I am a language-learning hobbyist! I spend several hours every day studying foreign languages, and I am advanced enough to read novels written at an adult level in German, French, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, and Norwegian (although my speaking skills do need some work!). Languages are absolutely fascinating to me.
I have been happy to provide instruction to my students for many years now. It is one of the best feelings in the world when one of my students has lightbulb moment because of me and my instruction. I'm proud to have been able to help so many people.
Ik als leerkracht
I have worked as both an ESL teacher and as an accent coach for six years now. I've worked with students from all over the world.
I specialize in students aged 16+, and my main focus is on helping my students speak with a General American accent. I have a very deep, comprehensive knowledge of phonetics, including familiarity with most of the world's major languages. I can pronounce almost any sound from all of the world's major languages. I use this every day in class to help you succeed!
I also provide writing instruction, for students who want to improve their ability with the written word. Outside of iTalki, I work as an editor, so I am well-qualified to help my students with this.
Mijn lessen en manier van lesgeven
For students who come to me for accent instruction, the first lesson is always a series of exercises designed to help me diagnose pronunciation issues. After that, we decide together what sounds we want to start with. In class, I'll teach you how to pronounce each sound on its own before moving on to more complex words and phrases.
For students who want help with their writing ability, I often give writing assignments. I might ask you to write an essay, rewrite a text, or lead you through some exercises designed to boost your creativity. If you are up for it, I might give reading assignments as well.
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1 lessen voltooid
USD 12.00+
🔊 General American English Accent Coaching 🔊
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USD 10.00+
Pakket met 20% korting
🗣️ General Conversation Practice 🗣️
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USD 7.50+
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📝 Resumé Creation, Application Assistance, and Editing Advice 📝
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6 Beoordelingen
djamal
3 Engels lessen
I didn’t include this in the previous message due to the character limit. At the end of the pronunciation lesson, the teacher records the practiced sound in three forms: correctly, exaggerated for muscular training, and with a mistake to aid differentiation. He also records words containing the sound. Additionally, after teaching a specific feature of a sound, the teacher provides recordings both with and without that feature. These recordings are made immediately after the lesson and sent as practice material for the next session.
5 dec. 2024
djamal
3 Engels lessen
I attended two lessons to work on Standard American English pronunciation.
The first involved reading sentences to diagnose difficulties, identifying mispronounced sounds, explaining why they were incorrect, and discussing the teacher's plan to improve my pronunciation.
The teacher was very attentive, allowing me to ask as many questions as I wanted. I appreciated his ability to discuss details of phonetics not included in IPA's dictionaries.
In the second, we focused on improving the "dark L" and distinguishing it from the "light L," as well as comparing it to the L sound in my native language.
The lesson started with an explanation of articulation. The teacher used a drawing to illustrate the articulation and repeated the sounds several times before asking me to try.
He was very patient, answering my questions, letting me retry, and repeating sounds when needed.
He also used online tools to generate reading material, combining isolated sound practice to help identify challenges.
2 dec. 2024
kai
1 Engels les
That's really interesting and helpful session,see you next time
6 nov. 2024
Sylvie
6 Engels lessen
很好的老师
1 nov. 2024
Sylvie
6 Engels lessen
又是轻松开心又收获满满的一节课,
21 okt. 2024
Sylvie
6 Engels lessen
老师非常好,很耐心。会把反馈写给我。我很喜欢会仔细给反馈的老师,这样以便我以后可以复习。
very nice tutor~ I really like the feedback~thank you~