Teacher's Information

Mary Alefantes

Mary A.

?Teaches English
Teaches at levelsBeginner, Intermediate
Target audienceMature
Students0
0 LessonsNew
Lesson rate
15 USDPer hour

About Mary

Learning English doesn’t have to be stressful—it should be engaging, practical, and enjoyable. I specialize in helping ESL learners improve their speaking, listening, pronunciation, vocabulary, and everyday communication skills. My lessons are personalized to your goals, whether you’re learning English for travel, work, school, interviews, or simply to communicate with confidence. I create a relaxed, supportive environment where mistakes are welcomed as part of the learning process. My teaching style focuses on real conversations, clear explanations, and building confidence through practical activities rather than memorization alone. Outside the classroom, I’ve practiced martial arts since 1998, which has taught me discipline, patience, and consistency—qualities I bring into every lesson. I’m also a fan of 80s and 90s music and culture, vintage finds, and great coffee, so if we share those interests, we’ll always have something fun to talk about while practicing English!

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Friendly ESL Teacher | Practical English for Real-Life Conversations & Confidence

Learning English doesn’t have to be stressful—it should be engaging, practical, and enjoyable. I specialize in helping ESL learners improve their speaking, listening, pronunciation, vocabulary, and everyday communication skills. My lessons are personalized to your goals, whether you’re learning English for travel, work, school, interviews, or simply to communicate with confidence. I create a relaxed, supportive environment where mistakes are welcomed as part of the learning process. My teaching style focuses on real conversations, clear explanations, and building confidence through practical activities rather than memorization alone. Outside the classroom, I’ve practiced martial arts since 1998, which has taught me discipline, patience, and consistency—qualities I bring into every lesson. I’m also a fan of 80s and 90s music and culture, vintage finds, and great coffee, so if we share those interests, we’ll always have something fun to talk about while practicing English!

Sub-topic specialties

Conversational

Improve your English through natural conversation in a relaxed and supportive environment. These lessons focus on building fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary, listening skills, and confidence. We’ll discuss everyday topics, current events, hobbies, travel, work, and anything that interests you. Each session is tailored to your level and goals, helping you speak more naturally and confidently in real-life situations.

Professional experience

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Educational path

Bachelor’s Degree at University of the People
From 2021 to 2026

I earned certificates on marketing, entrepreneurship, finance and strategy during my stint