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Rebecca
- Price $44
- Answer 1h
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1st lesson free
- ESL
- English speaking
- English vocabulary
- English writing
- Business English
University Linguistics Professor Teaching Rigorous English With Real Academic Depth Nineteen Years Guiding Seven Hundred Students Through Structured Serious Language Study
- ESL
- English speaking
- English vocabulary
- English writing
- Business English
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About Rebecca
I currently combine university-level linguistics lecturing with private English teaching, and across nineteen years of academic and private instruction I have worked with approximately seven hundred students spanning complete beginners through advanced academic-track learners. My academic position gives me deep expertise not only in English usage but in the broader structural and historical understanding that genuinely serious language learners benefit from significantly. I specialize particularly in guiding ambitious students toward competitive academic pathways, having personally mentored numerous students through successful university admissions and professional certification processes. My teaching style is intellectually rigorous, reflecting genuine academic standards, though I remain warm and encouraging throughout, understanding that structural mastery and genuine confidence develop together over time. I bring real scholarly depth into every lesson, ensuring students understand not just correct usage but the underlying structural logic behind English itself. Many former students have gone on to pursue demanding academic or professional English requirements successfully, crediting our lessons with building both skill and genuine understanding. After nineteen years combining academic and private teaching, I remain genuinely passionate about developing well-rounded, intellectually engaged English speakers rather than students who simply memorize correct answers without deeper understanding.
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About the lesson
- Primary School
- High School
- Year 10
- +18
levels :
Primary School
High School
Year 10
Year 11-12
Year 12
TAFE
Adult
Diploma/Certificate
PhD
Early childhood education
A1
A2
B1
B2
C1
C2
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Professional
Kids
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
My academic background in linguistics shapes a teaching approach grounded in genuine understanding of how English actually functions structurally, not just memorized rules applied inconsistently. I begin with a thorough diagnostic assessment, mapping a student's grammatical understanding, vocabulary range, and phonological patterns before designing a genuinely individualized study plan. Grammar is taught with real explanatory depth, helping students understand why a structure works the way it does rather than simply memorizing exceptions without genuine comprehension. I integrate phonetics formally, using proper terminology to help students understand pronunciation patterns systematically rather than through vague imitation alone. Reading comprehension work draws on genuinely varied, challenging texts, building academic vocabulary and structural awareness far beyond typical conversational material. Writing receives serious, structured attention, with detailed feedback on argumentation, cohesion, and register appropriate to academic and professional contexts. I track detailed linguistic progress data for every student, using genuine assessment methods rather than vague subjective impressions of improvement over time. For students pursuing academic or professional pathways requiring formal English proficiency, I provide detailed guidance drawn directly from real university-level teaching experience. Every lesson maintains genuinely rigorous academic standards while remaining patient and supportive throughout the demanding learning process itself.
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Price
- $44
Pack prices
- 5h: $220
- 10h: $440
online
- $44/h
free lessons
The first lesson with Rebecca will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.
- 1hr
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