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
Homework help
Listening skill
Real world application
Speaking fluency
Writing assistance
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Student types for english classes
Home schooled
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
ESL for intermediate
ESL for kids
ESL for beginners
ADHD
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 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
Contextual Prepositions: Nuances & Specific Use Cases
Prepositions of Time: In
On
At
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
The Student and Tutor conducted a comprehensive ESL mock exam, including listening, speaking, and writing sections. They practiced listening comprehension from various academic contexts, discussed healthy habits, mental health, and obesity during speaking exercises, and analyzed data trends for a writing task. For homework, the Student was assigned further data interpretation practice.
Canadian University Admissions
Market Research & Survey Design
African Penguin Biology & Conservation
Cultivating a Holistic Healthy Lifestyle
Academic Data Description & Analysis
The Student and Tutor continued their English grammar lessons, focusing primarily on the Third Conditional to express past regrets and hypothetical situations. They reviewed Zero, First, and Second Conditionals for clarity and introduced Mixed Conditionals, exploring how past actions can affect the present. The Student practiced forming sentences, identifying conditional types, and engaged in speaking exercises about personal experiences and hypothetical scenarios, with follow-up planned to review the new concepts.
Third Conditional: Unreal Past Situations
Distinguishing Conditional Types (0
I
II
III)
Accurate Verb Forms: Had + Past Participle
Introduction to Mixed Conditionals
Mixed Conditional Type 1: Past-Present Impact
The Student and Tutor practiced fundamental English grammar, specifically differentiating between the verb 'to be' and other verbs in positive, negative, and interrogative forms. They worked on sentence completion, answering questions, and improving pronunciation of challenging English sounds. The session concluded with a review of common English verbs and the assignment of homework to reinforce the concepts.
Simple Present Tense for Action Verbs
Distinguishing 'To Be' from Other Action Verbs
Forming Special (Wh-) Questions
Essential English Pronunciation Points
The Verb 'To Be' (Ser/Estar)
The Student and Tutor began by reviewing correct preposition usage. The main focus of the session was an in-depth introduction to zero, first, and second conditional sentences in English, including their structures and appropriate contexts. The Student practiced identifying and forming various conditional sentences through numerous examples and exercises, with homework assigned to reinforce these concepts.
Zero Conditional: General Truths
First Conditional: Real Future Possibilities
Second Conditional: Unreal & Hypothetical Situations
Common Mistakes with Conditionals
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Interactive quizzes
Speech recognition
Grammar practice
Language simulations
Dynamic english lessons
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