Taylor

Hi, I’m Taylor, a native American English speaker living in Bogotá, Colombia for over 5 years. I’ve taught English full-time here, with more than 2,500 real in-person hours working with adults from all backgrounds: engineers, doctors, lawyers, PhD students, working professionals, and parents. My method is 100% conversational: we talk from the first minute about whatever interests you—your work, family, travel, hobbies, TV series, philosophy, or daily life—no grammar books, no repetitive exercises. I give gentle, immediate corrections while we speak, and if needed, a quick, brief explanation so you understand right away. And then we resume talking, without pause. This way you improve naturally in the moment, just like children learn their first language. Scientific research shows that this method is much more effective than traditional grammar-heavy classes: A 2019 study in Applied Linguistics found conversational classes with real-time feedback improve accuracy by 25%, and Cambridge studies show they deliver 20% faster fluency than traditional grammar-heavy lessons. My students frequently tell me: “Talking to you feels easy and natural, like chatting with an American friend.” I have 7 years of experience as a journalist in the U.S. and 3 years editing for the U.S. government, so I know how to make English clear, authentic, and practical for real life. I specialize in everyday conversational American English (slang, small talk, confidence), business English (emails, meetings, job interviews), and preparation for travel or exchanges. Classes can help anyone, from basic beginners to near-native speakers, and are done in-person in Bogotá (cafés or your home) or online via Google Meet. My classes are fully flexible to your schedule and goals. If you want relaxed, effective, and enjoyable lessons where you leave speaking more and feeling more confident, let’s start whenever you’re ready!