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Steve Dan IELTS trainer in Chennai

Steve Dan

Empowering Success in Spoken English, IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, and OET for Over 16 Years

West Mambalam, Chennai, India - 600033.

51 Students

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With a background in English as a spoken language at home and fuelled by an enduring passion for language, I embarked on a fulfilling journey in language learning and teaching, leveraging my Master's degree in English and Education. Bolstering my academic credentials, I acquired prestigious TEFL and CELTA certifications from Cambridge, UK, alongside a PTE certification from Australia. In a relentless pursuit of personal and professional growth, I am currently immersed in a Ph.D. program to further enrich my expertise.

Education and Certifications:
- MA in English and Education, enhancing proficiency in language instruction.
- TEFL and CELTA certifications from Cambridge, UK, showcasing adeptness in teaching English as a foreign language.
- PTE certification from Australia, demonstrating expertise in preparing students for language proficiency exams.
- Currently pursuing a Ph.D., aiming to make significant contributions to the field of language learning and teaching.

Training Experience:
- 13 years as an ESL Trainer
- 12 years as an IELTS Instructor
- 10 years as an OET Instructor and Lecturer
- 7 years as a PTE Trainer

Areas of Expertise in Linguistics:
- Phonetics and Phonology
- Sociolinguistics
- Syntax and Grammar
- Pragmatics
- Second Language Acquisition
- Discourse Analysis
- Morphology
- Psycholinguistic Approaches to Language Teaching
- Language Assessment and Testing
- Language and Culture
- Corpus Linguistics

Teaching Milestones:
1. Customized Teaching Methodology: Developed and implemented tailored teaching methods to address individual learning needs, resulting in enhanced language acquisition.
2. Proprietary Grammar and Writing Method: Devised an exclusive approach for simplified grammar comprehension, leading to notable improvements in writing skills.
3. Expertise in Phonetics and Innovative Study Plans: Proficient in phonetics and designed innovative study plans to enhance pronunciation and speaking abilities.
4. "Think in English" Approach: Advocated for critical thinking in English literature and poetry, fostering improved comprehension and analytical skills.
5. Proven Track Record of Results: Consistently achieved outstanding results, garnering positive feedback and testimonials from students.
6. Task-based Learning Approach: Implemented practical learning methods focusing on real-life scenarios, particularly in healthcare settings.
7. Language Integration Approach: Integrated language skills with healthcare-specific content, ensuring holistic language proficiency relevant to exams like OET.

Authored Books:
- "The Sound Box: Learning English Pronunciation through English"
- "The 10 Dimensions of Effective Leadership"
- "The Indian Student's Guide to OET: A Practical Handbook for Success"

Experience:
- Voice Coach (Apr 2008–Present) at Voice and Accent OET, IELTS Coach
- Worked with Verizon, Teaching Fish, British Council (for IELTS)

Education:
- Ph.D. (Aug 2020–Present) from Delhi University, New Delhi
- PTE Certification (Sep–Oct 2016) from IELTS British Council, PTE (Pearson's Test of English)
- CELTA Certification (Feb 2015–Mar 2016) from CELTA, Cambridge, UK
- M.Ed. (Jul 2012–Jun 2014) from Christ Church College, Delhi
- MA (Jun 2008–Apr 2010) from Warwick University, Coventry, UK
- International Language and Relations (Jun 2006–Aug 2008) from Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia

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  • Spoken English , TOEFL Coaching +8

Languages Spoken

Hindi Proficient

English Proficient

Malayalam Proficient

Telugu Basic

Education

Delhi University, New Delhi Pursuing

PhD in Psychology

Comenious University 2007

International Language and Relations

Warwick University, Coventry U.K 2010

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Christ Church Collage, Delhi 2014

Master of Education (M.Ed.)

from CELTA (Certificate in English Teaching to Speakers of Other Languages), Cambridge. UK 2016

CELTA, Cambridge UK

PTE (Pearson's Test of English) 2016

PTE, Australia

Pearsons Test of English 2019

Pearson Test of English

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West Mambalam, Chennai, India - 600033

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Teaches

IELTS Coaching classes
10 Students

Class Location

Online Classes (Video Call via UrbanPro LIVE)

Student's Home

Tutor's Home

Years of Experience in IELTS Coaching classes

13

Experience in taking IELTS exam

Yes

Background

Teacher

Certification held

CELTA, Train the Trainer- British council

Awards and Recognition

Yes

Paper for which assistance is provided

IELTS Academic (If you want to move to an English-speaking country to study), IELTS General (If you want to move to an English-speaking country for work or immigration)

Teaching Experience in detail in IELTS Coaching classes

With more than 13 years of experience, I have imparted training to many individuals, some of the key skills that make my training stand out are I plan a teaching methodology as per the individual requirement. I prepare my own teaching material helping pupils improve their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills via individual sessions Checking and assessing pupils' work organising and running specialist courses I do not take group classes, I just take individual one on one classes with my main focus on developing the overall skill of an individual, aiming to clear the IELTS exam.

OET Exam Coaching classes

Class Location

Online Classes (Video Call via UrbanPro LIVE)

Student's Home

Tutor's Home

Years of Experience in OET Exam Coaching classes

13

Accent Training Classes classes
1 Student

Class Location

Online Classes (Video Call via UrbanPro LIVE)

Student's Home

Tutor's Home

Years of Experience in Accent Training Classes classes

13

Teaching Experience in detail in Accent Training Classes classes

I train you in not just grammar; but also in structure. Apart from grammar accent and pronunciation, I will train you to make the language natural and informal so that your language sound fluid, continuous and global. My training will include you to get rid of mother-tongue-influence (MTI) in English. There are many rules in the English language. The most important step in Accent training is the pronunciation of alphabets. The right pronunciation of alphabets makes the word pronunciation better and better. Word pronunciation in Accent training makes the sentences sound native and global. I will help you to logically understand and implement the rules as and when you interact in English. The study of any language is a life skill, where you will actually react spontaneously. It means whatever you learn, you will have to practically implement to master the language. I try to simplify the language for you in a practical and effective way

Interview Skills Training

Class Location

Online Classes (Video Call via UrbanPro LIVE)

Student's Home

Tutor's Home

Years of Experience in Interview Skills Training

13

Duolingo English Exam Coaching classes

Class Location

Online Classes (Video Call via UrbanPro LIVE)

Student's Home

Tutor's Home

Years of Experience in Duolingo English Exam Coaching classes

14

Teaching Experience in detail in Duolingo English Exam Coaching classes

I am one of the top-rated and British Council Certified IELTS / PTE/ Duolingo and Spoken English trainer with 14 years of experience, If you are looking for a customised training, Training for a specific section like Reading, Writing, Listening or Speaking please contact me, If you have repeatedly attempted IELTS unsuccessfully, then I will be able to help you to improve your score. My training is very intensive and result oriented,

Spoken English classes
6 Students

Class Location

Online Classes (Video Call via UrbanPro LIVE)

Student's Home

Tutor's Home

Years of Experience in Spoken English classes

16

Country Name

ENGLAND

Enter you Award details

CELTA Certified

Years of stay in English Speaking Country

7

Teaching Experience in detail in Spoken English classes

With over 13 years as an ESL Trainer and Voice Coach, I've refined a tailored approach to teaching Spoken English. Customising methodologies to suit individual learners and organisations, I've fostered enhanced language acquisition. My proprietary Grammar and Writing Method simplifies complex concepts, yielding notable improvements in students' grammar and writing skills. Expertise in phonetics has enabled the development of innovative study plans, significantly enhancing pronunciation and speaking abilities. Emphasizing a "think in English" approach, I cultivate critical thinking skills, particularly beneficial for literature analysis. Task-based learning, especially pertinent in healthcare contexts, ensures practical skill development relevant to exams like IELTS, PTE, OET etc. Overall, my teaching tenure is marked by personalized instruction, innovative techniques, and tangible outcomes, empowering students to communicate confidently in English.

PTE Academic Exam Coaching classes
1 Student

Class Location

Online Classes (Video Call via UrbanPro LIVE)

Student's Home

Tutor's Home

Years of Experience in PTE Academic Exam Coaching classes

11

TOEFL Coaching classes

Class Location

Online Classes (Video Call via UrbanPro LIVE)

Student's Home

Tutor's Home

Years of Experience in TOEFL Coaching classes

13

Background

Teacher

Awards and Recognition

Yes

Experience in taking TOEFL exam

Yes

CELPIP Coaching classes

Class Location

Online Classes (Video Call via UrbanPro LIVE)

Student's Home

Tutor's Home

Years of Experience in CELPIP Coaching classes

13

Background

Teacher

Certification held

Train the Trainer- British council, Train the Trainer- Cambridge English Language Assessment

Awards and Recognition

No

Paper for which assistance is provided

General Test -Accepted for Immigration & PR ( Listening, Reading, Speaking & Writing), General LS Test - Accepted for Canadian Citizenship -Only Listening & Speaking

Experience in taking CELPIP exam

No

Verbal Aptitude Coaching

Class Location

Online Classes (Video Call via UrbanPro LIVE)

Student's Home

Tutor's Home

Years of Experience in Verbal Aptitude Coaching

13

Documents (7)

Introduction to IELTS CH - 2

Introduction to IELTS CH -1

Introduction to IELTS

Spoken English Course Curriculum...

VERB FORMS FOR SPOKEN ENGLISH

Why Should I take Online Class...

Why Should I take Online Class...

Reviews (38)

4.9 out of 5 38 reviews

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IELTS Coaching

"I loved the overall experience. His classes were interactive and very informative. He provided all the salient key points to crack my exam. "

Steve Dan
M

Accent Training Classes

"How fast someone learns depends on the individual, but with a tutor like Dany, it becomes easy. Dany is a very good observant and listener. I have always noticed that he will indulge in the conversation with you thoroughly and at the same time, he identifies the mistakes you make during the talk, then and there. His shortcuts to practise accent for complex words and sleep-learning methods helped me a lot. "

Steve Dan
M

IELTS Coaching

"He is the BEST trainer I have ever seen..Very friendly and always makes me feel comfortable and explains every single thing so well.And not only his teaching but also he always checks the level we stand for,so that he can train accordingly and makes us to get our desired score.He always made me to bring the best out of me, no matter what. Thank you so much sir. "

Steve Dan
P

IELTS Coaching

"He is very patient and helped me to improve my writing to a great extent. He is friendly and gives his best to the students in the course. Thank you. "

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FAQs

1. Which classes do you teach?

I teach Accent Training Classes, CELPIP Coaching, Duolingo English Exam Coaching, IELTS Coaching, Interview Skills, OET Exam Coaching, PTE Academic Exam Coaching, Spoken English, TOEFL Coaching and Verbal Aptitude Classes.

2. Do you provide a demo class?

Yes, I provide a paid demo class.

3. How many years of experience do you have?

I have been teaching for 13 years.

Answers by Steve (3)

Answered on 20/04/2019 Learn Exam Coaching/Foreign Education Exam Coaching/GRE Coaching

There are no set parameters for a successful result, we all have different skillset and understanding level, success can vary a lot on personal understanding and effort, but a few things that can be taken into account are:1: Learn to spot the best answer choice from a possible answer choice.2: Understand... ...more

There are no set parameters for a successful result, we all have different skillset and understanding level, success can vary a lot on personal understanding and effort, but a few things that can be taken into account are:
1: Learn to spot the best answer choice from a possible answer choice.
2: Understand the Question Type
3: Learn the nature of wrong choices and avoid them
4: Spot the marker in question, marker means the most important words
5: Understand a passage through before you start/attempt to answer, spend time understanding a passage; this is crucial.

Read as much as possible. Reading is very vital in improving your score, try and read as much as you can.

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Answered on 20/04/2019 Learn Exam Coaching/Foreign Education Exam Coaching/GRE Coaching

I have given a list of some of the business schools that accept GRE, General Test scores for intake to some or all of their MBA programs. Also, there are many specialized master's and doctoral programs in business that accept GRE General Test scores. Myra School of BusinessPeoples Education SocietyUniversal... ...more

I have given a list of some of the business schools that accept GRE, General Test scores for intake to some or all of their MBA programs.

Also, there are many specialized master's and doctoral programs in business that accept GRE General Test scores.

Myra School of Business
Peoples Education Society
Universal Business School
Varanasi College of Management Science
Woxen School of Business
Lovely Professional University & MBA
IIKM Business School
Aegis School of Business
Aryans Business School
Global School of Management
Institute of Management Technology
Indian Institute of Management Raipur (FPM)
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (ePGP)
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (ePGP)
Asia Graduate School of Business
Amrita School of Business Coimbatore
Amrita School of Business Kochi
Amrita School of Business Bengaluru
Amrita School of Business Amritapuri
Indian School of Business
International School of Management Excellence
JECRC University

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Answered on 17/04/2019 Learn Exam Coaching/Foreign Education Exam Coaching/GRE Coaching

It is possible to achieve good marks in GRE and IELTS, without any formal training, but that does not mean you don’t need any training at all. English speaking skills can be acquired naturally from your personal and professional circle, but you need to get some expert to advise on the reading,... ...more

It is possible to achieve good marks in GRE and IELTS, without any formal training, but that does not mean you don’t need any training at all. English speaking skills can be acquired naturally from your personal and professional circle, but you need to get some expert to advise on the reading, writing and listening skills. These need not be from a trainer, as I said earlier, you can also buy books from the market and do it. But please ensure that you have someone good enough to give you feedback on your progress.

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Teaches

IELTS Coaching classes
10 Students

Class Location

Online Classes (Video Call via UrbanPro LIVE)

Student's Home

Tutor's Home

Years of Experience in IELTS Coaching classes

13

Experience in taking IELTS exam

Yes

Background

Teacher

Certification held

CELTA, Train the Trainer- British council

Awards and Recognition

Yes

Paper for which assistance is provided

IELTS Academic (If you want to move to an English-speaking country to study), IELTS General (If you want to move to an English-speaking country for work or immigration)

Teaching Experience in detail in IELTS Coaching classes

With more than 13 years of experience, I have imparted training to many individuals, some of the key skills that make my training stand out are I plan a teaching methodology as per the individual requirement. I prepare my own teaching material helping pupils improve their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills via individual sessions Checking and assessing pupils' work organising and running specialist courses I do not take group classes, I just take individual one on one classes with my main focus on developing the overall skill of an individual, aiming to clear the IELTS exam.

OET Exam Coaching classes

Class Location

Online Classes (Video Call via UrbanPro LIVE)

Student's Home

Tutor's Home

Years of Experience in OET Exam Coaching classes

13

Accent Training Classes classes
1 Student

Class Location

Online Classes (Video Call via UrbanPro LIVE)

Student's Home

Tutor's Home

Years of Experience in Accent Training Classes classes

13

Teaching Experience in detail in Accent Training Classes classes

I train you in not just grammar; but also in structure. Apart from grammar accent and pronunciation, I will train you to make the language natural and informal so that your language sound fluid, continuous and global. My training will include you to get rid of mother-tongue-influence (MTI) in English. There are many rules in the English language. The most important step in Accent training is the pronunciation of alphabets. The right pronunciation of alphabets makes the word pronunciation better and better. Word pronunciation in Accent training makes the sentences sound native and global. I will help you to logically understand and implement the rules as and when you interact in English. The study of any language is a life skill, where you will actually react spontaneously. It means whatever you learn, you will have to practically implement to master the language. I try to simplify the language for you in a practical and effective way

Interview Skills Training

Class Location

Online Classes (Video Call via UrbanPro LIVE)

Student's Home

Tutor's Home

Years of Experience in Interview Skills Training

13

Duolingo English Exam Coaching classes

Class Location

Online Classes (Video Call via UrbanPro LIVE)

Student's Home

Tutor's Home

Years of Experience in Duolingo English Exam Coaching classes

14

Teaching Experience in detail in Duolingo English Exam Coaching classes

I am one of the top-rated and British Council Certified IELTS / PTE/ Duolingo and Spoken English trainer with 14 years of experience, If you are looking for a customised training, Training for a specific section like Reading, Writing, Listening or Speaking please contact me, If you have repeatedly attempted IELTS unsuccessfully, then I will be able to help you to improve your score. My training is very intensive and result oriented,

Spoken English classes
6 Students

Class Location

Online Classes (Video Call via UrbanPro LIVE)

Student's Home

Tutor's Home

Years of Experience in Spoken English classes

16

Country Name

ENGLAND

Enter you Award details

CELTA Certified

Years of stay in English Speaking Country

7

Teaching Experience in detail in Spoken English classes

With over 13 years as an ESL Trainer and Voice Coach, I've refined a tailored approach to teaching Spoken English. Customising methodologies to suit individual learners and organisations, I've fostered enhanced language acquisition. My proprietary Grammar and Writing Method simplifies complex concepts, yielding notable improvements in students' grammar and writing skills. Expertise in phonetics has enabled the development of innovative study plans, significantly enhancing pronunciation and speaking abilities. Emphasizing a "think in English" approach, I cultivate critical thinking skills, particularly beneficial for literature analysis. Task-based learning, especially pertinent in healthcare contexts, ensures practical skill development relevant to exams like IELTS, PTE, OET etc. Overall, my teaching tenure is marked by personalized instruction, innovative techniques, and tangible outcomes, empowering students to communicate confidently in English.

PTE Academic Exam Coaching classes
1 Student

Class Location

Online Classes (Video Call via UrbanPro LIVE)

Student's Home

Tutor's Home

Years of Experience in PTE Academic Exam Coaching classes

11

TOEFL Coaching classes

Class Location

Online Classes (Video Call via UrbanPro LIVE)

Student's Home

Tutor's Home

Years of Experience in TOEFL Coaching classes

13

Background

Teacher

Awards and Recognition

Yes

Experience in taking TOEFL exam

Yes

CELPIP Coaching classes

Class Location

Online Classes (Video Call via UrbanPro LIVE)

Student's Home

Tutor's Home

Years of Experience in CELPIP Coaching classes

13

Background

Teacher

Certification held

Train the Trainer- British council, Train the Trainer- Cambridge English Language Assessment

Awards and Recognition

No

Paper for which assistance is provided

General Test -Accepted for Immigration & PR ( Listening, Reading, Speaking & Writing), General LS Test - Accepted for Canadian Citizenship -Only Listening & Speaking

Experience in taking CELPIP exam

No

Verbal Aptitude Coaching

Class Location

Online Classes (Video Call via UrbanPro LIVE)

Student's Home

Tutor's Home

Years of Experience in Verbal Aptitude Coaching

13

Answers by Steve Dan (3)

Answered on 20/04/2019 Learn Exam Coaching/Foreign Education Exam Coaching/GRE Coaching

There are no set parameters for a successful result, we all have different skillset and understanding level, success can vary a lot on personal understanding and effort, but a few things that can be taken into account are:1: Learn to spot the best answer choice from a possible answer choice.2: Understand... ...more

There are no set parameters for a successful result, we all have different skillset and understanding level, success can vary a lot on personal understanding and effort, but a few things that can be taken into account are:
1: Learn to spot the best answer choice from a possible answer choice.
2: Understand the Question Type
3: Learn the nature of wrong choices and avoid them
4: Spot the marker in question, marker means the most important words
5: Understand a passage through before you start/attempt to answer, spend time understanding a passage; this is crucial.

Read as much as possible. Reading is very vital in improving your score, try and read as much as you can.

Answers 1 Comments
Dislike Bookmark

Answered on 20/04/2019 Learn Exam Coaching/Foreign Education Exam Coaching/GRE Coaching

I have given a list of some of the business schools that accept GRE, General Test scores for intake to some or all of their MBA programs. Also, there are many specialized master's and doctoral programs in business that accept GRE General Test scores. Myra School of BusinessPeoples Education SocietyUniversal... ...more

I have given a list of some of the business schools that accept GRE, General Test scores for intake to some or all of their MBA programs.

Also, there are many specialized master's and doctoral programs in business that accept GRE General Test scores.

Myra School of Business
Peoples Education Society
Universal Business School
Varanasi College of Management Science
Woxen School of Business
Lovely Professional University & MBA
IIKM Business School
Aegis School of Business
Aryans Business School
Global School of Management
Institute of Management Technology
Indian Institute of Management Raipur (FPM)
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (ePGP)
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (ePGP)
Asia Graduate School of Business
Amrita School of Business Coimbatore
Amrita School of Business Kochi
Amrita School of Business Bengaluru
Amrita School of Business Amritapuri
Indian School of Business
International School of Management Excellence
JECRC University

Answers 1 Comments
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Answered on 17/04/2019 Learn Exam Coaching/Foreign Education Exam Coaching/GRE Coaching

It is possible to achieve good marks in GRE and IELTS, without any formal training, but that does not mean you don’t need any training at all. English speaking skills can be acquired naturally from your personal and professional circle, but you need to get some expert to advise on the reading,... ...more

It is possible to achieve good marks in GRE and IELTS, without any formal training, but that does not mean you don’t need any training at all. English speaking skills can be acquired naturally from your personal and professional circle, but you need to get some expert to advise on the reading, writing and listening skills. These need not be from a trainer, as I said earlier, you can also buy books from the market and do it. But please ensure that you have someone good enough to give you feedback on your progress.

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Steve Dan describes himself as Empowering Success in Spoken English, IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, and OET for Over 16 Years. He conducts classes in Accent Training Classes, CELPIP Coaching and Duolingo English Exam Coaching. Steve is located in West Mambalam, Chennai. Steve takes at students Home, Regular Classes- at his Home and Online Classes- via online medium. He has 16 years of teaching experience . Steve is pursuing PhD in Psychology from Delhi University, New Delhi. Steve has completed International Language and Relations from Comenious University in 2007, Master of Arts (M.A.) from Warwick University, Coventry U.K in 2010 and Master of Education (M.Ed.) from Christ Church Collage, Delhi in 2014. He is well versed in Hindi, English, Malayalam and Telugu. Steve has got 38 reviews till now with 100% positive feedback.

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