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Practice the modal verbs can and could

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  2. Practice the modal verbs can and could
  3. Exercise modal verbs can and could

Choose which form fits the sentence best: can or could? 

I speak English very well. 

Sir, you give me a paper towel, please? 

It get very cold at night, so bring a sweater. 

I help you? 

I drop you off at the station, if you want. 

we go to the party later? 

He go to the party his mom said. 

It get very hot at night, but it did not in the end. 

I not believe that you said that. 

Madam, you please help me? 

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Hello, my name is Corinne and I am a qualified ESL English teacher from England. I have been teaching in classrooms and online for over 3 years and I have many satisfied students.

My lessons are student-centred and usually take place on Skype. I treat every student as an individual and tailor my lessons to meet their goals. I use a variety of text books and free online resources including exercises, articles and videos. I usually give out a little homework at the end of each lesson to reinforce what we have done together.

In your first lesson, we will discuss your needs and check your current level. From this, we can decide what sort of lessons will suit you the best. Perhaps you struggle with grammar and sentence structure? Perhaps you need to practice English for a specific purpose, like understanding lectures, making phone calls at work, or travelling? Or perhaps you need a structured course so that you can learn English step by step?

Whatever you need, I’m here to help. I see it as my job to make you feel safe, build your confidence and make your lessons enjoyable. I look forward to hearing from you and to helping you on your path to speaking better English. Book your first lesson now and let’s get started.

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Corinne is a kind, professional teacher and a great person! I strongly recommend her excellent lessons.

Corinne P. Corinne P. GB

Thank you, Anastasiia!

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As a creative I regard myself as someone who is innovative and ready to face the world head on.

I am a Certified TELF English teacher, all the way from South Africa, with a bachelor's degree in Interior Design. I have been in the field for close to 7 (seven) years with vast knowledge in corporate design.

My friends and family would describe me as someone who is hard working and ready to learn and develop a new skill always.

I am fluent in English and Sesotho, and I am currently learning TshiVenda which is one of the 11 (eleven) Official languages that we have in South Africa.

My daily lessons include Grammar and pronunciation, daily and casual conversation and commonly used phrases.

My resource materials include PowerPoint, Google slides and other technological presentation methods.

My goal as a teacher is to make sure that you reach you goal of improving your English language and to converse with people all over the world with no difficulty.

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Cannot wait to continue my lessons with Teacher Joy. Even though you've heard the phrases before, teacher Joy, gives you the chance to be yourself and to construct your own statements using what you have learn't.

Joy M. Joy M.

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Hi, welcome to my profile!
My name is Alessia and I currently live in Italy. I spent a few years in the United States where I deepened my knowledge of English and American dialects. I am currently specializing in Spanish and German. Over the years, I have given private lessons in Italian, English, Spanish, and Japanese, with Japanese being the most requested at the moment. Regarding Japanese, I had the opportunity to teach the language at an American college with a native Japanese teacher, applying the method that they use to learn their own language. I will help you in a simple way; conversation is really important for learning a language, and a good method is even more fundamental. No days spent on textbooks are needed; consistency and fun during lessons are the most important parts of learning. You will see results right away! I am patient, flexible, and will adapt in every way to your personal needs. I look forward to seeing you on my profile for a trial lesson and discovering an easy and fun method to learn a language as soon as possible.

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5/5

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5/5

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4.8/5

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4.88/5

The teacher is always on time and uses perfect learning materials to learn the language. Very prepared in what she teaches and in the way she does it; very useful lessons!

Translated by Google Translate

Alessia T. Alessia T.

Thank you Hilary!

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Hello! My name is Lee Moffat. I am a fully qualified English teacher from Edinburgh, Scotland. I have over eighteen years teaching experience with levels ranging from complete beginners to proficiency level advanced (A1 and lower - C2 and higher). I offer either one to one online tuition or group tuition in the following areas:
Conversation skills
Pronunciation skills
IELTS preparation and TOEFL preparation
Proficiency
Grammar
Fluency
Reading
Writing/study/professional
Business English
General English
These are the main areas i have taught in however if you need more specific skills we can discuss your needs in our free first class! Asides from teaching I work as an artist, writer and supporting actor on various film and television shows. My students describe me as helpful, informative, knowledgeable and fun to learn from. My approach to teaching is to be as helpful and informative as possible taking into account each students individual needs. If you would like more information please contact me and we can arrange a suitable date and time to have a free half hour trial class were we can discuss things further.

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5/5

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5/5

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4.89/5

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5/5

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5/5
4.98/5

Ian is a very good teacher; he is good at describing the whole meaning of a phrase or a paragraph. He is always positive and friendly

Ian M. Ian M.

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English teacher with 13 years teaching experience in Italy. Speaks English and Italian.
Hi, I'm Jason, I'm English and live in Central Italy where I teach English to students of all levels, all ages and all abilities. English for school, for exams or tests, for work or for business.
My methods are based on building your confidence to speak English, developing your listening skills so you can understand English and helping you understand the grammar rules of the English language.
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Of course, for some students, grammar and written English is a priority and I can help you develop these skills first if that is what you need.
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I am teaching students from 3 to 70 years old and my lessons are adapted for every individual so they have the best opportunity to realize their goals.
If you are interested then please contact me for a chat and a free trial lesson.

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5/5

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4.95/5

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4.93/5

I'm William and I'm a Belgian student who was looking for a teacher to improve my English because I have to pass a test in September before I may start a Master education at the university. I contacted Jason and we've had 2 lessons at this time. These lessons were very usefull and Jason explained everything to me when I had a question or when there was something I understood very well on that moment. So Jason is a very good teacher also very kind and he will help you a lot with a lot of passion.

Jason H. Jason H.

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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My name is Monesh Nankoo. I am an I.T specialist/ Teacher. I am writing to show my keen interest for the position at your organization. I have completed my Bachelor's degree in Computer Science as well as my TEFL/ TESOL English master course. I do have several other qualifications in the field of I.T and logistics with are stated on my Resume.
I am a capable person along with excellent communication skills. I assure you that I will prove myself to be a valuable employee. I possess the necessary qualities needed to persevere such as adaptability, integrity and I am self-motivated.
I am really good at learning quickly and efficiently. I want to work at your company because I feel I could definitely add quality to the work that you do. I would love to work with you to achieve a greater reputation for your organization.
My future plans are to gain more experience in the field of Education or Information Technology to enhance my career.

Thank you for taking your time to review my application. Please contact me if you have any questions.

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Mobile number: 0813307660/ 068 099 0519
Country: South Africa

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5
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My name is Alexis Joseph, I am a TESOL/ TEFL Certified teacher with a Bachelor’s degree in Education Major in Modern Languages, a postgraduate degree of Specialization in Teaching English as a Second Language and a Master's degree in Science of Education Major in School Management and I am very interactive and dynamic.

I have seven years of teaching experience in the classroom and online, I have worked with students of all ages from children to adults and for different institutions as an academic coordinator and language area coordinator, in addition I have taught ESL / EFL, English Language Arts, English Conversation, Spanish and Basic French to students of multiple nationalities.

I hope to see you in my class!

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Alexis has over 7 years of teaching experience. He has experience in teaching to people from all around over the world. His classes are very interactive. Furthermore, he teaches English from A1 to B2 and Spanish to all levels. You will surely learn a lot!

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Alexis Joseph T. Alexis Joseph T. DO

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Hello everyone! My name is Maryna, and I am passionate about teaching my native language (Ukrainian).

For those of you who find it boring to learn languages without context, I also explain the historical, cultural and ethnic background, which influenced the development of the Ukrainian language. I want you not only to understand and to be able to speak the language but also feel its beauty and melody.

I am a professional teacher of the Ukrainian language, and I would be glad to help you with learning.

I have 5 years of teaching experience.
If you are looking for a professional and cheerful teacher, do not hesitate to text me.
My teaching methods: the communicative approach, task-based method, engage-study-activate.

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she is a young professional teacher, she has a very high knowledge of grammar and rules and a nice way of teaching.

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French lessons with a qualified teacher (for children, teenagers, adults)

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4/5

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4/5

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5/5

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Laurie has been working since 2016. She teaches French from the levels A1 until C1. Her learning materials are very interactive, games, quizzes, videos etc. You will surely learn a lot from her!

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Laurie G. Laurie G. FR

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Hi! My name is Joyce and I am from Glasgow in Scotland. I’m looking forward to meeting you online to help you improve your English!
I have a degree in French and German, and have worked in tourism for over 30 years, living in many different parts of the world. I love learning about and getting to know different cultures.
I love travelling and have been fortunate enough to work as an overseas representative, and then manager, for British tour operators in such diverse places as Bulgaria, Spain, Jamaica, Italy, Austria, Paris, Thailand and Cancún, where our objective was always to provide the best possible service to our customers, the holidaymakers.
I then stayed in Cancún, spending over 15 years with Mexico’s principal travel company in the growing e-commerce sector, specialising in online sales and reservations, customer care and corporate travel.
Times are changing and looking for a new challenge I have taken the opportunity this year to add to my skills and have obtained certificates in Teaching English as a Foreign Language, and Teaching English Online. I’m really looking forward to putting these to good use in helping you to improve your English vocabulary, grammar and conversational skills. We will go at your pace, incorporating reading, writing, listening and speaking, with enjoyable interactive activities to make learning fun.

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Great teacher ! Joyce has good communication and focuses on what’s important for me. + she helps me to be more confident :) Thank you!

Joyce D. Joyce D.

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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HI ! I'm Costin and I live in United Kingdom. I am a C2 - Certified ESL Teacher and in the last 6 years I have been an Online ESL teacher and I have taught English to more than 12000 online students.
I own a wide experience in online teaching being always ready to adopt and develop most suitable teaching techniques according to the level and needs of each student.
I use professional online materials / lesson plans which include pictures, vocabulary words, reading texts, grammar, free talk and variety of different learning subjects !
I will help you to evaluate together your primary learning interests and establish all details about the best teaching methods we will apply according to your needs and English learning plans.
I am very friendly, patient, energetic, enthusiastic and professional while teaching, ready to correct, explain and answer to all necessary issues during each class.
Teaching English is my passion ! and my focus is to help you to discover your maximum potential of your abilities to learn and use English language with full confidence anywhere in the world !
See you in my class ! :)

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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Costin has a lot of experience in teaching groups. He mainly teaches to adults. He teaches different kinds of English. Furthermore, he specializes in International Business marketing vocabulary. His learning materials are personalized to the students wants and needs.

This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.

Costin B. Costin B. GB

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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Well done on making the first step to learning English! It is a fantastic addition to your professional or personal profile. I started my journey as an actress, I moved quickly into the world of Education finding my passion in early childhood development. I am a qualified teacher and have been working in international schools for many years. I recently acquired my TEFL certificate allowing me to expand my horizons and teach online. I grew up in Hong Kong before moving back to England. I have lived in Portugal for the last year teaching Portuguese and French children, I loved the diversity and felt I wanted to teach adults too. Since then I have been tutoring online which has given me the chance to meet people from all over the world and help them on their language journey in a comfortable and open environment. I am married to a Frenchman so I have basic understanding of French and I have a French tutor myself!

I usually test the level at the beginning and then plan with the students the goals they want to achieve. After that with every lesson I check progress and points to review with the help of a log to have a clear plan in every lesson. I believe it is VERY important for the teacher and student to share a positive connection and for both parties to feel comfortable. Drop me an email to make the booking!

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5/5

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Samantha is a fantastic teacher, she clearly has lots of experience and I felt an instant connection with her. I have been looking for the right person to help me with my spoken English and I believe we will be a good fit when I am ready to book more lessons. Thanks Samantha I cant wait to start learning with you,

Samantha L. Samantha L.

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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MERHABA :)
Hello! I am Omer, a teacher of both English and Turkish living and working in Lithuania.
My hometown is Antalya and I am a native speaker of Turkish. I speak proper and clear Istanbul Turkish (this is the most common dialect of Turkish) If you're looking for a teacher who's devoted, attentive, and fun, you've come to the right place. I never come to a class empty-handed and always make sure my students are engaged, entertained, and learning. Whatever your level in Turkish (or English), I can provide you with a casual, open environment where you feel comfortable experimenting with the language you're learning. Hoping to see you soon! :-)

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Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

Ömer is an experienced teacher who speaks multiple languages. He teaches to people of all ages and levels (A1 to C2.) He is very organized and has lots of learning materials.

This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.

Ömer  Y. Ömer Y. TR

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

Hello, my name is Corinne and I am a qualified ESL English teacher from England. I have been teaching in classrooms and online for over 3 years and I have many satisfied students.

My lessons are student-centred and usually take place on Skype. I treat every student as an individual and tailor my lessons to meet their goals. I use a variety of text books and free online resources including exercises, articles and videos. I usually give out a little homework at the end of each lesson to reinforce what we have done together.

In your first lesson, we will discuss your needs and check your current level. From this, we can decide what sort of lessons will suit you the best. Perhaps you struggle with grammar and sentence structure? Perhaps you need to practice English for a specific purpose, like understanding lectures, making phone calls at work, or travelling? Or perhaps you need a structured course so that you can learn English step by step?

Whatever you need, I’m here to help. I see it as my job to make you feel safe, build your confidence and make your lessons enjoyable. I look forward to hearing from you and to helping you on your path to speaking better English. Book your first lesson now and let’s get started.

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Teaching methodology

4.92/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

4.96/5

Learning materials

4.96/5
4.97/5

Corinne is a kind, professional teacher and a great person! I strongly recommend her excellent lessons.

Corinne P. Corinne P. GB

Thank you, Anastasiia!

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Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

As a creative I regard myself as someone who is innovative and ready to face the world head on.

I am a Certified TELF English teacher, all the way from South Africa, with a bachelor's degree in Interior Design. I have been in the field for close to 7 (seven) years with vast knowledge in corporate design.

My friends and family would describe me as someone who is hard working and ready to learn and develop a new skill always.

I am fluent in English and Sesotho, and I am currently learning TshiVenda which is one of the 11 (eleven) Official languages that we have in South Africa.

My daily lessons include Grammar and pronunciation, daily and casual conversation and commonly used phrases.

My resource materials include PowerPoint, Google slides and other technological presentation methods.

My goal as a teacher is to make sure that you reach you goal of improving your English language and to converse with people all over the world with no difficulty.

Reviews

Teaching methodology

4/5

Communication

4/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

4/5
4.4/5

Cannot wait to continue my lessons with Teacher Joy. Even though you've heard the phrases before, teacher Joy, gives you the chance to be yourself and to construct your own statements using what you have learn't.

Joy M. Joy M.

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Teaching methodology

4/5

Communication

4/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

4/5
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Hi, welcome to my profile!
My name is Alessia and I currently live in Italy. I spent a few years in the United States where I deepened my knowledge of English and American dialects. I am currently specializing in Spanish and German. Over the years, I have given private lessons in Italian, English, Spanish, and Japanese, with Japanese being the most requested at the moment. Regarding Japanese, I had the opportunity to teach the language at an American college with a native Japanese teacher, applying the method that they use to learn their own language. I will help you in a simple way; conversation is really important for learning a language, and a good method is even more fundamental. No days spent on textbooks are needed; consistency and fun during lessons are the most important parts of learning. You will see results right away! I am patient, flexible, and will adapt in every way to your personal needs. I look forward to seeing you on my profile for a trial lesson and discovering an easy and fun method to learn a language as soon as possible.

Reviews

Teaching methodology

4.8/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

4.8/5

Learning materials

4.8/5
4.88/5

The teacher is always on time and uses perfect learning materials to learn the language. Very prepared in what she teaches and in the way she does it; very useful lessons!

Translated by Google Translate

Alessia T. Alessia T.

Thank you Hilary!

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Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

Hello! My name is Lee Moffat. I am a fully qualified English teacher from Edinburgh, Scotland. I have over eighteen years teaching experience with levels ranging from complete beginners to proficiency level advanced (A1 and lower - C2 and higher). I offer either one to one online tuition or group tuition in the following areas:
Conversation skills
Pronunciation skills
IELTS preparation and TOEFL preparation
Proficiency
Grammar
Fluency
Reading
Writing/study/professional
Business English
General English
These are the main areas i have taught in however if you need more specific skills we can discuss your needs in our free first class! Asides from teaching I work as an artist, writer and supporting actor on various film and television shows. My students describe me as helpful, informative, knowledgeable and fun to learn from. My approach to teaching is to be as helpful and informative as possible taking into account each students individual needs. If you would like more information please contact me and we can arrange a suitable date and time to have a free half hour trial class were we can discuss things further.

Reviews

Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

4.89/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
4.98/5

Ian is a very good teacher; he is good at describing the whole meaning of a phrase or a paragraph. He is always positive and friendly

Ian M. Ian M.

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5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

4/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

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