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🏆Bisaya/ Cebuano classes specially made for beginners. (See availability)

What makes my lessons different?

▪️Tailored for YOU
Whether you're learning Bisaya for love, travel, business, or just for fun, I customize each lesson based on your level and goals.

▪️Native-like Accent Training
We’ll focus on pronunciation and accent so you can speak confidently and naturally.

▪️ Fun, Real-Life Dialogues
From romantic expressions to everyday conversations and even business phrases, I use stories, role-plays, and real-world examples.

▪️ Slang and Street Talk
You’ll also pick up common slang and casual expressions used by locals.

▪️Pure Conversational Practice
No lessons, no pressure—just relaxed conversations to help you become more fluent and confident in speaking Bisaya.

Learning a language should feel personal, fun, and meaningful—and that’s exactly what I aim to give you in every lesson.

Extra information

📌 Platforms I use:

Google Meet or Zoom – for live classes

Google Drive – if you prefer to send questions or access learning materials outside of class

Other apps you prefer

Location

Online via webcam

General info

Age:
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Duration:
30 minutes
60 minutes
The class is taught in:Tagalog, English

About Me

I'm Maria, your polyglot tutor who speaks 5 languages and currently working on my 6th language (German). I help learners speak with confidence through personalized lessons or relaxed conversation practice.

I’m a native Tagalog, Bisaya (Cebuano), Ilonggo (Hiligaynon), and Karay-a (Kinaray-a) speaker with a C1 level in English. Yes! I have conducted over 11,000 online lessons across different platforms since 2015.

I’m here to guide you from being “someone who listens and guesses” to becoming “someone who confidently initiates conversations.”

Education

College: Notre Dame of Marbel University
Course: Bachelor of Library and Information Science major in Academic Librarianship

Course: Bachelor or Education major in general education

Other Related Courses:
TEFL Certified ( since 2017)

Experience / Qualifications

1. Freelance English, Tagalog and Cebuano tutor (2015- present)

2. High School Teacher (2023-present)

3. Part-time College instructor (2012-2017)

Reviews (1)

I've been having lessons with Sam for a couple of months now with my brother. She's a great teacher, got good energy and enthusiasm so makes Tagalog lessons fun! Also she was very accomodating in helping to find a time that would work for all of us, which we really appreciated. Would highly reccomend to anyone looking to learn Tagalog :).
What makes my lessons different? ▪️Tailored for YOU Whether you're learning Ilonggo for love, travel, business, or just for fun, I customize each lesson based on your level and goals. ▪️Native-like Accent Training We’ll focus on pronunciation and accent so you can speak confidently and naturally. ▪️ Fun, Real-Life Dialogues From romantic expressions to everyday conversations and even business phrases, I use stories, role-plays, and real-world examples. ▪️ Slang and Street Talk You’ll also pick up common slang and casual expressions used by locals. ▪️Pure Conversational Practice No lessons, no pressure—just relaxed conversations to help you become more fluent and confident in speaking Bisaya. Learning a language should feel personal, fun, and meaningful—and that’s exactly what I aim to give you in every lesson.
What I offer: ▪️ Personalized lessons – Whether you’re learning for love, work, family, or fun, I tailor each session based on your level and purpose. ▪️ Accent and Pronunciation Training – Learn to speak naturally with proper pronunciation (American accent ). ▪️ Real-Life Dialogues & Role-Plays – From romantic chats to daily expressions and business talk, you’ll learn useful language in a practical way. ▪️ Local Slang and Expressions – Get familiar with how Bisaya is really spoken by locals in daily life. Whether you want structured lessons or just want to chat in English and improve your speaking skills, I’ve got you covered. Let’s enjoy learning and speaking English together!
Hi! I’m Maria (Sam)—a passionate and experienced polyglot and language tutor from the Philippines. I’ve been teaching online since 2015 and have conducted over 11,000 lessons with students from all over the world. As a native speaker of : 📍Tagalog, 📍Bisaya (Cebuano), 📍Ilonggo (Hiligaynon), 📍Karay-a 📍and a fluent English speaker with a C1 level and a 100% American accent, I know what it takes to learn and master multiple languages. I bring that same understanding and empathy into every lesson I teach. I tailor each class to your goals—whether you’re learning for love, travel, work, or personal growth. You can choose between structured lessons or relaxed conversation practice (open cam or audio-only—whatever you're comfortable with). We can talk about your interests, career, or even do reading practice to sharpen your accent and fluency. As a fellow language learner, I understand the excitement and struggles of the journey. That’s why I’m here to guide, support, and help you speak with confidence—at your own pace, in your own style. Let’s enjoy learning together. I can’t wait to meet you!
🗣️ English Conversational Practice – Build Confidence & Fluency Looking to improve your spoken English in a relaxed and pressure-free way? This class is all about real conversation—no grammar drills or structured lessons, just natural and enjoyable talk time designed to boost your confidence and fluency. You’re free to choose the format that suits you best: 📷 Open camera or 🎧 audio-only—whichever makes you feel more comfortable! What we can talk about: 💼 Work-related topics 🎯 Your goals and passions 📖 Reading practice to improve pronunciation and accent 💬 Casual conversation to help you speak more naturally As someone trained in a 100% American accent, I can help you sound clearer, more confident, and more fluent in your speech. Whether you're preparing for a meeting, an interview, or simply want to sound more natural in daily conversation, this session is for you. Let's talk your way to fluency—one conversation at a time!

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