Steve Silver

2 Years Teaching on Lessonface
Writing, English, ESL
Lesson Fees
$25.00 / 30 Minutes
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About

[4.89 rating over 53 reviews from another lesson platform]

With over 20 years of teaching experience at the secondary and post-secondary levels, I specialize in adult ESL education, helping learners from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds improve their language skills. I have taught university students in Japan for nearly 10 years, gaining valuable insights into language acquisition and cross-cultural communication. My experience extends to teaching middle and high school students in the U.S., and I currently teach adult learners to develop their English for professional and personal growth. I hold an undergraduate degree in English with a concentration in writing, and a graduate degree in education with a specialization in TESL/TEFL. My background as a professional actor enhances my ability to create dynamic, engaging lessons that keep students motivated and involved. With advanced proficiency in Spanish and intermediate Japanese, I connect with students from various cultural backgrounds, fostering a supportive and communicative learning environment.

Reviews from Another Lesson Platform

May 2, 2023
In-person Lesson
Kayla

Steve is very good teacher. He is professional, patient, listening and his methods are easy to understand. I am highly recommended to who want to improve and learn English languages and skills. I have improved my accent even just couple lessons from Steve.

January 4, 2023
In-person Lesson
Estrella

Steve is the best English teacher I've met. He works patiently and helps me to improve my English in my way. Studying with Steve is enjoyable. I will take lessons with him constantly.

October 5, 2022
In-person Lesson
Frederick H.

Steve is a great tutor, and coach. He took the time to analyze where I needed to improve and worked patiently with me on those areas. Each session is a joy, and he reinforces improvement with positive affirmation. He has a great voice and a great teaching style. If he offers other lessons that I can use, I'll take them. He is the best!

July 20, 2022
Online Lesson
Yahya O.

Steve chooses very interesting topics to talk about and it does not feel like static learning. It feels like learning not only the language, but also getting even more knowledge about other topics. Highly recommend without any hesitation.

July 3, 2022
In-person Lesson
Eiji

Steve is a friendly, intelligent and patient tutor. He corrects errors in English naturally, without cutting off the flow of the conversation, so you can enjoy it. I usually take his lessons in person, but when we have a lesson online, he uses chat box to correct me and teach me better expressions. He is also an intelligent person. I can not only learn English but also understand how people in English-speaking countries think by discussing news, culture, and social issues with him. He is a best tutor for those who want to learn a lot through conversations.

June 13, 2022
In-person Lesson
shiva B.

excellent teacher, my gratitude to you for all you have done today. I enjoyed every minute of your lecture and your marvelous sense of humor. God bless you

March 29, 2022
In-person Lesson
David

Steve is very patient and flexible with time. We talk about several topics and he demonstrates knowledge about what is going on in the world. He's really interested in the student growth.

January 16, 2022
In-person Lesson
mayara M.

Steve is a wonder to work with. I would recommend him to anyone.

June 23, 2021
Online Lesson
Maria

Excellent teacher!

May 17, 2021
Online Lesson
Akihiko

He teaches not only English pronunciation, grammar, expression and skill but he also teaches me American history, culture and background of them. I can learn a lot from him.

April 30, 2021
Online Lesson
Vilma

Steve is excellent teacher

February 3, 2021
In-person Lesson
Yolanda

I expressed an interest in having a second opinion/ or set of eyes to get another read on what I was writing. The feedback offered was helpful. Thanks!

August 2, 2019
Online Lesson
Annet

Steve is wonderful. I like it when pronounces back to me how i pronounced the word, and then teaches me how i should pronounce. This helps me to see the difference easily

May 28, 2019
Online Lesson
David

Excelent!

March 29, 2019
Online Lesson
Jane

Great teacher, looking forward to my next lesson!

March 3, 2019
Online Lesson
Daniela

I had my first lesson and I am very excited to continue working with Steve on my accent. He was able to identify what are the issues I need to work on. Steve is very knowledgeable and fun to work with! Thank you Steve!

February 28, 2019
Online Lesson
Veronika

You are the best teacher! I enjoyed our first lesson a lot, thank you so much and I am looking forward to next week!!!! :-)

February 5, 2019
Online Lesson
Alex

Amazing experience!

November 16, 2018
Online Lesson
Rital

My son enjoys writing lessons with Steve and has improved writing skills just after 3-4 sessions with Steve. Before he used to hate doing writing at home but now he likes it which is a big change.

October 5, 2018
Online Lesson
Xena

Excellent tutor!

September 25, 2018
Online Lesson
Kateryna

Very responsive, attentive and patient teacher! I loved our first lesson, it was exactly what I was looking for. I'm definitely going to keep working with Steve, and I don't have any doubts that eventually no one will even think about asking "what country is your accent from?" :)

August 30, 2018
Online Lesson
Grace M.

Good class!

August 23, 2018
Online Lesson
Kishor A.

Steve is a professional, knowledgeable and patient trainer. He was very helpful in identifying my issues and correct those.

July 27, 2018
Online Lesson
Haroon A.

Steve is a friendly instructor and he will work with you on areas that you need to improve, also his time management is great and I have been able to cancel or reschedule my classes with an hour before the class. His communication skill is also great and you can always have a meaningful conversation with him.

June 27, 2018
Online Lesson
Liudmila

Steve is the best english teacher that I have had. He inspired me. He pushed me to take an job interview, when I thinked that I didn't not opportunity. Thank he, I'll have a second job interview. Thank he I did my first step and I started to feel more trust in myself. He make me better and try to show me how I can be more natural. I'm so happy! Maybe, without his advice, I would waiting for start yet. Thank you for anything Steve!

June 27, 2018
Online Lesson
jayaprakash

I enjoy working with Steve, he is helping me a lot. He is very organized and has in depth knowledge in his subject, J recommend him.

June 26, 2018
Online Lesson
Yohanna

Steve was a great Tutor. We worked mostly for me to prepare for the TOEFL test and also to improve my reading and pronunciation skills. Steve has great pedagogical skills to teach using clear examples to explain the study topic. Steve taught me helpful tips to manage better my time while answering TOEFL test kind of questions. I recommend Steve a 100%!

June 25, 2018
In-person Lesson
Eri

Steve is the best teacher. My co-worker told me that your English communication has really improved. It makes me very happy. I had improved my English because he helped me a lot. He is my English teacher and life coach. I have taken his lessons for 1 year, but I should have taken lessons earlier.

June 25, 2018
Online Lesson
Rebecca B.

Steve has helped our son improve his speech in record time. It took us about a year to find a person who could help us with the very specific task of guiding a teenager toward using a more formal speech in general, in terms of both vocabulary and pronunciation. English is our second language, and Steve has been incredibly creative in finding ways to show our child how to improve his management of the English language. My child's self-confidence is growing, as is his academic commitment in general.

June 25, 2018
Online Lesson
Thomas

Steve is an amazing teacher, he has really helped me improve my accent and I feel very comfortable!

June 24, 2018
In-person Lesson
Melissa

Steve is a Godsend. My son has had multiple tutors, but he never actually liked nor thought any of them were any good. He is a very hard sell. After the first lesson my son informed me that Steve is good. "He taught me something useful" Week after week my son writes an essay. He is actually working at it. Steve is very soft spoken, encourages in a very natural way which works extremely well for my son. My mission this summer was to get my son writing every week, now its happening and I hear zero complaints. Waazaam!

June 24, 2018
Online Lesson
Karthik R.

I have booked class for my kid and Steve initially agreed. It was a weekend and we cancelled our family appointments and was waiting for Steve to show and he cancelled it in the last minute stating that he is double booked. Disappointing Experience.

April 19, 2018
Online Lesson
Chris

Steve is the man you need if you need to improve your English, my experience with Steve make me a better English speaker Thanks to ****** for introduced me to my teacher Steve Thanks.

April 17, 2018
Online Lesson
kubra

He is the best!!

February 21, 2018
Online Lesson
Milan P.

Steve has a genuine interest in working out how to best develop a self-reliance on any particular method.

February 11, 2018
In-person Lesson
Sara P.

He is very nice and very good teacher!!

October 16, 2017
In-person Lesson
Varvara

Steve is very helpful. He listens to your needs and tries to find personal approach, which I really appreciate.

September 21, 2017
Online Lesson
Clarice B.

He identified immediately something in my daughter's speech pattern that I couldn't put my finger on! Great help!

August 30, 2017
Online Lesson
Marcin B.

Awesome ,thanks to you

March 8, 2017
Online Lesson
Marsal

Steve is a great teacher, with a profound knowledge of the English language and a captivating approach for accent reduction. My lessons with him have been extremely productive.

April 24, 2016
Online Lesson
Janiro G.

Mr. Steve Silver is the best tutor I ever had. He is truly an inspiration and his tutoring services have great impacts on my education

November 11, 2015
In-person Lesson
Mario C.

My son never had as good as teacher

July 20, 2014
Online Lesson
Jane J.

Steve is the best teacher. He customizes his lessons and provides timely feedback. Thank you Steve.

October 31, 2021
Online Lesson
Chie

Rated this class 5 stars.

March 5, 2020
Online Lesson
Xiuli

Rated this class 5 stars.

March 5, 2020
Online Lesson
Xiuli

Rated this class 5 stars.

October 23, 2019
Online Lesson
Chris

Rated this class 4 stars.

May 4, 2019
Online Lesson
Taj

Rated this class 5 stars.

March 17, 2018
Online Lesson
Yohanna

Rated this class 5 stars.

March 17, 2018
Online Lesson
Marcin B.

Rated this class 5 stars.

December 7, 2017
Online Lesson
Julie

Rated this class 5 stars.

November 10, 2017
Online Lesson
Vaishnavi B.

Rated this class 5 stars.

January 30, 2017
Online Lesson
Abdullah K.

Rated this class 5 stars.

Teaching Style

My teaching style is centered on fostering communication and confidence in my students. I focus on modeling language through conversation, encouraging free expression rather than over-correcting. This approach helps students build fluency in a comfortable and supportive environment. I believe in active student involvement in their learning, aligning with the philosophy: “Tell me and I’ll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I’ll understand.” This ensures that learning happens within meaningful contexts and is directly applicable to real-world situations.

Curriculum

I use a variety of methods that emphasize active learning and communication. Group work encourages collaboration on task-based activities that reflect students' interests. I also integrate content-based discussions, using current events to foster engaging conversations where students can practice expressing their opinions and negotiating meaning in English. My method ties grammar and vocabulary to real-life contexts, leading to better retention and a stronger ability to communicate effectively. This holistic approach aims to empower students to confidently use English in all areas of their lives.

Credentials & Affiliations

I hold an undergraduate degree in English with a concentration in writing, and a graduate degree in education with a specialization in TESL/TEFL.