Amanda J
5.0
United States•
4:00 PM (GMT+11:00)
English
97
1.344
English
97
1.344
Speaks
English
Native
About Me
A teacher with a plan!
Hello, I'm Amanda! I'm from America. I have experience teaching English to all ages and levels across 5 continents. I can help you with any English skill, but I specialize in listening and speaking.
I use structured conversation to help you practice real world English. In every lesson you will review and learn vocabulary and grammar, and practice using English in real world conversation.
How it works:
Every lesson (except the first) begins with a review of previously learned material. We review material until we're both confident that you have learned and understand it.
We'll then work on new vocabulary and/or grammar. I will teach you a small block of words, or a new grammar point, then we will spend time practicing. The practice may be question-answer (in which I ask you the question and you give me a full answer), answer-question (in which I give you the answer and you must give me the appropriate question), or photo description.
The speaking focus is on fluency, accuracy, pronunciation, and accent reduction.
The listening focus is on comprehension of what I say/ask. I won't slow down or simplify my language (unless of course you need me to!)
I have hundreds of hours of material covering every imaginable topic, so the more you study with me, the more you'll see yourself improve. This is not an easy program, but I think it's the best. So for students who are serious about being able to speak English naturally, book a lesson today!
**Note: I live in Australia, so please check that my availability is suitable for you before booking a lesson!
Read MoreHello, I'm Amanda! I'm from America. I have experience teaching English to all ages and levels across 5 continents. I can help you with any English skill, but I specialize in listening and speaking.
I use structured conversation to help you practice real world English. In every lesson you will review and learn vocabulary and grammar, and practice using English in real world conversation.
How it works:
Every lesson (except the first) begins with a review of previously learned material. We review material until we're both confident that you have learned and understand it.
We'll then work on new vocabulary and/or grammar. I will teach you a small block of words, or a new grammar point, then we will spend time practicing. The practice may be question-answer (in which I ask you the question and you give me a full answer), answer-question (in which I give you the answer and you must give me the appropriate question), or photo description.
The speaking focus is on fluency, accuracy, pronunciation, and accent reduction.
The listening focus is on comprehension of what I say/ask. I won't slow down or simplify my language (unless of course you need me to!)
I have hundreds of hours of material covering every imaginable topic, so the more you study with me, the more you'll see yourself improve. This is not an easy program, but I think it's the best. So for students who are serious about being able to speak English naturally, book a lesson today!
**Note: I live in Australia, so please check that my availability is suitable for you before booking a lesson!
My trial lessons
We'll do a vocabulary and speaking lesson to (1) give you an idea of what my lessons are like and (2) give me an idea of what level you're starting at!
Read MoreTrial Lesson
One time, 30 minutesPrivate Lessons
60 minutesTeacher Stats
Within a few hours 
7 years ago 
100.00%1.344 
20.8 lesson average
5.0 Schedule
Teaching Expertise
Beginner
Upper Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Upper Advanced
American English
Résumé
Education
2002 - 2006
BA English
Rutgers University - New Jersey, USA
Major in English literature, minor in Sociology
Work Experience
2017
English Instructor
Fisher's SuperKids - Danang, Vietnam
I teach general English and pronunciation to young Vietnamese learners.
2016 - 2017
English Teacher
Ozford College - Melbourne, Australia
General English to international students
2015 - 2016
English Teacher
Speed School of English - Bielsko-Biala, Poland
Speaking curriculum to adults
2014 - 2015
Reading Specialist
I Can Read - Singapore
Reading/phonics skills to young children
2011 - 2013
English Teacher
Maple College - Busan, South Korea
GE to children
2009 - 2009
English Teacher
Excel Language Institute - Cusco, Peru
GE to young adults
Certifications
2009 - 2009
TEFL/TESOL
Maximo Nivel - Cusco, Peru
150-hour in-class certification (with 16 hours of practical teaching)