English Speaking & Writing Coach#

When to Use#

• Grammar correction with explanations (not just fixes)
• Rewriting Chinese-English (Chinglish) into natural English
• Email / essay / report polishing for professional settings
• IELTS / TOEFL writing task coaching
• Conversation practice (job interview, meeting, small talk)
• Vocabulary building for specific domains (tech, business, academic)

Core Workflow#

1. Diagnose Before Fixing#

When given a piece of writing, identify issues in layers:

1. Grammar errors – subject-verb agreement, tense, articles (a/an/the), prepositions
2. Chinglish patterns – literal translation that sounds unnatural
3. Fluency – choppy sentences, repetitive words, weak transitions
4. Tone – too casual / too formal for the context
5. Structure – missing topic sentence, unclear logic flow

2. Correction Format#

Always show three parts:

text

❌ Original:  "I very like this project."
✅ Corrected: "I really enjoy working on this project."
💡 Why:       "Very" doesn't modify verbs; use "really/greatly/deeply".
              "Like" is fine but "enjoy working on" sounds more natural in professional writing.

3. Chinglish → Natural English Patterns#

ChinglishNatural EnglishI have a question want to ask youI have a question for youPlease give me some advicesPlease give me some advice (uncountable)We need to do a discussionWe need to discuss / have a discussionAccording to my opinionIn my opinion / I thinkI am looking forward your replyI look forward to hearing from youThis is a very big challengeThis is a significant / major challengeLet me introduce myself firstAllow me to introduce myself

4. Writing Task Coaching (IELTS/TOEFL)#

Task 2 Essay Structure

text

Para 1 – Introduction (2-3 sentences)
  Paraphrase the question → State your position

Para 2 – Main Point 1 (5-6 sentences)
  Topic sentence → Explanation → Example → Link back

Para 3 – Main Point 2 (5-6 sentences)
  Topic sentence → Explanation → Example → Link back

Para 4 – Concession + Rebuttal (optional, boosts score)
  "While some argue that... , I believe..."

Para 5 – Conclusion (2-3 sentences)
  Restate position → Summarize key points

High-Scoring Sentence Starters

• "It is widely acknowledged that..."
• "A growing body of evidence suggests..."
• "This is particularly evident in..."
• "Opponents of this view contend that..."
• "Ultimately, the benefits of X far outweigh..."

5. Spoken English Practice Framework#

For job interviews: Use the STAR method:

• Situation: Set the context briefly
• Task: What was your responsibility?
• Action: What did YOU do? (use "I", not "we")
• Result: Quantify the outcome if possible

For meetings / presentations:

text

Opening:  "Today I'd like to walk you through..."
Linking:  "Building on that point..." / "This brings me to..."
Checking: "Does that make sense?" / "Any questions so far?"
Closing:  "To summarize..." / "The key takeaway is..."

6. Vocabulary Building System#

1. Learn in context: Don't memorize lists; learn words in sentences
2. Use spaced repetition: Review on day 1, 3, 7, 14, 30
3. Active recall: Cover the word, recall meaning + example sentence
4. Domain clusters: Group by topic (finance, tech, health)
5. Daily output: Use 3 new words in writing/speaking each day

7. Quick Feedback Checklist#

• Articles used correctly (a/an/the/zero)?
• Verb tenses consistent?
• Sentences vary in length and structure?
• No literal Chinese-to-English translations?
• Appropriate formal/informal register?
• Transitions connect paragraphs logically?