Better English,
Greater Possibilities
ESL Advantage English Tutoring
Personalized English Lessons for Work, Study and Life

Both individual and small-group options are available. Take your next step and reach out today!
English Tutoring with a Native Speaker
Personalized.
ESL Advantage offers English classes for every skill level. Focus on your specific interests as you take the next step toward reaching your language goals.
Convenient.
Study one-on-one or together with a group of friends. With online lessons, you can learn English at home from almost anywhere in the world. In-person classes are also available in the Seattle, Washington area of the U.S.
Effective.
Where could your next step take you? Whether for your education, career, or personal life, you can take that step today—and we can help.
ESL Lessons with ESL Advantage

Lead ESL Instructor Mark Pedrin
- Learn from a Native English Speaker
- Friendly, Supportive, and Experienced
- Flexible Schedule and Topics
- Prices to Fit Your Budget
- Make Real Progress Quickly
ESL Advantage Resources
Working through social, business, and educational situations as an English Language Learner is uniquely challenging. For this reason, ESL Advantage also offers a growing library of free-to-use online resources, and also partners with organizations that focus on developing communication skills for these settings.
Recent Posts
Great ESL Books for Kids
Great ESL Books for Kids (2025) - One of the best ways to help the young English language learners in your life develop the skills they need for the future is to encourage a deep love for reading. The ESL books for kids in this list offer both education and...
40 Amazing Experiences Around Seattle
40 Amazing Experiences Around Seattle - The city of Seattle and surrounding areas—often called the Puget Sound region—is a beautiful and exciting place to live or visit. Whether you like being outdoors, meeting new people, or exploring a new city, there’s something...
Vocabulary: 8 Common English Phrases with Surprisingly Dark Origins
Vocabulary: 8 Common English Phrases with Surprisingly Dark Origins - What do criminals, horse-drawn carriages, and hats have in common? They all helped shape the way we speak English today! English is full of strange and colorful expressions that don’t always make...
Vocabulary: Correctly Using Normal, Typical and Regular
Vocabulary: Using Normal, Typical and Regular Correctly - English has many words that seem similar but carry important differences in meaning and usage. Three such words—normal, typical, and regular—are often confused by English learners. While these words can...
Four Common Thesis Statement Mistakes in Academic Essays
Four Common Thesis Statement Mistakes in Academic Essays - A thesis statement is a clearly-worded summary of your opinion about a topic. In my teaching, I encourage students to think of a thesis statement as the 'heart' of their essays: just as a human body needs a...
Great Leaders for Racial Equity in America
Great Leaders for Racial Equity in America - The history of racial equity in the U.S. has been shaped by the hard work of both men and women who spent their lives fighting for fairness and equal opportunity. These leaders challenged unjust systems and inspired change...
All resource pages support translation to multiple languages, including:
中文
日本語
한국어
Português
Русский
Español
Türkçe
ภาษาไทย
Українська…and more! Check back often for new and updated topics.
What Our Students are Saying
I really appreciate the dedicated and patient teaching, and my English is growing. Mark is the best English teacher I’ve ever had!
My classes are always really good and helpful. Especially pronunciation! These classes gave me confidence for my future.
I’m really thankful because Mark taught me more than English, he really taught me to go out from my shell, live and learn!
Let us support your next step toward reaching your goals.
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English Coaching for Every Need
When you are working toward an important goal, you need advisors and coaches that you can trust—people who can teach new skills, speed your progress, and help you make the most of your time.
At ESL Advantage, we care about you and your plans for the future. When you connect with us, Mark Pedrin, our lead ESL instructor, will begin working with you to develop a customized study plan that fits your schedule and budget. Our goal is to help you reach your goals.
Learn English online from anywhere in the world. People in the Seattle-Bellevue area of Washington State can choose to study in person as well. Learn at the pace that is best for you, whether one time per week or several times.
When you start with ESL Advantage, we will create a personalized coaching plan based on your background, strengths, and future plans. As new opportunities arrive, your instructor will be with you every step of the way to support your language skills and offer friendly advice.
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