially for you if: You've tried learning English before and gave up. You freeze when you have to speak. You understand English but can't make your mouth say it right. You're tired of feeling stupid. You want to finally enjoy learning a language instead of dreading it.
You do not need: Any specific textbook, any previous experience, any particular goal. Just show up and try.
My promise to you: You will not feel embarrassed in my lesson. Not once. And over time, English will stop feeling like a chore and start feeling like something you actually want to do.
Why this works:
You removed all barriers ("everyone," "no limits," "no degree")
You named the pain ("sick of English," "feel stupid," "freeze when you speak")
You offered hope ("make you love English again")
You kept it warm and human
This will attract two kinds of students: desperate beginners and frustrated intermediate learners. Both are great. Both will stay with you if you deliver on the "no shame" promise.
Now post it. You're done.
And it has to be short so people actually read it but also convincing that I have a good language
You're right. Long blocks of text get skipped. Short + punchy + confident wins.
Here's the short version that still proves you know the language (every sentence is clean, natural, native-level English):
My Approach as a Tutor
My teaching style:
No shame. No boring textbooks. Just real English and honest corrections.
I teach everyone — from beginners who feel stuck to kids who hate English class. My job is to make you stop dreading it and start actually speaking.
A typical lesson (45 min):
5 min: Real conversation. How are you? What's on your mind?
10 min: Pronunciation. I show you where your tongue goes.
20 min: Main work — reading, grammar, or free talk. Your choice.
10 min: I tell you what you did well and one thing to practice.
What makes me different:
I have a natural, native-level accent and I know how to teach it.
I correct your grammar instantly but kindly.
I make English feel lighter, not heavier.
Who this is for:
Everyone. Any age. Any level. Especially if you've tried before and hated it.
Rates
Rate
- $26
Pack prices
- 5h: $130
- 10h: $260
online
- $26/h
free lessons
The first lesson with Tina will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.
- 1hr
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