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- Rate $31
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Experienced language educator providing structured, supportive reading and speaking instruction tailored specifically for individuals learning English literacy from scratch.
- English
- Literacy
- Grammar
- Redaction
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About Sofia
Hello! I am a passionate English tutor dedicated to helping students of all ages build confidence, fluency, and strong communication skills. My structured, engaging lessons are tailored to your unique learning style and personal goals. Whether you are learning basic grammar, refining conversational English, or advancing your academic and professional skills, I offer a supportive environment to help you succeed. Let’s work together to achieve your language goals!
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About the lesson
- Primary
- High School
- NCEA Level 1
- +5
levels :
Primary
High School
NCEA Level 1
NCEA Level 2
NCEA Level 3
Adult education
Masters
Doctorate
- French
- English
- Arabic
All languages in which the lesson is available :
French
English
Arabic
Core Curriculum by Learning Group
Young Learners (Ages 5–11): Play-Based & Visual
Focus: Phonics, basic vocabulary (colors, animals, numbers), simple instructions, and building comfort with speaking.
Methodology: Total Physical Response (TPR), songs, visual flashcards, storybook reading, and interactive games.
Sample Activity: "Simon Says" for action verbs, or matching animal sounds to picture cards.
Teens (Ages 12–17): Contextual & Interactive
Focus: Conversational foundations, daily routines, social media/tech vocabulary, school topics, and basic sentence construction.
Methodology: Group tasks, media-based prompts (popular music, video clips), role-playing everyday scenarios, and gamified quizzes.
Sample Activity: Designing a simple social media profile in English or scripting a 1-minute conversation between two friends.
Adults (Ages 18+): Practical & Goal-Oriented
Focus: Everyday survival English, workplace communication, travel, asking for directions, and immediate functional grammar.
Methodology: Real-world simulations, practical dialogues, task-based learning, and minimal abstract grammar jargon.
Sample Activity: Mock ordering at a restaurant, booking a hotel room, or practicing a 2-minute self-introduction for job networking.
Universal Progression Model (4 Stages for Any Age)
Stage 1: Everyday Basics
Target: Greetings, numbers, personal identification, and basic self-introductions.
Stage 2: Immediate World
Target: Family, home items, daily schedules, hobbies, and simple Present Tense (I work, I play, I like).
Stage 3: Navigating Society
Target: Shopping, food, location/directions, time, and basic Past Tense (Yesterday I went...).
Stage 4: Expressing Ideas
Target: Future plans (I am going to...), basic opinions (I think... because...), and simple storytelling.
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Rates
Rate
- $31
Pack prices
- 5h: $157
- 10h: $315
travel fee
- + $25
free lessons
The first lesson with Sofia will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.
- 1hr
online
- $31/h
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