Word Expert

Name:	Word Expert
Location:	Central Hong Kong HONG KONG
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Additional Info:	I'm a native English (Caucasian) tutor, with a clear British accent. I also have a good understanding of Cantonese speaker's difficulties in learning and speaking English. Education Background & Qualification : BSc.,Pg.Cert., RSA (Cambridge) TEFL Certificate. Teaching Experience : Ex-HKU staff, with over 14 years of teaching university level students. Language Skill : Qualified, (Caucasian), native English speaking tutor, with British accent. Summary of English Courses taught: 1.IELTS Preparation Course The IELTS exam is the most widely used English test in the world - including Hong Kong. It is used for university entrance and job application screening as well as immigration. This Intensive course will get you up to speed with the exam structure and focus on the areas that you need to improve. 2.Learning English through Culture A new language opens up a whole new culture. A foreign language gives us access to another culture, and our lives take on a new dimension. The great German poet, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, said in 1827: "Whoever is not acquainted with foreign languages knows nothing of his own." 2.Total English (Intermediate) This course has clear learning aims, making it easy to measure your progress at the end of each unit. It is ideal for establishing a perfect foundation in English as you will get lots of grammar and vocabulary practice, which is all thoroughly reinforced in review sections at the end of each unit. 3.Total English (Advanced) This course is for students who can understand, converse and read English at different levels; everyday as well as professional English, who want to deepen and improve their knowledge and exercise using advanced skills that will provide them with even more confidence when communicating in English. 4.Business English Speaking a language that is understood by decision makers is critical for success in business and business studies. The primary goal of the Business English course is to provide instruction and practice in oral and written English, using business-related topics throughout the course. 5.Creative Writing Are you a beginner writer? Do you know you want to put pen to paper but not know where to start? This creative writing course will give you an introduction to the basic elements of creative writing. 6.General Writing Course Do you want to improve your writing or get published? Maybe you want to write a novel, and you have a story inside you desperate to be put into words but have no idea where to start? Or perhaps you used to enjoy writing at school, but were not sure if your writing is any good. Successful writers know that feedback is vital to producing a polished manuscript that readers will enjoy reading. 7.Conversational English The English language is the global language of business communication today and spoken fluency is of paramount importance. Whether you need English to speak to friends or to professionals a high level of spoken fluency is demanded. Whether face-to-face, on the telephone, taking part in conference calls or giving presentations you need to communicate effectively and give the right impression. Smart English speaking is an active skill, and how you use it professionally can really make a difference to the success of your work. 8.Accent Training Even though you know the vocabulary and the endless grammar rules, you still find it difficult to pronounce English words correctly. This struggle with the language can make communicating a frustrating experience for both yourself and people listening to you. Perhaps you speak fluent English, but have Mother Tongue Influence (MTI)? Accent training can help. But what does a good accent mean? It means an accent that is easy on all ears across the globe, an accent that is understood by all in the international community, no matter who the listener is an American, British, Australian or a Canadian or people from any other country. This Accent is called neutral accent. This course is an easy and enjoyable way to learn and master the most challenging characteristics such as troublesome vowel sounds, difference in stressed and un-stressed syllables and words, which make you sound more like a native speaker. 9.Effective Presentation Skills You're smart. You're intelligent. You're hardworking. Then what makes your colleagues more successful than you? The answer is simple. Perhaps they have better presentation skills than you. While you fumble and stutter for words, they have already put their points across their confidently and effectively. Whether you are an Executive or a Manager, good presentation skills are important for long term career building. Not only do they increase the impact of your presentation Skills, they also indicate decisive planning and leadership qualities. Good presentations inspire confidence, both in yourself, your bosses and your colleagues. Other Courses: * Aviation English for the ICAO English Test * Medical English I offer: - 1:1 sessions - Group sessions
Fees:	HK$ 300.00 Hong Kong Dollars Per Hour
Subjects:	English, OTHER ACADEMIC, English (EFL)
Additional:	References, Can Travel