As a teacher, the most useful thing I do is to inspire my students to learn. What makes it difficult for you to learn? Let's find it and get beyond it! I will keep you focused on the big picture—your real reasons for learning English. I will help you find the confidence to reach your goals. We will work together to design a fun program that will help you go beyond your limits, and to develop confidence you will need to do that.

I will not only teach you English, I will help you develop positive habits that help you progress. I teach you the things that you need to succeed in English:

GOALS I help you set clear goals for your English study and make a commitment to reach them.

CONFIDENCE I help you to develop confidence that you can reach your goals

GOOD HABITS I help you overcome bad habits that come from translating from your native language

PRONUNCIATION I help you learn to say words correctly by teaching you to hear English sounds that are not present in your native language

My name is Laura Karlinsey. I have almost five years experience teaching English as a second language, and am certified by Cambridge University. I have also studied psychology and human development, in order to learn how to help my students succeed! I am the author of a book on walking tours in Seattle: Seattle City Walks. I have taught English in the United States, in Japan, and over the internet with students all over the world. You can learn more about me here.