Practice English with Shanna

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Shanna

North American Accent
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91% positive reviews
Expertise: Conversation Practice · English for Business · TOEFL

Works with: True Beginner · Beginner · Intermediate · Upper Intermediate · Advanced
Also speaks: Spanish (Basic) · French (Basic)
Familiar with: Pronunciation · Grammar · Reading · Writing · Accent Reduction · Listening · Vocabulary · English for Interviewing · English for Travel · Marketing · Healthcare · Retail · Art · Education · Sales · Entertainment · Business · Other
Expertise: Conversation Practice · English for Business · TOEFL

Works with: True Beginner · Beginner · Intermediate · Upper Intermediate · Advanced
Also speaks: Spanish (Basic) · French (Basic)
Familiar with: Pronunciation · Grammar · Reading · Writing · Accent Reduction · Listening · Vocabulary · English for Interviewing · English for Travel · Marketing · Healthcare · Retail · Art · Education · Sales · Entertainment · Business · Other

Hello!

Struggling to express yourself in English? 🧐 Need to sound more professional when speaking with colleagues, patients, or clients? 😳 Want to feel confident and fluent in conversations? 🥺👉👈 🚀 Take your English to the next level with my dynamic, results-driven approach! Growing up in the diverse and vibrant city of New York, I've always been surrounded by a mix of languages and cultures, which sparked my passion for communication and language learning. When I'm not teaching, you’ll find me embracing the outdoors—hiking scenic trails, camping under the stars, or discovering hidden culinary gems. I love traveling, trying new foods (especially tacos!), and making unforgettable memories with loved ones.

👨‍🏫 About Me 🎓 13+ Years of Teaching Experience (USA, Turkey, Japan) 🌍 Fluent in Cultural & Professional English Communication 🗣️ Specialist in Business, Medical & Conversational English 📜 Certified English Instructor & Exam Coach (IELTS, OET, TOEFL) With a degree in Communications from the University of Hertfordshire and over a decade of teaching experience, I help students: ✅ Boost Fluency & Pronunciation – Speak confidently like a native ✅ Master Business & Medical English – Improve workplace communication ✅ Prepare for Exams (IELTS, OET, TOEFL) – Get the scores you need ✅ Enhance Grammar & Vocabulary – Speak clearly and professionally

About

Student Preferences

Open to new students

Languages

English (Native: USA Accent)
Spanish (Basic)
French (Basic)

Industry familiarity

💼 Business
📈 Marketing
🩺 Health Care
🛍️ Retail
🎨 Art
🏫 Education
🎤 Entertainment
🏷️ Sales
Poetry and Creative Writing

Interests

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

Specialties

Teaching Style

📚 My Teaching Style 🗣 Interactive & Real-World Focused – No boring textbooks! 🛠 Custom Lessons – Tailored to your needs & learning style 🎭 Roleplays & Situational Training – Perfect your English for meetings, travel, interviews, and medical settings 📺 Multimedia Learning – Videos, articles, and real-life case studies I create a positive and engaging learning experience so you can speak English with confidence, whether you’re in a hospital, boardroom, or social setting.

Preferred Levels

True Beginner
Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced

Language Skills Focus

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

Standardized Test Familiarity

TOEFL

Expertise

Other