Practice English with Carolyn

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Carolyn

North American Accent
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97% positive reviews
Expertise: Business · English for Business · Conversation Practice

Works with: True Beginner · Beginner · Intermediate · Upper Intermediate · Advanced
Also speaks: Spanish (Basic)
Familiar with: Grammar · Pronunciation · Vocabulary · English for Interviewing · Healthcare · Sales · Marketing · Education · IELTS
Expertise: Business · English for Business · Conversation Practice

Works with: True Beginner · Beginner · Intermediate · Upper Intermediate · Advanced
Also speaks: Spanish (Basic)
Familiar with: Grammar · Pronunciation · Vocabulary · English for Interviewing · Healthcare · Sales · Marketing · Education · IELTS

Hello!

Hello, my name is Carolyn and I am really glad you are here! I am from Detroit, Michigan in the United States, but I currently live in beautiful Merida, Mexico. I speak a little Spanish, I have a lot more to learn. Trust me, I understand how hard it is to learn a new language. I have a Bachelor's Degree in English and Creative Writing. I am TEFL and TESOL certified. I am a mom. I love animals. I like to sing. I am passionate about writing. I am a movie buff and I watch more TV than I should. I am a naturally curious person, so I love to meet people and learn about them. Let's sit down for a chat soon! I'm sure we'll find plenty to talk about.

I am a proud mom of my two adult sons. I have a dog named Penny and two turtles, Waldo and Mac. I love all kinds of animals. I like to do crafts, like crochet, knitting and yarn dyeing. I love to travel and learn about new places and different cultures. I like music and singing. I like to cook and bake too. One of the great things about living in Mexico is that I can swim and go to the beach all year round! I also like learning about the culture here and I'd love to learn about your culture and traditions.

About

Student Preferences

Open to new students

Languages

English (Native: USA Accent)
Spanish (Basic)

Industry familiarity

💼 Business
📈 Marketing
🩺 Health Care
🏫 Education
🏷️ Sales

Interests

🍴 Food
🎬 Movies
🎶 Music
🌍 Travel
🏅 Sports

Specialties

Teaching Style

I like to get to know my students. I'll talk with you and learn about your needs and goals, then I can adjust our class time to meet those needs. If you need help with job interview preparation, I have experience helping my students with that. If you want to improve your business English skills, I worked in Corporate America for more than 25 years, I can certainly help you there. I am a mom, so when I talk to other parents, compare experiences and stories about our kids, that's a great way to practice English. I love cooking and I enjoy it when my students share the recipes of their country. I'm flexible, so we can talk about whatever you find interesting, as long as it gets you communicating. "In a world where you can be anything, be KIND" is one of my favorite sayings. I value kindness. My classes are a judgement free zone. You can feel safe to make mistakes, over and over, and never feel judged.

Preferred Levels

True Beginner
Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced

Language Skills Focus

English for Business
Conversation Practice
Grammar
Pronunciation
Vocabulary
English for Interviewing

Standardized Test Familiarity

IELTS