Teacher Mike (USA)
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Teacher Mike (USA)
Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Thai
Spanish
Japanese
Professional USA English Teacher With 12+ Years Exp. & USA Accent | Conversation for Adults
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Thai
Spanish
Japanese
Professional USA English Teacher With 12+ Years Exp. & USA Accent | Conversation for Adults
From United StatesLiving in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand (08:18 UTC+07:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 8, 2021Interest topicTravelFoodBusiness & FinanceTechFilms & TV Series
Hello, and thanks for stopping by my page!
My name is Teacher Mike & I’m an American English teacher living in Thailand! I’ve been teaching English for more than 12+ years & I hold a bachelor’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages so I understand the challenges that students face when using English in real-world situations vs in the classroom.
I'm originally from the USA, I have an American accent that's easy to understand.
***Important*** All new students must book a trial lesson first to discuss your learning requirements and see if we're a good match. Thank you!
***Important*** I refuse to discuss politics, geopolitical issues or social issues.Me as a Teacher
I focus on conversation practice for adults only, please note that I don't teach kids. I can teach new students learning vocabulary and grammar for the first time to seasoned professionals that just want to brush up on their skills and remain fluent.
If you're not comfortable with conversation yet, I can also help absolute beginners who are learning English for the very first time or coming back to it after a long break by improving your vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation before moving on to in-depth conversation.
*Lesson Rescheduling Policy*
-24 Hours: Reschedule or Cancel Lesson
-Less Than 24 Hours: Emergency Only
-Missed classes without notice will not be rescheduled or refunded*My lessons & teaching style
I believe that one of the best ways to learn real-world English conversation is through conversation. While we’re talking I’ll gently correct any mistakes in your structure, grammar, or pronunciation & suggest alternative words and phrases that you can use to expand your vocabulary and sound more like a native English speaker.
I have also been known to use scenes from popular movies and tv shows as a fun way to teach dialogue, sayings & slang.
What can we talk about?
We can talk about any topic that interests you for personal/work/study. I can help you prepare for an upcoming interview or meeting or we can discuss culture, travel, movies, food, movies, tv, music, games, or anything elseMy teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
Teaching experience
2010 - 2017
Head English Teacher-Developed curriculum & lesson plans.
-Designed reviews, quizzes, and tests. -
Designed group and individual lesson plans
-Encouraged a positive learning environment
-Participated in progress parent conferences.
2017 - 2018
English Teacher- Taught students one on one in short to long intervals. - Advised parents on progress & lesson activities - Placed emphasis on pronunciation for young learners with constant feedback & encouragement.
Education
2015 - 2019
Bachelor’s - BA-TESOLFull bachelor's degree program certified by the Thai ministry of education focused on teaching English to speakers of others languages (non-native speakers).
Studied a wide array of topics related to lesson planning, lesson structure, learning schemas, stages of development, classroom materials, curriculum planning, course design, and educational psychology.
Work Experience
2010 - 2017
Head English Teacher-Developed curriculum & lesson plans.
-Designed reviews, quizzes, and tests.
-Designed group and individual lesson plans
-Encouraged a positive learning environment
-Participated in progress parent conferences.
2017 - 2018
Online Teacher - English- Taught students one on one in short to long intervals.
- Advised parents on progress & lesson activities
- Placed emphasis on pronunciation for young
learners with constant feedback & encouragement.
2018 - 2020
Online Teacher - English- Adapted lesson plans to be more engaging.
- Tested, evaluated & placed students based on
individual needs & requirements.
- Encouraged a positive & fun learning environment.
- Prepared progress reports on student performance.
5.0
Rating
492
Students
3,708
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
278 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
English Conversation Practice For Adults - 1 on 1 | Improve Your Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Vocabulary & Grammar Skills By Speaking With A Native US English Teacher
A1 - C1Conversation Practice3,200 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 8% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
77 Reviews
Roman
49 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Mike is one of the best English tutors I've ever had. Not only does he know how to find the right approach to a student, but he also possesses a rare ability to keep up a conversation on a wide range of topics, making his classes fascinating and interesting.
Jan 31, 2023
Benn
13 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Always following what I was saying and leaving notes for mistakes I made and/or feedback for my future reference. Thank you very much.
Jan 9, 2023
Nolan
36 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Mike is great! We can talk a lot of things, like food, movies, etc. I have no trouble understanding him because he will explain them and make me understood if there is any uncommon phrases to me. Informative indeed!
Jan 21, 2022
Lamzira
1 English lesson
Teacher Mike is a real professional! I highly recommend him to the learners.Hw can clarify details and make the lesson interesting.Thanks a lot!
Jun 25, 2024
Sylvie
2 English lessons
我觉得这个老师更像个导师而不像语伴，在整节课中他说话的时间比我要多太多了，一直在讲述他的建议。不过我还是很认可他的建议。也许也是我在上课前没有说清楚，不过他一上来就开始输出到最后，也没有太多的询问我。他很专业，但是也许有时候他也在水课吧
Jun 11, 2024
Çağatay Gülcan
3 English lessons
He is a helpful and expert teacher. Thanks a lot.
Jun 6, 2024
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