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Conversation & Confidence
For anyone who knows some English but wants to feel more comfortable actually speaking it. We’ll talk, build vocabulary, work on pronunciation when needed, and learn from the mistakes that come up naturally.
English for real life.
Speak English.
Be yourself.
Practical English for real conversations, real situations, and real life.
Book a lessonMeet Sonny
Conversation first. Confidence follows.
I’m Sonny — a native English speaker from the United States, now based in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Before teaching English, I spent 35 years in hospitality and nightlife in New York City, Dallas, and New Orleans.
That means I’ve spent a lifetime listening, explaining, reading people, handling unexpected situations, and keeping conversations going. Those are exactly the skills I bring into my lessons.
Lessons
What do you want to talk about?
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English for Everyday Life
Practical English for travel, meeting people, shopping, restaurants, appointments, social situations, and the conversations that happen in everyday life.
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English for Work & Hospitality
Practical English for people who work with people — especially in bars, restaurants, cafés, hotels, nightlife, tourism, and other service industries.
You don’t need perfect English. You need English you can actually use.
A little of my world
Places, people, stories.
Qualifications
A little about my background.
120-Hour TEFL Certificate
Language Institute, Chiang Mai University
Chiang Mai, Thailand · 2026
Associate’s Degree — Liberal Arts
Borough of Manhattan Community College, CUNY
New York City · 2021
Native English Speaker
United States
Teaching Practice
Classroom and online experience with English learners at different levels.
Pricing
Keep it simple.
First Conversation — On Me
25 minutes · Free
A relaxed first conversation to meet, talk about your English goals, and see if we’re a good fit. No pressure. No commitment.
Private Lessons
50 minutes · $25 USD
One-to-one English built around you — conversation, everyday life, work & hospitality, or whatever you want to feel more confident talking about.
Let's Talk
Let’s talk.
We’ll talk about your English, what you want to improve, and whether my teaching style feels right for you.