Christine - English tutor - San Leandro
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Christine - English tutor - San Leandro

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Christine

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Christine - English tutor - San Leandro

$128/hr

1st lesson free

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1st lesson free

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  • English
  • CV writing

Master English with a Professional Tutor Who Gets Results Bcome Fluent, Confident, and Career-Ready

  • English
  • CV writing

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About Christine

I’m an experienced English tutor passionate about helping students achieve fluency with confidence. With a strong background in teaching grammar, conversation, and academic writing, I specialize in creating lessons tailored to each learner’s goals, whether that’s excelling in school, advancing a career, or mastering everyday communication. My approach is clear, patient, and interactive, making English not just a subject to study but a skill to enjoy and use in real life.

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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

  • English

All languages in which the lesson is available :

English

Master English: From Basics to Fluency

Course Duration: 12 Weeks (can be adapted to student pace)
Format: Online Tutoring – 2–3 sessions per week + independent practice

Course Goals

By the end of this course, students will:

• Speak English confidently in personal and professional settings.
• Master grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and writing.
• Understand cultural nuances and idiomatic expressions.
• Communicate fluently across reading, writing, listening, and speaking.


Week 1: Foundations of English

• Introduction to English alphabet, sounds, and rhythm.
• Common greetings and introductions.
• Essential phrases for everyday use.

Week 2: Building Blocks

• Basic sentence structure (Subject–Verb–Object).
• Present tense and simple questions.
• Vocabulary: family, home, daily life.

Week 3: Expanding Conversation

• Past tense and irregular verbs.
• Expressing likes/dislikes and preferences.
• Vocabulary: food, hobbies, travel.

Week 4: Confident Communication

• Future tense (will/going to).
• Giving opinions and making suggestions.
• Vocabulary: work, school, technology.

Week 5: Everyday Fluency

• Comparatives and superlatives.
• Using prepositions naturally.
• Vocabulary: shopping, directions, social life.

Week 6: Polished Grammar

• Present perfect and continuous tenses.
• Complex sentences with connectors (because, although, however).
• Vocabulary: news, media, current events.

Week 7: Writing Skills

• Formal vs. informal writing.
• Structuring emails and short essays.
• Vocabulary: academic and professional language.

Week 8: Listening & Pronunciation

• Accent reduction techniques.
• Stress and intonation patterns.
• Practice with movies, podcasts, and real-life clips.

Week 9: Idioms & Expressions

• Common idioms for daily conversation.
• Phrasal verbs and natural English flow.
• Vocabulary: culture, traditions, idiomatic speech.

Week 10: Advanced Grammar

• Conditional sentences (if-clauses).
• Reported speech.
• Vocabulary: debates, problem-solving, negotiations.

Week 11: Real-World Practice

• Mock interviews and presentations.
• Debating and persuasive speech.
• Vocabulary: business, global issues, leadership.

Week 12: Mastery & Beyond

• Review and integration of all skills.
• Personalized fluency assessment.

Final project: Presentation, story, or essay.

Teaching Methods

• Interactive speaking practice
• Real-life roleplays (shopping, interviews, travel, business)
• Multimedia learning (songs, podcasts, films)
• Writing assignments with feedback
• Weekly vocabulary and grammar quizzes

Materials

• Custom worksheets & practice exercises
• Online resources (apps, podcasts, articles)
• Student-specific reading & video recommendations

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Rates

Rate

  • $128

Pack prices

  • 5h: $640
  • 10h: $1280

online

  • $128/h

free lessons

The first lesson with Christine will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.

  • 1hr

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