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Description
Let's do what many online tutors do: hold a conversation to polish your skills in speaking and understanding English. Let's not stop there, but use the conversation as a springboard to understand your particular strengths and weaknesses in English verbal communication. No preparation necessary. Our goal is to attend to your needs, so you can grow into greater proficiency. Within the first thirty minutes, I will be noting down points that call for attention. In turn, you will be encouraged to mark down questions that may come up from my part in the conversation.
The lesson is similar to copy editing and proofreading a text, only it is done verbally. Nevertheless, I won't be correcting you as you speak, nor will I make any comments to break up the flow of the conversation for its allotted 30 min.
We will spend the last 20 min. of the lesson on specifics of vocabulary, pronunciation and overall delivery. Grammar and syntax will be discussed if a persistent issue arises, but intermediary English proficiency should cover the bases here.
This isn't an evaluation on your English level, but on what details of communication are asking for some attention so ease and confidence can come naturally. You can continue to build upon the lesson's revelations in another conversation, or move to the specialized topics I offer here.
Aside from improving listening and speaking skills, the course aims to build confidence in thinking in English directly, rather than translating your native language in your head as you speak. That confidence puts any other English speaker at ease, even more than grammatical correctness or having a native accent. The benefits of immersive conversation are increased, after all, when complemented with understanding of how our expression comes across.
Cafetalk's cancellation policy
Before request is confirmed (fixed)
- Cancellation possible at any time without charge.
After request is confirmed (fixed)
- More than 24 hours before lesson start time.→ Cancellation is possible at any time.
- Less than 24 hours before lesson start time.→ The tutor may take a cancellation fee.
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No-Show→ The tutor may take a cancellation fee.
(Please check with the tutor for details.)
Lessons by this tutor
All Lessons
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Freestyle Conversation in Greek
Anyone who knows enough Greek to hold their own as a tourist is welcome. If you don't speak English, this will be full immersion in the language, and great practice with a native Greek (who spent half his life in the US).40min 1,400P -
Science and Professional Conversation Practice
Rehearsed or free style conversation practice for students and professionals. Our talk will focus on the sciences, humanities, business, and other fields where technical jargon and international experience are concerned.50min 2,700PHas Trial -
Copyediting/Proofreading plus 30min consultation)
Any English written document, from informal letters and messages, to academic and professional work, including science papers and business proposals. Five hundred words max.0min 1,400P -
Tarot Reading by an Experienced Practitioner
A three card reading, using a Rider-Wait or Lenormand deck, depending on the person and situation. For insights on your path.40min 2,500PHas Trial -
Esoteric Instruction
Meditation, cultivation, energy work, and even "occult" practices from one doing the work for forty years plus. Let me know what interests you, and what you want to know.40min 2,700PHas Trial
