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Patricia Abell
Member since 2007/07 Last login 2012/02/06
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| Time Zone | Sydney |
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Those of you who have visited Australia will recognize the harbor bridge behind me. It was 42C in Sydney the day this photo was taken! I live on a small hobby farm with my husband, 4 chickens, a rooster, a dog and a cat! The photo of the kangaroo was taken in our garden. Really!
About my teaching philosophy:
I believe that learning English should be an enjoyable and enriching experience. That's why my lessons are CONVERSATION-BASED, FUN and PRACTICAL, and aim to get you SPEAKING FLUENTLY AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. I emphasize CORRECT SPEECH, NATURAL EXPRESSIONS and PROPER PRONUNCIATION.
I also see the lessons as an opportunity to connect with people from all over the globe in a spirit of FRIENDSHIP and CO-OPERATION.
WHERE TO START?
Some students are unsure which lesson to choose to begin with. If you are of an intermediate level or above, the General English lesson is a very good place to start:)
You are welcome to a free trial lesson to discuss your English needs.
I look forward to meeting you soon.
Services offered by this tutor
Eiken listening test pre1
Practice tests for the Eiken Listening Pre1
Test.
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1,500 points |
English » Test Prep (TOEIC,TOEFL, etc.)
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During this lesson I will help you prepare for the Eiken Listening Test for Pre1. There are 3 parts to the listening test, and each lesson we will ...
Prepositions
Learn how to use English prepositions correctly.
30 Minutes/Request |
1,500 points |
English » Grammar
Almost every student has trouble using the correct preposition - even students who have been studying English for a long time. This is understandab...
IELTS Writing Preparation
Assistance with IELTS Writing Preparation
50 Minutes/Request |
2,400 points |
English » Test Prep (TOEIC,TOEFL, etc.)
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This lesson is designed to assist students with IELTS Writing tasks. You are welcome to send me an essay you are currently working on for me to ch...
Practical English- Beginner's Dialogues
Practical English for Beginners
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1,500 points |
English » Beginner's
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This lesson introduces people who are new to English to practical conversations. Topics covered include making introductions, at the airport, givin...
General English Lessons
General English - speaking, reading and
listening skills
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2,500 points |
English » Speaking
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This is one of the most popular lessons for intermediate to advanced students.
In these lessons we look at a general news article in English. ...
Spontaneous Speech
Gain confidence in responding spontaneously to impromptu topics and questions.
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1,500 points |
English » Speaking
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Would you like more confidence in your speaking? As a result of a suggestion from an advanced student, I've developed this very effective format f...
IELTS Speaking Preparation
Assistance with IELTS speaking preparation
50 Minutes/Request |
2,200 points |
English » Test Prep (TOEIC,TOEFL, etc.)
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This course is designed to prepare students for the spoken part of the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) examination.
Course r...
Free Conversation
Free Conversation in English
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1,500 points |
English » Speaking
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Join me for free conversation in English. Many students need the opportunity to chat with a native speaker as this is not something they get the o...
Journal Writing in English
A fun lesson to help you keep a journal in English.
30 Minutes/Request |
2,200 points |
English » Writing
In this lesson, we learn how to write a journal in English. The student can write about their daily activities, thoughts and
feelings (optional^...
Essay Writing
Help with essay writing in English
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2,600 points |
English » Writing
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This lesson is designed to help people of any age with essay writing. At first writing an essay in English may seem a little daunting, but once you...
English reading and conversation practice for older children
A series of reading comprehension lessons designed to maximise conversation.
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English » For Children
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This is a series of lessons designed to maximise conversation through the discussion of a fairy tale or fable. During the first lesson, children wi...
English Grammar
Verb Tense
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1,500 points |
English » Grammar
Verb tense is used to express time in language. Many English tenses do not have direct translations in other languages, which is one reason why th...
Everyday English Phrases
Learn everyday phrases in English. This lesson is suitable for beginners.
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1,500 points |
English » Speaking
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These lessons focus on everyday phrases in English and are designed for beginners. Some
examples are:
Greetings
Introducing people
Making an ...
English Idioms
Idioms in English
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1,500 points |
English » Idioms
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An idiom is a phrase where the words together have a meaning that is different from the definitions of each individual word. In this lesson we look...
Minimal Pairs- r and l
Pronunciation- minimal pairs - r and l
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1,500 points |
English » Pronunciation
Would you like to speak English like a native speaker? Many Japanese speakers have trouble hearing the difference between 'r' and 'l'. It's not po...
Small Talk in English
Learn the art of small talk in these fun lessons.
30 Minutes/Request |
1,500 points |
English » Speaking
Do you find it difficult to know what to say to strangers (especially Westerners) in a social situation? You're not alone. Many people find small...
Phrasal Verbs
Learn common phrasal verbs in English
30 Minutes/Request |
1,500 points |
English » Speaking
Do you know what 'act up' means? How about 'back down' or 'blow up'? A phrasal verb is a verb plus a particle (preposition or adverb) that change...
Common English Slang
LEARN COMMON ENGLISH SLANG
30 Minutes/Request |
1,500 points |
English » Speaking
Do you know what 'awesome' means? Did you know that a 'booboo' is a mistake and 'chicken' can mean cowardly?
Slang is a type of language that c...
Understanding Australian Slang, Idioms and Culture
Understanding Australian slang,idioms and culture.
30 Minutes/Request |
1,500 points |
English » Speaking
Are you planning to visit 'down under' soon? You may be interested in learning about Australian slang, idioms and culture. What, for example, is ...
Presentations in English
Effective Presentation Tips
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3,500 points |
English » Speaking
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This lesson aims to give the student effective presentation
skills. Topics covered include: effective voice control, body
posture, how to rel...
ビジネス英会話 - Business English
Feel more confident in business interactions with English speakers.
30 Minutes/Request |
1,800 points |
English » Business
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This lesson aims to address the student's needs in the area of
Business English. Students may choose from the following topics:
Greetings and...
Essential Travel English
エッセンシャル・旅行英会話 - Essential Travel English
30 Minutes/Request |
1,700 points |
English » Travel
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Essential English for travellers covers topics such as booking flights and accommodation, car hire, asking for and understanding directions (eg. Ca...
Reviews from students
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レッスンの説明にあるとおり、生徒の発言時間をしっかり取ってくれますし、訂正表現もこまめにチャットボックスに書き出してくれました。また受けたいです。
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2012/02/03 - ***iko |
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She is a really nice teacher!
She always motivates me so much.
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2012/02/03 - ***aka |
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ニュアンスの違いなど細かいこともわかりやすく説明してくれて、とても楽しいレッスンでした。
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2012/02/02 - *aka |
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Thank you for your help. I would like to take lesson again.
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2012/02/01 - ***ami |
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The slangs that Aussie used are interesting and it's good to know the meaning of that.:)
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2012/01/29 - **lie |
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