Heather S.

Are you in need of help to learn English? I would love to be your tutor! I hold a Master's degree in Applied Linguistics and ESL. I enjoy working with adults who would like to improve their speaking and listening skills as well as gain a better understanding of the American culture. Having lived in other countries and been a language learner myself, I can appreciate the challenges one may face in adapting to a new culture.

My methods involve proven ways to improve your comprehension, your ability to be understood by native speakers as well as gain confidence in your own language ability. I have taught students from many language backgrounds who are interested in pursuing degrees from American universities. Let me help you achieve your language goals!

Heather's Subjects

English:	English, ESL/ESOL, grammar, vocabulary
Language:	ESL/ESOL
Elementary Education:	grammar, vocabulary
Corporate Training:	ESL/ESOL, grammar
Homeschool:	English, ESL/ESOL

Grammar

Grammar in the English language can be challenging for many people with all the unique rules that can be found in the English language. I have a Master's degree in Applied Linguistics which has as one of its core elements, the study and teaching of grammar. Helping students learn how to use grammar well in speaking and writing is one of my areas of focus. With strong research-based instruction, I can help students begin to grasp as well as feel more confident in using their language skills in... Read More

English

English is a complex and sometimes confusing language for the learner. I am qualified to teach English to the non-native speaker through my Master's degree in Applied Linguistics and ESL. I have experience with teaching grammar, writing and speaking and listening to those of different levels of proficiency. Learning English is possible and can be accomplished fairly easily with the right tools. Let me help you reach you language goals!

ESL/ESOL

English as a Second Language is a field that focuses on the needs of non-native English speakers who wish to improve their ability to communicate through reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. With a Master's degree in Applied Linguistics and ESL I am able to assist the learner who is motivated to learn. My areas of focus are in pronunciation, fluency and intelligibility. I also have taught writing to low-intermediate students who want to improve their grammar skills.

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