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

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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Listening skill

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Grammar fundamentals

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Accent coaching

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Writing assistance

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Student types for english classes

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ESL for kids

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ESL for adults

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ADHD

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Home schooled

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

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ESL for beginners

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ESL for intermediate

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

ESOL

ESOL

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ESL concepts taught by Elvira

Student learned 2 days ago

The Student and Tutor worked on advanced English conversational skills, focusing on idioms, phrasal verbs, and expressions for various social and professional situations. They practiced understanding and applying phrases related to doubt, disagreement, and social cues through definitions, fill-in-the-blank exercises, and contextual dialogues. The Student plans to review the new vocabulary and concepts before their next session.

Building Trust & Collaboration: Advanced Idioms for Interpersonal Relations

Decoding Tone: Unlocking Hidden Meanings in Expressions

Influencing & Admitting Actions: Phrasal Verbs for Social Dynamics

Mastering Conversational Reactions & Doubt

Navigating Social Contexts & Preferences: Idioms for Social Intelligence

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Student learned 5 days ago

The session focused on enhancing the Student's command of everyday English expressions across several categories: describing busy schedules, managing plans and updates, acknowledging mistakes, handling problems, and expressing natural reactions. The Student actively practiced applying these phrases in various conversational contexts. For follow-up, the Tutor provided additional exercises for the Student to practice the newly learned expressions independently.

Managing Plans & Information Flow

Expressing Agreement

Disagreement & Nuance

Addressing Problems & Concluding Tasks

Handling Delays & Busy Schedules

Taking Responsibility & Apologizing

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Student learned 6 days ago

The session focused on enhancing the Student's conversational English by practicing paraphrasing formal language into everyday expressions. They learned and applied several phrasal verbs, idioms, and casual expressions, including understanding common reductions in fast American speech. The Student also practiced explaining new vocabulary through a descriptive game, and they planned their next session.

Phrasal Verbs for Everyday & Work Situations

Strategies for Explaining Unknown Words (Taboo Game)

Fast American Speech Reductions

Understanding Phrases with "Got" and "Good"

Informal Responses & Slang for Common Phrases

Essential Idioms & Casual Expressions

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Student learned 7 days ago

The Tutor and Student reviewed Spanish vocabulary and the English rules for using 'a' and 'an'. They practiced conversational English questions and answers, focusing on present simple verb conjugations, and concluded with pronunciation drills on specific English sounds and tongue twisters.

Articles 'a' and 'an'

Common English Verbs and Sentence Construction

Pronunciation: B vs. V

S vs. Z

T vs. TH

Present Simple Tense

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Student learned 8 days ago

The student and tutor reviewed the concept of reported speech, focusing on changes in verb tenses, pronouns, and time/place expressions. They practiced converting sentences between direct and reported speech, with the tutor explaining rules and exceptions, and the student actively participating in exercises.

Reported Speech Basics

Say vs. Tell

Pronoun and Time/Place Word Shifts

Verb Tense Transformations in Reported Speech

Modal Verb Changes in Reported Speech

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Student learned 12 days ago

The student and tutor reviewed English pronunciation, specifically R and L sounds, and discussed vocabulary related to wildlife and conservation. The student presented their written homework and then engaged in reading comprehension exercises and a discussion about animals. The session concluded with a writing task on the process of honey production, focusing on improving sentence structure, vocabulary, and meeting the required word count.

Endangered Species and Habitat Destruction

Poaching and Climate Change Impacts

Conservation Strategies

De-extinction: Possibilities and Concerns

Process Description: Honey Production

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Practical tools used in english classes

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Language simulations

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Phonetic drills

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Interactive quizzes

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Game based learning tools

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Speech recognition

Dynamic english lessons

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Parent feedback

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Note taking

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Weekend lessons

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