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Desi
- Price $20
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$20/h
1st lesson free
- Tagalog
Learn Practical and Fluent Tagalog with a Dedicated Tutor Backed by 20+ Years of Experience
- Tagalog
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About Desi
I’ve spent more than two decades in classrooms, guiding young minds, both typically and atypically developing. Teaching fills my days - preschoolers, kids in elementary, teens navigating change - all different, all growing. Come the pandemic, I started teaching online. One thing stays true whether I teach face-to-face classes or one-on-one tutoring online: care shapes how they learn. Special needs? That space matters as much. Support shows up quietly, step by step. Patience makes room for progress. Success isn’t tutoring loud - it’s steady.
What matters most is how every learner gets space to grow without fear of being left behind. A classroom thrives when curiosity meets respect, something I build into each session piece by piece. Progress shows up differently for everyone - some move fast, others need time - and that shapes how ideas unfold week after week. Confidence grows quietly at first, then louder once trust takes root between teacher and student. Goals shift, yes, but clarity stays central no matter what changes along the way.
Teaching means showing up on time, speaking plainly, and staying patient. When you start fresh or want to grow stronger in Tagalog, one step at a time makes progress real. Learning becomes yours when trust builds between us. Confidence comes not from speed but from steady work together. Goals take shape through practice, questions, and even silence sometimes.
About the lesson
- Primary School
- High School
- Year 10
- +17
levels :
Primary School
High School
Year 10
TAFE
Adult
Undergraduate
Diploma/Certificate
PhD
Early childhood education
A1
A2
B1
B2
C1
C2
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Adult
Kids
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Years of classroom time shape how I build lessons that fit the learner's needs. Each plan grows from the learner's age, wants, learning style, plus pacing. Teaching isn’t static - it shifts.
Little kids dive into stories, sing along, play games - learning feels like playing. Not long after, they start chatting without thinking much about it. Older ones work out how to talk their way through airports, shops, or classrooms. Sometimes it is about school, sometimes just making sense of another culture. Talking becomes less about rules, more about doing.
Usually, a session involves working through exercises together, followed by conversation tasks. Vocabulary grows while grammar makes more sense over time. Feedback fits what you say and how you say it. Materials get selected because they connect with what matters to the learner, and links directly to the learning goals.
One size never fits all - that is why lessons shift shape depending on how individuals learn. How it clicks matters most, which means methods change from person to person. A space where trying counts more than being right helps courage build slowly. Errors? They turn into steps forward when handled without pressure. Moving ahead at one's pace makes each small win feel real.
Starting from zero or building on what you already know, learning Tagalog can move forward when support stays steady. One step at a time, progress grows through gentle direction and quiet confidence. Your pace matters most - each lesson shaped around how you learn best.
Rates
Price
- $20
Pack prices
- 5h: $92
- 10h: $184
online
- $20/h
free lessons
The first lesson with Desi will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.
- 30mins
Details
Rates & Additional Information
My standard rate is ₱850 per hour for personalized one-on-one lessons.
For students who prefer a long-term learning plan, I offer discounted packages:
5-session package: ₱4,000 (Save ₱250)
10-session package: ₱8,000 (Save ₱500)
All lessons include customized learning materials, lesson planning, and progress support. Whether you're a beginner or you have some background in Tagalog, lessons are tailored to your goals, proficiency level, and learning style.
Online lessons are conducted via Zoom or Classin app, allowing students from anywhere in the world to learn conveniently from home.
I encourage students to consider a package option for greater savings and more consistent progress toward their learning goals.
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