Language learning from a PhD-holding linguist and phonetician
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Französisch
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Chinesisch (Mandarin)
Spanisch
Italienisch
Russisch
Dänisch
Chinesisch (Taiwanesisch)
Portugiesisch
Language learning from a PhD-holding linguist and phonetician
Über mich
Ich als Lehrkraft
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
Aus USALebt in New York, USA (21:26 UTC-04:00)
Über mich
italki-Lehrkraft seit 24. Mar 2022
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I am a native speaker of English, born and raised in New York. I hold a PhD in linguistics from Stony Brook University. I have a true passion for pronunciation and grammar, and have taught university courses on phonetics and syntax for over 10 years.
Ich als Lehrkraft
I am comfortable teaching true beginners as well as highly advanced students, and am happy to tailor each lesson to your particular strengths and interests. Teaching is something to be taken seriously, but it's equally important that both of us are having fun, otherwise the learning won't happen.
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
I enjoy creating phonetics and grammar drills to work on students' weak spots, and establishing a warm, friendly environment where you can feel free to be as expressive as possible, knowing that your mistakes will be eventually be corrected, but not in a way that breaks up the flow of the conversation.
The best teacher in the world! Time flies by unnoticed with him. Thank you so much for your energy and kindness 🤗🫶
17. Feb. 2025
Miguel -SpanishInput
1 Englisch Unterrichtsstunde
Thanks for the lesson, Russell! It was nice to talk to someone else who is obsessed with phonetics and dialectal variation!
6. Feb. 2025
Lulu
9 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Russel has a huge talent in the language and can point out my speaking problem easily.
22. Nov. 2024
Zalina
28 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
You’re an awesome teacher! Thanks for making classes fun and always being so supportive!
7. Feb. 2025
Spanish with Adriana
6 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
I had my first lesson with Russell this morning, and I am very happy with it. He was kind, enthusiastic, smart, and knowledgeable. He graciously helped me correct my mistakes.
I definitely recommend such a competent and dedicated teacher to anyone who wants to truly improve their language skills.
Thank you, Russell! I really appreciate your help.
Adriana