girodimo

Professional Teacher

Teaches

English

Native

Speaks

Japanese

French

Korean

Certified TESOL English Teacher with +10 years of experience

Teaches

English

Native

Speaks

Japanese

French

Korean

Certified TESOL English Teacher with +10 years of experience

About Me

Me as a Teacher

My lessons & teaching style

From United StatesLiving in Kobe, Japan (03:12 UTC+09:00)

About Me

italki teacher since Jan 28, 2022

Hi, my name is Matthew. I'm from Oregon, USA. I used to work as a graphic and web designer for 8 years. However, after making international friends, I was inspired by the world around me; I decided to become an English teacher.

Me as a Teacher

Helping others achieve English fluency and getting closer to their dreams is what makes me happy. I’ve taught English in Korea and Japan for more than 10 years. I’ve taught children and adults, from beginner to advanced. Lessons have often focused on extensive reading, phonics, pronunciation, effective communication strategies, error correction, document translation, speech preparation, TOEIC and EIKEN preparation.

My lessons & teaching style

My aim is to help the learner become better at communication. Every task in a lesson has a purpose whether it’s a free-talk lesson or a structured lesson. We dive into topics that interest the learner. I adjust my speaking level so that the learner can understand. I encourage questions including questions about grammar, pronunciation, or my even favorite question: "What the best way to learn/acquire a language?".

My teaching material

Articles and news
PDF file
Presentation slides/PPT
Video files

English Lessons

Easy English for Beginners

A1 - A2

Language Essentials

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USD 15.00

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