Elevate Your Fluency: Advanced English Coaching for Professionals & Career Growth

Hi! I'm Manolito Zabala, Jr., a passionate English educator with a Bachelor of Arts in English Language. With nearly a decade of experience, I’ve taught in various settings, including over a year as an online teacher and three months as an IELTS trainer. My background includes being an ESL/IELTS Instructor at EV Academy and PILA Edu Corp, where I was honored as 'Teacher of the Month'. I hold a C2 Proficient EF SET certification and specialized IELTS training from IDP Education. My strengths lie in English grammar and public speaking, ensuring my students feel confident and supported. I craft discussions and activities that would ignite your curiosity and passion with learning. When I’m not teaching, I enjoy singing, watching movies, reading books, and travelling to local destinations like museums and art art galleries. I look forward to helping you succeed!

My approach to teaching is built on the belief that language learning is most effective when it is interactive, personalized, and goal-oriented. Drawing from my nearly decade-long experience, including my time as an IELTS trainer and online educator. I focus on creating a supportive environment where students feel confident enough to take risks with their communication. I utilize a Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) framework, which means I prioritize real-world application over rote memorization. For my IELTS students, I break down complex assessment criteria into manageable strategies, focusing specifically on high-level Writing and Speaking techniques I mastered through IDP Education training. I believe in a "Scaffolded Learning" process: I first demonstrate a concept, we practice it together, and finally, I empower the student to use it independently. Because I am C2 Proficient, I can pinpoint subtle grammatical nuances and pronunciation habits that make a massive difference in fluency. I also integrate my love for storytelling and memoirs to make lessons more relatable and engaging. My goal isn't just for you to pass a test or finish a module; it is to help you find your own authentic voice in the English language.