English tutoring / accent reduction
English tutoring / accent reduction

English tutoring / accent reduction

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Introduction: Do you need to reduce your accent in English? You can do it! And I can help. Do you need to improve your grammar, or your writing? I can help with that too. Hi, I’m Scott. I tutor English as a second language (ESL). I can teach you on Zoom, Google Meet, Discord, or Facebook Messenger. I can help you with pronunciation (the sounds of English, accent reduction), grammar, expressions, vocabulary, and writing (essays, reports, and correspondence). I am a native English speaker, and studied linguistics at the University of California at Davis. I have also taught English as a second language at a university overseas. I am fluent in Russian and German, and have studied other languages, such as Spanish, Malay, and Italian. (Я могу проводить уроки для вас и на русском языке; potremmo fare lezioni anche in italiano.) Languages are fun! I also work as a professional translator: So writing well in English is an important part of my work. Because I have learned languages and taught English, I can better understand what you need and how to help you. My knowledge of phonetics, morphology, syntax, and other aspects of grammar also give me insight that helps me explain English better. I enjoy teaching, and giving help that is truly useful to you. And it makes me happy when I see you making progress with your English. I am no longer located in San Francisco, and am doing lessons online only. I invite you to visit my website for more information. (My website's address will show up here on my profile here, once we are in contact with each other.) And I wish you great success with your English!
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Jelena J.
Sep 19, 2019
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Scott is helping me writing a essay for my TOEFL exam. In addition to going through grammar and phrasing, he is excellent at editing and commenting inconsistencies. He has also provided me with useful grammar tools and showed me my pattern of mistakes. He is also helping with spoken English as well as pronunciation and accent correction. I can highly recommend Scott as a English tutor

Details: 26 - 44 years old • Advanced • Professional or academic verbal comprehension • 45 minutes • I travel to the ESL tutor

ESL (English as a Second Language) Lessons
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Valentina O.
Jul 30, 2019
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Over a month I’ve been working with Scott. He helps me with basics and some advanced problems that I encounter in my English . Though, I’m living in US it is great to have someone who can point out and correct your mistakes. He has a structured and organized approach and a confidence of an experienced teacher. Also he loves cats. ^^

Details: 26 - 44 years old • Advanced • Full fluency • 45 minutes • I travel to the ESL tutor • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting) • The ESL tutor travels to me

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Kang L.
Nov 22, 2018
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I'm Max dad, we are satisfied with your work. Your lessons are so great and Max really enjoys it. Thanks again for your help.

Details: 6 - 9 years old • Beginner • Professional or academic verbal comprehension • Beginner • Beginner • Professional or academic reading/writing • Once a week • 30 minutes • Sunday • Early morning (before 9am) • As recommended by teacher • Within the next 1 - 2 weeks • Need some more information before hiring • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)

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Pierre L.
Mar 2, 2018
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Scott's excellence in language makes him the perfect coach for advanced non-native English speakers looking at perfecting how they speak and writer. His flexibility, availability, curiosity also make him a great tutor to converse with and improve pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, etc ...
ESL (English as a Second Language) Lessons
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Shurong n.
Apr 13, 2022
I've been taking the lessons with Scott twice a week for more than a month. I've enjoyed it very much. Scott is an expert on English linguistic knowledge and a very experienced tutor. He knows what your issues are and focus on pointing them out patiently and helping you to improve. He is also very good at listening to you and try to make your learning experience more fun. You'll get much more value out of what you paid for sure.
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