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Laura Manary ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ IELTS/TOEFL/English Conversation ๐Ÿ’š

8+ yrs exp.
1631 Sessions Completed

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EnglishNative
SpanishC1 Advanced
ChineseA1 Beginner
Want to speak more fluently and confidently? Want to ace the IELTS/TOEFL? Choose Teacher Laura! โœ… 8 years of teaching experience โœ… TEFL + IELTS + TOEFL certified โœ… American accent ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Native English Speaker โœ… Helps you master vocabulary, grammar, and test taking skills and strategies WHAT DOES TEACHER LAURA OFFER? โญ๏ธ Develop confidence- get over your fear of making mistakes โญ๏ธ Improve your listening and speaking skills โญ๏ธ Expand your vocabulary โญ๏ธ Classes customized to meet your specific needs โญ๏ธ 25 minute classes to fit your busy schedule COURSES OFFERED: โ‡๏ธ IELTS Test Preparation โ‡๏ธ TOEFL Test Preparation โ‡๏ธ Speaking & Conversation โ‡๏ธ Business English โ‡๏ธ Beginner English for Adults โ‡๏ธ English for Travel See details about all my courses below โฌ‡๏ธ โœ๐Ÿป IELTS/TOEFL TEST PREPARATION โœ๐Ÿป ๐Ÿ… Learn every question type for every section of the test (reading, writing, listening, speaking) ๐Ÿ… Learn the skills you need to succeed ๐Ÿ… Build your vocabulary ๐Ÿ… Improve your grammar ๐Ÿ… Tips and tricks to optimize your score ๐Ÿ… Receive feedback on homework to help you improve between classes ๐Ÿ“ฃ SPEAKING & CONVERSATION ๐Ÿ“ฃ ๐ŸŸก Get organized, structured speaking and listening practice with a native speaker ๐ŸŸก Improve your pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary ๐ŸŸก Learn to talk about the topics that matter to you ๐Ÿ‘” BUSINESS ENGLISH ๐Ÿ‘” ๐Ÿ”ด How to write emails, memos, and other work documents ๐Ÿ”ด Essential phrases for conference calls, presentations, and more ๐Ÿ”ด Practice job interviews in English and learn to improve your answers ๐Ÿ”ด Review your CV with a native speaker ๐Ÿ˜ BEGINNER ENGLISH๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿ”ต New to English? Don't worry! We will begin with the language that is most important for you ๐Ÿ”ต Vocabulary: greetings, likes/dislikes, common questions, most common verbs, and more ๐Ÿ”ต Grammar: Learn the most common, most useful grammar concepts, such as simple present, simple past, simple future, and the 50 most common irregular verbs ๐Ÿ”ต Pronunciation: Learn how to pronounce English vowels and consonants, including the challenging "L" and "R" sounds โœˆ๏ธ๐ŸŒŽ ENGLISH FOR TRAVEL ๐ŸŒŽโœˆ๏ธ ๐ŸŸข Transportation: Learn to buy tickets, ask about schedules, prepare for customs and immigration questions, etc. ๐ŸŸข Accommodation: Learn to check in/out of hotels, AirBnBs, hostels, etc. and find out exactly what is included in the price. ๐ŸŸข Food: Learn how to order food, explain food allergies, ask for specials, and more. ๐ŸŸข Booking tours: Learn to ask about schedules/what is included and negotiate prices. ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿผโ€๐ŸซWHAT TO EXPECT DURING CLASS๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿผโ€๐Ÿซ ๐Ÿงก A calm, patient, caring, friendly teacher ๐Ÿงก Personalized content to meet your learning needs ๐Ÿงก Interactive lessons with lots of speaking practice ๐ŸŽ‰WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER CLASS ๐ŸŽ‰ ๐Ÿ’œ A smile on your face ๐Ÿ’œ More confidence with your English ๐Ÿ’œ Better understanding of grammar and a larger vocabulary ๐Ÿ’œ Desire to continue learning and practicing English ๐Ÿ’œ Clear, written feedback after each class summarizing the lesson ๐Ÿ’œ Homework is always provided for students preparing for tests ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธABOUT ME ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ I was born in North Carolina ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ I have been teaching for 8 years, and teaching online for 1.5 years. I ๐Ÿ’–LOVE๐Ÿ’– my job and my students on AmazingTalker! When I am not teaching, I love to travel ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ, practice yoga and meditation ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿผ, take walks with my dog ๐Ÿพ, drink coffee with my girlfriends โ˜•, and play music with my husband ๐ŸŽธ. I have lived in South Korea ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท, Costa Rica ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ท, The Bahamas ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ธ, and Panama๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ, and I have traveled to many other countries. Tell me why I should visit your country next! ๐Ÿ’œ I have worked with students from all over the world to help them achieve their goals, whether to master business English for realtors or to gain confidence interacting socially in English. I'm not just your teacher, I'm your teammate, and I am invested in your progress and growth. If you are willing to put in the effort, I have the expertise to help you achieve your goals. Together, we can turn your dreams into reality.๐Ÿ’œ What are you waiting for? BOOK A TRIAL CLASS today and you will see how much you LOVE taking my class and IMPROVING your English! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿป๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿป๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿป ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜ I can't wait to see you in the classroom! ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜
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    Performance History

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    Experiences

    • 2019 - 2020 DaDa ABC
    • 2013 - 2020 Private English Instructor
    • 2015 - 2019 Lyford Cay International School
    • 2012 - 2013 Ulsan Ministry of Education

    Educations

    • 2007 - 2011 Appalachian State University Communication Disorders (Bachelor of Science)

    • 2007 - 2011 Appalachian State University Spanish (Bachelor of Arts)

    Certifications

    • International TEFL Teacher Training (120 hours)

    • (60 hour) IELTS Training Course

    • Substitute Effective Teacher Training

    • Propellยฎ Workshop for the TOEFL iBTยฎ Test

    Experiences
    • 2019 - 2020 DaDa ABC
    • 2013 - 2020 Private English Instructor
    • 2015 - 2019 Lyford Cay International School
    • 2012 - 2013 Ulsan Ministry of Education
    Educations
    • 2007 - 2011

      Appalachian State University

      Communication Disorders (Bachelor of Science)

    • 2007 - 2011

      Appalachian State University

      Spanish (Bachelor of Arts)

    Certifications
    • International TEFL Teacher Training (120 hours)

    • (60 hour) IELTS Training Course

    • Substitute Effective Teacher Training

    • Propellยฎ Workshop for the TOEFL iBTยฎ Test

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      How to book
      • After buying courses, you can book them according to the teacherโ€™s schedule.
      • If โ€œInstant Tutoringโ€ shows on the teacherโ€™s profile, you can book the lesson 30 minutes after the current time.
      • If the teacher is not online, the next available class cannot be booked until 24 hours afterward.
      Lesson duration
      • The duration of a trial session is 25 minutes.
      • The duration of a private session is 50 minutes.
      • If you purchase more than 5 sessions, you will receive a discount (according to the price the teacher set).
      Instructions
      • Enter the website 10 minutes before the class starts. Click โ€œMy Lessonsโ€ to find your class, click โ€œGo to classโ€, and then you will be in the classroom on ZOOM!
      • You can use ZOOM for classes both on your phone and computer. Please download ZOOM in advance if you choose to use your phone for the class.
      Refund policy
      • Please click โ€œReport Issueโ€ if you encountered any problems, and the teacher will determine either reschedule or refund afterward.
      • If the teacher doesnโ€™t respond the issue, we will provide a full refund as AT credits for you.

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