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About Aliaksandra P.
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I've been teaching English since 2002 and my students have gone on to develop travel abroad, participate in and win different competitions and contests, and build their careers. Within the first few lessons, you'll be able to communicate in it in everyday life and as time goes on you'll be able to make new friends and study and work in it. I love working with students of all ages and experience levels and I can't wait to meet you!
About Aliaksandra
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· Russian · In studio
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About Jessica M.
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I am an English as a Second Language teacher and a speech-language pathologist. For these reasons, I am uniquely qualified to teach the English language (reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar and vocabulary) as well as accent reduction. I have years of experience teaching English as a Second Language abroad as well as in New York at a school. I teach children through adults.
About Jessica
Speech-Language Teacher:
I currently work with students with various educational needs, including learning disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, study skills, social skills and speech production. I have undergone special training at Columbia University to work with children who are bilingual.
English as a Second Language Teacher:
I have years of experience teaching English as a Second Language to children through adults. Having worked abroad an
SAT Reading/Writing Teacher:
I have been tutoring the SAT Reading and Writing sections at a private test preparation company for many years. Due to my expertise in language teaching, I am particularly qualified to teach these sections of the exam. I scored in the 98th percentile on the SAT Reading/Writing and in the 93rd percentile on the GRE exam (graduate school level SAT).
French and Italian Teacher:
I tutor French and Italian, which I have been proficient in and tutoring for over 15 years. Having graduated college with a 4.0 in her double major in French and Italian Language and Literature, I have taught these subjects to both children and adults.
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· ESL · In studio
I wanted to improve my pronunciation and took Takelessons.
She taught me how to pronounce English correctly.
I appreciate it!
Jessica M.
About Mojy (Mozhgan) H.
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I teach Persian Farsi, ESL, Belly Dance and Middle Eastern Dance, Persian Cooking & Baking, Mediterranean Cooking, Persian Gulf style cooking and Seafood( Based on Traditional styles and my own recipes).For the Language Teaching,I teach all different levels and all different skills such as Speaking, Listening, Writing, Reading as well as DLPT format of Farsi, Dari, ESL, Spoken Tajik Languages , and Cultural bonded Language expressions and more. :)
About Mojy (Mozhgan)
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· Farsi · In studio
· Farsi · In studio
· Farsi · In studio
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About Dalia R.
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Hello!!! I am a magical and fun ESL teacher. I love teaching the English language. I have my own style of teaching. I'm fun and know how to make lessons interesting to the student. I am a cartoon/video game and commercial voice actor so understanding the proper way to speak, using the English language, and reading are my specialty and it can be yours too!!! Lets have fun and learn together :-)
About Dalia
I also teach the fundamentals of voice acting and showing my students how to use their voices effectively because these skills are important in any field you study or work in. Proper speech and pronunciation is so important to being an effective communicator.
My background is in Theater. I love to have fun with all the lessons I teach to keep them interesting.
English and Voice students can expect to improve week to week in their vocal technique and conversation abilities. After all PRACTICE MAKES PROGRESS!! Let's start practicing together! :-)
Dalia R.
About Soni C.
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"Tell them and they will forget , show them and they may remember, involve them and they will understand." This is the philosophy by which I plan my English language classes. I incorporate real life reading material, listening material and functional speaking role plays into my lessons.
Before starting lessons with me, I will call to discuss your specific English learning goals. Do you want to focus on Speaking Accent, Conversation, Listening, Writing, Reading, etc. I will then tailor each lesson just for you.
I also teach Business English to students and business professionals. I teach children as well.
About Soni
My name is Soni Krzyzanowski and I'm from Cleveland, Ohio. I have a Masters of Business Administration(MBA) in International Management and CELTA certification from The University of Cambridge via The International House of Prague. Most of my work experience has been in the field of education and of entrepreneurial business .
I have taught English to high status professional international students at Case Western Reserve University. I've taught Business English to professionals in Poland and adult students at the elite Cleveland Public Library System. I have also taught English online with The Alliance for International Women's Rights. My most recent work was at Woosong University and Solbridge International School of Business from which I have obtained my current recommendation letters.
My International work experie
I will prepare lessons and activities that are tailor made for you and your interests . With my students we will set goals and milestones so that we can clearly identify your progress. I can't wait to meet you and begin your English study journey.
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· Essay Writing · Online
· Essay Writing · Online
· ESL · In studio
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About Emma R.
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I am a certified ESL teacher with experience teaching all ages and levels of English, including being a full time High School English teacher in China. I am happy to create a curriculum that best fits the individual needs and wants of my students, including written and spoken English.
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About Faith B.
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I have a Bachelor’s in Public Policy from Stanford University and a Master of Public Policy from Duke University. I am a native English speaker, and I have experience teaching English as a second language to native Spanish speakers . I am also a fluent Spanish speaker as I have lived in Spain and Chile. I look forward to helping you reach your proficiency goals!
-Faith
About Faith
My name is Faith, and I aspire to be your academic coach! I have a Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy from Stanford University and a Master of Public Policy degree from Duke University, which makes me well versed in the areas of national and international policy, law, economics, politics and business. I am relatively new to the DMV, and I have lived all over the United States as well as Spain, Chile and Switzerland. I am fluent in Spanish and a native English speaker. I have experience teaching English as a second language, and I also have experience in tutoring math and social studies. I look forward to helping you reach your academic and proficiency goals!
Faith B.
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Average Cost of ESL Lessons in Alexandria, VA
The average cost of 60-minute ESL lessons in Alexandria is $125. While the exact cost will vary depending on the teacher, type of lesson, and your location, you should expect to spend anywhere between $125 and $125 per hour.
| 30-min | $62 |
$62 average |
$62 |
| 45-min | $94 |
$94 average |
$94 |
| 60-min | $125 |
$125 average |
$125 |
For the best experience, we typically recommend 60-minute ESL lessons. However, students looking for a more affordable option may want to consider a shorter lesson length of 45 or 30 minutes. On average, 45-minute ESL lessons are 25% less expensive at $94, and 30-minute lessons cost 51% less at $62.
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