Build confidence and have many new conversations in English
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Is English stopping you from building a future because you aren’t comfortable speaking or are afraid you won’t understand?
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Do you worry about advocating for yourself in stressful situations?
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Do you feel like you should be more independent, help your family more, or just be happier - but your English is stopping you?
Let's work together to improve your speaking and confidence so you communicate your ideas in daily life without worrying about English.
I feel safe and happier now
My husband and I were scared we would have an accident in a new country and not be able to communicate and advocate for ourselves. It also felt bad when I didn’t understand people. Chiara helped me have more communication with strangers. I understand people and can speak in daily life - at the doctor’s office or when I do chores. I can have conversations with our nanny, watch movies in English, understand song lyrics, and read leveled books. I feel safe and happier now. I can continue to help my family.
María Jesús
Hi, I'm Chiara!
[pronounced key-ara]
I know that you are here because English is necessary for daily life in the U.S. I help immigrants and newcomers speak English in a safe, low-stress way so they can go on to have many conversations.
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I struggled to speak to people when I moved to a foreign country too. I know what it is like to have fears that get in the way of learning. I enjoy helping my students discover their true obstacles - sometimes we have to look inside to discover why we are stuck.
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I put my fear aside to achieve the goal
I feel grateful, grateful for the opportunity, grateful to be able to make mistakes as many times as necessary until I can get it right. I could put my fear aside to achieve the goal. It was a more than wonderful experience. I don't even have words to express how much my English evolved. I remember the first class where I could barely speak about where I lived. Today I can talk about my neighborhood and my favorite places. This is rewarding.
Drielly Umbrick
My Process
I offer virtual English lessons for adults and a conversation program. I’ll help you...
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Locate Resources
Find and use effective resources for listening and speaking practice that compliment your learning style.
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Make an Action Plan
Make an action plan based on your problem areas.
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Take Action
Participate in social situations where you might be worried about speaking English.
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Build Confidence
Build confidence by achieving small goals one at a time.
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Improve your Listening
Train your ear to understand English the way it’s spoken in the real world.
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Increase Certainty
Spend less time repeating yourself and second guessing your pronunciation.