ðDoctor of Musical Arts in Performance, Michigan State University.
ðA certified teacher with 13 years of experience teaching English and more than 20 years of experience teaching music.
ðđðžBorn in Taiwan ðŠðšTraveled to Europe ðšðļI've been living in the States for 27 years.
ðĒ I fully understand the struggles a non-native English speaker faces. Never let a "foreign" language intimidate you. Make it a part of your life. Iâll help you build confidence in using English!
ð§ļð§ļð§ļChildrenâs Division
(A) One-on-one lessons:
ðĄFerris Wheel: for age 4 & 5
ðšNews Club: for age 7 and up.
ðMy world:for beginners.
âïļSpecial Topics: for intermediate and advanced students.
(B) Group lessons:
ðSpelling Bee
ðŊMy First Reading Library
ðBook Club
ðžMusic Theory
ðŊChildrenâs English Lessons: build from sight words to short sentences & understand sentence structure. In 5 lesson, your child can express their emotions, likes & dislikes and daily activities freely. (25 min and 50 min lessons available)
ðŊDaily Conversation for new immigrants and those who plan to study overseas: from banking, shopping for food , making an appointment, car rental to buying a house. If youâre thinking about studying overseas, it is important to polish up your listening and speaking skills. In 10 lessons, you'll feel at ease to cope with any situation in a new country.
ð TRIAL LESSONð
ðīWe will have a quick assessment in listening, speaking, reading and grammar during the trial lesson. Based on your assessment, I can customize a course and help you achieve your goal.ðī It is important to let me know why you'd like to take lessons and what your goal is beforehand.
ðWhy Monica?ð
ð·After receiving DMA in music performance from Michigan State University, I moved to New York City. I have been living in New York City for 20 years.
ð·I am a musician and an ESL teacher. I speak both English and Chinese. I taught at a language school in NYC for over a decade. My students were new immigrants to the States; it was my responsibility to help them improve their pronunciation, understand grammar and use the right words.
ð·My teaching philosophy is based on "fun learning boosts motivation and confidence." Iâm patient but firm;I teach creatively.
ð Learning a new language can be scary, but no worries, Iâm here to help you.
ð Do ask questions and donât be shy. Why not book a trial lesson now? Hope to see you soon!
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ð Your feedback is important to me!
2023ðŠGroup Classes for ChildrenðŠ
1ïļâĢð§ðŧâðžAmazing Kid ReportersðčąčŠå°čĻč čĻį·īįïžKids learn how to interview people, present breaking news stories & information and be a more polished speaker.
2ïļâĢðWhat do you think?ðïžStudents discuss hot issues and learn to convey their opinions or thought.
3ïļâĢðSpelling BeeæįĻåšĶåįðïž12 sessions per level. This course fosters studentsâ understanding of phonics, word recognition and spelling. Through games and drills ,kids learn phonics and spelling simultaneously.
4ïļâĢð Book Clubð
ðMy Weird School by Dan Gutman: age 7-9.
ðAnne of Green Gables by L.M.Montgomery: age 12 and up.
ðThe Tapper Twins Go to War by G.Rodkey: age 10 and up.
ðThe Magic Finger by Roald Dahl
ðWannabe Farms ðððŪby Brian McCann: age 8 and up.
2023ðGroup Classes for Adultsð
1ïļâĢPop Up Newsroomð åŋŦéäļŧæå°: Students learn how deliver the facts of the matter whether it is entertaining or tragic. Students get to work on the diction and pronunciation. If you (intermediate level) are not satisfied with your vocabulary range, or you'd like to become a more polished speaker, this class is for you!
2ïļâĢðšEnglish Game Showäļēįæå°ïžfor beginners only. Through games, students will have tons of fun and gain confidence as they speak English.
3ïļâĢBook Club: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
4ïļâĢCoffee Break with Monica
Thank you help we a lot of English !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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āļĄāļī.āļĒ. 10, 2023
Thank you very much, Monic, for helping me improve my English speaking and writing skills during this time. It has given me the confidence I need for the upcoming exam.
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