Practice English with Catherine

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Catherine

North American Accent
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99% positive reviews
Works with: True Beginner · Beginner · Intermediate · Upper Intermediate · Advanced
Also speaks: Spanish (Fluent)
Familiar with: Reading · Writing · Grammar · Conversation Practice · Pronunciation · Accent Reduction · Listening · Vocabulary · English for Business · English for Interviewing · English for Travel · Education · Entertainment · Technology · Public Services · Art · Human Resources · IELTS
Works with: True Beginner · Beginner · Intermediate · Upper Intermediate · Advanced
Also speaks: Spanish (Fluent)
Familiar with: Reading · Writing · Grammar · Conversation Practice · Pronunciation · Accent Reduction · Listening · Vocabulary · English for Business · English for Interviewing · English for Travel · Education · Entertainment · Technology · Public Services · Art · Human Resources · IELTS

Hello!

Hello! I am teacher Catherine L. I have been teaching English to non-native students in classrooms and online for many years. I am excited to help you learn English, too! I love to use technology to help you learn and I also love to introduce you to my community. I love music, hiking, my family, and my two dogs! What do you like? Tell me in the classroom!

I am a teacher by trade but also by nature. I love teaching and have done it for many years. I have taught individual students in person and online as well as small and large groups. While there is something exciting about teaching an audience of hundreds, I prefer seeing the gleam of understanding in the eye of a student in a small group or individual setting. Nothing makes me happier than seeing a student grasp a new concept! Outside of the classroom, I read, write, bake, walk, swim, play basketball and enjoy like with my family. I love the ocean and sitting on the beach on a warm day is my idea of the perfect moment! I can't wait to hear what you enjoy doing!

About

Student Preferences

Open to new students

Languages

English (Native: USA Accent)
Spanish (Fluent)

Industry familiarity

💻 Technology
📢 Public Services
👥 Human Resources
🎨 Art
🏫 Education
🎤 Entertainment

Interests

🍴 Food
🎬 Movies
🎶 Music
🌍 Travel
💻 Technology
☀️ Health and Wellness
📜 History
🧐 Philosophy

Specialties

Teaching Style

I use a lot of technology and props with younger learners, including online reading, listening, viewing, and quiz assignments. This helps students practice what they have learned in the classroom. With more proficient students, I use a variety of methods including online textbooks or test preparation materials to help them prepare for English exams. The goal is to provide each student with a learning experience that matches his or her needs and ability while accelerating language acquisition and mastery. I use a natural conversation style based on student interests.

Preferred Levels

True Beginner
Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced

Language Skills Focus

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

Standardized Test Familiarity

IELTS