About
At Talk Time Tutoring, we believe confidence grows through conversation. Our approach goes beyond textbooks and grammar drills, focusing on practical English for everyday life and work in New Zealand.
Christina provides one-to-one tutoring for adults, with sessions shaped around each learner’s goals, English level and pace. Whether you’re preparing for a job interview, improving your professional communication or wanting to feel more comfortable in everyday conversations, she’s here to support you through your English journey.
She also works with businesses and organisations, providing tailored workplace English coaching for individual employees or small groups who speak English as an additional language.
Christina Hodder
English Tutor / Founder
Hi, I’m Christina.
I’m originally from the USA, but I’ve happily called New Zealand home for the past 20 years, where I live with my Kiwi husband and our four adult children. When I’m not tutoring, you’ll usually find me outdoors, boating with my family, walking along the beach or teaching Zumba classes.
My interest in language learning began when I learned German during a student exchange to Austria. I remember how exciting – and sometimes challenging – it felt trying to communicate in another language. Having a patient and encouraging teacher made such a difference, and that experience still shapes how I support my learners today.
I have a degree in International Relations from the University of Wisconsin, USA, and a CELTA English teaching qualification. Over the years, I’ve tutored children in English, supported international students in schools, and taught adults one-to-one and in language centres. It has shown me that there really is no one-size-fits-all approach – everyone has different goals, challenges and ways of learning.
My favourite part of tutoring is seeing someone’s confidence grow, especially when conversation and pronunciation start to feel more natural. I love helping people feel comfortable expressing themselves, whether that’s chatting with a neighbour, speaking up at work or simply feeling more at home in their community.
Please get in touch - I’d love to support you on your English journey!
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