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Irvine English provides personalized, executive-quality ESL tutoring with an expert, professional ESL tutor, for business teams and individuals in Orange County, CA and worldwide via video conference.

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About Me

My name is Christian Larsen. I have over 8 years of experience teaching English as a second language (ESL) to students of all levels. I’m confident I can improve your English speaking, writing and comprehension too.

Previously, I wrote and tutored for the test-preparation company Kaplan after graduating from the University of California, Irvine (UCI).

My coaching method is unique and personal – and it works. I don’t use textbooks or "one size fits all" lessons. I focus on real-world conversations and reading material about topics that are interesting and personally relevant to you.

Specialized services I offer include test preparation for GMAT, GRE, TOEFL and TOEIC, as well as business and academic document editing.

My pricing is competitive, depending on your needs and goals. Group rates are also available for businesses and other organizations.

I look forward to learning about your goals, so I can help you maximize your success in your career and your life.

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Successful Students

Hide Yamura
Sales Manager

"Irvine English has given me the confidence to speak naturally and correctly with co-workers and clients. I appreciate the chance to practice with materials and situations based on my real-life experience."

Zahra Mansouri
MBA Student

"I first got help with writing for my college courses, but I stayed on to learn accent reduction and become more fluent. Irvine English has made my time in the U.S. more effective and enjoyable."

Amy Choi
Preschool Teacher

"I felt I was a beginner student, but talking with Leif and reviewing during the week the materials he made for me, I started to feel like talking to Americans was not scary. It now feels easy, in fact!"

Professional-Strength Training


Irvine English is trusted by business professionals
at companies including:

Samsung
Maruchan
BASF

Convenient Locations

I teach students online, as well as in person at my main location in Irvine, near the corner of Alton Parkway and Culver Drive.

Cities I travel to for both one-on-one ESL tutoring and business ESL classes include Irvine, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, Orange, Anaheim, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Lake Forest, Garden Grove, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Fullerton and Villa Park.

Online sessions through Skype can be arranged for students outside of Orange County.