Kent JardineNative speaker
About Kent
Hi. I have experience teaching students from all around the world in many varied subjects. Over more than 15 years, I've taught pilots, engineers, doctors, business professionals, university professors, other English teachers, government officials, and more.
We can work together on conversation skills, literacy, test-prep, advanced writing, or other areas. Send me a message, and we can discuss your needs. I'm also certified for IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, SAT, and other exams, if you need help to prepare.
There are volume discounts available, if you want to schedule more classes, and the "fluency" classes listed here on the platform are for conversation practice, so choose that one, if you're looking to improve your conversation skills.
Teaching style
Many teachers apply a standardized approach to every student. Usually, because that's all they know. I like to work with each student for a while and evaluate the gaps in their learning and then address those areas of weakness directly, so we don't spend as much time on the things they're already good at. I generate custom lessons just for you, trying to address your needed areas and incorporating subjects that interest you.
If you've studied for years but feel like you haven't made much progress, don't feel bad. It's probably not you. It's most likely the system that tries to teach different people all the same way and fails. Sometimes, progress may feel slow, but then suddenly, you realize you have reached a new level and experience a greater freedom in your use of language.