Adult English
Do you want to improve your speaking and listening skills for life in New Zealand or another English-speaking country? Do you want to improve your English so you can support your family more effectively? My classes are tailored specifically to your needs. Lessons can include speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and anything else you would like to improve.
"Amy stands out for her natural funny approach, her expressiveness and certainly for her energy. Each lesson is profitable and never boring, her suggestions are always golden. Needless to say, I am grateful to her and fully satisfied with our English lessons. Thank you so much indeed Amy!!!” - Giuliano, ITALY.
Reading and Writing Skills
Do you struggle to write accurate and natural-sounding emails, reports, letters or other business communication? Do you need to practice your reading and writing skills for IELTS or TOEFL? Do you need to fill in application forms or understand literature for an immigration issue or entrance to a school or college? I will help you improve your reading and writing skills and provide corrections and advice on improvements you can make using Google docs, by email or in a face-to-face class.
"She has so many ways to help you with reading and writing. I recommend her for any level either beginners or advanced. Awesome Awesome Awesome Awesome :) " - Anwar, PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES.
IELTS / TOEFL / Other Test Preparation
Do you need to pass IELTS or TOEFL for New Zealand Immigration, or to attend a school or university in New Zealand or other English-speaking country? I can advise you on the best strategies for success with these types of tests, and help you to prepare with activities and support for IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge and other English exams.
"Amy is the best teacher ever! She's SO generous and goes the extra mile spending lots of time making a list of vocabularies and my mistakes for review after the session. The list is really valuable for me, worth going over. You're in good hands with Amy." - Shunsuke, JAPAN.
School-age English
Does your child or teenager need support with English because they come from another country? Does your child or teenager need some tutoring to help them succeed with NCEA English, Cambridge or IB exams? Common activities I do with my students include reading support, helping with homework tasks, writing practice, vocabulary and spelling enhancement, essay writing, short story/novel/film analysis and close reading practice.
"Amy is fantastic with kids!! She makes classes fun and interactive and keeps their focus throughout. Both our girls love her lessons and as a result are really enthusiastic about putting in the practice required to make good progress." - Claire, NEW ZEALAND.