Elvira Schick

Engaging EFL/ESL Teacher – Personalized Lessons for All Ages & Levels. Make learning English FUN!

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Elvira Schick

Masters degree

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Hello! I’m Elly, an experienced ESL/EFL teacher with over 10 years of helping international students learn English effectively and confidently. I specialize in American English and work with beginners, intermediate, and advanced learners. Whether you are just starting from zero or already have experience but want to improve, I will guide you step by step. My lessons focus on real communication, not just grammar. I help students improve speaking, pronunciation, fluency, and confidence so they can use English naturally in everyday life, work, or travel. If you understand English but feel stuck when speaking, feel nervous, or don’t know how to express your thoughts clearly, I can help you fix that. I use clear explanations, practical examples, and structured lessons that are easy to follow but highly effective. I mainly work with teens and adults and create personalized lessons based on your goals, whether it’s improving conversation skills, preparing for exams like IELTS or TOEFL, or building professional communication. My goal is to help you feel confident, natural, and comfortable speaking English in any situation. I believe learning English should feel encouraging, practical, and enjoyable every step of the way.

Elvira graduated from Bashkir State Pedagogical University

Elvira graduated from Bashkir State Pedagogical University
Elvira graduated from Bashkir State Pedagogical University

English tutor specialities

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Visual learning

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Real world application

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Speaking fluency

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Homework help

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Grammar fundamentals

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ESL for adults

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ESL for beginners

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ESL for kids

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

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ADHD

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ESL for intermediate

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Home schooled

English classes overview

Teaching English is more than just explaining grammar rules and vocabulary lists — it’s about building real communication skills and helping students feel confident using the language in their daily lives. My approach is warm, engaging, and highly adaptable so that each student, whether a young child or an experienced adult, feels supported and motivated to learn. I work with learners of all ages and levels, from complete beginners who are just starting their English journey to advanced students who want to refine fluency and accuracy. I believe that every student is unique, so I design each lesson around their goals, interests, and learning style. This personalization not only makes learning more effective but also keeps it enjoyable. When working with adults, my approach becomes more goal-oriented and practical. For beginners, I focus on survival English — the phrases and structures they need to start communicating right away. For intermediate learners, we expand vocabulary, refine grammar, and develop conversational skills for work, travel, or social situations. For advanced students, I work on polishing pronunciation, improving flow, and mastering nuanced expressions to achieve native-like confidence. Regardless of age or level, I follow a communicative approach. That means students spend as much time as possible speaking, listening, reading, and writing in meaningful ways, not just memorizing rules. Grammar and pronunciation are important, but they are always taught in context, connected to real-life situations.

English tutor also teaches

English Speaking

English Speaking

ESL

ESL

English Grammar & Vocabulary

English Grammar & Vocabulary

Conversational English

Conversational English

Travel English

Travel English

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ESOL

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ESL concepts taught by Elvira

Student learned 1 day ago

The Student and Tutor worked on improving conversational English, focusing on natural question formation and past tense usage. They also covered essential vocabulary for making and changing plans, applying these phrases in various scenarios and through a reading comprehension exercise. The session concluded with a review of different future tenses.

Practical Application of Planning Vocabulary

Future Tenses Review: Will

Going to

Present Continuous

Vocabulary for Making and Changing Plans

Forming Questions for Initial Conversations

Past Simple Tense Review

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Student learned 2 days ago

The Student and Tutor practiced English communication skills, focusing on describing health symptoms, using the present continuous tense, and applying common English expressions and phrasal verbs. They also engaged in reading comprehension exercises and discussed problem-solving phrases.

Common Health Symptoms

Describing Ongoing Actions (Present Continuous)

Six Essential Phrasal Verbs for Everyday Use

Tense Differentiation: Present Simple

Continuous

and Past Simple

Practical Language for Common Problems and Asking for Help

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Student learned 2 days ago

The session focused on an English as a Second Language lesson where the Tutor and Student reviewed core grammar concepts, including articles, quantifiers, and verb tenses. They practiced listening comprehension through two detailed scenarios (a photography workshop and acquiring secondhand furniture) and began a new reading exercise. Homework was assigned, consisting of comprehension questions and vocabulary practice from the reading text.

Practical Listening Strategies for Exams & Daily Life

Vocabulary: "Energy" vs. "Power" & New Terms

Mastering English Articles: A

An

The

and No Article

Essential English Tenses Overview

Quantifiers: Expressing Amount & Sufficiency

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Student learned 7 days ago

The Student and Tutor reviewed homework exercises on reading comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar, with a particular focus on sentence structure and the correct use of specific English terms. They then extensively practiced IELTS Speaking Part 1 questions, analyzing a sample dialogue for effective response strategies. The Tutor assigned a comprehensive vocabulary list as follow-up homework.

Mastering English Sentence Structure (SVO)

Building Essential Vocabulary and Phrasal Verbs

IELTS Speaking Part 1: Effective Answering Techniques

Using Gerunds for Activities & Time Management

Reading for Main Idea & Context

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Student learned 7 days ago

The Student and Tutor revised and practiced English grammar, specifically the present simple, present continuous, and past simple tenses. They worked on identifying verb forms, expanding vocabulary related to daily situations, and applying these concepts through a reading comprehension exercise. The Student's progress was assessed through descriptive tasks and question-answering, and a follow-up session was scheduled.

Present Simple Tense

Differentiating Tenses in Context

Past Simple Tense

Present Continuous Tense

The Verb "to be" (Present Simple)

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Student learned 8 days ago

The Student and Tutor practiced fundamental English grammar, focusing on the 'to be' verb, present simple, and present continuous tenses, including their affirmative, negative, and interrogative forms. They also expanded vocabulary related to car parts, body parts, and everyday actions, using translation exercises.

Simple Present Tense: Habits & Facts

Essential Everyday Vocabulary: Common Objects & Body Parts

Forming Negative Sentences: Simple Present & Present Continuous

Asking Questions: Simple Present & Present Continuous

Present Continuous Tense: Actions Happening Now

The Verb "To Be": States

Descriptions & Locations

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Practical tools used in english classes

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Game based learning tools

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Phonetic drills

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Grammar practice

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Language simulations

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Interactive quizzes

Dynamic english lessons

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Note taking

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Chat for quick help

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Parent feedback

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Open Q&A

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Pets are welcomed

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