English Classes in Chicago, IL

Former Corporate Engineer Now Providing Global Advantages to ESL Business Professionals I understand the value of clear and concise communication across the business world. As a language consultant, I’ve coached a myriad of business and medical professionals from Asia, Europe, and the Middle East including engineers, project managers, salespeople, nurses, and even doctors! Students have complimented me for my passion, professionalism, attention to detail, and the way I guide them. I appreciate it when students can identify improvements and make necessary corrections on their own. I came to italki to expand the reach of my services and to meet new & interesting people… So, please tell me... Where are you from? What do you do?

Learn English & Croatian | 7500+ lessons | CPE C2 Grade A | More than words - language is connection I come from a family of teachers, so teaching is in my DNA. Over the years I’ve honed my ability to detect and address the obstacles that students face in language learning. This allows me to creatively support my students, helping them push past their barriers and experience that rewarding sense of accomplishment. Since 2015, I’ve been teaching English and Croatian, and I’m always learning something myself, currently diving into French. My passion for languages extends to helping my students discover strategies that bring both progress and joy to the learning process. I love working with motivated and curious students who are ready to experiment and take on challenges. I want my students to feel comfortable, inspired, and excited about learning. Language learning isn’t always easy, but overcoming challenges is one of the most rewarding experiences, and I love seeing my students conquer obstacles. My goal is to make my students proactive and autonomous in their studies, rather than just passive recipients of a rigid curriculum. I encourage them to think outside the box and discover new ways of learning that work best for them. The connection we build is one of partnership—I'm here to guide them on their journey, not dictate it.

The Fun Way to Learn! A creative teacher with years of experience teaching all ages at all levels. I have a couple decades of experience teaching in many different settings--college students, corporate executives, lawyers, children, and more. I've worked with multiple different clients from varying cultures. My students describe my personality as easy-going, motivating, engaged, friendly and encouraging. No doubt. I know first hand how difficult it is to learn a new language. As your teacher, I'll make it a high priority to make our language lessons together interesting, interactive and fun!

I want to help my students speak English with confidence, understanding, and correct pronunciation! Taking walks, working outside in my yard, reading books, looking at animals - these are some of my favorite things. I really like giraffes and the color purple.

Multilingual Teacher (English, Russian, Spanish) – 11+ Years of Experience – Speak with Confidence! Hello! I’m Dustin, a certified teacher of English and Russian as a foreign language with over 11 years of teaching experience. I studied at Moscow State University, where I earned my teaching certificate in Russian as a Foreign Language. I also lived in Russia for over seven years, working as an English teacher for multinational corporations and private schools while immersing myself in the language and culture every day. I currently live in the United States, where I continue to teach languages and run a language learning cooperative with my colleague. I speak English (native), Russian (C2), Spanish (B1) and am in the process of starting Turkish (A1). I love helping others gain confidence and fluency in English and Russian. As someone who has learned Russian from the ground up and lived through every stage of the process, from beginner to fluency, I understand exactly what you need to make real progress. I bring both professional training and real-life language experience to every lesson. Whether you’re learning English or Russian for travel, business, academic study, or personal interest, I’ll help you build a strong foundation and move toward confident communication.

✨Native English and Tagalog Tutor with 4 years experience🧡English for Kids👩‍🎓TESOL Certified🌻 Hello! My name is Debby, and I am a TESOL and TEFL certified language instructor with over 6 years of experience. Currently, I serve as an assistant administrator at a Montessori school in Chicago, where I continue to foster a supportive and engaging learning environment. As a Filipina living in the United States, I blend cultural insights and language expertise to make learning both meaningful and enjoyable for students of all backgrounds. I am passionate about connecting with learners from all walks of life and sharing my enthusiasm for travel, music, and creativity. Whether you are interested in exploring Filipino culture or enhancing your English skills, I am committed to helping you achieve your goals and build your confidence. Let’s embark on your language journey together!

Please check out Udemy's English course Amber & Nikki's English conversations and test prep! Motivating language students online can be a difficult task since you don't get to meet them in person. In general, I don't believe it's effective to assign numerous grammar lessons. My lesson plan for the beginner to intermediate learners focuses on conversational Japanese, practicing repetition of sentences describing their daily lives in present or past tenses. This would build their vocabulary and grammatical skills in the process. Through my lessons, students have demonstrated to be more fluent and motivated.

TEFL Certified English Teacher | Writer | Sales Professional Hi! I'm Brett, a native English speaker from the Chicago area with several years of experience helping adults improve their English communication skills. I've worked with students from around the world and enjoy helping people become more confident speakers, whether their goal is everyday conversation, travel, professional communication, interviews, or simply sounding more natural in English. Before becoming a teacher, I worked in sales and business development, including real estate and IT solutions. I also work professionally as a writer, which gives me a strong understanding of communication, vocabulary, and effective English usage. My lessons are relaxed, supportive, and customized to your goals. I believe students learn best when they're comfortable, engaged, and discussing topics that genuinely interest them. Some of my interests include: • American culture • Literature and writing • Music and singing • Fitness and nutrition • Travel • Food • Video games • Current events I specialize in teaching adults (18+) from the A2-C2 levels. Whether you'd like to improve your conversation skills, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, or overall confidence, I'll help you develop practical English that you can use in real life. I look forward to meeting you and helping you reach your goals.

Linguist + Cultural Traveler, Pronunciation Specialist As a Linguist, I specialize in conversation, pronunciation, vocabulary and corrections throughout my lessons. I use current events and sociocultural topics throughout my custom curated lessons to push conversations forward. This allows you to think on your feet and for me to help guide you into new vocabulary and more elaborate, critical thinking. I also give precise corrections throughout the lesson that will help refine your pronunciation and your conversation flow. My strategy aids in enhancing your speaking abilities in different situations, debates and scenarios. I was an English Teacher in Paris where I taught various levels of students from different countries and backgrounds.

Russian 🇷🇺Chinese 🇨🇳All languages welcome! *Amazing prices and Packages!* As a TEFL certified teacher, I look forward to the challenge of teaching English particularly to Russian and Chinese speakers. I understand how important it is to perfect your English speaking skills rather than only writing and grammar learning. As a teacher I am very patient, mature, organized, motivated and excited to help my students learn quickly and thoroughly to speak English and feel confident doing so.

Be a more confident English speaker this year! Come talk to me! Just like chatting with a friend! I started tutoring adults who have dyslexia. I have been trained in the Barton System that teaches phonetics and helps students learn to read. It takes lots of patience, but I really enjoyed helping them learn. I started tutoring English to non-native speakers about 2 years ago. When the pandemic came to the U.S. in March 2020, I couldn't see my students face to face anymore and that made me very sad. Then I discovered iTalki, so now I help students with their conversation skills online! It's great!

A Professional English Teacher with over 29 years of experience. My name is Brian Spivey. I help those who are beginning there language journey to feel comfortable and confident. I love to travel. I have been to many countries such as, Senegal, Dominican Republic, Zambia, Mexico, South Africa and Antigua. I did martial arts for 8 years and obtained a 3rd Degree Black belt in Tae Kwon Do. I have 6 children and 2 foster children. I love to run. I completed two-half marathons. (I will be on holiday from Tuesday, Feb 21-Sat Feb 25). I started teaching in 1993. I was a substitute teacher for more than 2 years with the NYC Public School System. I taught a year in a suburban school in Colonie, NY. The last 19 years I've taught in Schenectady. I have taught all grades from Kindergarten to Adult Education. I have online experience. I taught one year online (COVID related) and I have tutored for three years online. We also homeschooled our children for 23 years so I utilize different approaches to education. I also created a year-long African American curriculum in 2020. As a teacher I have developed lesson plans to help 7th and 8th grade students excel. I was an homeschooling dad, so I used a classical approach to education with my own children. Online teaching is different than traditional classroom teaching. When I teach online, I take a little extra time to build trust between the student and me. I use visuals and sometimes google slides. I have access to a ESL curriculum that help student reach their goals.

Expert in Activating Real Communication|Experienced Language Educator (10 Years) | 7 Languages | Hello, I’m Dora! With 9+ years as a certified TEFL teacher, I specialize in guiding students of all ages to confidently communicate in English and Portuguese. My fluency in five languages lets me connect with learners from every corner of the globe, making each lesson a blend of language and culture. Whether you’re a beginner or advancing your skills, I’ll help you discover the joy of expressing yourself naturally. Ready to explore new horizons? Book a trial and let’s start your language adventure together!

🍦SUMMER PRICES, 夏季特惠!!🍦 10 years of experience/A Professional Guide | 十年经历 / 专业的指导 My name is Niquey (pronounced Neeky), and I am an artist, university student, English teacher, and child of Christ. I have a bachelor's in biology and am working towards a master's in software engineering all while working as a dental assistant and English teacher here on iTalki! 我是Niquey，我是艺术家，大学生，英语老师，和基督的孩子 。我有生物学学士学位，也在读软件工程的硕士，同时担任牙医助理和英语教师! I have been an ESL teacher since 2015. Before that, I taught martial arts to kids and adults for many years. I speak several languages and am pursuing greater fluency every day. I hope my many interests and capabilities can come in handy in our classes together! 我自2015年以来一直是一名ESL教师。在此之前，我曾向儿童和成人教授武术多年。我会说几种语言，并且每天都在追求更流畅的语言。我希望我的许多兴趣和能力能够在我们一起上课时派上用场! In the informal practice and conversation classes, we can focus on whatever you wish. Bring your topics, materials, and motivations, and I'll bring the expertise. In the speaking-intensive courses, I will provide focused materials for the relevant objective: formal speech, grammar improvement, or vocabulary building. At the end of each class, you will receive notes, pertinent feedback, as well as any recordings made that session. (For more on the class structure, please message me.) 在非正式的练习和谈话课上，我们可以专注于你希望的任何事情。带上你的话题、材料和动机，我将带来专业知识。在口语密集型课程中，我将为相关目标提供重点材料：正式演讲、语法改进或词汇积累。在每堂课结束时，你会收到笔记、相关的反馈以及该节课的任何录音。(如需了解更多关于课堂结构的信息，请给我留言。）

⭐Not just education, inspiration!⭐ - ✨ Hi there! I'm Teacher Jon, a native English speaker from the USA who teaches communicatively and will help you reach fluency fast! 🧭 I live in Lisbon, Portugal, where I had to master a foreign language too, so I know the journey. I'm a trained voice actor and media creator with TESOL certification and a specialization in teaching young learners (primary and elementary). 🌟 I've taught on italki since 2011 and have 25 years of teaching experience, specializing in young learners since 2014. With tens of thousands of hours taught, I blend teaching expertise with performance to create lessons that are distinctive, entertaining and fun. I also run YouTube and Rednote channels with English lessons for kids around the world. ⭐️ My highly interactive lessons are grounded in educational theory but put the student first. I use the latest digital tools and avoid rigid methods, so young learners take center stage and their own interests lead the way. 📣 My classes are FUN! 🥳 📣 Top 1% teacher for kids on italki 🎉 📣 Cambridge Speaking Examiner and former accent coach 📣 Videos, songs and interactive media on a kid-friendly platform 🚀 I can't wait to help you master English, too! ⭐️ Contact me before booking! I have important info about my classroom and availability.

NYC-based kind, certified TEFL teacher offering READING, WRITING, LISTENING, & SPEAKING lessons! Hi! I am an active person! I enjoy studying languages. I have formally studied Mandarin, Turkish, Spanish, and Nepali. Now I study Polish, Italian, and Romanian! The language-learning experience enables me to understand the journey of language learners. In addition, I stay physically active. I enjoy skiing in the winter and bicycling in the summer. I often travel and speak the local language where I visit. I am also a musician. I also love to dance Argentine tango. I have traveled throughout Asia, Europe, and northern Africa too! I am a certified TEFL teacher. I have taught primary, middle, and secondary students and adults. I believe all students can learn a new language. It can be difficult, I know! I will assess your reading, writing, speaking, and listening levels. I will understand your goals. Then, I can plan and offer meaningful lessons to help the student reach those goals based on the student's level. Please read my students' reviews of our lessons on Italki and Little Red Book! I use active learning strategies based on teaching Foreign Language Learner (TEFL) theory to create engaging and interactive lessons that improve students' reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. I promise to listen to you and your interests. Coupled with my expertise in teaching, I am sure that you will improve your speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills!

Language learning from a PhD-holding linguist and phonetician I am comfortable teaching true beginners as well as highly advanced students, and am happy to tailor each lesson to your particular strengths and interests. Teaching is something to be taken seriously, but it's equally important that both of us are having fun, otherwise the learning won't happen.

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Language should be fun! I think it's important to try speaking, even if you make mistakes. Mistakes are the best way to learn, so I like to encourage students to speak and try to communicate their ideas through conversation. We can also use others tools--video, audio, etc. as you'd like!

Harry from NYC We learn best when we enjoy ourselves. If you're not enjoying the lesson, you're not going to learn the language no matter how fastidiously you study. I will work with you to make learning fun and engaging.