

The profile of Barbara and their contact details have been verified by our experts
Barbara
- Rate €65
- Response 1h
-
Students5
Number of students Barbara has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
Number of students Barbara has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

€65/h
1st lesson free
- ESOL
- English writing
- Business English
- Accent Reduction-English
Accent Reduction Specialist offering online lessons in American English to actors and corporate executives. Based in New York City, 5 years experience
- ESOL
- English writing
- Business English
- Accent Reduction-English
Lesson location
About Barbara
Barbara holds a BA in Performing Arts and a CELTA certificate, (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) and has been teaching for the past six years in New York City. She is qualified to teach all aspects of English, including reading, writing, speaking and grammar, with a specialty in pronunciation and accent reduction. Her clientele includes corporate executives and actors. Barbara is also available as a coach for Public Speaking.
About the lesson
- Primary
- Junior Cycle
- Transition Year
- +16
levels :
Primary
Junior Cycle
Transition Year
Fifth Year
Sixth Year
Adult education
Master's degree
Doctorate degree
A1
A2
B1
B2
C1
C2
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Professional
Kids
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Traveling to 20 countries, including Europe, Asia and Latin America, Barbara Duffy’s unique background as a professional tap dancer/teacher/performer for 30 years has perfected her innate ability to communicate with people who speak English as a Second Language. Because tap dance is a musical and rhythmic art form, she has acquired acute listening skills, enabling her to detect pronunciation problems that students encounter. Barbara has applied these musical and physical sensibilities to her English teaching. In addition, Barbara possesses an instinctive sensibility to immediately adapt to the cultural differences of her students, easily developing a comfortable rapport.
Barbara’s method of teaching quickly helps students become more confident when speaking English. After identifying the student’s difficulty, she uses exaggerated movements of the mouth, tongue and jaw, as well as imagery to emphasize the placement of the sound. When a student can “feel” where a sound is placed, it will be easier for them to remember how to say this sound correctly. As the student’s pronunciation improves, Barbara then focuses on stress syllables and intonation, finding the “song” in English speaking. As a result, students are able to communicate more effectively in their everyday lives, at home and at work.
Rates
Rate
- €65
Pack prices
- 5h: €325
- 10h: €649
online
- €65/h
free lessons
The first free lesson with Barbara will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
Similar ESOL tutors in New York
Stephen
Dublin & Online
- €20/h
Matthew
Dublin & Online
- €80/h
Sophie
Dublin & Online
- €19/h
- 1st lesson free
Lauren
Galway & Online
- €20/h
- 1st lesson free
Simon
Dublin & Online
- €65/h
- 1st lesson free
Brian
Carrigaline & Online
- €25/h
Claire
Wicklow & Online
- €28/h
- 1st lesson free
Mihaela
Dublin & Online
- €50/h
- 1st lesson free
Ciara
Dublin & Online
- €18/h
- 1st lesson free
Paul
Dublin & Online
- €69/h
- 1st lesson free
Fionn
Dublin & Online
- €25/h
Rachel
Dublin & Online
- €25/h
- 1st lesson free
Maura
Galway & Online
- €25/h
- 1st lesson free
Aisling
Galway & Online
- €20/h
- 1st lesson free
Vishnu
Dublin & Online
- €15/h
- 1st lesson free
Linford
County Mayo & Online
- €20/h
- 1st lesson free
Lisa
Cavan & Online
- €25/h
- 1st lesson free
Janine
Naas
- €13/h
- 1st lesson free
Tommy
& Online
- €14/h
- 1st lesson free
Michael
Bun Dobhráin
- €22/h
- 1st lesson free
-
See ESOL tutors
