Melanie Mae T - ESL tutor - Manila
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Melanie Mae T - ESL tutor - Manila

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Melanie Mae T

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Melanie Mae T - ESL tutor - Manila

$10/h

1st lesson free

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1st lesson free

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  • ESL
  • English speaking
  • IELTS

Want to neutralise your accent? We can fix that! In this programme, we will dive into IPA, Phonetic Chart, Linking-Sound, Intrusive sound, and many more! Come and join us to this programme!

  • ESL
  • English speaking
  • IELTS

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About Melanie Mae T

Hello! I'm Teacha Mel, a Certified ESL Teacher and English major with over 9 years of teaching experience. I have completed 18 units toward my Master's degree and am committed to continuing my postgraduate studies while growing as an educator.

Throughout my teaching career, I have helped learners from different countries improve their English communication skills, build confidence, and achieve their academic goals. I specialise in speaking, grammar, pronunciation, reading, writing, IELTS, and Cambridge exam preparation.

My lessons are engaging, structured, and tailored to each student's needs. Whether you're a beginner taking your first steps in English or an advanced learner preparing for an examination, I will guide you with patience, clear explanations, and constructive feedback.

My goal is to help you become a confident English speaker while making every lesson meaningful and enjoyable. Book a trial lesson with me, and let's work together to achieve your English learning goals!

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About the lesson

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  • ILR Level 1
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    ILR Level 1

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    ILR Level 4

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    Beginner

    Intermediate

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    Children

  • English

All languages in which the lesson is available :

English

My Teaching Approach and Methodology

My teaching approach is student-centred, interactive, and personalized to each learner’s needs, goals, and English proficiency level. As a certified ESL teacher with over nine years of teaching experience, I help students develop their communication skills, build confidence, and use English naturally in real-life situations.

I incorporate phonics techniques, IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet), linking sounds, word stress, sentence stress, intonation, and connected speech to help learners improve their pronunciation and fluency. Rather than simply memorizing vocabulary and grammar rules, students learn how English sounds work together in natural conversation.

A Typical Lesson Plan

Warm-up and review: Start with a short conversation or review of the previous lesson to activate prior knowledge.

Introduction to the topic: Present the target vocabulary, grammar structure, pronunciation feature, or communication skill.

Guided practice: Use examples, phonics activities, IPA symbols, minimal pairs, linking sounds, and speaking drills when appropriate.

Interactive application: Practize through role-plays, discussions, reading aloud, storytelling, or real-life scenarios.

Feedback and correction: Identify areas for improvement, explain common mistakes, and provide practical strategies for improvement.

Lesson recap: Review key learning points and recommend personalized practice activities to reinforce learning.

What Sets Me Apart as a Tutor?

I combine structured English instruction with practical communication training. I pay close attention to pronunciation, connected speech, grammar accuracy, and fluency, helping students understand not only what to say but also how to say it naturally. I adapt my teaching techniques to different learning styles and provide constructive feedback in a supportive environment where students feel comfortable making mistakes and learning from them.

My lessons integrate effective teaching resources and techniques, including phonics, IPA, Cambridge and Oxford learning materials, guided conversations, and exam-focused activities when needed.

Who Are My Lessons For?

My lessons are suitable for children, teenagers, and adults, from beginner to advanced levels (Pre-A1 to C2), depending on their learning goals. I support learners who want to:

Improve speaking confidence, fluency, and everyday communication.

Develop pronunciation, phonics, and natural connected speech.

Strengthen grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing.

Prepare for Cambridge English examinations, including YLE, KET, PET, and CAE.

Improve academic English or prepare for IELTS.

Build practical English skills for school, work, travel, or personal development.

My goal is to make every lesson meaningful, engaging, and tailored to the learner so they can make steady progress and communicate in English with greater confidence.

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Rates

Rate

  • $10

Pack rates

  • 5h: $48
  • 10h: $96

free lessons

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

  • 1hr

online

  • $10/h

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