From United StatesLiving in Chiang Mai, Thailand (07:46 UTC+07:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 8, 2022
InterestsFood
Hello, My name is Norman. I'm a retired teacher living in Thailand. I enjoy gardening and wood working and anything I can do with my hands. I live with my Thai partner. Originally, I'm from the USA and grew up in Los Angeles at a beach town, Redondo Beach.
Me as a Teacher
During my teaching career, I taught elementary students, adults in a job training program and English as Second Language. While I've been retired in Thailand, I have volunteered to teach English to students from Myanmar who are working in Thailand.
My lessons & teaching style
I try to understand why a student wants to study English and give him or her materials and vocabulary that are appropriate. For example, a hotel employee would have different instruction than a student who needs to pass an English exam. I often use materials that I find on the BBC Learning English website and the British Council website. PLEASE NOTE: I have a hearing loss - so communication with me must be in chat. I'm happy to greet you at the beginning of class but most instruction will be in the chat box.
My teaching material
Articles and news
Text Documents
Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
14
Students
44
Lessons
97%
Attendance rate
94%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
14
Students
44
Lessons
97%
Attendance rate
94%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
0 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Writing a critical essay
C1 - C2Language Essentials21 lessons completed
USD 5.00
writing the IELTS essay - task 2
B2 - C2Language Essentials20 lessons completed
USD 5.00
Learn English grammar with the book English Grammar in Use
A2 - B2Language Essentials3 lessons completed
USD 5.00
Availability
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8 Reviews
Lǐ Yán丨Abigail
10 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I am honored to be Norman's student!
Apr 8, 2023
ardolillo
3 English lessons
very nice lesson about general topics and history... approved!!!
Mar 9, 2023
Qing
5 English lessons
Very helpful. Thanks for your time!
Jun 11, 2022
Ana Santos
1 English lesson
I absolutely loved Professor Norman's class! He is very attentive, explains everything clearly, and makes sure we have no doubts. The class is engaging and inspiring. I highly recommend it!
Mar 24, 2025
ardolillo
3 English lessons
really nice teacher and good lesson
Mar 8, 2023
Klaus
1 English lesson
It’s really a good lesson and I learned a lot! Thanks Norman;)