Hi there! My name is Patryk and I’m a Polish-born language lover who now calls Portland, Oregon home. Even though I wasn’t raised in the US, I was able to truly master English, and know exactly what it takes to become as comfortable speaking your second language as your first. I have an M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), and over the last 15 years I’ve helped adults from all over the world, and of all proficiency levels, to speak English with impact. In addition to coaching everyday communication skills, I use my first-hand experience of acquiring American pronunciation to help students reduce their non-standard (but beautiful!) accents. And, if you'd like to visit Poland someday, I'm just the person you will need to prepare you to get by in the language and culture during your stay. I can’t wait to meet you!

Hi I'm Kris! I began my journey with Mandarin Chinese while working with Chinese immigrants in Dallas, TX, so I empathize with US-based Chinese learners!
It can be hard picking up such a difficult language state-side, but communicating in a language as beautiful and fascinating as Mandarin is a thrill well worth the challenge. After becoming fairly fluent through my own self-immersion efforts, I moved to China, SiChuan, Chengdu where I helped found an English Language Training Center. It was an adventure in not only furthering my language ability, but also immersing myself in Chinese culture, especially business culture.
After the school was up and running, I returned to the US and attended the world-renowned Chinese program of Brigham Young University where I all but achieved a double major in Political Science and Mandarin. Instead, I graduated early to teach full-time in New York City where I concurrently earned an M.Ed. From Hunter College. I have taught at every level from Elementary to University, and many subjects including, but not limited to: ESL, Economics, History, even Theology! I am passionate about teaching and it shows in my classes. In teaching Chinese, I emphasize SOUNDING Chinese! I am committed to making sure that your Chinese tones are correct and that your accent turns heads, opens doors, and conveys the level of respect one would want when doing business with the world's oldest and most storied culture.

Hi there! My name is Lize, pronounced like “fleecy,” and I moved to LA after graduating from Harvard / the American Repertory Theater Institute with an MFA. Previously I lived in New York, Australia, and South Africa, and spent a semester in Moscow studying Chekhov. Shakespeare is my playground, and I love to work with students in bringing the classics to life. I have a strong facility with dialects and use the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) to teach new accents as well as accent reduction. I am also an Afrikaans speaker/translator. So if you'’re looking for help with English literature, vocal training, dialect coaching or accent reduction, then I hope to hear from you soon!

I graduated from UCLA with a BA in both applied linguistics and Japanese and have a Masters Degree from Cal State LA in TESOL I have been tutoring professionally for many years, and in 2021 established my own tutoring service. I specialize in teaching my students to speak with a standard American accent, helping my students to reduce their accents with a scientific approach. With Strømmen I have worked with students of all kinds, including CEOs, Actors and VIPS to help them reduce their accents. At UCLA I was able to go abroad to China for two months and then a year later to Japan for a whole year. I think my experiences abroad have really shaped me as a teacher since being a learner abroad myself has given me a perspective that really helps me understand my students better. I hope to continue to make friends and help those from abroad.

Hi my name is Michael, and I am a very experienced English teacher and Mandarin Chinese Instructor. I lived in Ottawa and Montreal, Canada, until I was 23. Upon graduation from Concordia University I moved to Busan, South Korea, to teach EFL. I stayed there for two years, from 1997 to 1999, teaching at a few language schools and a university, while making some lifelong friends. I then moved to Tainan, Taiwan, from 2000 to 2006. I studied Chinese at National Cheng-Kung University, while teaching EFL at various schools, including a high school, where I taught for the last two years. Realizing that I needed to upgrade my skills and qualifications, I decided to come to Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia, where I am now earning a Master in TESOL at the University of Southern Queensland. I am also teaching in Study Tours, with groups of students from Korea and Japan, who come and study here for a few weeks to a month.

As for my teaching philosophy, I enjoy monitoring my pupils in their aspirations of learning and engaging in the English language and its culture. It is my aim to ensure that all of my students excel in their academic and personal lives. Now, more than ever, sociolinguistics and communicative language teaching are at the forefront of the syllabus; thus, it is my goal to make sure that my scholars learn proper, academic English, as well as English used in authentic, real-life situations.

Michael learned Mandarin Chinese while living in Tainan, Taiwan in the early 2000s at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) 國立成功大學, usually ranked in the top three in Taiwan.
Michael specializes in speaking and listening, while students can definitely learn reading as well as grammar and sentence structure. Writing is best done in a student's own time.
Michael can teach you the context of the words and Chinese through the cultures of China and Taiwan. Moreover, he can add his own sentences and questions to the lessons in order to make it conversational and fun for you. He can also tailor make the lessons according to your own specific needs.

Hello, I'm Jojo, I'm 33 years old and I'm from the USA, and I'm an English and French tutor/teacher. I have a strong passion for teaching language and know first hand how much learning a second (or third) language can make your life better. Learning a new language is one of the most challenging, but most rewarding, things you can do in life, and I take pride and joy in helping others reach their language learning goals. Whether you need to learn for business, travel, life or just for fun, I'd love to help you out!

Hallo! My name is Eser. I grew up in the heart of vibrant Amsterdam in the Netherlands. I have a great passion for learning languages and traveling. After learning 9 languages, it became time to turn my love for languages into my profession. I became a simultaneous interpreter and have travelled the world as a conference interpreter. I have interpreted for Presidents, international summits, press conferences, UEFA Champions League and major TV networks. People started asking me questions like “What language do you dream in?”, “What language do you think in?”, “Is there a secret to learning languages?” I knew it was time to share my methodology through private language coaching. I love to help people master a new language in an engaging, interactive way. Simply because learning a new language should be fun! Grammar knowledge and increasing your vocabulary will go hand in hand in our class. Since language is the gateway to a new world, we will also focus on integrating a good understanding of the culture of the language. My rate derives from 20+ years of International experience and creating a personalized coaching plan based on your specific language goals. Looking forward to work together! Tot ziens!

CIAO! I'm Giovanni, an Italian-American dialect coach, speech consultant, and writer soaking up the LA sun. Drama grad from the William Esper Studio in NYC, I've worn many hats in the Big Apple – from working in a production company to being a personal assistant for an actor and even assisting New York Times author. I stumbled upon my love for teaching while leading a Film class at the United World College. Now in LA, I'm all about teaching Italian and being the go-to speech "guy" for actors, speakers, production companies and athletes. Ready to upgrade from just saying "margherita pizza, grazie"? Catch you later, ciao!

Hi! I'm Megan Bustamante a recent graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Linguistics. I have an extensive knowledge of foreign languages and foreign accents. I am a native English speaker that grew up in a multicultural environment. Whatever accent you have, whatever language you speak, I am excited to work with you and tailor lessons towards your personal goals.

¡Hola! Soy Natalia, de Buenos Aires, Argentina. My family is half from Spain, half from Japan, so I was born in an intercultural context. Unfortunately, I haven't learned much Japanese during my childhood, but I did study English, French, Latin and Greek in high school, and gave German and Portuguese a try later. I don't master any of these languages, but they're amazingly helpful to understand my students' learning process. Although I've always lived in Buenos Aires, I've enjoyed long travels throughout America, Europe and Asia. I love to be immersed in different cultures, and learn about and from them, as they always offer me new perspectives on my own. In 2024, I've moved to the mountains in Patagonia with my partner.

¡Hola! Hallo! And Hello! I am Theresa, an experienced language teacher and learner. I graduated with a degree in Spanish from the University of Washington and fell in love with travel after I studied abroad in Southern Spain. I spent 4 years teaching English in Madrid, Spain, Anyang, South Korea, and Berlin, Germany to learners from kindergarten to business professionals at city hall. I speak English, Spanish, Intermediate German, and survival Korean.