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Ashley
- Rate TSh 44,727
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TSh 44,727/hr
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1st lesson free
- Reading
- Literacy
- Grammar
- Oral expression
Sliding-scale English (ESL) teacher prioritizing community and language-building over cost. Let's discuss your goals and how we can meet them together.
- Reading
- Literacy
- Grammar
- Oral expression
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About Ashley
I have over 10 years of experience teaching and supporting language learners from a wide range of backgrounds and proficiency levels. I am passionate about helping students build genuine confidence in English through patience, encouragement, and practical communication skills.
Outside of teaching, I work full-time in family law, which has given me strong experience with professional communication, writing, organization, and explaining complex concepts clearly. I bring that same calm and supportive approach into my lessons.
I especially enjoy working with complete beginners and students who may feel intimidated or discouraged by language learning. I believe mistakes are an important part of growth, and I strive to create a learning environment where students feel comfortable speaking, asking questions, and developing naturally over time.
I also enjoy working with advanced learners and professionals who want to deepen their understanding of English beyond textbook fluency, including pronunciation, nuance, natural phrasing, and professional communication.
As someone deeply interested in linguistics and language acquisition, I love helping students use their existing language knowledge to their advantage. I prioritize speaking, listening, pronunciation, and real-world communication skills while still supporting long-term grammatical accuracy and fluency.
My goal is not just to teach English, but to help students feel more confident connecting with the world through language.
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About the lesson
- Tertiary Education
- Adult Education
- Master’s Degree
- +2
levels :
Tertiary Education
Adult Education
Master’s Degree
PhD / Doctorate
MBA
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
I’m a professional English tutor with 10 years of teaching experience, offering personalized English lessons with a strong focus on communication, confidence, and real-world language use. I offer sliding-scale pricing because I believe language learning should be accessible and community-oriented.
My teaching style is highly personalized, practical, and linguistically informed. I focus heavily on:
-Speaking and listening comprehension
-Pronunciation and phonemes
-Natural conversation patterns
-Confidence-building over perfection
-Using a student’s native language as a strength rather than a barrier
-Understanding why English works the way it does, not just memorizing rules
I believe students learn best when they feel safe making mistakes and actively using the language. I prioritize meaningful communication first, while gradually refining grammar, pronunciation, and fluency over time.
Because I work professionally in family law, I also have experience with formal communication, professional vocabulary, and advanced English usage in real-world settings.
Lessons are tailored to the student’s goals, but a typical session may include:
-Casual conversation warm-up
-Listening and speaking exercises
-Pronunciation or phoneme practice
-Vocabulary building through real-life situations
-Guided correction and feedback
-Discussion-based learning rather than repetitive drills
-Cultural or linguistic explanations to deepen understanding
For beginners, lessons focus on building comfort, survival English, and confidence speaking aloud.
For advanced learners or professionals, sessions may focus on nuance, natural phrasing, professional communication, pronunciation refinement, or deepening vocabulary and expression.
What sets me apart most is the environment I create. I am patient, adaptable, encouraging, and deeply passionate about language learning. I understand how vulnerable learning a language can feel, and I strive to create lessons that are calm, intellectually engaging, and genuinely supportive.
I also bring:
-10 years of teaching experience
-A strong interest in linguistics and language acquisition
-Experience working with multilingual learners
-A practical understanding of professional English communication
-A teaching philosophy centered on humanity, curiosity, and growth rather than perfectionism
I especially enjoy working with:
-Complete or extreme beginners
-Students who feel nervous speaking English
-Multilingual learners
-Advanced learners wanting to sound more natural
-Professionals seeking deeper vocabulary, nuance, or confidence in formal English settings
Lessons can be adapted for:
-Conversation practice
-Pronunciation training
-Listening comprehension
-Professional English
-Academic support
-Everyday communication
-Long-term fluency development
If you’re looking for a tutor who values communication, curiosity, and genuine human connection, I’d love to work with you.
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Rates
Rate
- TSh 44,727
Pack prices
- 5h: TSh 223,634
- 10h: TSh 447,267
online
- TSh44,727/h
free lessons
The first free lesson with Ashley will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
Details
Learning English shouldn't be expensive! I will provide all materials that my lessons require, and we can discuss the price together.
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