Study English with English Recess
We invite you to study with us through a communicative approach. English Recess teachers are highly certified and customize lessons according to your language goals, personal interests and timeframe.
Read about the teachers:
Jack Haskell | USA
Experience: University of Cambridge Certification in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA). Taught elementary, secondary, and adult students in Uganda, small-group ESL classes in New York City and as an online tutor for students throughout China.
Specialization: Intercultural Communication, Leadership, Citizenship Test Preparation, TOEFL Prep.
Teaching style: Student-centered approach that helps students identify their own learning strengths. Interesting topics that make the learning process enjoyable. Sets a natural pace for learning.
Working with English Recess since: Jan 2022
More about Jack: He worked for 5 years as a facilitator of digital cross-cultural exchanges, working with teachers and students from all over the world to create academic projects and curriculum. He has also taught at a private middle school in Vermont. When Jack is not in the classroom, you can find him working in the garden, making music, and hiking through the green mountains of Vermont.
Specialization: Intercultural Communication, Leadership, Citizenship Test Preparation, TOEFL Prep.
Teaching style: Student-centered approach that helps students identify their own learning strengths. Interesting topics that make the learning process enjoyable. Sets a natural pace for learning.
Working with English Recess since: Jan 2022
More about Jack: He worked for 5 years as a facilitator of digital cross-cultural exchanges, working with teachers and students from all over the world to create academic projects and curriculum. He has also taught at a private middle school in Vermont. When Jack is not in the classroom, you can find him working in the garden, making music, and hiking through the green mountains of Vermont.
Anna Demchenko | Ukraine
Experience: Master's degree in English Language Teaching. Has been teaching individual English language lessons online for the last 9 years.
Specialization: Advanced English Functions/Grammar, Fluency Practice
Teaching style: Anna is a vibrant person who loves consistency and progression. In her lessons she focuses on the needs of the student, because she believes that personal motivation is the driving force for progress. Anna likes to help people to open new opportunities for themselves through learning English.
Working with English Recess since: Oct 2021
More about Anna: In her free time Anna enjoys reading and friends. She loves the sea and dancing.
Specialization: Advanced English Functions/Grammar, Fluency Practice
Teaching style: Anna is a vibrant person who loves consistency and progression. In her lessons she focuses on the needs of the student, because she believes that personal motivation is the driving force for progress. Anna likes to help people to open new opportunities for themselves through learning English.
Working with English Recess since: Oct 2021
More about Anna: In her free time Anna enjoys reading and friends. She loves the sea and dancing.
Anna Mikulich | Belarus
Experience: TEFL certified. For the past four years has taught English and Spanish for group classes and private one-on-ones. Has also taught English at an Elementary school in Spain for the past two years.
Specialization: Cambridge Test Prep, Leadership, Business English, and Conversation Practice
Teaching style: Fun approach to learning catered to each individual students needs. Likes to focus on real world application of the language and topics that interest the student.
Working with English Recess since: July 2024
More about Zulmaris: In her free time she loves to travel to new places and explore learn about new cultures. She’s a lover of art and fashion.
Specialization: Cambridge Test Prep, Leadership, Business English, and Conversation Practice
Teaching style: Fun approach to learning catered to each individual students needs. Likes to focus on real world application of the language and topics that interest the student.
Working with English Recess since: July 2024
More about Zulmaris: In her free time she loves to travel to new places and explore learn about new cultures. She’s a lover of art and fashion.
→ A 60 minute individualized lesson. We ask you to reserve at least 1 hour and 15 minutes in your schedule. English Recess teachers focus on developing your speaking, reading, writing and listening skills. We explain appropriate grammar points and introduce our students to colloquial expressions and native pronunciation.
→ Yes, homework is given upon request. Homework is reviewed and comments/suggestions are made to improve grammar, sentence structure, and vocabulary. Homework is returned to our students on a weekly basis.
→ It always depends on the person. Usually we can see the first signs of progress within 2 months.
→ The price of the lesson is based on the teacher you are studying with. $30/hr for non-native teachers living outside the U.S., $35/hr for non-native teachers living in the US and $40/hr for native English speakers.
→ No we don't have discounts for individual classes. We do give discounts if we do additional services for our students like mock interview or revising documentation.
→ You can have 1 lesson a week, or 2-3 lessons a week, that depends on how fast you want to progress and what is most comfortable for your schedule.
→ Yes, of course. We only require that you notify us one day in advance. If you try to cancel or reschedule the lesson the day of - that lesson needs to be paid. This is because our teachers spend time and energy preparing for each individual lesson. We call it - respect. ✊
→ We use a variety of different materials that are based on our students interests, professional goals or language needs. We incorporate articles, videos, and audios sourced from different news outlets, academic research journals, scientific and business magazines and modern cultural media. We also support our student with various grammar exercises. We do not follow a textbook, because our lesson materials are individualized to the needs of each student. Some students need more grammar, others need to practice listening, while others want to focus on speaking. It depends on your needs.
→ Yes, we have created a business focused curriculum for students looking to improve their business English. By learning colloquial business expressions, polite and direct language, and business culture within the U.S., our business students become prepared to conduct meetings in English and to work at international companies. We currently work with employees at multinational companies such as McDonalds, Lyft, CISCO, MOST Technologies, OneRail, among others.
Contact us:
hello@englishrecess.com