Christopher
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Christopher
Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Japanese
German
Greek
Spanish
ACTFL Certified Native English Speaker Accent Trainer | Experienced University English Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Japanese
German
Greek
Spanish
ACTFL Certified Native English Speaker Accent Trainer | Experienced University English Teacher
From United StatesLiving in Other, United Kingdom (01:26 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 29, 2021Interest topicArtHistoryReading
- North American English speaker currently living in the United Kingdom
- Master's Degree in Linguistics, English Teaching
- Master's Degree in Political Science - International Relations
- Bachelor's Degree in Political Science (Aerospace Studies minor; Japanese minor)
Hobbies: playing the violin, playing golf, reading booksMe as a Teacher
I use the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) approach where the learner acquires English proficiency by actually using the language in authentic learner-centered conversations tailored to the learner's interest areas.My lessons & teaching style
I use the communicative language teaching and sound pedagogical methods endorsed by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). Students learn grammar incidentally through real conversations and or activities that serve an authentic purpose.
I focus on language that is relevant to the learner and pragmatically useful in authentic situations in English speaking environments.
I focus on helping the learner in multiple areas to include but not limited to: conversation skills - boost confidence, pronunciation, social skills, interview skills, preparation on standardized tests, and much more...My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Articles and news
- Video files
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Senior Instructor of Foreign Languages - USAFA, Department of Foreign Languages - 2021Academic promotion to "Senior Instructor (Lecturer) of Foreign Languages" USAFA, Department of Foreign Languages.
Certificate uploaded
Oxford English Placement Test (C2 Proficient) - Oxford University Press - 2021Use of English: C2 (highest score)
Listening: C2 (highest score)
Certificate uploaded
Education
1999 - 2002
Bachelor’s - Political ScienceBA Political Science with minor in Japanese
2006 - 2010
Master's - Political Science - International RelationsMS International Relations
2015 - 2016
Master's - Applied Linguistics - Second Language Teaching199-page master's thesis focusing on teaching English and Japanese as second languages.
Griswold, Tarin Christopher, "Best Practices in Second Language Teaching: A Holistic Doctrine Based on Research and Experience" (2016). All Graduate Plan B and other Reports. 774.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/gradreports/774
Work Experience
2017 - 2020
Senior Instructor of Foreign Languages
2015 - 2016
Faculty - Intensive English Language InstituteUniversity level ESL instructor.
2010 - 2014
Associate: Senior AnalystBooz Allen Hamilton is a Fortune 500 company.
5.0
Rating
37
Students
105
Lessons
100%
Attendance
99%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
13 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
English Conversation | Accent, Pronunciation, Grammar, Confidence
A1 - C2Conversation Practice62 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Business English: Interview Techniques / Economics / Strategy / Effective Leadership / Emotional Intelligence
A1 - C2Business6 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Politics and International Affairs in English | Content Based Instruction
A1 - C2General3 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
English Conversation | Social Skills, Etiquette
A1 - C2Conversation Practice7 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
News English - Current Events | Gain English Fluency by Authentic Materials
A1 - C2General2 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Academic English & English for Standardized Tests (OPI, TOEFL, TOEIC) Speaking / Oral Proficiency
A1 - C2Test Preparation10 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
19 Reviews
Kim
1 English lesson
Teacher’s pick
I needed a teacher to prepare for the ACTFL OPI test, he had enough knowledge about this test and helped me very well. Thanks to Christopher, I think I've developed confidence in this test.
Apr 26, 2021
Mohammed
1 English lesson
Teacher’s pick
We had an excellent conversation on various topics. Thanks for the tips about learning Academic English.
Feb 13, 2021
Melissa
1 English lesson
Teacher’s pick
Had a great lesson and the topics were super interesting. He gave good advice. Thank you
Feb 13, 2021
Yilin
3 English lessons
Thank you, Christopher! I'm very grateful for your insights!
Jul 5, 2023
Yilin
3 English lessons
I acquired a lot of beneficial vocabulary and original insights. Thank you, Christopher.
Jun 30, 2023
Monica B
5 English lessons
Me encanto la clase, fue mejor de lo que esperaba. Tomare más clases con el.
May 2, 2021
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