TalkingNow Online English Academy
Our Mission:
Learn Real English for the Real World!
Our Vision:
Learning to Speak!
About US
TalkingNow Online English Academy founded in 2018 which offers Chinese students online English conversion lessons given by Native English Speakers through the most popular social media in China-WeChat. Our target clients are usually the students in elementary and middle school students. Our primary goal is to help Chinese children learn Real English for the Real World. Instead, other online English services emphasize traditional methods of learning grammar and tactics for testing purpose. At TalkingNow we are dedicated on learning to speak and understand in English! Communication, Comprehension, and Comfort are the 3 pillars upon which our method of instruction is based. Our classes are designed to get our students communicating effectively in English, understanding English with all its wide-ranging expressions and idioms, and giving our students the confidence to not be afraid of using the language. All of our teachers are Native English speakers who, regardless of a child’s level of English or prior English learning experience, are trained help our students excel and reach fluency in a relatively short period of time. All this happens while having fun in the thorough process. At TalkingNow we are committed to offering the best and most effective English learning service with affordable price since anything less is just a waste of time.
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy is that every child can learn to speak English fluently, confidently, and understand the English language totally. We believe that the process and experience of learning English need not be dull, difficult, or discouraging. We strive to provide an environment where our students are exceptionally poised to reach their fullest potential successfully. Our greatest commitment is to improving your child’s English speaking ability. We are not number obsessed as other English learning services are, we are quality oriented because we genuinely care about your son or daughter’s English learning progress and experience. English has quickly become the world language for business and without the ability to communicate effectively in English; your child is at a disadvantage. We believe that learning to speak English can open doors that are all too often closed to those who cannot. We believe that we are the best at what we do and it is our best that we offer to you.
"Our greatestcommitment is to improve yourchild’s English speaking ability and understandthe English language totally"
Introduction on Leveled Speaking
1. Beginner (N/A)
Use the alphabet, numbers, greetings, basic expressions.
You can say, recognize and write letters of the alphabet; say your name, ask others about their name and nationality; answer basic questions using simple vocabulary and incomplete sentences; name common everyday objects; talk about the weather, jobs and dates using simple language.
1. Beginner (N/A)
Ask and answer questions about familiar things
You can describe the position or location of something in a very basic way; greet people and react to news; ask for a drink or food in a limited way; answer questions related to your family and friends; buy tickets on public transport using basic fixed expressions; ask and answer simple questions on very familiar topics.
3. Beginner (N/A)
Talk about daily routines, feelings, and handle basic situations such as shopping.
You can introduce yourself, your hobbies and your interests in a basic way; express ability or lack of ability using the modal verb can; describe a person's likes and dislikes using simple language; use brief, everyday expressions to describe wants and needs, and request information; ask for simple directions, referring to a map.
4. Intermediate (N/A)
Enjoy simple daily conversations.
You can use simple phrases to order a meal; make simple purchases by stating what is wanted; make invitations using simple vocabulary; start or end a short conversation using basic fixed expressions; make excuses using fixed expressions; describe a travel experience with a few very basic phrases; describe someone's appearance using simple language.
5. Intermediate (40-56)
Use English when traveling abroad.
You can successfully deal with basic communication problems in English when traveling overseas; make hotel, restaurant, or transport reservations over the phone; give an extended description of everyday topics (people, places, experiences, etc); make and respond to suggestions; describe habits & routines; use simple language to express feelings of regret,surprise, disappointment, understanding, etc.
6.Intermediate (57-75)
Enjoy daily conversations smoothly.
You can describe future plans and intentions using fixed expressions; paraphrase a simple story related to a familiar topic; ask, follow and give detailed directions; express belief, opinion, agreement or disagreement politely; describe events, both real and imagined; describe dreams, hopes and ambitions; discuss films, books or plays in simple terms.
7. Advanced (76-86)
Watch English TV shows or movies without subtitles.
You can understand TV shows and movies without subtitles; speak in general terms about environmental problems; make a complaint; re-tell a familiar story using your own words; describe basic symptoms to a doctor with limited precision; express your thoughts in some detail on popular social issues; report the opinion of others.
8. Advanced (87-97)
Use English at work and communicate with foreign coworkers.
You can speak English well at your workplace; deal with less common situations in a shop, post office, etc. such as returning an unsatisfactory purchase; make a formal apology; speculate about causes, consequences and hypothetical situations; accurately describe a problem with a product or piece of equipment; give advice on a wide range of subjects.
9. Proficient (98-109)
Use a wide range of vocabulary and converse smoothly with native speakers.
You can express your opinion using a very wide range of vocabulary items and idioms; compare advantages and disadvantages of possible approaches and solutions to an issue or problem; shift easily between formal and informal ways of expressing oneself; make a clear strong argument during a formal discussion; express attitudes using linguistically complex language.
10.Proficent (110-120)
Can use English fluently as an executive at a foreign-affiliated company.
You can speak English like a native speaker; contribute to group discussions even when the speech is fast and colloquial; answer questions about abstract topics clearly and in detail; rephrase controversial statements into more neutral language; express yourself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning (semantic precision).
Join Us
Native-speaker teachers will be using Chinese social media giant Wechat to give tutoring lessons to English learners in China. We are hiring dedicated teachers with a Bachelor's degree or higher degree and a TESOl or TEFL certificated preferably. If you are interested in online teaching and have some prior teaching experience,please send an email to michelle8091722@163.com for specific information.
