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Alaine
- Rate R133
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- English Oral Expression
- IELTS
- American English
- TOEFL
- TOEIC
Graduate of Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English with 7 years of experience teaching different subjects for different nationalities, learning leves and ages. Teaching basic to advanced Eng
- English Oral Expression
- IELTS
- American English
- TOEFL
- TOEIC
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About Alaine
Hello! I’m Alaine Futalan, LPT, an experienced and passionate English teacher with a Bachelor of Secondary Education, major in English, and a 120-hour TESOL certification. I have seven years of ESL teaching experience, working with children, adults, and professionals from different cultural backgrounds.
My lessons are friendly, engaging, and personalized to your learning goals and English level. Whether you want to improve your everyday conversation, grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, or prepare for IELTS, TOEIC, TOEFL, or OPIC, I will guide you step by step and help you become a more confident English speaker.
I believe that learning English should be comfortable, practical, and enjoyable. I create a supportive environment where you can speak without fear of making mistakes, because mistakes are an important part of learning.
With my experience teaching students from different countries and proficiency levels, I understand that every learner has different needs. My goal is to help you recognize your strengths, improve your weaknesses, and achieve your personal English-learning goals.
Let’s learn English together and build your confidence, one conversation at a time!
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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
As an experienced ESL teacher with 7 years of experience teaching learners from children to adults and professionals, I use a student-centered and practical approach. I adjust my lessons according to each learner’s English level, goals, interests, and learning pace. I have taught students from different nationalities, including Taiwanese, Chinese, Korean, Turkish, Vietnamese, and Japanese learners.
Teaching Methods and Techniques
My teaching style combines:
Communicative learning – encouraging students to use English naturally through conversations and real-life situations.
Interactive activities – role-playing, discussions, question-and-answer exercises, and guided conversations.
Level-appropriate instruction – adjusting vocabulary, grammar, speaking activities, and materials according to the student's proficiency.
Practical application – connecting lessons to situations students may encounter at school, work, travel, or everyday life.
Personalized feedback – identifying areas for improvement and providing clear corrections and suggestions.
Exam-focused preparation – providing structured lessons for TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS, and OPIC when students are preparing for English proficiency examinations.
A Typical Lesson Plan
1. Warm-up – 5 minutes
A short conversation or review activity to get the student comfortable using English.
2. Review – 5–10 minutes
Review previous vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, or assigned exercises.
3. Main Lesson – 20–25 minutes
Introduce the day's topic and teach the target language through examples and guided practice.
4. Interactive Practice – 10–15 minutes
Use conversation, role-play, reading, speaking, or other activities that allow the student to apply what they learned.
5. Feedback & Correction – 5 minutes
Discuss strengths, correct important errors, and provide practical recommendations.
6. Wrap-up – 5 minutes
Review key points and establish a small practice task or learning goal for the next lesson.
What Sets Me Apart
What sets me apart is my combination of teaching experience, English specialization, and experience managing an ESL learning environment. I hold a Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English and a 120-hour TESOL Certificate.
I have also worked as an ESL Head Teacher, Manager, Teacher, and Supervisor, including training and supervising teachers, managing schedules, preparing materials, and addressing student and teacher needs.
My goal is not simply to teach English, but to help students become confident and independent English communicators.
Who My Lessons Are For
I can work with:
Children and young learners
Teenagers
College/university students
Adults
Working professionals
Beginner to advanced English learners
Students preparing for TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS, or OPIC
Learners who want to improve speaking, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, reading, writing, and conversational English
My experience specifically includes teaching kids through adults and professionals, as well as intermediate to advanced English lessons.
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Rates
Rate
- R133
Package rates
- 5h: R665
- 10h: R1330
free lesson
The free first lesson with Alaine allows you to get to know the tutor and discuss your needs and expectations.
- 30min
online
- R133/h
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