Class Options: Personalized English Lessons
ESL Advantage offers in-person and online English lessons for work, study, and life.
Choose either one-on-one or small-group lessons, with topics that include English for Business, Conversational English, Pronunciation, and more.
With convenient online options, you can learn English at home from almost anywhere in the world. In-person English classes in the Seattle-Bellevue area of Washington State are also available.
Tutoring & Class Options
Select a class option or schedule a free English evaluation. Your ESL Advantage begins here!
Conversational
English
Develop fluency and build confidence as you progress through daily-life topics. A great place to start!
- Speaking Practice
- Listening Comprehension
- Vocabulary Building
- Key Grammar Points
Beginner
to
Advanced
• • • • • •
Individual Session $40
Group Session
$14-28 per person
English
for Business
Move forward in your career: Build English skills for business, with custom options for specific work situations.
- Workplace Conversations
- Accent Reduction
- Dynamic Presentations
- Vocabulary Development
Low Intermediate
to
Advanced
• • • • • •
Individual Session $45
Group Session
$15-30 per person
Writing and
Literature
Academic writing, creative writing, and English literature classes for everyone ages 10+. Better grades begin here!
- Academic Essays
- Personal Narratives
- Applications & Resumes
- Literary Genres
Low Intermediate
to
Advanced
• • • • • •
Individual Session $40
Group Session
$14-28 per person
Pronunciation and
Accent Reduction
Communication is key: Our targeted lessons help develop skills and strategies for clear English pronunciation.
- Vowels and Consonants
- Stress, Reduced Sounds, Rhythm, & Intonation
- Personalized Plan
Intermediate
to
Advanced
• • • • • •
Individual Session $45
Group Session
$15-30 per person
*Standard sessions are 60 minutes in length for both individuals and groups.
About ESL Advantage
Better English skills bring greater possibilities!
ESL Advantage’s mission is to help you develop new skills to take your next step in life—for work, study, personal growth, and more. Our goal is to help you reach your goals.
Our students come from many different backgrounds and with a variety of educational goals. We will work with you to understand your specific needs and interests, and to build the study plan that is best for you.
ESL Advantage is for:
- English Language Learners who live in the United States or plan to come in the future
- Students wanting personalized lessons from an experienced teacher
- Students who feel stuck with their current language progress and learning methods
- English Language Learners who want to take a next step for work, study or life
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
ESL Advantage
What is the cost of English tutoring lessons?
Tutoring prices vary depending on the number of students.
For individual students, prices range from $40 to $45 per session, depending on the course subject.
For groups (2-4 students), prices range from $55 to $60 per session. This group price is the total for the entire group and may be shared between group members.
Each standard session is 60 minutes but may be extended according to student preference. Please Contact Us for more details or questions about pricing options.
Do I need to make a long-term commitment?
With ESL Advantage, you can choose how many lessons you want, and how often. No long-term commitment is required. Some students come for help with a short project, and some students come for many months. In addition, some students prefer one lesson per week, while others want more. It’s your choice, and you can stop any time you like.
For specific questions about schedule and class options, feel free to Contact Us.
How do payments work?
Payments for English tutoring must be made in advance of classes. You can pay one lesson at a time, or pay for a block of lessons–whichever you prefer.
Online payments can be made through our convenient Student Portal. We accept cash and check payments for in-person students, and online credit card payments (via Stripe) for all students. Students who have access can also use the Zelle bank transfer system for no extra fee. Contact us for more information about any of these options.
Will these lessons be too difficult for me?
Whether you are beginner or advanced, we have class options that will meet your needs.
Before your first lesson, your instructor will identify your level of English skill based on the international CEFR scale* and will suggest the best options for your next steps forward.
For beginners, the best course option is Conversational English (starting at $40 per session). For other learners, we will discuss your goals to find the best plan for your interests and skill level.
For more information or specific questions, please get in touch by filling out our contact form.
ESL Advantage
Tell me about Online Tutoring
Study English from anywhere through Online Tutoring! Online classes with ESL Advantage are convenient and affordable.
Online lessons are held through MS Teams or Google Meet. Students will receive the class link by email for their online tutoring.
For Online Tutoring, you will need either an internet-capable computer with a camera and microphone, or a video smartphone. You will also need a quiet place to participate in your lessons without distraction, as well as the ability to print any needed class materials.
Tell me about In-Person Tutoring
In-person English classes in the Seattle-Bellevue area are available through ESL Advantage!
For In-Person Tutoring, you and your teacher will agree upon a location and time for meeting together. It may be possible to meet in a community center (such as a library) or a private home.
We also partner with local organizations in the Seattle-Bellevue area to make sure you find the right instructor and class options for your specific interests. To see if in-person tutoring is available in your location, you can Contact Us or complete a Registration Request.
How do Small-Group Classes work?
Some of our students wish to study together with friends, family, or co-workers. Small-Group classes let you create your own private English class. Working with your teacher, you can plan lesson content and how often you wish to meet.
For small-group classes, we recommend meeting in person if possible. It is possible to hold small-group classes online, but the technology can be challenging. For those living in the Seattle-Bellevue area of Washington State, your instructor will offer some suggestions for in-person meeting locations.
Why ESL Advantage?
We recently changed our name from ESOL Advantage to ESL Advantage. ESL stands for ‘English as a Second Language.’ It’s a general term used for people who learn English in addition to their primary language—which is sometimes called their ‘heart’ language.
While the term ESL is well-known, it’s not always the best description, because many English learners already speak not just one additional language, but several. English may be your second language, but it could also be your third, fourth, or fifth!
This is where ESOL comes in, which stands for ‘English for Speakers of Other Languages.’ While this is a great way to describe English Language Learners, we decided to go with the more familiar name of ESL Advantage. Overall, however, the teaching approaches of ESOL and ESL have a lot in common: both focus on necessary English skills for daily life.
My name is Mark, and helping people develop English language skills to reach their goals has been my passion for more than 25 years. It’s why I started ESL Advantage.
I love working with people of all ages and backgrounds, and my specialties include pronunciation, fluency development, writing, American culture, and English literature. I meet with students online via MS Teams and Google Meet, as well as in person in the Bellevue-Redmond-Sammamish area of Washington—commonly called “The Eastside.”
If these options aren’t a good fit, I also work with other local instructors and organizations to offer the best support to our students.
I’ve been an English instructor in the Northwest of the United States for over 15 years; before that I taught English and ran an English-language library in Central Asia. I’ve also provided training to local English teachers in northeastern India. Many of my former students have gone on to do great things, which is the greatest wish of any teacher!
I have a Masters of Education from Seattle University and an English degree from Northwest University, with a specialization in ESL.
Take your next step in English language today. I would love to connect with you!
Learning another language isn’t easy
Tea with friends in Central Asia
I have been a language learner too. As a college student at the University of Washington, I started to learn Uzbek—the language of the people of Uzbekistan—and later I had the opportunity to live and teach in that beautiful Central Asian country.
I know first-hand the frustrations and setbacks of trying to communicate in a second language. But I also know that success is possible. I did it, and you can do it, too! However, nobody can do it alone. Reach out today and together we’ll start to take that next step.
SPECIAL OFFER
Sign up for English Tutoring this month and receive
50% off your first session
On the registration page use the special code SPRING25
*Offer for new students only. Discounted 60-minute session must be completed in current month.
Conversational English
For many people who live in the United States or plan to move there, the most important English skills are the ones they need for daily life:
- How do I talk to my neighbors or coworkers?
- How do I talk to my child’s teacher?
- What if I need to go to the doctor’s office or dentist?
- How can I make friends with native speakers?
Conversational English is a great place to answer these questions and more! You and your instructor will work on the vocabulary, grammar, listening, and speaking skills you need to feel confident in the daily life situations that are most important to you.
You can take lessons as often as you like and stop anytime. No commitment is required.
Still not sure? On the registration page, use this special code and receive a 30-minute Conversational English lesson for just $10: TRIAL
English for Business
Our English for Business class option is designed around the needs of professionals. Whether you need English to communicate with coworkers and team members, or your main concern is communicating with English-speaking customers and clients, this class is for you:
- Business English vocabulary and expressions
- Pronunciation skills for clear communication
- Understanding American business culture
- Making presentations in English
- Resumes and Cover Letters
We have worked with small business owners, technology professionals, legal professionals, and many more. Don’t let English ability hold you back from reaching your workplace goals—take your next step by registering with us today.
Writing and Literature
Our Writing and Literature curriculum is a popular option for students in the middle school, high school, and college preparation stages. Students become better prepared for academic success and also deepen their understanding of American culture:
- The fundamentals of writing for an American audience
- Organization and techniques for academic writing
- Building grammatical and rhetorical skills
- Vocabulary development
- Understanding and responding to Western literature
- Support for classroom assignments
If you or a young student in your life are looking to build a foundation for academic success, our Writing and Literature class is a great option.
Pronunciation and Accent Reduction
Clear communication is so important, whether in your personal or professional life. If you feel that pronunciation difficulties are a roadblock that prevents you from reaching your goals, a focused course in Pronunciation and Accent Reduction may be just what you need:
- Recognize and produce the sounds of American English
- Develop native-speaker patterns of intonation and stress
- Practice clear communication through conversation
- Reduce crossover influence from your first language
Using thoroughly researched resources and methods, your instructor will guide you toward the goal of clear communication for the areas of life that are most important to you. You can begin that journey today with ESL Advantage.
Free Evaluation
Schedule a free English evaluation—let us answer your questions and help you select the best class option for your next step.