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English for the Professional

Are you looking for an English course that is designed for your needs and goals?

Private lessons give you a unique chance to learn at your own pace. Maybe you want to learn a new skill, prepare for a specific exam, or just feel more confident when you speak. One-on-one teaching gives you the flexible time and personal attention you need to master English.

Writing Effective Paragraphs

In this course, we will focus on the building blocks of academic English. You will learn how to create correct sentences and share your ideas clearly with your readers.

This course will guide you through the essential steps of university-level writing. You will learn how to transform your initial ideas into a structured, polished academic paper.

Courses for Academic Success.

Commitment

Richard Carrigan is a freelance ESL teacher with 30 years of experience. He helps international students and business professionals succeed in the United States. Through his academic courses, he teaches students how to understand lectures, read textbooks, and write strong research papers.

In his private business lessons, he helps professionals improve their communication skills for the workplace.

Richard does more than teach grammar and vocabulary; he builds his clients’ confidence and explains American culture. He provides a safe environment to practice so everyone can achieve their academic and professional goals with ease.

Richard Carrigan is a professional English teacher with over 30 years of experience. He has taught students in the United States and Japan. Currently, he teaches at a state university and has a Master’s degree in teaching English (TESOL).

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