Clear Lingo English Lessons

5.0 (9)
From Sunnyvale, CA
SinceAugust, 2021

About
Greetings!

My name is Chiara and I am an ESL educator based in Sunnyvale, California. Both online and in-person classes are available in Sunnyvale and Santa Clara.

My goal is to assist adult US immigrants and newcomers in practicing English in a stress-free, safe environment, allowing for more conversation opportunities.

Perhaps this sounds familiar to you:

• Despite years of practice or US residence, do you still feel hesitant to speak English?
• Is social anxiety caused by language barriers preventing you from interacting with others?
• Do you wish to acquire a better job, increased independence, or to support your family, but language difficulties hold you back?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you've come to the right place.

Enrolling in my conversation program or 1:1 sessions will provide you with:

- The ability to confidently converse in English on real-life topics for daily use
- Newfound confidence as a speaker, promoting personal growth and community engagement
- Improved pronunciation resulting in easier understanding for others
- Enhanced cultural comprehension of the US

Take a step towards overcoming language barriers and send me a message to begin.

Here’s more about me:

I earned a master’s degree in Teaching English as a Second Language from the University of San Francisco and hold eight years of experience teaching English to immigrants and international students. Aside from my teaching profession, I enjoy swing dancing, Pilates, Spanish language learning, and journaling.

Please note that my lessons are not designed for test preparation, business English, writing assistance, short-term courses, or child language learning.
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Service as described 5.0
Communication 5.0
Punctuality 5.0
RT
Chiara is an exceptional teacher. Her gentle and upbeat personality fosters an environment that allows me to speak English with ease. My struggle with confidence was a challenge that she helped me to overcome. Her assigned homework is practical and ultimately advances my English skills. I regret that my Korean language skills are inadequate to properly express my appreciation. I recommend Chiara without reservation, a thousand times over!
February 9, 2023
LJ
Chiara, words cannot adequately convey my gratitude for your exceptional professionalism. I have taken several courses in the past, but none can compare to your instruction. Despite studying for a prolonged period, I was hesitant to speak English due to fear of being judged based on my pronunciation. However, you instilled in me the confidence to take risks and strive for improvement. Thank you for your kindness and unwavering patience. Your support has earned my respect and admiration as I venture onward.
November 5, 2022
ET
Elizabeth T.
Initially, I lacked the courage to communicate and believed I never would. Moreover, my poor grammar impeded my ability to hold conversations. Presently, I experience less apprehension speaking in English after making significant strides in my speaking and grammar abilities. Chiara offers exceptional lessons that aid individuals in building confidence and overcoming speech impediments. A notable aspect of her teaching approach is her commitment to tailoring the lesson to suit the student's needs, resulting in highly applicable instruction. Each lesson I attend feels like a rung on a ladder, elevating my learning experience. Every class brings fresh and essential insights to my understanding of the language.
April 21, 2022
JS
I wanted to give this site 10 stars, but unfortunately, they only allow a maximum of 5. I was in search of the perfect teacher for my wife, and after our initial lesson with Chiara, it became evident that she was the ideal choice. Chiara conducts her lessons with utmost professionalism, using a unique document camera to display the exercises in the books, which I haven't seen in any other teacher. In addition to that, she had a conversation with us before commencing our sessions to determine if she would be the best choice for us, considering that we reside in Ireland, which has different cultural practices and pronunciation compared to the United States. This indicates her genuine concern for her students. Concerning her lessons, Chiara prepares every class meticulously, including tailored homework for every student. In our case, Chiara tried to find compelling topics for my wife to explore, like food recipes. My wife enjoyed it, which motivated her to learn new vocabulary. Some of the homework assignments entail audio recordings where Chiara records a dialogue or a question beforehand, and my wife answers some questions with audio recordings as well. Chiara gives feedback regarding each recording - recording her answer as well. The best part of it all is that this occurs outside the class's scheduled time. In summary, Chiara is genuinely invested in her students' education, putting in a lot of effort and attention to help them learn the English language and the US culture. She is also friendly, going above and beyond what one would expect from an English tutor. Enrolling in her class will undoubtedly be a wise decision, as long as you are fortunate enough to get an available spot in her schedule.
January 4, 2022
BW
Chiara is an exceptional instructor, as her approach makes learning enjoyable and stimulates the student's interest, a challenge often faced when working with children. Over the past seven months, my daughter, who is seven years old, has received English instruction from Chiara, resulting in significant progress in her language proficiency. My daughter genuinely admires her teacher and looks forward to her classes.
September 19, 2021