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1st lesson free
- Test prep
- Oral Expression
- Thesis And Dissertation Writing Assistance
- Dissertation
Applied linguist offers academic editing, writing advice and conversation coaching for professionals
- Test prep
- Oral Expression
- Thesis And Dissertation Writing Assistance
- Dissertation
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About Tara
Hi, I'm Tara! I'm a native English speaker from California with over 20 years of teaching experience and a Master's degree in Applied Linguistics. I've taught students from more than 15 countries and helped professionals, researchers, and advanced learners refine their communication and achieve their English language goals. My background as a teacher and academic editor (as well as a learner of over five languages) means I have a high-level understanding of the linguistic challenges faced by non-native speakers. Whether you want to speak more naturally, write more concisely, or publish your research, I'll help you achieve this with clarity, structure, and encouragement. I believe that learning English should be both challenging and rewarding, so my job is to create a space where you gain confidence and learn to express your authentic voice. My students describe me as patient, insightful, fun, and motivating, with lessons that are intellectually engaging and tailored to their goals.
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About the lesson
- Compulsory School
- Secondary School
- Higher Education
- +5
levels :
Compulsory School
Secondary School
Higher Education
Adult Education
Master
Doctorate
MBA
Pre-School
- French
- English
- Spanish
- +1
All languages in which the lesson is available :
French
English
Spanish
Italian
As a linguist and experienced English coach, I design each lesson around genuine communication and building confidence. My sessions are dynamic, interactive, and tailored to your personal or professional goals, whether improving fluency, refining pronunciation, or mastering academic writing. A typical lesson combines targeted skill practice with guided feedback. We might analyze a short text or video, highlight key expressions and phrasal verbs, and then apply them through speaking or writing tasks. I always provide personalized corrections and clear explanations so you understand not only what to say, but also why it works in English. My approach is based on linguistic research and over 20 years of teaching experience. I help learners identify hidden language patterns, overcome ingrained errors, and develop a natural, confident communication style. These lessons are ideal for advanced and upper-intermediate learners: professionals, researchers, and students who already use English on a daily basis but want to sound more fluent, precise, and authentic.
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Rates
Rate
- US$40
Pack prices
- 5h: US$200
- 10h: US$400
free lessons
The first free lesson with Tara will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
online
- US$40/h
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