English Classes in San Francisco, CA

Accent Reduction & American English Pronunciation Coach | CELTA-Certified | 14+ Years Experience I specialize in American English pronunciation and accent reduction for intermediate and advanced learners who want to speak clearly, naturally, and with absolute confidence. As a native speaker from California and a Cambridge CELTA-certified instructor with over 14 years of experience, I don't just tell you what to say—I teach you the physical mechanics of how to say it. My lessons are highly structured, practical, and tailored to help you eliminate persistent errors and build lasting habits. What We Focus On: We look at pronunciation from two angles: the individual sounds and the overall rhythm of the language. Sound Production: Master vowels, consonants, and difficult clusters (R, L, and TH). We utilize the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and focus on the exact positioning of your lips, tongue, and jaw, so you understand the mechanics behind every sound. Prosody & Flow: This is the real secret to sounding natural. We dive deep into rhythm, word stress, sentence intonation, connected speech (word linking), and native reductions to give your English its proper flow. My Teaching Style: My sessions are results-oriented and entirely supportive. I provide all learning materials beforehand so we can maximize our time together. Through real-time feedback and targeted analysis, I help you break down language barriers so you can communicate with clarity, precision, and ease.

an ABC to get you through your ABCs hi! my name's myles and i'm from cupertino CA and currently living in SF, working full time as an electrical engineer at a robotics startup. about 4 years ago i started taking classes on italki for spanish (because i got really into bad bunny and karol g) and about a year ago i started taking chinese as well to reconnect with my roots; italki has been an invaluable part of both journeys and i wanted to give back to the community. before i thought that learning a foreign language was too hard, too much work, but after discovering ways to incorporate them into the things i already liked (music, tv, friends), i realized it isn't hard at all. i hope i can help you along your own journey.

Certified ESL teacher & coach with 9 years (more than 9,500 classes) of teaching experience! I've been teaching online with another company for 7.5 years and more than 8,000 classes. As a native English speaker, I understand that learning English will give the people I teach the ability to advance further in their lives than they would have the opportunity to do otherwise and I’m happy to be part of such an exciting prospect for each of them. Given the difficulty of learning a foreign language, I take time to get to know my students dreams, goals and needs and serve them as a coach as well as a teacher. I teach any level from intermediate to advanced with the highest degree of patience and respect honoring the time, commitment and willingness of those I work with.

I'm a San Francisco, CA based community tutor interested to hear your story, so let's chat! Hi, I'm Andrés, a language enthusiast ready to share my passion for language learning with you :) I have a Bachelors degree in Communication and I work as a digital designer by day. I grew up in a bilingual environment, learning English and Spanish, so I know the rewards that come from speaking multiple languages plus the challenges, haha. I hope to help you on your language learning journey!

💥BUSY life? Steal 15-min structured bursts & make French your superpower! 🇺🇲🇨🇦🇦🇺🇧🇷🇨🇴 ⚠️FRENCH CLUB GROUP ACTIVITY▶just PM TIME IS PRECIOUS. I won't waste your time. I'm not needy. I offer FRIENDSHIP🔗 I'm a LANGUAGE ENTHUSIAST I'm excited to go with you on your journey to linguistic proficiency! 📕Give and Take–Adam Grant 📗How to Win Friends-Dale Carnegie 📘Life Without Limits-Nick Vujicic ✅With a blend of warmth, dedication & expertise, I aim to create a SUPPORTIVE learning environment where you feel empowered to explore French language & culture. ✅Background in Engineering & Emergency services, I bring a unique perspective to language teaching, emphasizing PRACTICAL skills and REAL-WORLD applications ✅Beginner or Polyglot welcome for a Discovery Meetup (Community Tab)

Native English tutor who brings fun to the classroom I am a helpful and reliable teacher. I can help my students grow their English skills.

Study with a university instructor with an MA in literature. Fluent in Russian, French and Spanish. I’ve taught English, literature and writing in 3 U.S. universities and colleges, a language school in Moscow, and online. I’m patient, understanding, organized, and progress-oriented. I strive to create a relaxed learning environment which at the same time forces students to express themselves in new, varied, precise and sophisticated ways. My teaching philosophy reflects what I myself seek as a language student, namely: 1. a caring and cheerful teacher who sincerely wants to help their students grow; 2. intellectually stimulating topics that generate meaningful discussion; 3. ample speaking practice with a focus on language development, vocabulary enrichment, and grammatical accuracy.

University English Instructor with over 10 years of international business experience. Hi I'm Scott, I'm from the United States. I love to making all kinds of art, from sketches and painting, to 3D sculpting, please share your art with me! I speak native English with a American west coast accent, and I have a low intermediate level of Japanese Japanese. I take a natural approach to lessons, focused on increasing student talk time and having roleplays and performances. I enjoy getting to know all kinds of people, so it's common for me to ask questions about you. I focus on tailoring your lessons based on your needs and personality. I have taught beginner to advanced English speakers in Japan. I have helped with TOIEC test preparation for high school students. I've also taught university classes in business communication.

Multi lingual Japanese teacher! As a language learner, I know what is more important in learning different languages. For some people memorizing words and phrases will work, for some people just having a real conversation with a native speaker will help. So let's find what works for you and learn together! 日本人の方へ、英語を勉強していらっしゃる方で、英語を勉強したい方は日本語を使って説明ができますので、是非一度レッスンをお試しください。上級の方には英語でのレッスンが効果的だと思いますが、日本語での説明の方がより効果的に内容の把握をすることができると思います。

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.

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.

Amici in altri paesi sono ponti verso altre culture If you select me as your tutor, I will want your English to improve and your confidence to increase with every lesson. To help you with these two things, after every lesson I will give you building block phrases and pronunciation tips to practice every day. Per imparare una nuova lingua ci vuole più di un'ora a settimana cosi sarei pronto ad aiutarti fuori dalle lezioni programmate... potresti mandarmi un messaggio quando vuoi per chiedere, ‘Giacomo, come si dice questo?’, o ‘come si esprime questa idea?’, o ‘cosa significa questo?’ (i dialoghi nei film sono particolarmente difficili) e cercherò di risponderti appena possibile.