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
Writing assistance
Real world application
Visual learning
Grammar fundamentals
Accent coaching
AI modules
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Student types for english classes
ESL for kids
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
ESL for adults
ADHD
ESL for beginners
Home schooled
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
ESL
English Grammar & Vocabulary
Conversational English
Travel English
ESOL

ESL concepts taught by Elvira
The Tutor and Student worked through foundational English concepts, including greetings, self-introductions, the verb "to be," family vocabulary, and questions for identification. They practiced extensive vocabulary related to daily items, food, colors, numbers, and common verbs, and discussed personal preferences and daily routines. The session aimed to build basic conversational skills and expand core vocabulary.
Essential Greetings & Introductions
The Verb 'To Be' & Personal Pronouns
Basic Vocabulary & Identification Questions
Expressing Possession & Asking About It
Colors & Numbers 1-20
Common Verbs & Basic Opposites
The class focused on enhancing the Student's English as a Second Language (ESL) proficiency. The Student practiced vocabulary by identifying synonyms and applying them in sentences, engaged in both short-answer and extended speaking exercises, and completed a listening comprehension task on the psychology of first impressions. Additionally, the Student worked on describing a multi-stage process from a diagram, receiving grammatical feedback from the Tutor.
Vocabulary Expansion & Contextual Usage
Dynamic Speaking Strategies for Fluency
Understanding & Mitigating First Impressions
Describing Processes & Grammatical Accuracy
The Student and Tutor engaged in a comprehensive English grammar session, reviewing and practicing future forms, articles, countable/uncountable nouns, and advanced prepositions. They also extensively reviewed various English tenses through question-and-answer exercises. The next session will focus on conditionals.
Future Forms: Will
Going To
Present Continuous
Mastering Articles: A
An
The
and Zero Article
Quantifiers: Few/A Few
The student and tutor explored the cultural significance of the Dragon Boat Festival and the ethnic diversity within China. They then delved into the psychology and societal impact of conspiracy theories, discussing their causes, the role of social media, and potential solutions. The session also included vocabulary and language practice, and concluded with an introduction to a homework assignment on the impacts of international tourism.
Dragon Boat Festival Origins and Traditions
Chinese National Identity and Diversity
Conspiracy Theories: Attraction and Impact
Vocabulary Building: Synonyms and Antonyms
The tutor and student practiced listening and reading comprehension skills through various exercises, including identifying details from dialogues and analyzing texts on topics like lifelong learning and memory. They also engaged in discussions and exercises related to the ethics of lying and how to describe data from charts for exam preparation. Homework was assigned for an essay on free university education.
The Nuances of Lying
Describing Charts and Graphs
The Science of Memory
Exam Structure and Skills
The Student and Tutor reviewed homework on present and past tenses, focusing on usage distinctions. They then covered new grammar topics: articles (a, an, the, zero article) and countable/uncountable nouns, including special cases and the nuances of 'few/a few' and 'little/a little'. The session concluded with an introduction and practice of three future forms: 'will', 'going to', and 'present continuous', distinguishing their uses based on prediction, intention, or fixed arrangements. The Tutor assigned new slideshows as homework for the Student to practice the covered material.
Revisiting Perfect & Simple Past Tenses
Navigating English Articles (A
An
The
Zero)
Countable vs. Uncountable Nouns
Quantifiers: Few/Little vs. A Few/A Little
Expressing Future Actions: Will
Practical tools used in english classes
Game based learning tools
Language simulations
Speech recognition
Phonetic drills
Grammar practice
Dynamic english lessons
Mobile joining
Record lessons
Weekend lessons
Open Q&A
Note taking

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