Practice English with Darlene

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Darlene

Australian Accent
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Expertise: Conversation Practice · Listening · English for Travel

Works with: Intermediate · Upper Intermediate · Advanced
Familiar with: English for Interviewing · Entertainment · Education · Retail · Public Services · Healthcare · IELTS · Other
Expertise: Conversation Practice · Listening · English for Travel

Works with: Intermediate · Upper Intermediate · Advanced
Familiar with: English for Interviewing · Entertainment · Education · Retail · Public Services · Healthcare · IELTS · Other

Hello!

I am a qualified Social Scientist with over 19 years of experience supporting children and adults from diverse cultural and non-English-speaking backgrounds (NESB). My work has included teaching a Diploma of Community Services to adult learners from NESB communities, as well as teaching English to primary school students in Cambodia. I have also worked extensively in remote Aboriginal communities across Australia. I offer English language support tailored to your goals, whether that’s exam or interview preparation, business English, or English for the community services sector. In addition to my teaching and social work background, I am professionally trained to work with children and families experiencing mental health challenges and am currently undertaking postgraduate studies in trauma-informed therapy. I offer individually tailored lesson plans to help you meet your personal learning goals.

I am passionate about community, humanitarian issues, animal welfare, and personal development. I love travelling and immersing myself in different cultures. Life is a gift, and we should all make the most of it!

About

Student Preferences

Open to new students

Languages

English (Native: Australian Accent)

Industry familiarity

🩺 Health Care
📢 Public Services
🛍️ Retail
🏫 Education
🎤 Entertainment
Hospitality.

Interests

🍴 Food
🎶 Music
🌍 Travel
☀️ Health and Wellness
📜 History
🧐 Philosophy
Psychology

Specialties

Teaching Style

I am relaxed and informal, however also able to converse at an academic level if required.

Preferred Levels

Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced

Language Skills Focus

Conversation Practice
Listening
English for Travel
English for Interviewing

Standardized Test Familiarity

IELTS

Expertise

Other