My name is William. I have taught both high school and college. Additionally, I have experienced in teaching children. I am now retired and work on Italki. I feel confident that I can improve your preparation for any interview or job. My areas of interest tend to center on business, technology and travel.
I have traveled to over 70 countries and enjoy exploring new places and experiencing different cultures. In my free time, I like to take Italki classes, exercise, and play board games! The feature I like most about Italki is sharing and learning about people's customs and languages.
Me as a Teacher
A teacher must be flexible, show cultural sensitivity, and demonstrate a willingness to learn. Patience and humor can be effective tools.
I am also a firm believer that when students take an active role and customize their learning, both the teacher and the student benefit and become partners. I like to emphasize homework for additional practice and implement writing essays to reinforce the subject. Additionally, I will encourage watching movies in the target language as well.
Lastly, I like students to be familiar with both the spoken and formal language and to show mastery in any setting.
My lessons & teaching style
I am an inclusive teacher. Whatever works best for my students is my style. I like to build from students' preferences and learning styles. Real-world applications might be a suitable methodology for students who plan a trip to the target country.
Open dialogue situations where students find a plausible solution will also prepare them for a new cultural experience. Lastly, feedback is essential for the students' development. I will be positive in my suggestions but also offer future tips on how to improve. Making mistakes is part of the learning process. I will try to make students feel comfortable in this stage of learning.
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English Lessons
English Conversational Practice
A1 - C2Language Essentials985 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
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86 Reviews
Rina
3 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I feel amazed when I talked to him I enjoyed learning at slow and clear voice Thank you so much I’ve learned new techniques today!
Aug 17, 2024
BEN
52 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
William is a special person. His humor, talkative character, passion for nature, proficient English writing skills are molding me.
Jun 13, 2024
Jasmine Le
19 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
As always the lesson is enjoyable and super helpful and it gave me a good opportunity to practice my speaking. William is a great teacher as he knows how to encourage me to speak and make our conversation become interesting and exciting. Thank you so much.
Jun 4, 2024
Görkem Su Kılıç
2 English lessons
My lessons with William were very nice and productive. I really enjoyed the lessons due to his friendly demeanor and professional approach. He taught me a lot of words and phrases. I’m truly grateful to him!
Oct 17, 2024
Mayara Yamada
2 English lessons
William creates a calm and supportive environment for learning. He is a very gentle teacher. He speaks calmly and adds good tips during our conversations. I'm looking forward to our next class.
Oct 15, 2024
Eason
99 English lessons
William's classroom is not just about learning English, but more importantly, about learning how to think.