English with Cinti L.

Zoni Language Centers

Initially in June of 2009 I was invited to host International Students coming to America to study English at Zoni Language Centers. Staying on with me in my Midtown Manhattan apartment was a part of the English Immersion process. I had great fun with Zoni Students. Showing them around New York, sharing the culture and fantastic events while speaking constantly and consistently in English helped them improve their conversational English. I made many friends who came to study at Zoni whom are still speaking English somewhere in the world today. Some went on the study at University in America while others returned to their home countries to work or get married.

International House

In 2011, I was again invited to become a host for International House students coming to Manhattan, NYC to study (TEFL/ESOL) English. It was my entry into the world of home stays. Through exchanges with ESL students I learned a lot about them, their countries, traditions and had a tremendous amount of fun hosting. When you host an International Student, learning becomes a shared experience. There is a lot of laughter centered around how you butcher each others languages because interpretations can be far off from what is intended to be communicated based on a slight difference in pronunciation. Sharing cultural traditions around holidays is fascinating and enjoyable as well as going out to a museum, a restaurant, an event or artists gallery opening. Each outing - even a simple walk in the park or a visit to the grocer presented opportunities to share the English words to describe and discuss what we were doing. During that time I was working hard at being a working actor, writing, producing and directing live theatre, making speeches and performing comedy in NY made it all a good fit. My students were at least 21. I've been traveling lately - fulfilling my bucket list to see the USA before going abroad again, and find that I can continue to enjoy interaction and sharing my culture with ESL students via the internet and Take Lessons. I look forward to spending time with you and helping you discover your English voice.

New York University Tisch School of Arts

TEFLEN Training College

TEFLEN Training College

The International Accreditation and Recognition Council Acknowledges Cinti Laird's successful completion of the TEFLEN Training College Master TESOL course. Ms. Laird earned TEFL-TESOL Certification on April 29, 2019.

District 46 Toastmasters

An American labor union representing over 160,000 film and television principal and background performers, journalists, and radio personalities worldwide.

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than 480,000 US composers, songwriters, lyricists and music publishers. The ASCAP is committed to nurturing music makers throughout their careers.

The Dramatists Guild of America was established over eighty years ago, and is the only professional association which advances the interests of playwrights, composers, lyricists and librettists writing for the living stage. The Guild has over 6,000 members nationwide, from beginning writers to the most prominent authors represented on Broadway, Off-Broadway and in regional theaters.

Limited Proficiency

Native Proficiency

Limited Proficiency

Limited Proficiency