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English instructors near San Mateo, CA

English tutors for adults in San Mateo, CA create flexible lessons focusing on speaking, job vocab and grammar, and use apps and plans to fit commute schedules. English lessons for adults often include set sessions and handouts. Tracking progress can help cut errands and simplify practice.

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Improve English
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Improve English

Exceptional 5.0

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Exceptional 5.0

(21)

ESL (English as a Second Language) Lessons, Reading and Writing Tutoring

  • 42 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves San Mateo, CA
  • 42 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves San Mateo, CA
Barush M. says, "Elizabeth has been showing a remarkable ability to engage with me as a student and her excellent communication skills help to build a strong foundation for high achievement levels in a short period of time I highly recommend Elizabeth for any person that want to improve their English in a reasonable period of time Elizabeth es excelente como maestra, ayuda con su proceso a desarrollar herramientas de comunicación efectiva ,la cual crea una base para lograr progreso en un corto periodo de tiempo Recomiendo a Elizabeth para cualquier persona que quiere mejorar su Ingles en un periodo razonable de tiempo"See more
Barush M. says, "Elizabeth has been showing a remarkable ability to engage with me as a student and her excellent communication skills help to build a strong foundation for high achievement levels in a short period of time I highly recommend Elizabeth for any person that want to improve their English in a reasonable period of time Elizabeth es excelente como maestra, ayuda con su proceso a desarrollar herramientas de comunicación efectiva ,la cual crea una base para lograr progreso en un corto periodo de tiempo Recomiendo a Elizabeth para cualquier persona que quiere mejorar su Ingles en un periodo razonable de tiempo"
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Avatar for $150/hour | American Accent Program
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$150/hour | American Accent Program
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$150/hour | American Accent Program

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Exceptional 5.0

(148)

Exceptional 5.0

(148)

ESL (English as a Second Language) Lessons

In high demand
  • 433 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves San Mateo, CA
  • 433 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves San Mateo, CA

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Koda A. says, "Prof. Alex is a true professional and an absolute game-changer. He is genuinely changing people’s lives—and he changed mine. Because of Prof. Alex, I was able to improve my accent, my speech, and ultimately land a great job. People no longer ask me about my accent—I sound American now. That alone is life-changing. I committed to the American Accent Program for about 9 months, and during that time I learned (and relearned) how to pronounce every individual sound in American English. Let me tell you—sounding American takes real work, but this program shows you exactly how to do it the right way. We worked on each American sound using structured training patterns, starting with pronunciation exercises and progressing to paragraph-level practice. Everything is designed using speech-pathology-based methods, which makes it incredibly effective. This isn’t guessing or memorizing—it’s real, professional training. After you master the sounds and intonation patterns, your speech improves dramatically. You don’t just sound better—you speak with confidence and fluency. I am deeply grateful to Prof. Alex for supporting and guiding me through a very challenging time in my life. He is not only an outstanding professor, but also an amazing person. He was supportive, motivating, and encouraging in every single session. Hands down, the best accent coach in the U.S. 🇺🇸🔥"See more
Koda A. says, "Prof. Alex is a true professional and an absolute game-changer. He is genuinely changing people’s lives—and he changed mine. Because of Prof. Alex, I was able to improve my accent, my speech, and ultimately land a great job. People no longer ask me about my accent—I sound American now. That alone is life-changing. I committed to the American Accent Program for about 9 months, and during that time I learned (and relearned) how to pronounce every individual sound in American English. Let me tell you—sounding American takes real work, but this program shows you exactly how to do it the right way. We worked on each American sound using structured training patterns, starting with pronunciation exercises and progressing to paragraph-level practice. Everything is designed using speech-pathology-based methods, which makes it incredibly effective. This isn’t guessing or memorizing—it’s real, professional training. After you master the sounds and intonation patterns, your speech improves dramatically. You don’t just sound better—you speak with confidence and fluency. I am deeply grateful to Prof. Alex for supporting and guiding me through a very challenging time in my life. He is not only an outstanding professor, but also an amazing person. He was supportive, motivating, and encouraging in every single session. Hands down, the best accent coach in the U.S. 🇺🇸🔥"
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KTY Educational Services, LLC
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KTY Educational Services, LLC

5.0

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5.0

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Reading and Writing Tutoring

  • Serves San Mateo, CA
  • Serves San Mateo, CA
Rubenia G. says, "I loved working with KTY Educational Services. Mrs. Young was a wonderful tutor for my children. She was very professional on the lesson and took the time to make sure that they understood the lessons. My kids did improved in their reading with the help of Mrs. Young. She’s also a caring teacher, she always took the time to asked them how their day was. Especially with my son. She was really patient he loves to talk."See more
Rubenia G. says, "I loved working with KTY Educational Services. Mrs. Young was a wonderful tutor for my children. She was very professional on the lesson and took the time to make sure that they understood the lessons. My kids did improved in their reading with the help of Mrs. Young. She’s also a caring teacher, she always took the time to asked them how their day was. Especially with my son. She was really patient he loves to talk."
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Reading Tutor English Language Arts Tutoring
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Reading Tutor English Language Arts Tutoring

5.0

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5.0

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Reading and Writing Tutoring

  • Serves San Mateo, CA
  • Serves San Mateo, CA
Thelma B. says, "I can't express how thankful I am for finding Leslie! COVID, distance learning, and working-from-home were HUGE challenges for me and my family. Like a god-send Leslie has assessed my daughter, structured lessons from where my daughter is to where she should be, and used her own time to create tools and resources for me to use in-between sessions. Leslie is the WHOLE package! She's returned my faith in that my child can catch up where she's falling behind and even excel. Thank you."See more
Thelma B. says, "I can't express how thankful I am for finding Leslie! COVID, distance learning, and working-from-home were HUGE challenges for me and my family. Like a god-send Leslie has assessed my daughter, structured lessons from where my daughter is to where she should be, and used her own time to create tools and resources for me to use in-between sessions. Leslie is the WHOLE package! She's returned my faith in that my child can catch up where she's falling behind and even excel. Thank you."
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NeuroAcademy
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NeuroAcademy

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Exceptional 5.0

(5)

Exceptional 5.0

(5)

Reading and Writing Tutoring, ESL (English as a Second Language) Lessons

Great value
  • 7 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves San Mateo, CA
  • 7 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves San Mateo, CA
Wenting H. says, "Kelly is a highly dedicated and professional teacher. She is very thoughtful in her approach and tailors her teaching to meet the different levels and needs of my two children, rather than using a one-size-fits-all method. In addition to well-structured and engaging lessons, she assigns reasonable and appropriate homework that reinforces what is taught without overwhelming the students. She also makes good use of various teaching tools and resources to support learning and keep lessons effective and interactive. Most importantly, Kelly consistently encourages the students and helps them build confidence in their English skills. Her positive attitude and supportive teaching style have made a noticeable difference in my children’s motivation and self-confidence."See more
Wenting H. says, "Kelly is a highly dedicated and professional teacher. She is very thoughtful in her approach and tailors her teaching to meet the different levels and needs of my two children, rather than using a one-size-fits-all method. In addition to well-structured and engaging lessons, she assigns reasonable and appropriate homework that reinforces what is taught without overwhelming the students. She also makes good use of various teaching tools and resources to support learning and keep lessons effective and interactive. Most importantly, Kelly consistently encourages the students and helps them build confidence in their English skills. Her positive attitude and supportive teaching style have made a noticeable difference in my children’s motivation and self-confidence."

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