Our Approach
Improve Your English
Tom's Tutoring NYC works with foreign-born business people, medical professionals, and college students to improve their English language skills.
Our comprehensive approach teaches pronunciation, vocabulary, accent reduction, grammar, conversation, and writing skills. We tailor each lesson to each person’s individual needs, and focus only what you need to learn.
We can help you to prepare for skills testing such as TOEFL or IELTS, or college entrance exams like the GRE, LSAT and GMAT. We offer private coaching to prepare you for job interviews and for public speaking, whether in small conference rooms or large halls.
Founded by New York entrepreneur Tom Penketh, all lessons are based on his 6 years of ESL teaching and 20 years of experience in corporate communications for finance, science, entertainment, and publishing companies.
We understand how Americans communicate in offices, meeting rooms, and research laboratories. More importantly, we know the most effective ESL techniques to help you speak more like a fluent English speaker.
We tutor in-person, or online via Zoom, WeChat, WhatsApp, LINE, KakaoTalk, Skype, and Google Hangouts.
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“When I write emails now, I am no longer terrified that they will be full of mistakes.”
LESSONS
What We Offer
Lessons Designed for You
In which areas do you need help: Pronunciation? Vocabulary? Writing? We will create a customized 'Plan of Action' for you, and evaluate your progress each month.
Vocabulary and Grammar
We'll help you to understand the subtle differences in meaning between English words. We pay attention to everything from professional terminology to informal local expressions (idiom/slang).
Writing and Reading
In a professional environment, you write and read constantly: emails, reports, presentations. We will teach you ways to write efficiently, and understand more comprehensively.
Pronunciation and Accents
We'll teach you vocal techniques to help you to pronounce words more clearly, and communicate more effectively with colleagues, classmates, and average Americans. You will feel more confident when speaking English.
“I used to hate giving a presentation in meetings. Now I feel much more comfortable with public speaking in English.”
Career Coaching
Improving Your Business English
Business English and Writing
In a professional environment, you write and read constantly: emails, reports, presentations. We will teach you ways to write efficiently, and understand more comprehensively.
Public Speaking
Are you required to give reports? Speak at events? Interact with colleagues and clients? Talk on conference calls? We can help improve your speaking and increase your confidence.
Help with Resume / CV
We can help you to create an effective professional resume / CV and cover letter. We’ll show you how to network, and how to find a well-paying job.
Job Interview Preparation
Looking for a job? With more than 20 years of management experience, we will prepare you for a job interview and show you how to answer all the toughest questions.
“My confidence in speaking English has increased. Now I look forward to conversations with my colleagues.”
Pricing
All Classes Are Designed for Your Specific Requests.
We Will Help You To:
Improve Your Speaking, Listening, and Reading
Clarify Your Pronunciation and Reduce Your Accent
Write More Clearly
Learn American Vocabulary and Idiom/Slang
Correct Your Grammar, Including Phrasal Verbs and Tenses
Practice Conversation Skills
Learn More About American Culture
Gain Confidence in Public Speaking
Prepare for TOEFL and IELTS Tests
Prepare for College Exams, Including GRE, GMAT and LSAT
Prepare for a Job Interview
PRIVATE
ENGLISH TUTORING
ENGLISH TUTORING
$60 per Hour
(1- and 2-Hour Sessions Available)
(1- and 2-Hour Sessions Available)
Each Class Tailored to Fit
Your Specific Requirements
Your Specific Requirements
Chat via Zoom, WeChat, WhatsApp,
LINE, KakaoTalk, or Skype
LINE, KakaoTalk, or Skype
Day and Evening Times
Available
Available
Package Deals Available
CAREER COACHING &
JOB INTERVIEW PREP
JOB INTERVIEW PREP
$300 for 4 Hours
of Intensive Preparation
of Intensive Preparation
Includes Practice Speaking Drills
and Mock Interviews
and Mock Interviews
We Offer Professional Review of
Resume/CV and Cover Letters
Resume/CV and Cover Letters
Day and Evening Times
Available
Available
Discounts Available for Referrals
We Offer On-Demand Classes on a Variety of Topics. PLUS: We Can Design Classes to Your Specifications.
Discounted Rates Available for Graduate and Undergraduate Students (with I.D.)
“Thanks to Tom’s help, I did well on the interview. I have the job in the U.S. I always wanted.”
Policies
Meeting Times and Places
We meet where you want. We can arrange appointments for conference rooms, private offices, and quiet local cafes.
We will do our best to accommodate your schedule, but some appointment times may not be available. Scheduling in advance is encouraged.
In-person sessions are scheduled one week in advance. A two-hour minimum is required.
Online sessions are available via WeChat, WhatsApp, LINE, KakaoTalk, Skype, Zoom, and Google Hangouts. One- or two-hour sessions are available.
Payment
We accept payment in cash, or via PayPal or Venmo. No personal checks, please.
All fees are due before the start of a session. Receipts provided on request. Discounts may be available for payments made in advance.
Cancellation
If you need to cancel or postpone your session, please notify us 24 hours in advance. Otherwise, you may be charged a cancellation fee.
About Tom
New York native Tom Penketh has over 20 years of experience as an editor, copywriter, and journalist.
He wrote for publications at Nielsen and Meredith, worked with financial research at Alliance Bernstein and TIAA-CREF, and edited medical journals at Reed Elsevier.
Tom taught English at NYC's International Center for more than six years. He helped students from Asia, Europe, and Africa to improve their conversation, writing, and pronunciation skills.
In 2016, he started Tom's Tutoring NYC to teach ESL to adults full time.
Tom is a top ESL events organizer for Meetup and Duolingo, hosting four to six online and in-person events every week that help expatriates improve their English. His groups have more than 12,000 members combined.
In between trips to Taiwan to visit their extended family, Tom and his wife live on a tree-lined street in Brooklyn, NY.
“Tom is very professional. He adapts the classes to your needs and helps you to gain confidence. I will keep working with Tom even after I return home.”
Testimonials
“Tom has been one of the best things that happened to me in NYC. He helped me to prepare for TOEFL and so much more. He is an amazing teacher and an incredible person!”
“My conversation ability is soaring with Tom’s help. He has taught me much about American culture, language and history. Tom is good-natured and patient. It’s been a pleasure to work with him.”
“Tom is an terrific tutor. He helped me to improve my conversation skills and my knowledge of American grammar, idiom and vocabulary. Plus, he has an great sense of humor, which makes the classes fun! ”
“Tom is a great listener. If I do not understand a word, he finds a clear way to explain it. I’ve learned so much from him.”
“Before I started working with Tom, I dreaded speaking with my NYC clients. But now I feel much more confident at work. Thank you, Tom!”
“Tom helped me prepare for the GRE. He makes complex topics easy to understand. In particular, my writing has improved 100%. A terrific teacher!”
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