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Customized lessons in American English for all ages and all levels

Private lessons in students' homes in Durham and Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Teachers both have Duke ESL Certificates

Susan Baylies
Founder

Ann Ringland
Associate
Our goal is to help you express yourself more clearly and confidently.
We use your areas of interest while focusing on your language needs.
What can you learn?

Adults

  • Improve your understanding of casual conversations to help you in your daily contact with Americans.
  • Practice American pronunciation and speech emphasis, so that people will understand you easily.
  • Learn common American idioms and sayings.
  • Practice speaking about your interests with your teacher as your conversation partner.
  • Focus on writing in English.
  • Identify internet resources and computer programs for continuing practice.

Children, age 3 - 17

  • Improve speaking ability.
  • Understand school work.
  • Learn to read, or improve reading skills.
  • Increase vocabulary.
  • Practice grammar.
  • Find internet resources and computer programs for every age.
Fee: $25.00 +$5.00 travel fee per hour for one student, group rates available.
Please call or e-mail for more information or to begin lessons.
Susan Baylies: 919-401-9591     sbaylies@gmail.com
Ann Ringland:  919-490-8854     aringland@juno.com