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Mary Ann
- Rate R133
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- English Oral Expression
- English Vocabulary
- English Reading Comprehension
- Business English
- American English
Experienced ESL Teacher | 5+ Years Helping Beginners to Advanced Students Speak English with Confidence
- English Oral Expression
- English Vocabulary
- English Reading Comprehension
- Business English
- American English
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About Mary Ann
Hello! My name is Mary Ann, and I am an experienced ESL teacher with over five years of helping students from around the world improve their English skills.
I am passionate about creating a friendly, supportive, and engaging learning environment where students feel comfortable expressing themselves in English. My teaching style is patient, encouraging, and conversational, allowing learners to build confidence while developing their speaking, listening, grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation skills.
I have taught students of different ages and proficiency levels—from complete beginners to advanced learners—and I enjoy tailoring each lesson to meet my students' individual goals and learning styles. Whether you're learning English for travel, work, school, interviews, or everyday conversations, I am here to help you succeed.
I believe that learning English should be enjoyable, practical, and rewarding. Together, we'll make steady progress while building the confidence you need to communicate naturally and effectively.
I look forward to meeting you in class and helping you achieve your English learning goals!
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About the lesson
- Primary
- Secondary
- Matric/GCSE
- +17
levels :
Primary
Secondary
Matric/GCSE
BTech
Adult education
Undergraduate
Masters
Doctorate
Other
MBA
A1
A2
B1
B2
C1
C2
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Kids
- English
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
My Approach as an ESL Tutor
My teaching approach is student-centered, interactive, and conversational. I believe that students learn English best when they feel comfortable, encouraged, and actively involved in the lesson. I create a positive and supportive learning environment where students can practice speaking with confidence while improving their grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and listening skills.
Teaching Method and Techniques
I use the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) approach, which focuses on helping students use English naturally in real-life situations. My lessons include guided conversations, role-playing, pronunciation practice, vocabulary building, grammar explanations, and speaking activities tailored to each student's goals. I also provide constructive feedback throughout the lesson to help students recognize their strengths and improve areas that need more practice.
A Typical Lesson Plan
A typical lesson begins with a friendly greeting and a brief warm-up conversation to build confidence and assess the student's current level. Next, we introduce the lesson objective, whether it's learning new vocabulary, practicing grammar, improving pronunciation, or developing conversational skills. We then complete interactive exercises, discussions, and speaking activities that allow students to apply what they have learned. At the end of the lesson, I review the key points, provide personalized feedback, and suggest ways to continue practicing outside of class.
What Sets Me Apart
With over five years of ESL teaching experience, I have taught students from beginners to advanced levels with diverse learning goals and cultural backgrounds. I am patient, encouraging, and adaptable, adjusting my teaching style to match each student's pace and learning preferences. My focus is not only on helping students understand English but also on building their confidence so they can communicate naturally in everyday, academic, and professional situations.
Who My Lessons Are For
My lessons are suitable for learners of all ages and proficiency levels, from complete beginners to advanced English speakers. I teach children, teenagers, university students, and working professionals who want to improve their conversational English, grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, reading, listening, or overall communication skills. Whether you are preparing for school, work, travel, interviews, or simply want to become a more confident English speaker, I will create lessons that meet your individual needs and help you achieve your goals.
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- R133
Package rates
- 5h: R665
- 10h: R1330
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