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
Visual learning
Real world application
Speaking fluency
Homework help
Grammar fundamentals
AI modules
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Student types for english classes
ESL for adults
ESL for beginners
ESL for kids
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
ADHD
ESL for intermediate
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
ESL
English Grammar & Vocabulary
Conversational English
Travel English
ESOL

ESL concepts taught by Elvira
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
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
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
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
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)
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
Practical tools used in english classes
Game based learning tools
Phonetic drills
Grammar practice
Language simulations
Interactive quizzes
Dynamic english lessons
Note taking
Chat for quick help
Parent feedback
Open Q&A
Pets are welcomed

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