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.
O mnie
Ja jako nauczyciel
Moje lekcje & Styl nauczania
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Z: Stany ZjednoczoneMiejsce zamieszkania: Grand Rapids, Stany Zjednoczone (16:14 UTC-05:00)
O mnie
Nauczyciel italki od 14 Feb 2020
Temat zgodny z zainteresowaniamiFilmyPodróżeGryPisanieFinanse
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.
Ja jako nauczyciel
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.
Moje lekcje & Styl nauczania
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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Wykształcenie
2000 - 2007
Magisterium - Teaching English as a Second LanguageEastern Washington University
Doświadczenie zawodowe
2007 - 2020
Language InstructorWestern Michigan University - Kalamazoo, Michigan, Stany Zjednoczone
5.0
Ocena
268
Uczniowie
3,536
Lekcje
100%
Frekwencja
100%
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5.0
Ocena
268
Uczniowie
3536
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100%
Frekwencja
100%
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angielski Lekcje
Lekcja próbna
Ukończone lekcje: 138
USD 8.00+
Reading & Writing English for Professional or Academic Purposes
B1 - C2OgólneUkończone lekcje: 3,374
USD 22.00+
Pakiet z 15% zniżki
Conversation & Communication for Professional or Academic Purposes
B1 - C2KonwersacjeUkończone lekcje: 23
USD 18.00+
Pakiet z 12% zniżki
Dostępność
Według Twojej strefy czasowej (UTC+00:00)
174 opinie/i
Cherrie
14 lekcje/i angielski
very funny and inspiring teacher!
24 lis 2024
Cherrie
14 lekcje/i angielski
brilliant teacher!always gives interesting materials to discuss with
20 paź 2024
Cherrie
14 lekcje/i angielski
fabulous!
26 sie 2024
Cherrie
14 lekcje/i angielski
best italkie teacher ever!
19 sie 2024
Olga
16 lekcje/i angielski
Excellent teacher!
2 cze 2024
Ferdos
1 lekcja angielski
Joseph is a good tutor, he can help improve your English superbly