Basic English-English Essentials: Everyday Vocabulary & Real-World Speaking

From 23 £ /h

Are you looking to feel more confident speaking English in everyday situations? English Essentials is a practical, beginner-friendly course designed to expand your vocabulary quickly and effectively.
Instead of memorizing long lists of random words, you will learn high-frequency vocabulary through real-life contexts—such as introducing yourself, ordering food, traveling, shopping, and making casual conversation. By the end of this course, you will have a solid foundation of essential words and phrases, giving you the clarity and confidence to express yourself naturally.

What you will learn:
Core Topic Vocabulary: Words and expressions for home, work, leisure, travel, family, and daily routines.
Functional Phrases: Key expressions for asking questions, expressing opinions, agreeing/disagreeing, and making polite requests.
Word Building Techniques: Simple tricks using prefixes, suffixes, and word families to double your vocabulary fast.
Pronunciation & Usage: Learn not just what a word means, but how to pronounce it correctly and use it naturally in a sentence.
Collocations & Phrasal Verbs: Common word pairings that native speakers use every day.

Extra information

Be ready before the class

Location

Online from Philippines

About Me

Hello! I am a passionate and dedicated English educator committed to helping learners of all levels build confidence, expand their vocabulary, and master real-world communication. With a strong background in teaching core language skills, I focus on transforming language learning from a tedious chore into an engaging, practical experience tailored to each student’s goals.

My Teaching Style: Engaging, Structured & Real-World Focused
I believe that true language learning happens when students feel supported, inspired, and actively engaged.

Context-Driven Learning: I focus on practical, high-frequency vocabulary and real-world conversation patterns rather than simple rote memorization.
Supportive & Encouraging Environment: I create a comfortable, low-pressure space where students feel safe making mistakes, asking questions, and speaking up from day one.
Structured Scaffolding: Lessons are carefully broken down step-by-step, ensuring complex grammar rules and pronunciation techniques are easy to understand and apply immediately.
Interactive & Student-Centered: Every session is tailored to your unique pace and learning style, incorporating visual aids, real-life scenarios, and practical exercises.

Whether you are an absolute beginner taking your first steps into English or an intermediate learner striving for fluid, expressive communication, my goal is to give you the tools, clarity, and confidence you need to succeed in everyday, academic, or professional settings.

Education

Major: English Language Studies (ELS) / Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Academic Focus: Applied Linguistics, English Grammar Structure, Curriculum Design, and Second Language Acquisition.

Major GPA: 3.90 / 4.00 (Top 5% of Department)

Experience / Qualifications

Student Teacher, English Instructor -Academic Institution
2021 – 2022
Developed daily lesson plans focused on core grammar structures, pronunciation, and vocabulary expansion.
Facilitated group discussions, role-playing activities, and creative assignments to encourage student self-expression.
Assessed student progress through informal speaking evaluations and personalized feedback.

English Language Educator - Online Tutoring
2022 – Present
Designed and delivered interactive, context-driven vocabulary lessons for beginner to elementary (A1–A2) English learners.
Created custom curriculum focused on high-frequency vocabulary, functional everyday phrases, and real-world conversation patterns.
Utilized interactive visual aids and structured scaffolding techniques to increase student confidence and speaking time by 40%.
Maintained a 98% positive student review rating by building a supportive, low-pressure classroom environment.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Tagalog

Skills

Vocabulary

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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04-08

08-12

12-16

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20-24

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