Hello, my name is Amanda Bowen and I'm an experienced native English tutor currently living in the United States. I have been giving English lessons online with Verbalplanet since 2015. I am currently offering a free initial trial lesson for new students.
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masaaki03 Japan
I'll be more aware of the use of articles in the next class.
masaaki03 Japan
Thanks to you, I'm finding it less difficult to detect my mistakes as I speak.
masaaki03 Japan
During the lesson, I was able to make the best use of words I know to express my opinion for the tpoic.
masaaki03 Japan
The topics are a little bit complicated so I enjoyed discussion.
aniqaaslam33 United States
Very friendly and yet focused person, learnt alot in just 2 lessons, highly recommended tutor!
masaaki03 Japan
Your dedication to our lesson have helped me a lot. I'll try learn as much as possible from you!
I love diversity. Right now, however, I live in an area of the United States where there is not very much lingual diversity. So, I am using the internet to reach across oceans and to other parts of my own country to teach. I love the opportunity that Skype will give us to learn from each other - me about your culture, and you about my language.
My education and passions have led me to travel to Peru, France, Costa Rica, Turkey, New Zealand, Canada, Germany, Greece, Belgium, Spain, and Chile. I speak intermediate level French, and minimal Spanish.
If you are a legal resident of the United States and would like help passing a US citizenship test, completing your High School Equivalency Exam, or obtaining employment, I would like to help you work on these goals!
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor of Science in Communicative Disorders from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, May 2012.
Cambridge English Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) (QCF), December 2013.
Central Wisconsin Literacy Council Program Assistant, March 2014 - November 2014.
Private Tutor June 2013 - Present.
Teaching Approach
My approach is communicative and relevant. The focus during your sessions is on YOU, the student. You will practice language expression, comprehension, and fluency.
Materials are drawn from the Literacy Forward curriculum, online and in-print sources, as well as areas specific to your interests.
During each of your sessions, you will reach measurable goals, receive feedback on your performance, and have fun!
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