David L
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David L
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Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Japanese
Lithuanian
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Japanese
Lithuanian
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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From United StatesLiving in Okazaki, Japan (14:14 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 17, 2021InterestsReadingWritingSports & FitnessHistory
Hello! I'm David. I like training my muscles at the gym and training my mind at my desk. I grew up in Los Angeles, California, and have lived in both the mountains of Colorado and the desert of Arizona. Right now I am a PhD student at Sophia (上智) in Tokyo. My academic interests are Hokkaido, the Ainu, and the Matagi. I like visiting historic sites in Japan whenever I get the chance.Me as a Teacher
I have experience tutoring new immigrants to the United States in reading and speaking English. I learned that motivated students plus a patient teacher can make language learning fun and effective. I am also an assistant teacher at Sophia. Connecting with students is an inspiring feeling!My lessons & teaching style
I am passionate about weight lifting. The way to get stronger at the gym is hard work and consistency. I think learning is the same. So I mix the hard work of vocabulary and pronunciation drills with the fun tasks of speaking. Learning a language is not always easy, but it can be rewarding and exciting as well. I also customize my lessons depending on student needs. I can help with academic writing and correct or critique your term papers, help interpret a difficult textbook, enjoy free conversation, or introduce grammatical fundamentals. I can also help Japanese language learners by explaining concepts in their native language if necessary.My teaching material
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Flashcards
- Test templates and examples
Certificates
TEFL (160 Hours) - TEFL Fullcircle - 2020
Certificate verified
Education
2018 - 2020
Master's - History
2021 - 2024
Doctorate - Global StudiesJapanese Anthropology
2003 - 2009
Bachelor’s - Political Science
2012 - 2014
Bachelor’s - History
5.0
Rating
190
Students
1,816
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
84 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
English Conversation
A1 - C2Conversation1,166 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 19% off
Academic Writing Assistance
A1 - C2Language Essentials216 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 19% off
Custom Lessons
A1 - C2Language Essentials350 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 19% off
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Quiz (22)
270 Reviews
Zeon
1 English lesson
We had a tremendously informative first lesson, and I gained valuable insights into how I could express myself better and adjust my English learning strategies. It was definitely a lesson that pushed me beyond my comfort zone, but I enjoyed expanding my understanding beyond its limits.
Mar 13, 2025
Lei Shi
25 English lessons
Great lessons!!
Feb 12, 2025
Lei Shi
25 English lessons
Professional and excellent teaching~~~Thank you!
Jan 31, 2025
Lei Shi
25 English lessons
David is a great and professional teacher. Highly recommended:)))
Feb 12, 2025
Patrik
2 English lessons
The lesson was really useful for me, because I could practice speaking a lot :)
Feb 10, 2025
Lei Shi
25 English lessons
Patient and excellent:)))
Jan 29, 2025
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