Credited ESL instructor with over 15 years experience teaching international university students.
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Credited ESL instructor with over 15 years experience teaching international university students.
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De Estados UnidosVive en Grand Rapids, Estados Unidos (16:20 UTC-05:00)
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Profesor de italki desde 14 de Feb de 2020
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I am a native English speaker and US citizen currently living in Kalamazoo, Michigan. I was born in Seattle and grew up in Washington State. My accent is from the Pacific Northwest and is what is usually considered "neutral" American. I lived in Florence, Italy for nearly three years and can speak basic conversational Italian. I have been a English teacher at our local university for more than twelve years, teaching both domestic American students as well as international students. I live with my wife, two kids (one who is also an italki teacher!), two cats and a dog.
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Yo como profesor
In 2006, I began teaching English as a second language to international students at Western Michigan University. I have taught students from all over the world: Saudi Arabia, China, France, and the Dominican Republic are among some of the places my students call home. I specialize in academic and professional English focused on speaking, listening, grammar, reading and writing. However, I have also worked with students developing basic vocabulary, pronunciation, and conversational skills. Although I am rooted in the United States, my greatest pleasure in teaching English comes from the connections I make to other lands and cultures through my students.
Mis clases y método de enseñanza
My general approach to language instruction is task-based. Rather than focusing on discrete grammar points or lengthy vocabulary definitions, I ask my students to use and stretch their language skills by performing communicative tasks. Example tasks might include creating a professional powerpoint or reading an article from a peer-review journal. The goal is to practice English in authentic, real-world situations. However, an understanding of grammar and vocabulary is important as well and are dealt with as needed in the context of communication. For example, I use the Academic Word List (AWL) to help draw attention to key words used in nearly all professions and university majors.
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Formación
2000 - 2007
Máster - Teaching English as a Second LanguageEastern Washington University
Experiencia laboral
2007 - 2020
Language InstructorWestern Michigan University - Kalamazoo, Michigan, Estados Unidos
5.0
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268
Estudiantes
3,536
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100%
Asistencia
100%
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5.0
Valoración
268
Estudiantes
3536
Clases
100%
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100%
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Inglés clases
Clase de prueba
138 clases completadas
USD 8.00+
Reading & Writing English for Professional or Academic Purposes
B1 - C2General3,374 clases completadas
USD 22.00+
Paquete con 15% de descuento
Conversation & Communication for Professional or Academic Purposes
B1 - C2Práctica de conversación23 clases completadas
USD 18.00+
Paquete con 12% de descuento
Disponibilidad
Según tu zona horaria (UTC+00:00)
174 opiniones
Cherrie
14 clases de Inglés
very funny and inspiring teacher!
24 de nov. de 2024
Cherrie
14 clases de Inglés
brilliant teacher!always gives interesting materials to discuss with
20 de oct. de 2024
Cherrie
14 clases de Inglés
fabulous!
26 de ago. de 2024
Cherrie
14 clases de Inglés
best italkie teacher ever!
19 de ago. de 2024
Olga
16 clases de Inglés
Excellent teacher!
2 de jun. de 2024
Ferdos
1 clase de Inglés
Joseph is a good tutor, he can help improve your English superbly