Toby Smith
Engage in personalised ESL sessions with a Lancaster University Graduate with over 15+ years of linguistic experience!
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Toby Smith
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Toby - Know your english tutor
I'm Toby Smith, a Master's educated ESL tutor with over 6 years of experience. My classes cater to ESL students of all levels and ages, be it beginner, intermediate, or advanced learners, those who have learned a language before, or those who have no experience with them. I specialise in a wide variety of subjects, such as Business English, Conversational English, and Accent Correction, and my over 15+ years of study in linguistics, alongside my Bachelor's and Masters in English Literature and Translation respectively, allow me to adapt my classes to the goals and weaker areas of any student. Whether you are needing help with homework, looking to enhance your listening skills, or are hoping to work in an English speaking country, my classes are designed to set you up for success, using a custom curriculum that is built around you and the way you learn best!
Toby graduated from Lancaster University
English tutor specialities
Visual learning
Test prep strategies
Speaking fluency
Writing assistance
Accent coaching
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15-days refund
Free tutor swap
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1-yr validity
24/7 support
Student types for english classes
ESL for beginners
ADHD
Home schooled
ESL for kids
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
ASD
ESL for adults
ESL for intermediate
ESL for advanced
English classes overview
My classes are custom from start to finish. I don't do one size fits all teaching, as no two students are exactly the same. I create custom tailored programs for each and every student, that adapt to your preferred learning method and preferred areas of study, in order to maximise the speed at which you learn. As someone who has studied languages for many years, I know that the process can be stressful, tedious, and, if not done properly, boring. As such, I streamline the process, removing the typical repetitive drills, vocabulary tests, and endless grammar, in favour of a more practical approach that allows you to get speaking in your chosen field quickly and confidently. If you are looking for a teacher that will push you to be the best speaker you can be, while simultaneously staying aware of the things you struggle with and the difficulties you face, then my lessons are for you!
English tutor also teaches
Business English
English Reading
ESL
English Grammar & Vocabulary
English Pronunciation & Accent
English Culture
ESL concepts taught by Toby
The tutor introduced and explained ten fundamental literary devices to the student, including metaphor, simile, and hyperbole. They then practiced identifying these devices in a text extract, with the student working to recognize and explain their function. The student's homework is to analyze the overall impression of the text based on the identified devices, and the next session will cover applying these devices in discursive writing.
Discursive Writing Structures
Literary Devices: A Toolkit for Analysis
Close-Up vs. Long Shots in Photography
The student and tutor discussed the student's goals for improving their karaoke singing, focusing on technical aspects like pitch and breath control. They explored vocal techniques, including warm-ups and exercises for higher notes, and planned to integrate these into future lessons using the student's preferred songs.
Breath Control and Vocal Support
Vocal Range and Pitch Recognition
Lesson Structure and Practice Integration
Chest Voice vs. Head Voice Transition
The class focused on practicing Spanish translation exercises, identifying common grammatical challenges such as article usage and comparative adjectives. The tutor then introduced and explained the concept of reflexive verbs in Spanish, including how they function and how their meaning can change. The student received a study recommendation to consistently practice verb conjugations.
Articles in Spanish Grammar
Reflexive Verbs
Literal Translation vs. Natural English
Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
The tutor and student discussed the student's goals and current vocal abilities, identifying areas for improvement in breath control, vocal placement, and register transitions. They practiced exercises to understand vocal mechanics and the tutor outlined a lesson plan focusing on these foundational techniques.
Vocal Registers: Chest
Mix
and Head Voice
Vocal Registers Transition and 'The Break'
Vocal Stamina and Pain Prevention
Vocal Tension and its Impact
Breath Control and Diaphragmatic Support
The Student and Tutor worked on vocal technique, focusing on managing vocal breaks, improving air support, and practicing song analysis. They practiced specific exercises and applied learned techniques to a song, addressing challenges in pitch, phrasing, and vocal stamina, with plans to continue focusing on falsetto techniques and vocal health in the next session.
Vocal Endurance and Support
Phrasing and Breath Management
Pitch Accuracy and Transition
Falsetto and Vibrato Control
Vocal Break Management
The Tutor and Student reviewed the subjunctive mood, focusing on its definition, trigger words, and use of the base verb form. They then completed a practice test covering the subjunctive, modifiers, and parallelism, with the Tutor providing detailed explanations for the Student's errors.
Understanding 'A Number Of' vs. Singular Triggers
The Subjunctive Mood
Subject-Verb Agreement with Compound Subjects
Participial Phrases and Subject Clarity
Subject-Verb Agreement with 'Every' and 'Each'
Practical tools used in english classes
Game based learning tools
Language simulations
Interactive quizzes
Translation tools
Grammar practice
Dynamic english lessons
Note taking
Chat for quick help
Parent feedback
Weekend lessons
Record lessons
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