English Language Services
Explore our comprehensive services for English language writing and proofreading, learning ESL/EFL/ESOL (or any of the many names for it - EAL, EIL, MLL, etc.), and teaching ESL/EFL/ESOL (or by any other way it is known).
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English as a Second / Foreign / Additional / International Language (there are many terms)
I provide personalized one-on-one live human ESL/EFL instruction online, tailored to meet each learner’s unique goals, language level, and learning style.
Get the spontaneity of live interaction with a native speaker. Listening, pronunciation, conversation, grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, spelling, TOEFL prep, studying in the US, whatever your goal – I am here to assist.
My lessons focus on building confidence through engaging, practical activities. I specialize in helping adult learners improve conversational fluency, grammar accuracy, pronunciation, and vocabulary for real-world use. Whether students need support for school, work, travel, test preparation, or everyday communication, I create interactive lessons that are flexible, supportive, and student-centered.
Each session is customized to ensure measurable progress and lasting language skills. I’m committed to helping learners succeed through patient guidance, cultural awareness, and professional teaching strategies.
$30 per hour, payable by Zelle or Paypal
Teaching ESL/EFL/ESOL/EAL/EIL/MLL (whatever term you prefer)
Resources for teaching English as a second language to diverse learners.
English Writing and Proofreading
We offer professional English writing and proofreading services tailored to students, professionals, and businesses. Whether you need help crafting clear, compelling content or polishing grammar and punctuation, I ensure your message is accurate and effective. From essays and resumes to business reports and creative writing, I provide detailed, thoughtful suggestions that improve clarity and coherence. My goal is to support your success by enhancing the quality of your written communication while maintaining your unique voice. Timely, reliable, and personalized—your words, only better.
ESL / EFL / ESOL / EAL / EIL / MLL
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FREE WEB SITES FOR LEARNING ENGLISH
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BBC Learning English (https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish) - provides a wide range of resources, including videos, audio recordings, quizzes, and articles, to help learners improve their English skills.
EnglishClub (https://www.englishclub.com/) - offers grammar explanations, vocabulary lists, quizzes, and forums where learners can practice and interact with others.
ESL Gold (https://www.eslgold.com/) - provides free resources for English learners, including lessons, quizzes, games, and videos.
FluentU (https://www.fluentu.com/en/) - uses real-world videos, such as movie trailers, music videos, and news clips, to help learners improve their listening comprehension and vocabulary.
British Council - Learn English (https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/) - offers a wide range of resources for English learners, including grammar and vocabulary lessons, games, and interactive activities.
ESL-lab (https://www.esl-lab.com/) - provides listening activities and quizzes at different difficulty levels to help learners improve their listening and comprehension skills.
www.ELCivics.com civics, government and more
worksheets, short stories, ebooks, crossword puzzles, read aloud, vocabulary match, hidden pictures, cloze, life skills, grammar, handwriting, writing prompts, blank maps, US states, holidays, life skills, esl lessons, workplace literacy
Rachel’s English – Help with accent reduction; numerous free videos.
www.ef.edu/english-resources
These are not PDFs; you only drill down to grammar explanations. There are no exercises, no illustrations, no context; sometimes a quiz.
grammar explanations for: N, V and tenses, Adj, Adv, Dets, indirect speech, punctuation, relative clauses, a test
vocabulary: list of most common words (100; 1000, 3000; memorize them; no context)
names: most common first and last names
idioms: big long list of idioms and what they mean; no context, no illustrations
quotes: quotes in English (famous; who said them, but not the book they’re from or any context), inspiring quotes for learners, quotes about English language
15 minute test available – have to give personal info to access it
Daves ESL Café language learning site as of 2024-02-20
https://www.eslcafe.com/resources/idioms/
https://www.eslcafe.com/resources/grammar-lessons/
https://www.eslcafe.com/resources/lesson-plans/
https://www.eslcafe.com/resources/phrasal-verbs/
https://www.eslcafe.com/resources/slangs/
https://www.eslcafe.com/resources/quizzes/
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FREE WEB SITES FOR TEACHING ENGLISH
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Purdue OWL Teacher Resources - A list of links to ESL resources for teachers as well as online resources for doing TESL-oriented research.
The Internet TESL Journal (ITESLJ) - A useful archive of articles, research papers, lesson plans, classroom handouts, teaching ideas and techniques for.
TESL Canada Journal - A refereed online journal sponsored by the TESL Canada Federation with research on the learning and teaching of official languages, including English, among other issues.
TESL Electronic Journal (TESL-EJ) – An online journal of research articles on a variety of issues within various TESL subfields.
The Internet for ESL Teachers - A collection of pedagogical articles and links developed by Claire Braden on various aspects of TESL related to the internet and technology.
ESLGold.com - Website with materials, lesson plans, quizzes, and links for both teachers and students.
UsingEnglish.com - A large collection of language references, teacher resources, discussion forums, analysis tools, and links.
ESLFlow - A long-running (1998-present) website containing an archive of downloadable classroom materials on various ESL topics (vocabulary especially), split into “beginner,” “pre-intermediate,” and “intermediate” sections.
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Resources for learning and teaching
Contact Kima
I welcome your inquiries about English language learning, writing, linguistics, and learning/teaching ESL/EFL. Contact me today!
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MTESOL, Arizona State University
MLIS, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Foreign Language Area Studies Fellowship, Japanese
MA, Foreign Languages (linguistics and French), West Virginia University
Graduate Teaching Assistant in Linguistics, WVU
Post-bac, Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
BA, Linguistics and French, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Phi Beta Kappa
Languages studied with live human teachers:
French, Latin, Japanese, German, Russian, Lithuanian