English by Chiara

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Hello! I’m Chiara, an English as a Second Language teacher based in Sunnyvale, California. Whether you’re hesitant to speak English, worried about understanding, or feel anxious in stressful situations, I’m here to help. I offer both online and in-person classes in Sunnyvale for small groups (of 2- 4 people) and individuals. Are you an immigrant in the U.S. struggling with confidence and fluency? My topic-based lessons focus on grammar, reading, listening, and speaking, enhancing your cultural understanding along the way. In our 1:1 lessons, you'll receive personalized feedback to improve your speaking and work towards fluency. Here's what you can expect: Confidence discussing real-life topics in English. Enhanced speaking abilities for better communication in your family and community. Clear pronunciation and correct grammar. Deeper insight into U.S. culture. Learn to speak naturally, using the language English speakers actually use. Looking forward to meeting you! -Chiara About me: With a master’s in Teaching English as a Second Language from the University of San Francisco and a decade of teaching experience, I’m dedicated to your progress. Outside of teaching, I enjoy swing dancing, language learning, and cooking. *Please note: My lessons are not tailored for test preparation, academic writing, or children.

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Hired 9 times

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4 years in business

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Renna L.

Jan 16, 2024

Chiara is an excellent teacher, and I am delighted to give her a 5-star review. In our first class, she quickly identified my weaknesses in English, which I hadn't noticed in my previous language learning experiences. Even I learned from online EN classes. I did not learn this from my previous English teacher. Chiara diligently corrects my grammar during our lessons, and as a result, I've made significant progress in my conversational skills. I now feel more confident when engaging in conversations with others. If you're in search of an exceptional English teacher, I wholeheartedly recommend her.

Sanae S.

Jan 11, 2024

Chiara is such a wonderful person! I take her lessons twice a week. I’ve been living in the U.S. for over 10years, but my English is still not good, so I’ve become embarrassed to speak English in public. However, thanks to Chiara’s English lesson, I’m now more confident than before in having small conversations with others. She provides lessons that match my English level and preferences. She's also patient and a good listener. My current goal is to learn more vocabulary and improve my English skills so that I can use it at work. I’m sure that Chiara can help me achieve that. If you are looking for a great English teacher, I highly recommend her!

Matvei K.

Jan 11, 2024

Chiara is the best English teacher in my life. It's not just words—it's truth, because my expectations from teachers are very high, and after lessons with Chiara, they became even higher! Before we started our lessons, I had ambiguous goals about speaking, which were difficult to achieve because I didn't have the correct plan and I had only my assumptions about studying. Chiara started leading processes and asked me to trust her opinion in the English-studying realm. It was the first time when I didn't try to control processes, and it was also the first time when I felt that the teacher really knows better than me and I'm able to learn without any worries about means of studying. Chiara literally understood everything I needed at the moment and helped me set up new, clear, and understandable goals for our lessons. I've been earning a lot of new experience from our lessons, and it's not only English experience; it's also life and cultural experience, because Chiara has plenty of interesting stories from her traveling life, work life, and dancing life as well! I'd like to add some words about our lessons and how they work, but probably it would be different with different people because Chiara adjusts everything personally. Although I can say that we have time for every aspect of English, such as grammar, integrating new words into speaking, and pronunciation! I think if you truly want to learn English and if you're ready for work, you should choose Chiara as your English teacher!

Jo S.

Feb 9, 2023

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Chiara is a wonderful teacher. She is very kind and cheerful so I can speak English much better infront of her. Lack of confidence was my main problem, but after I met her I could be a more active person. She gives me useful homeworks and It really helps to improve my English. I could write this review better If I had written this in Korean! 🥹 I highly recommend her!! 100 times!!

Details: 26 - 44 years old • Beginner • Full fluency • 60 minutes • I travel to the ESL tutor • The ESL tutor travels to me

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Lucía N.

Sep 19, 2021

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Chiara is a great teacher, her methodology makes the lessons fun and keeps the student engaged which is usually hard with children. My 7 year old daughter has been taking English lessons with Chiara for about 7 months and she has improved a lot on her language skills. She really likes her teacher and enjoys each lesson.

Details: 6 - 9 years old • Beginner • Conversational proficiency • 45 minutes • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Free 30-minute consultation 2023 Lesson Rates: Students can purchase lessons in packages of 5 or 10 lessons at a time. Packages of 5 lessons expire 7 weeks after they are purchased and packages of 10 lessons expire 13 weeks after the purchase date. You can book 1, 2, or 3 lessons per week. 5-lesson package = 300 10-lesson package is $600 (10% discount on this package so $600-10% = $540.)
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
You'll start with a pre-consultation survey to determine if my programs and lessons are a good fit for you. I’ll get back to you within 1-2 business days. If I have a program for you, I’ll send you a link to book a free 30-minute consultation with me. In the consultation, you will: -Discuss your goals and problem areas. -Take an informal speaking assessment and get feedback. -Choose the right program for you.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a master’s degree in Teaching English as a Second Language from the University of San Francisco and eight years of experience teaching English to immigrants and international students.

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