Jaxson Oakley

Hi, I'm Jaxson Oakley. I was born and raised in the United States, and the accent you hear in my video is the one I grew up speaking. I teach American English.
One of my favorite moments as a teacher is when a student comes back and says, "Hey, I actually used that phrase!" That's when something we practiced in class becomes something they can use on their own.
Outside the classroom, I'm really into watching movies and reading. When we talk about something you enjoy, you already have something you want to say, and we can focus on how to say it in English.
I work on the gap between the English you read and the English you actually hear. On the page, "What are you doing?" is four separate words. In a casual conversation, they run together and sound more like "Whatcha doing?" In class, we slow a sentence down, listen for what changes at normal speed, and practice saying it both ways.

Just getting started? We practice short phrases you can use right away, like ordering at a café: "I'd like a coffee, please." "For here or to go?"
Already speak English? We get more specific: a word people often ask you to repeat, or the moment you hesitate in a meeting. Sometimes stressing the key word or pausing before your main point makes you easier to follow.

When you make a mistake, I'll give you time to finish your thought. Then we pick one thing to work on and try it again. You can keep your own accent and still learn the parts of American pronunciation that help you communicate more clearly.

In a trial lesson, I'd love to hear where you use English now and what you wish felt easier. Bring a word you struggle with, a situation you want to practice, or a topic you enjoy. We'll start there.