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




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Elvira Schick
Masters degree
/ 55 min
Elvira - Know your english tutor
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


English tutor specialities
Listening skill
Speaking fluency
Homework help
Writing assistance
Accent coaching
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Student types for english classes
ADHD
ESL for beginners
ESL for kids
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Anxiety or Stress Disorders
ESL for adults
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
ESL
English Grammar & Vocabulary
Conversational English
Travel English
ESOL

ESL concepts taught by Elvira
The Student and Tutor reviewed Present Simple and Present Continuous tenses, practicing their usage and identifying keywords. They then began an introduction to the Past Simple tense, focusing on its structure for regular and irregular verbs in affirmative, negative, and interrogative forms, followed by extensive practice exercises.
Introduction to Past Simple Tense: Regular Verbs
Past Simple Tense: Negative and Question Forms
Past Simple Tense: Irregular Verbs
Identifying Word Categories: Verbs vs. Nouns
Present Simple vs. Present Continuous Review
The Student and Tutor engaged in an English lesson focusing on pronunciation and foundational grammar. They practiced specific English sounds, word and sentence stress, and reviewed various types of nouns. The session also covered essential English sentence structure, including subjects, predicates, direct/indirect objects, and the distinction between active and passive voice. The Tutor agreed to schedule the next session for October 8th and would contact the company to prevent further communication issues with the Student.
English Pronunciation: 'H' and 'TH' Sounds
American/Canadian 'T' to 'D' Sound Shift
Mastering Long and Short 'E' Vowel Sounds
Final Consonants and Word/Sentence Stress
Nouns and Capitalization Rules
Core English Sentence Structure: Subject
Verb
and Always a Subject
The Student and Tutor engaged in an extensive English pronunciation practice session, covering specific sound distinctions and syllable stress. They then simulated an IELTS speaking exam, practicing various question types and receiving detailed feedback on structuring and elaborating answers, particularly for the Q-card section. The session concluded with a listening comprehension activity on procrastination and a detailed IELTS essay writing assignment as homework.
English Pronunciation Drills
Understanding Procrastination
Vocabulary Nuance: Cuisine vs. Cooking
Mastering the 'th' Sound
IELTS Speaking Strategy: Structuring Answers
The Student and Tutor reviewed and practiced pronunciation, focusing on vowel sounds and the 'th' sound. They then covered the Present Simple tense for daily routines and introduced the Present Continuous tense, practicing its structure and usage for current actions. Vocabulary related to daily activities was also introduced and incorporated into sentence-building exercises.
Pronunciation Practice: Key Sounds for Clarity
Present Simple: Describing Daily Routines
Present Continuous: Actions Happening Now
Essential Vocabulary & Expressions for Daily Life
Applying Present Tenses: Daily Life vs. Current Actions
The Student and Tutor reviewed and practiced all types of English conditionals, with a particular focus on mixed conditionals and their connection to present situations. They also worked on the correct usage of prepositions 'in,' 'on,' and 'at' for both place and time. The next session will cover reported speech to utilize the remaining class time.
Conditional Sentences Overview
Mixed Conditionals: Past Condition
Present Result (Type 3 + 2)
Mixed Conditionals: Present Condition
Past Result (Type 2 + 3)
Prepositions of Place: In
On
At
The Student and Tutor had an English as a Second Language session focusing on improving pronunciation, reviewing fundamental grammar, and enhancing reading comprehension. They practiced various English sounds, distinguished between verb 'to be' and other verbs in different sentence structures, and read an article about healthy living. For homework, the Student was asked to practice specific pronunciation sounds and write a description of their daily routine.
Adjective Placement and Healthy Lifestyle Vocabulary
Simple Present Tense for Routines and States
Clarifying Tricky Consonant Sounds
Mastering English Vowel Sounds
Emphasizing Final Consonant Sounds
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Phonetic drills
Speech recognition
Language simulations
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