1^st lesson free

Sofia

Rate $18
Response 1h

$18/h

1^st lesson free

English
Literacy
Grammar
Essay writing
Spelling

Experienced language educator providing structured, supportive reading and speaking instruction tailored specifically for individuals learning English literacy from scratch.

English
Literacy
Grammar
Essay writing
Spelling

Lesson location

- At Sofia's house: Darien
- online
- at your home or a public place : will travel up to 20 mi. from Darien

About Sofia

Hello! I am a passionate English tutor dedicated to helping students of all ages build confidence, fluency, and strong communication skills. My structured, engaging lessons are tailored to your unique learning style and personal goals. Whether you are learning basic grammar, refining conversational English, or advancing your academic and professional skills, I offer a supportive environment to help you succeed. Let’s work together to achieve your language goals!

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Core Curriculum by Learning Group

Young Learners (Ages 5–11): Play-Based & Visual

Focus: Phonics, basic vocabulary (colors, animals, numbers), simple instructions, and building comfort with speaking.

Methodology: Total Physical Response (TPR), songs, visual flashcards, storybook reading, and interactive games.

Sample Activity: "Simon Says" for action verbs, or matching animal sounds to picture cards.

Teens (Ages 12–17): Contextual & Interactive

Focus: Conversational foundations, daily routines, social media/tech vocabulary, school topics, and basic sentence construction.

Methodology: Group tasks, media-based prompts (popular music, video clips), role-playing everyday scenarios, and gamified quizzes.

Sample Activity: Designing a simple social media profile in English or scripting a 1-minute conversation between two friends.

Adults (Ages 18+): Practical & Goal-Oriented

Focus: Everyday survival English, workplace communication, travel, asking for directions, and immediate functional grammar.

Methodology: Real-world simulations, practical dialogues, task-based learning, and minimal abstract grammar jargon.

Sample Activity: Mock ordering at a restaurant, booking a hotel room, or practicing a 2-minute self-introduction for job networking.

Universal Progression Model (4 Stages for Any Age)

Stage 1: Everyday Basics

Target: Greetings, numbers, personal identification, and basic self-introductions.

Stage 2: Immediate World

Target: Family, home items, daily schedules, hobbies, and simple Present Tense (I work, I play, I like).

Stage 3: Navigating Society

Target: Shopping, food, location/directions, time, and basic Past Tense (Yesterday I went...).

Stage 4: Expressing Ideas

Target: Future plans (I am going to...), basic opinions (I think... because...), and simple storytelling.

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5h: $90
10h: $180

Travel

+ $$25

free lessons

This first lesson offered with Sofia will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

online

$18/h

Experienced language educator providing structured, supportive reading and speaking instruction tailored specifically for individuals learning English literacy from scratch.

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Experienced language educator providing structured, supportive reading and speaking instruction tailored specifically for individuals learning English literacy from scratch.

Lesson location

About Sofia

About the lesson

Rates

Rate

Pack rates

Travel

free lessons

online

Other tutors in English

Kayla

Cristina

Joseph

Gala

Ruth

Jahzara

Nemiah

Infinity

Preeti

Mantha

Laura

Juliana

Alexander

Regina

Margaryta

Deb

Lisa

Sienna

Sophia

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