Melaina - English speaking teacher - Remote
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Melaina - English speaking teacher - Remote

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Melaina

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Melaina - English speaking teacher - Remote

£13,374/hr

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Fluent fun english teacher looking for fun students ready to learn asap!

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About Melaina

Welcome! Taking the step to refine your English speaking skills is an exciting investment in yourself, and choosing the right tutor is the first step toward reaching your goals. Whether you are looking to advance your career, prepare for high-stakes presentations, excel in exams, or simply speak with natural ease, you deserve a structured, supportive, and highly effective environment. Here is a clear picture of what you can expect when we work together. Professional Standards & Core Philosophy Fluency is built through consistent, intentional practice. My commitment to you is grounded in three professional standards: Structured Progress, Not Just Small Talk: Every lesson has a clear objective. We do not just pass the time chatting; we systematically address your specific obstacles—whether that is vocabulary retention, sentence rhythm, or real-time grammar accuracy. Data-Driven Feedback: After every session, you will receive organized notes highlighting key corrections, new expressions, and target areas for improvement so you can track your growth week by week. Punctuality and Respect for Your Time: Your schedules and goals are treated with absolute professional respect. Every lesson is structured to deliver maximum active speaking time and actionable value from the first minute to the last. What We Can Focus On Together Focus Area Typical Outcomes Key Techniques Professional & Executive English Lead international meetings, pitch ideas, and navigate negotiations smoothly. Business scenario roleplays, executive vocabulary building, diplomatic phrasing exercises. IELTS / TOEFL Speaking Prep Hit your target band score under exam timing constraints. Real exam prompt simulations, scoring rubric analysis, structure & coherence training. Conversational Ease & Social Spontaneity Stop overthinking grammar and speak effortlessly in day-to-day settings. Contextual feedback, connected speech exercises, dynamic discussion topics.

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When it comes to teaching English speaking, the goal shifts from memorizing grammar rules on paper to building real-world fluency, natural pronunciation, and conversational confidence. Speaking a language is a physical and psychological skill—it requires training your mouth muscles, overcoming hesitation, and thinking on your feet.

Here is a breakdown of my approach as an English speaking tutor:
1. Teaching Method and Techniques

My approach to teaching spoken English is rooted in active, immersive communication and evidence-based language acquisition:

Communicative Language Teaching (CLT): Instead of dry textbook drills, we focus on using English for real communication. Grammar and vocabulary are taught in context, ensuring you learn how native speakers actually converse rather than how textbooks think they do.

Gentle, Real-Time Feedback & Recasts: When you make a grammatical error or mispronounce a word during a conversation, I don’t interrupt your flow harshly. Instead, I use recasting—naturally repeating your sentence back with the correct phrasing or pronunciation so you absorb it without breaking your train of thought.

Shadowing & Pronunciation Coaching: We work closely on the mechanics of speech: syllable stress, linking sounds, intonation, and troublesome phonemes (like the "th" sound or vowel distinctions). Shadowing exercises help train your mouth and ear to match natural pacing.

Scenario-Based Roleplay: We simulate real-world situations you actually face—such as job interviews, networking events, casual small talk, handling customer service calls, or delivering presentations—so you build muscle memory for those specific environments.

2. A Typical Lesson Plan

A standard 45-to-60-minute speaking session is structured to maximize your active talking time:

Warm-Up & Fluency Spark (5–10 mins):

We start with a relaxed, low-pressure chat about your day, a recent news event, or a fun icebreaker question. The goal is to get your brain switching into English mode without performance anxiety.

Target Focus: Vocabulary, Phrasal Verbs, or Pronunciation (10–15 mins):

We introduce a practical theme (e.g., expressing opinions diplomatically, using common phrasal verbs, or mastering rhythm and connected speech). We practice a few key phrases together.

Core Practice & Interactive Roleplay (20 mins):

This is the heart of the lesson. We dive into a guided conversation or interactive scenario where you apply the target language. I act as a conversation partner and coach, guiding you through any roadblocks.

Debrief, Correction & Takeaways (5 mins):

We review key corrections, highlight words you struggled to pronounce, and write down 2–3 new expressions for you to use in your daily life before our next session.

3. What Sets This Approach Apart

A Zero-Judgment Safe Haven: Making mistakes is a required part of learning to speak fluently. My sessions are a completely pressure-free zone where you are encouraged to stumble, self-correct, and experiment with new words without fear of embarrassment.

Focus on Natural Pacing and Fillers: Traditional classes often teach robotic, perfect sentences. I help you master natural conversation fillers, pacing, and conversational rhythm so you sound natural, confident, and fluent rather than scripted.

Tailored to Your Voice: I don't force a rigid curriculum. Whether you need to sound polished and professional for global business meetings or relaxed and expressive for social settings, we shape our topics around your personal life and career goals.

4. Who the Lessons Are For

These speaking sessions are designed for learners who already have some foundation in English (intermediate to advanced) but want to bridge the gap between understanding English and speaking it fluently:

Working Professionals: Non-native professionals navigating international meetings, giving presentations, leading teams, or preparing for high-stakes job interviews in English.

Expats and Immigrants: Individuals living in or moving to an English-speaking environment who want to navigate daily life, make friends, and communicate effortlessly in social and administrative settings.

Test-Preppers (IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC): Students specifically targeting high scores in the spoken sections of standardized exams, focusing on coherence, lexical resource, and grammatical range under time constraints.

Independent Learners & Travelers: Anyone who has studied English grammar for years but freezes up when it's time to speak, and wants to build the spontaneous confidence needed to travel the world.
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  • 5h: £65
  • 10h: £130

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B2

C1

C2

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