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Joseph Ruppert
Professionelle LehrkraftUnterrichtet
Englisch
Muttersprache
Spricht
Italienisch
Credited ESL instructor with over 15 years experience teaching international university students.
Unterrichtet
Englisch
Muttersprache
Spricht
Italienisch
Credited ESL instructor with over 15 years experience teaching international university students.
Über mich
Ich als Lehrkraft
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
Lebenslauf und Zeugnisse
Aus USALebt in Grand Rapids, USA (02:39 UTC-05:00)
Über mich
italki-Lehrkraft seit 14. Feb 2020Thema von InteresseFilmeReisenSpieleSchreibenFinanzen
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.Ich als Lehrkraft
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. Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
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.Mein Unterrichtsmaterial
- PDF-Datei
- Textdokumente
- Artikel und Nachrichten
- Quizze
- Testvorlagen und Beispiele
- Hausaufgaben
Ausbildung
2000 - 2007
Master - Teaching English as a Second Language
Arbeitserfahrung
2007 - 2020
Language Instructor
5.0
Bewertung
278
Schüler
3,717
Stunden
100%
Teilnahme
100%
Antwort
Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Probestunde
142 Unterrichtsstunden abgeschlossen
USD 8.00+
Reading & Writing English for Professional or Academic Purposes
B1 - C2Sprachgrundlagen3,461 Unterrichtsstunden abgeschlossen
USD 22.00+
Paket mit 15% Rabatt
Conversation & Communication for Professional or Academic Purposes
B1 - C2Konversationspraxis113 Unterrichtsstunden abgeschlossen
USD 18.00+
Paket mit 12% Rabatt
Verfügbarkeit
Auf Grundlage Ihrer Zeitzone (UTC+00:00)
175 Bewertungen
Liana
8 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
The teacher had selected an interesting authentic material ( a short story) which we discussed in depth and in this way I learned some useful vocabulary in context and practiced for fluency.
15. Feb. 2026
Cherrie
37 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
brilliant teacher！always gives interesting materials to discuss with
20. Okt. 2024
Cherrie
37 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
best italkie teacher ever!
19. Aug. 2024
Cherrie
37 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
very funny and inspiring teacher!
24. Nov. 2024
Cherrie
37 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
fabulous!
26. Aug. 2024
Olga
16 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Excellent teacher!
2. Juni 2024
Probestunde
USD 8.00
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