Leslie Corpuz

Go Beyond Apps: Real English Mastery with a Linguistics Specialist.
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Teaches:
English
Native languages:
English
Go Beyond Apps: Real English Mastery with a Linguistics Specialist.
Teaches:
English
Native languages:
English
Specialities:
Conversation
Pronunciation
Business
Grammar
Travel
Young Learners
Accent reduction
Complete beginners
Qualifications:
TESOL
MA in Applied Linguistics
Bio:
Hello! My name is Leslie and I'm from Virginia, which is on the East Coast of the United States. I have been teaching for over 20 years. Not only do I have a Master's degree in Applied Linguistics, but I've taught in a variety of situations from the college classroom to the living room. This has allowed me to become a flexible out-of--the-box-thinker in lesson planning and figuring out what will help you. Let's meet and make a plan to get you on the road to effective English communication!
My teaching methodology:
  • My students should expect to speak a lot. They should expect to enjoy themselves and be encouraged.
  • I rely on a wide variety of activities that actively engage students of all ages, from children to adults. I use both prepared and self-created activities that are tailored to the needs of my students.
  • The outside companies I use are Fluentize, ESL Brains, ESL Pals, and Twinkl.
  • I also utilize other platforms, such as Kahoot and Boom Learning to add a little fun and variety.
  • Videos from YouTube.
  • If you are looking for intensive grammar study, I have textbooks for that too.
*I also create my own materials so that lessons can be more specific to a student's exact needs. The students have widely appreciated this. For example, one student is quite a fan of Johnny Depp and she's enjoyed the lessons based on his music and movie career- including a dialogue where she bumped into him on the street! Another student was preparing to lead a meeting in Beijing, where his company would focus on developing a new company strategy. He wanted to run the meeting using theories in a particular book and sent me a copy. I was able to use AI to produce lessons that helped him access the exact language he needed, which allowed us to have some great practice sessions to help him feel more comfortable leading those sessions.
  • Students receive materials before the lesson, making it easier for them to prepare and take notes.
My teaching background:
I began teaching over 20 years ago after getting my Master's degree in Applied Linguistics at my community college where I built a program for beginning level students. We met four days a week for four hours each day. It was an amazing time! I think you never forget your first class and all the amazing teaching and learning that happens. Eventually, I added a job working in particular with refugees moving to our local area. I was responsible for training tutors to go into these communities and teach English. I also developed and ran citizenship classes- another amazing opportunity! From there I moved into teaching the more advanced students at the community college. Another year I taught a special class of accountants from abroad...so there began my introduction to teaching business English. That was the wonderful beginning. In the intervening years I've taught a variety of ages and stages in private programs, college, and public school. I look forward to meeting you next!
My background outside of teaching:
I am known for my flexibility and ingenuity. I was the first in my community college department to figure out how to use a web page to enhance the learning of my students. During covid when a school suddenly found itself without a French teacher, I was able to figure out how to leverage what I knew to successfully take over their beginning levels for two years. The good news for you is that I'm a native speaker of English and I have a Master's along with many years of experience and I can help you with your specific language needs. Besides teaching I have worked in the travel, retail, and insurance industries. I also tried my hand at selling wine for a while - that one didn't go well, but it was fun! In my free time, I like to play pickleball, ride my bike, kayak around my local waters, or go to church with my family or enjoy a night out with my friends. What do you like to do? Sign up for a lesson and tell me all about it!
Price per lesson
30-minute trial lesson: FREE
Lesson length:
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8 Sep - 14 Sep
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6 am - 12 pm
12 pm - 5 pm
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12 am - 6 am
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Leslie's Courses (6)
Leslie offers these custom-designed courses. If you don’t need a specific course, click here to book regular lessons.

General English (A0-I don't speak at all)

English
10 lessons
60 minutes
Total price: 250.00
Start speaking English with confidence! This foundational course provides practical communication tools for everyday survival situations, covering everything from basic greetings to asking for help.
English
10 lessons
60 minutes
Total price: 250.00

General English First 10 Lessons B1

English
10 lessons
60 minutes
Total price: 250.00
Move beyond basic English! This B1 course builds fluency by teaching you to express complex ideas, narrate experiences, and share opinions with confidence.
English
10 lessons
60 minutes
Total price: 250.00

General English C1

English
10 lessons
60 minutes
Total price: 250.00
Master the art of English. This advanced C1 course moves beyond fluency, focusing on the nuance, precision, and persuasive style of a truly proficient speaker.
English
10 lessons
60 minutes
Total price: 250.00
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