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Avatar for Teaching ESL English As A Foreign Language
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Teaching ESL English As A Foreign Language
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Teaching ESL English As A Foreign Language

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Exceptional 5.0

(71)

Exceptional 5.0

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ESL (English as a Second Language) Lessons

  • 82 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Sunnyvale, CA
  • 82 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Sunnyvale, CA

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Meshen W. says, "Nancy is one of the best English teachers I’ve ever met. She is very experienced, patient, and approachable. During our lessons, she helps correct my grammar and pronunciation in real time, which has been extremely helpful. Over the past two months, I’ve been taking lessons with her two to three times a week. I can clearly feel that my confidence in speaking English has improved a lot, especially in my professional field. If you’re looking for an English teacher, I highly recommend Nancy. At this point, our relationship feels more like friends who have built a great connection, which also makes the learning process more enjoyable and comfortable."See more
Meshen W. says, "Nancy is one of the best English teachers I’ve ever met. She is very experienced, patient, and approachable. During our lessons, she helps correct my grammar and pronunciation in real time, which has been extremely helpful. Over the past two months, I’ve been taking lessons with her two to three times a week. I can clearly feel that my confidence in speaking English has improved a lot, especially in my professional field. If you’re looking for an English teacher, I highly recommend Nancy. At this point, our relationship feels more like friends who have built a great connection, which also makes the learning process more enjoyable and comfortable."
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Avatar for Improve English
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Improve English
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Improve English

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Exceptional 5.0

(21)

Exceptional 5.0

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

  • 43 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Sunnyvale, CA
  • 43 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Sunnyvale, 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 Spark Learn Tutoring, LLC
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Spark Learn Tutoring, LLC
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Spark Learn Tutoring, LLC

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Exceptional 5.0

(35)

Exceptional 5.0

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Reading and Writing Tutoring

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  • 5 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Sunnyvale, CA
  • 5 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Sunnyvale, CA
swathi vinjamuri says, "We recently enrolled my kids in Math and English sessions tailored for elementary-level students, and overall, the experience has been quite positive.Math Sessions:The math instruction was clear and focused on foundational concepts like addition, subtraction, and place value.English Sessions:The English lessons emphasized reading comprehension, vocabulary, and basic grammar. The sessions balance phonics work with reading practice and writing simple sentences.There was a good variety of materials, both for classwork and homework. The instructors are very supportive and encouraging."See more
swathi vinjamuri says, "We recently enrolled my kids in Math and English sessions tailored for elementary-level students, and overall, the experience has been quite positive.Math Sessions:The math instruction was clear and focused on foundational concepts like addition, subtraction, and place value.English Sessions:The English lessons emphasized reading comprehension, vocabulary, and basic grammar. The sessions balance phonics work with reading practice and writing simple sentences.There was a good variety of materials, both for classwork and homework. The instructors are very supportive and encouraging."
Avatar for Champion Tutoring and Sports: Bay Area
Avatar for Champion Tutoring and Sports: Bay Area
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Champion Tutoring and Sports: Bay Area
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Champion Tutoring and Sports: Bay Area

5.0

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5.0

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Reading and Writing Tutoring

In high demand
  • 102 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Sunnyvale, CA
  • 102 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Sunnyvale, CA

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Samantha G. says, "Our tutor Minh helped my son with his Calculus BC assignments and we noticed a significant improvement in only 4 weeks of lessons 2x per week 45 minutes each. we have tried other tutoring services but we are the most happy with this one. We also used a second tutor from this company for Chemistry and English which was also very helpful."See more
Samantha G. says, "Our tutor Minh helped my son with his Calculus BC assignments and we noticed a significant improvement in only 4 weeks of lessons 2x per week 45 minutes each. we have tried other tutoring services but we are the most happy with this one. We also used a second tutor from this company for Chemistry and English which was also very helpful."
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Frances Ambrose
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Frances Ambrose

Excellent 4.9

(7)

Excellent 4.9

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

  • 24 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Sunnyvale, CA
  • 24 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Sunnyvale, CA
Godha S. says, "I hired Frances to tutor my 5 year old son twice a week for about 7 months - we only stopped because we had to move. She was teaching English reading and writing to my son. She did an excellent Job, and my son really enjoyed learning with her. She made learning fun for him and he looked forward to learning sessions with her. Thank you Ms Frances for all your help."See more
Godha S. says, "I hired Frances to tutor my 5 year old son twice a week for about 7 months - we only stopped because we had to move. She was teaching English reading and writing to my son. She did an excellent Job, and my son really enjoyed learning with her. She made learning fun for him and he looked forward to learning sessions with her. Thank you Ms Frances for all your help."
Avatar for $140 hour | American Accent Program
Avatar for $140 hour | American Accent Program
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$140 hour | American Accent Program
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$140 hour | American Accent Program

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Exceptional 5.0

(151)

Exceptional 5.0

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ESL (English as a Second Language) Lessons

In high demand
  • 436 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Sunnyvale, CA
  • 436 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Sunnyvale, CA

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Sophie C. says, "I have been learning English for many years, and I consider myself a very advanced learner. I have a rich vocabulary and a deep sense of life in the United States. However, I still had difficulty expressing myself at the level of a native American speaker, especially when it came to my accent. During eight months in Prof. Alex’s American Accent program, I made incredible progress. The mechanical training of sounds, intonation, and accent patterns was very important and helped me understand how to position my tongue and produce the correct sounds. This technical part of the training built a strong foundation for my accent development. But what made this program truly unique was Prof. Alex’s knowledge of psychology and psycholinguistics. Whenever I felt that a sound was not good enough, or when I could not clearly hear or feel the difference, he guided me through reflection. He helped me understand how the sound felt from my perspective and how it should sound to the American ear. This reflective process helped me move forward and develop a deeper connection with the language. As a native Spanish speaker, I always felt that the culture of speaking Spanish is very different from the culture of speaking in an American accent. At times, I was even afraid that by developing my American accent, I might lose a part of my Spanish cultural identity. However, Prof. Alex helped me understand something very powerful: both cultures are important, and having both makes you a stronger and more complete person. This idea made me feel safe, secure, and confident during the entire program. Because of this approach, I did not only improve my accent — I also transformed the way I see myself as a speaker of English. Today I often receive compliments from people who say my accent sounds very natural and close to native. More importantly, I feel that the language truly belongs to me, and I feel comfortable expressing myself in American culture while still keeping my Spanish identity. I am deeply grateful for this experience and would highly recommend Prof. Alex’s American Accent program to anyone who truly wants to transform their speech and confidence."See more
Sophie C. says, "I have been learning English for many years, and I consider myself a very advanced learner. I have a rich vocabulary and a deep sense of life in the United States. However, I still had difficulty expressing myself at the level of a native American speaker, especially when it came to my accent. During eight months in Prof. Alex’s American Accent program, I made incredible progress. The mechanical training of sounds, intonation, and accent patterns was very important and helped me understand how to position my tongue and produce the correct sounds. This technical part of the training built a strong foundation for my accent development. But what made this program truly unique was Prof. Alex’s knowledge of psychology and psycholinguistics. Whenever I felt that a sound was not good enough, or when I could not clearly hear or feel the difference, he guided me through reflection. He helped me understand how the sound felt from my perspective and how it should sound to the American ear. This reflective process helped me move forward and develop a deeper connection with the language. As a native Spanish speaker, I always felt that the culture of speaking Spanish is very different from the culture of speaking in an American accent. At times, I was even afraid that by developing my American accent, I might lose a part of my Spanish cultural identity. However, Prof. Alex helped me understand something very powerful: both cultures are important, and having both makes you a stronger and more complete person. This idea made me feel safe, secure, and confident during the entire program. Because of this approach, I did not only improve my accent — I also transformed the way I see myself as a speaker of English. Today I often receive compliments from people who say my accent sounds very natural and close to native. More importantly, I feel that the language truly belongs to me, and I feel comfortable expressing myself in American culture while still keeping my Spanish identity. I am deeply grateful for this experience and would highly recommend Prof. Alex’s American Accent program to anyone who truly wants to transform their speech and confidence."

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