Practice English with Marla

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Marla

North American Accent
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Expertise: Conversation Practice · Pronunciation · Vocabulary

Works with: Beginner · Intermediate · Upper Intermediate · Advanced
Familiar with: Reading · Writing · Accent Reduction · Listening · English for Business · English for Interviewing · English for Travel · Grammar · Business · Finance · Public Services · Human Resources · Art · Education · Healthcare · Retail · TOEFL
Expertise: Conversation Practice · Pronunciation · Vocabulary

Works with: Beginner · Intermediate · Upper Intermediate · Advanced
Familiar with: Reading · Writing · Accent Reduction · Listening · English for Business · English for Interviewing · English for Travel · Grammar · Business · Finance · Public Services · Human Resources · Art · Education · Healthcare · Retail · TOEFL

Hello!

I just wanted to let all of my friends, including those of you I haven't met yet, that I will be taking mu Christmas vacation from 12/18/25 through 12/25/25. Happy Holidays everyone! I am an experienced, certified English teacher for beginners or professionals, specializing in adults only. I can chat slowly and clearly. I enjoy learning and hope to inspire others making this exciting language journey.

Over the course of my life I have been an experienced banker, farmer, public servant, rancher, sailor and teacher. I love animals, reading, gardening, art (especially landscape painting in oils), music (guitar, bodhrán, tin whistle, violin, piano), building historical doll houses, cooking and new experiences such as kayaking.

About

Student Preferences

Open to new students

Languages

English (Native: USA Accent)

Industry familiarity

💼 Business
💰 Finance
🩺 Health Care
📢 Public Services
🛍️ Retail
👥 Human Resources
🎨 Art
🏫 Education

Interests

🍴 Food
🎬 Movies
🎶 Music
🔬 Science
🌍 Travel
🌠 Anime
🎨 Art
🏅 Sports
💻 Technology
☀️ Health and Wellness
📜 History
🧐 Philosophy

Specialties

Teaching Style

I believe the best learning environment should be an enjoyable one. Students will learn more, retain more, and feel more confident if they are comfortable and supported during the learning process. I love learning. I try to model these aspects. I try to maintain an enjoyable atmosphere where we can both learn about each other's culture, how to use language to improve our connections to the people in our lives. Cambly is a great place to practice speaking English! The best way to improve your speaking skills is by chatting with a native speaker( ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) like me). I am happy to help with all aspects of English such as reading, writing, speaking. Bring your questions and we will find a solution.

Preferred Levels

Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced

Language Skills Focus

Conversation Practice
Pronunciation
Vocabulary
Reading
Writing
Accent Reduction
Listening
English for Business
English for Interviewing
English for Travel
Grammar

Standardized Test Familiarity

TOEFL