Do you want to develop your conversation skills? Let me help! I'm Rose, a "kiwi" from New Zealand and a qualified and experienced English language teacher. I have plenty of tips to help you improve your English. First, let me tell you a little bit about me… I am a friendly, supportive and organized teacher. I have years of experience learning languages and living, working and travelling overseas. I lived in Japan for 2 years, and then in Myanmar for 2 months, and I've also been to a couple of other countries for a week or two as well. Each experience has taught me a lot about other countries, cultures and languages and helped me to develop my skillset as a teacher. I also have sound knowledge in Second Language Education. Through my tertiary studies I've done lots of research on the best ways to teach and learn languages. My classes make use of both my formal training and my personal experiences. This way, I can teach teach highly effective lessons. MY CLASSES & TEACHING STYLE: My classes are all about you – your goals, your learning style and your interests. I teach through conversation – this means that we'll talk about lots of different topics, and then reflect on how to express these ideas in English. I'll help you find the right words, sentences and pronunciation to speak clearly and confidently. In my classes you will: ✓ have interesting conversations about various topics ✓ participate in fun role-play activities ✓ learn useful vocabulary – particularly idioms and phrasal verbs ✓ improve pronunciation ✓ extend your knowledge and use of grammar ✓ receive corrective feedback ✓ learn tips for self-study ✓ improve spoken fluency Please note my classes are suitable for ADULTS ONLY QUALIFICATIONS: - Certificate in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) - Bachelor of Arts Degree (Japanese and Second Language Education) - 3 + years of teaching experience - Experience living overseas (Japan, Myanmar) - Can speak a second language (Japanese) HOBBIES & INTERESTS: I love spending time outside; snowboarding, running, hiking, and occasionally mountain biking. Of course, I like chilling at home too. One of my favorite things to do is to make a big pot of coffee, sit in the sun and read a good book… What about you? Do we have any interests in common? BOOKING A LESSON: Interested? Great. If you’re ready to start learning with me, book a trial lesson. Here are 5 key steps to take. 1. Check my schedule and book a time that suits you. 2. Meet me at the scheduled time for a trial lesson. We’ll discuss your learning goals and get to know each other. 3. I’ll prepare a learning plan for you and send it via chat. 4. If you like the learning plan, book more lessons 5. Start your learning journey with me! Thanks for considering me as your teacher and I hope to hear from you soon. Feel free to send me a message if you have any questions & I look forward to meeting you soon!