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    Improve Your English Speaking Skills - English Conversation Classes with a Native Speaker

    Would you like to improve your English language skills?

    Hi,

    My name is Chris and I can help you achieve your English language learning goals. Can you already speak English but want to improve? If so, my classes could work for you.

    I run classes that have a strong focus on spoken conversational English. Classes are usually based around a topic, from which we will have conversations in English. These topics can be tailored to areas that you want to improve. These sessions aim to help you:

    - Improve you Speaking Skills
    - Develop fluid Conversation skills
    - Improve your listening skills
    - Learn new and specific words
    - Get better at pronouncing

    I can also teach groups.

    Looking forward to hearing from you,

    Chris

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    Location

    At teacher's location: Koskelantie, Helsinki, Finland
    At student's location: Around Helsinki, Finland
    Online via webcam

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    General info

    suitcase iconSkills:
    English as a second language (esl), English for adults, School
    Age:
    Children (7-12 years old)
    Teenagers (13-17 years old)
    Adults (18-64 years old)
    Seniors (65+ years old)
    Student level:
    Intermediate
    Advanced
    Duration:
    30 minutes
    45 minutes
    60 minutes
    90 minutes
    120 minutes
    The class is taught in:English, Finnish

    About Me

    **Due to work commitments I am currently unable to offer any tuition. I will be available again from the end of October.**


    My name is Chris and I am originally from the UK.

    I have experience working with adults and children as a teacher. My approach to teaching languages is to focus on spoken word and conversations, with the aim of improving spoken fluency.

    I have been living permanently in Finland since November 2016. During this time I developed a keen interest in Finnish culture and its language. My Finnish spoken level is around a B2, and I am currently studying on an intensive course. I have a passion for languages, and I would like to be able to help you reach your language goals in English.

    I have a wilderness guiding qualification also, and I have worked 2 winters up in Lapland as a Husky Guide, and 2 summers in Helsinki - one in a bar and the other as a kayaking guide.

    Education

    INTERNATIONAL WILDERNESS GUIDE DIPLOMA - Distinction - Tredu College, Kuru, Finland - Jul 2014-15
    MASTERS IN ARCHITECTURE - Merit - University of Westminster, London 2013
    A LEVEL GEOGRAPHY, DESIGN TECH & MATHS - A, B, D - Magdalen College School, Brackley 2005

    Experience / Qualifications

    I have experience working with adults and children as a teacher. My approach to teaching languages is to focus on spoken word and conversations, with the aim of improving spoken fluency.

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