1st lesson free
Amber
- Rate $53
- Response 1h
$53/hr
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1st lesson free
- English
- Redaction
- Dissertation
- Text commentary
- Writing inventions
With a Master of Education and 5 years in education, I coach students to become confident communicators ready for interviews and presentations.
- English
- Redaction
- Dissertation
- Text commentary
- Writing inventions
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About Amber
My Master of Arts in English gave me a strong start, and 8 years later I still enjoy teaching English. One of my students overcame her fear of interviews after several rounds of mock practice sessions. A young learner who disliked reading slowly became excited about books once we found stories he enjoyed.
A student preparing for TOEFL gained real confidence once we focused on timed speaking practice. Patience and encouragement are central to how I teach every student. My goal is always to make English feel approachable rather than intimidating.
I believe learning English should feel practical and connected to real life. Each student is different, so I adapt my methods to fit their pace. My lessons are structured but flexible, adjusting to how each student learns best.
I use a mix of practice, feedback and real examples in every lesson. I focus on building strong fundamentals before moving to advanced topics. I enjoy watching students go from hesitant to confident with steady practice.
I welcome the chance to support your learning journey, so let's connect soon.
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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
I like to start with grammar basics before moving into real conversation practice. Business English sessions include email writing and mock interview practice. We work on reading comprehension using articles that match each student's interest.
Speaking practice often involves mock conversations based on real-life situations. Every lesson ends with a quick review to reinforce what was learned. I encourage students to keep a journal to build writing fluency naturally.
Pronunciation drills are kept light and fun, using tongue twisters and recordings. Writing practice includes both academic essays and creative short pieces. For example, when teaching tenses I use short stories so students see the rules in action.
Vocabulary building happens through games and daily word challenges rather than dull memorization. For exam preparation such as IELTS or TOEFL, we focus on timed practice tests.
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Rate
- $53
Pack prices
- 5h: $265
- 10h: $530
online
- $53/h
free lessons
The first lesson with Amber will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.
- 1hr
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