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Introduction: Hi there! I’m Chiara, an English as a second language teacher living in Sunnyvale, California. I teach online, and I also recently restarted my in person classes in Sunnyvale and Santa Clara. I help adult U.S. immigrants & newcomers practice speaking English in a safe, low-stress way so they can go on to have many conversations. How about you? • Are you still afraid to speak English even after years of practicing or living in the U.S.? • Do you avoid social situations because you aren’t comfortable speaking or are afraid you won’t understand? • Do you feel like you should have a better job, be more independent, help your family more or just be happier--but your English is stopping you? If you said yes to any of the above questions, you are in the right place. The results you'll get from my conversation program or 1:1 lessons: -Be able to talk confidently about real-life topics in English that you will use in daily life. -Have new confidence in yourself as a speaker and be able to play a new role in your family and community. -Clear pronunciation so that others can understand you more easily. - A deeper understand of culture in the U.S. Don’t wait. Take a small, safe step today that will help you finally start practicing. Send me a message get started. -Chiara A little more about me: In addition to having a master’s degree in Teaching English as a Second Language from the University of San Francisco, I have eight years of experience teaching English to immigrants and international students. Outside of my teaching business, I have a passion for swing dancing, Pilates, taking Spanish lessons, and learning about myself through journaling. *My lessons are NOT for you if you are looking for test preparation, business English, writing help, short-term classes, or lessons for kids.

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Jo S.

Feb 9, 2023

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Chiara is a wonderful teacher. She is very kind and cheerful so I can speak English much better infront of her. Lack of confidence was my main problem, but after I met her I could be a more active person. She gives me useful homeworks and It really helps to improve my English. I could write this review better If I had written this in Korean! 🥹 I highly recommend her!! 100 times!!

Details: 26 - 44 years old • Beginner • Full fluency • 60 minutes • I travel to the ESL tutor • The ESL tutor travels to me

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Lucía N.

Sep 19, 2021

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Chiara is a great teacher, her methodology makes the lessons fun and keeps the student engaged which is usually hard with children. My 7 year old daughter has been taking English lessons with Chiara for about 7 months and she has improved a lot on her language skills. She really likes her teacher and enjoys each lesson.

Details: 6 - 9 years old • Beginner • Conversational proficiency • 45 minutes • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)

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Viacheslav G.

Jan 4, 2022

Wanted to give 10 stars, but this site only allows 5 :) I was searching for a teacher for my wife, and upon having an initial lesson with Chiara it was obvious that she is the perfect choice. Chiara approaches her lessons very professionally, as an example - she uses a special document camera to show the exercises in the books (which I haven't seen anybody else using). She also had a conversation with us before we began our courses on whether she would be the best choice for us - since we are living in Ireland, and they have a different culture and pronunciation compared to the US. That shows that Chiara really cares about her students. As for the lessons - Chiara prepares for each lesson individually which includes some homework for the student. That homework is also tailored to each student's needs, and in our case Chiara tried to find interesting topics for my wife to explore. One recent example could be the food recipes - my wife was supposed to cook a dish and write down a recipe for it as the people usually do online. My wife really liked this, it was very interesting for her and motivated her to learn a new vocabulary. Some of the homework involves audio recordings - Chiara records a question or a dialogue on her own - then my wife listens to it and answers some questions by recording audio also. And Chiara gives feedback about it - recording her answer as well. This happens outside of the time booked for a lesson. Overall Chiara really cares about her students and pays a lot of attention and puts a lot of effort into helping them to learn English language - and the US culture as well. She is super-friendly and goes far and beyond of what we could expect from an English tutor. You would definitely not regret studying with her, provided you will be lucky enough to get an available spot in her schedule :)

Aline F.

Jun 10, 2021

I was too afraid to speak. I thought I would never be able to. I also had a grammatical deficiency which made it very difficult for me to build dialogues. Today I feel less nervous when speaking English. I have made significant improvements in grammar and speaking skills. Chiara’s lessons are perfect for anyone who needs to develop their confidence in speaking and overcome speech blocks. One thing I would like to highlight is her dedication to the student in customizing the class according to needs. All of the lessons were extremely relevant. I see learning as a ladder and each lesson has been a step up in my learning. I always learn new and important things with each class.

Drielly G.

May 26, 2021

I have no words to express my thanks for Chiara. She is an extraordinary and excellent professional. I took other courses but none compares, even studying and trying for a long time I was afraid to speak English thinking that people would judge me by my pronunciation, and she gave me the confidence to try. Today I'm willing to face the risks of making mistakes to improve. Thank you for your affection and patience. You'll have my admiration for where I'm going.

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Free 30-minute consultation 2023 Lesson Rates: English Coaching Program: A personalized weekly conversation practice program where you’ll build confidence and finally stop being afraid to speak in English. Students can purchase lessons in packages of 5 or 10 lessons at a time. Packages of 5 lessons expire 7 weeks after they are purchased and packages of 10 lessons expire 13 weeks after the purchase date. You can book 1, 2, or 3 lessons per week. 5-lesson package = $250 10-lesson package is $450 (10% discount on this package so $500-10% = $450.) *New policy: Payments must be completed no later than immediately after the first lesson in your package.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
You'll start with a pre-consultation survey to determine if my programs and lessons are a good fit for you. I’ll get back to you within 1-2 business days. If I have a program for you, I’ll send you a link to book a free 30-minute consultation with me. In the consultation, you will: -Discuss your goals and problem areas. -Take an informal speaking assessment and get feedback. -Choose the right program for you.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a master’s degree in Teaching English as a Second Language from the University of San Francisco and eight years of experience teaching English to immigrants and international students.

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