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Hi! My name is Sara. I am a native English speaker from New Jersey. I am a high school Spanish teacher, with an additional certification to teach English as a Second Language, and I love teaching ESL to adults. My classes and expertise are best suited to English Language Learners with some experience speaking English, who would like to elevate their speaking level to an academic, career, sophisticated, or business standard. I specialize in conversational classes, where students can freely speak about a variety of topics and receive corrections and tips to enhance their speaking throughout the class. It is super casual, relaxed, and fun! Mistakes are welcome!
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Pilar
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Apr 24, 2021
¡Gracias, Sara! :) Fue un placer hablar contigo. ¡Encantada! Tu español es excelente y la conversación muy interesante. ¡Buen trabajo!
Inma Spanish
Spanish
Jul 13, 2020
Sara es una estudiante de español que contagia motivación y entusiasmo. Tiene un nivel que le permite hablar de cualquier tema, siempre con una sonrisa. Estoy muy agradecida por conocerla -no solo como estudiante- ¡sino como mi amiga estadounidense que se jubilará en La Caleta!
Inma Spanish
Spanish
Aug 10, 2019
Súper, súper hablar con Sara :)))
Inma Spanish
Spanish
Jul 31, 2019
Hablar con Sara es como hablar con una amiga. ¡Alegría, alegría! :))
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  • Posted
    ¡El mejor producto nuevo del año pasado fue la vacuna, obviamente! Es un bendición que los trabajadores esenciales en los EE.UU. pudieron seguir citas para recibir una vacuna sin problemas. Es buena que podamos vivir con menos miedo.
    April 23, 2021
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    Correct my essay about Harry Potter, please

    The task is to choose a picture and describe what we see there.

    There is a picture that shows the main scene from the seventeenth chapter of the Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets book. In this chapter, Harry found out where the entrance to the Chamber of Secrets is and met Lord Voldemort there. Fortunately, it was not Voldemort himself. It was just a memory preserved into the diary that Tom Riddle left when he finished Hogwarts. Ginny helped Tom with his dreadful deeds - she had spilled all her secrets to the diary. Finally, Tom was powerful enough to go out from the book although he was still a memory. I suppose, Tom was sure this is his very triumphant moment.
    When a transition word starts a sentence, typically they will require a comma after, such as First, Second, Also, In addition, Finally...

    So there is the end of the dimly lit Chamber. It is dull and grim<s>ly</s>. Harry's just finished the battle with the Basilisk - it lays down motionless on the right of the picture and it’s eye sockets are bleeding. Fawks, the phoenix, is soaring around on the left of the picture, he is bright golden and crimson (red=crimson). We can also see a gleaming silver sword on the right; it appeared when Dumbledore had sent Fawks and the Sorting Hat before the battle started. Harry thought that neither of them would be much good (or, you could say “of much use”) in a duel, but he was wrong. Fawks punctured mortal yellow Basilisks eyes, the Sorting Hat gave Harry the sword so he could kill the serpent. One of the poisonous fangs (When you say “one of” you are talking about one out of many. Therefore, fangs must be plural) hurt Harry but Fawks healed his wound. In all likelihood, Harry's beliefs helped him again - only the true loyalty could call Fawks to him. Love and friendship is more valuable than something else in the world. Harry knew it well; his mother died to save him.

    In this exact moment, <s>that</s> we see the phoenix throw the diary to Harry. Neither Tom nor Harry expected (double negative) it and Harry plunged Basilisk's fang straight into the heart of the book. We see on the picture how ink spurts out of the diary flooding the floor.

    This is the end of the great battle.

    This is beautifully written! Congratulations on creating a summary of this caliber. If you would like more help with writing or speaking, please message me. My name is Sara and I am a professional teacher here on iTalki.
    
    Take care!
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    June 28, 2020
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    What tennis gives me

    I started to play tennis in 2003, when I was almost 13 years old. At that time, many people said that “it’s too late now to learn tennis.” Yes, it was late but, I really wanted to play tennis. Luckily, I met a very good (your English is advanced; try to push yourself to use other adjectives such as talented, incredible, experienced) person on the tennis court, he gave me a lot of encouragement and he made me realize that I could play tennis very well. Ever since, I have never looked back <s>in my tennis life</s>. I worked so hard for 3 years, after that I won my first inter school tournament. Although I couldn’t play tennis at the highest level, I am quite satisfied with my tennis career as a player. I have won one gold, and two silver medals in inter university competition’s.

    After I <s>completed my graduation </s><s style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">(</s>graduated) my university coach suggested <s>me</s> that, I should involve myself in teaching tennis. At that time, I felt a little strange but, he was right and I am so thankful<s> to him</s> for his guidance and honesty that he showed toward me.

    I had become a qualified tennis coach in 2011. I passed all the exams which were organized by the international tennis federation. When I became a qualified coach, I immediately got a job offer from a very big (again, try other adjectives, such as prestigious)tennis club. I worked there with many top class coaches and players as well. I learned a lot from the coaches there.

    Because of tennis, I am living a very happy and healthy life. Tennis gives me a lot and lot more come in future.
    Here you could explain more about how tennis impacts your life and what it will continue to provide for your future.

    Please correct my mistakes and leave your comments about my current English level. Thanks

    Beautifully written work! If you need any more help with English, I am a professional teacher here on iTalki.

    Take care,

    Sara
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    June 25, 2020
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    This is about a 15 year old girl, who saved her father from starvation and death

    If something went wrong, they couldn't return to their hometown. The bicycle was not suitable for long-distance, and it is highly likely that this bike could break (you could use “fall apart” too). For a 15 year old girl, to overcome the distance with cargo is incredible.
    How many people have died from starvation and weakness? Past perfect tense could be used here!
    I think that society should be focusing on the problem of poverty. And the government should support people to return to their hometown. Return to the present tense
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    June 23, 2020
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    Diary of my life

    This is not the first time that I have changed an (my accommodation, could also work) accommodation. I was a student for 5 years and changed 4 or 5 flats. However, when you leave a place where you were born and raised, you feel different.
    The first time when we changed house (The first time we moved), it was the eighth autumn of my life. Our home was the only place that I could imagine myself living. My dad had found a job in another town, and they decided to move. We couldn't sell our home, because there were not any job to survive. (Im not sure what you are trying to say here?)
    We built a house in the new town. And I started forgetting about the place that was so valuable to me. About a year we did not visit <s style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">to</s> that town. So, one day my parents wanted
    me to see the place and revise my childhood memories. I'll never forget the feeling that I felt when I saw my sweet home, and I couldn't help crying by walking around.
    A week ago my parents sold the house that was built by them (Good! Or you could say the house that they built) where I was a teenage girl, where we celebrated my graduation and my sisters got married. I know, a home is where our close people are around. However, I can't resist to feel that way again.

    Great passage and a beautiful story! I am a professional teacher here on iTalki if you would like more assistance with your writing or speaking :)

    Take care,

    Sara
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    June 23, 2020
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  • Answered
    They essentially mean the same things, but beg is more commonly used, at least here in the States. Implore is more formal and in some cases it can be more sincere or professional, whereas beg can have a negative connotation to it. For example, we say that dogs beg, not implore!
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    June 11, 2020
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    He's got well then anticipated. / He's got well then expected -> “He felt better than expected” would be better, if we are talking about a person’s health. We can’t use “well” as a superlative as “weller” so we can replace it with better. I fell asleep before end. / I fell asleep before it ended. (the movie.) —> The second one is best. It requires the “it” pronoun. And, which one is OK? It was so cheap, but I didn't have any cash with me. —> Good sentence! If I say so, —> I’m not sure of the context here. The phrase you might be looking for is “If I do say so myself” which is oftentimes stated after an opinion. For example, “I think I presented that very well, if I do say so myself.” I wish I had money then. / I wish I had had money then. —> The first one is better Your sentences are great! These are just little tricky grammar points. If you are interested in taking English lessons with me I am a professional teacher on iTalki. Take care! Sara
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    June 11, 2020
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    Classroom teachers who would like to be Pen Pals with my Spanish class?
    Hello! My name is Sara and I am a high school Spanish teacher from NJ in the USA. I am teaching a wonderful group of Spanish 1 students (introductory Spanish) and I am looking for an elementary school teacher in a Spanish speaking country who would like their students to be pen pals with my students. I would like to have my students write out their letters on paper and I would bulk-mail them to your school address so that no student privacy is at risk. Please let me know if you are willing to participate with me!

    Sara

    Hola, me llamo Sara y soy profesora de espanol en una escuela secundaria en los EE.UU. Ensenare una clase principiante de espanol y estoy buscando por una maestra en una escuela primaria en un pais hispanohablante que querria algunos companeros de correspondencia por sus estudiantes. Quiero que mis estudiantes escriban sus cartas, y yo enviarialos en un correo masivo. Por favor enviame si querrias participar con mi y mis estudiantes.

    Sara
    July 22, 2019
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    What do they sing, for Samba's sake?

    I would like to share with you notes on my English skills (or lack thereof).

    First about my speaking skills.

    Sometimes, I think I sound snobbish to native English ears because my word choice in English has a lot of Latin-based words. That may be a direct influence of Portuguese. I also order words in a sentence in a way that is not idiomatic. What could I do to make myself clear(er)? (you could use clearer or more clear here)

    Now, about my listening skills.

    Some singers, like Adele, are really hard to understand. I am unsure if the melody hampers the/a singer's utterance of words, but I have a hard time figuring out what is sung and I have to/ I tend to peek at the lyrics on the internet. What can be done to better listen, understand, and appreciate songs in English?


    Excellent passage! Your writing is great, minus some very minor grammar points. If you would like more help with your conversation skills and writing, I am a professional teacher on iTalki with extensive availability and I would love to help you.

    Also, to simply answer your question, keep training your ears to listen to different accents in different settings. Maybe try a different song genre, listen to American singers, or maybe try to listen to a podcast.

    ~Sara
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    July 1, 2019
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    An indelible experience (part 1)

    My flight to New York was really an indelible experience. When I arrived at the Chicago airport, I received an email and also a text telling me my flight was delayed for about one hour. I thought okay (proper spelling), it was fine, but I didn't predict that the flight would be delayed more than one time. Almost 3 hours later, I finally boarded the plane, but once I sat down, the Captain broadcasted that we will/would (future tense) need to wait for one more hour to take off. Well, I slept for one hour on the plane, but when I woke up, I waited for another 40 minutes.

    At that time, I thought it was acceptable as long as the plane took off, but I never expected that the plane would land in Philadelphia. Because of the bad weather in New York, the plane was delayed again and again. I spent more time than usual in the upper air and landed in another city, which really seemed like a disaster.

    TBC :)


    Excellent passage! Your writing is great, minus some very minor grammar points. If you would like more help with your conversation skills and writing, I am a professional teacher on iTalki with extensive availability and I would love to help you.

    ~Sara
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    July 1, 2019
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