Oxford Applied Linguist | Accent Trainer | English for Academic Purposes | Advanced English
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Oxford Applied Linguist | Accent Trainer | English for Academic Purposes | Advanced English
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Oxford, United Kingdom (18:04 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 29, 2021
InterestsArtHistoryReading
- MSc Applied Linguistics (in-progress), University of Oxford, England
- MLitt. University of St Andrews, Scotland
Me 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
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Articles and news
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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 verified
Oxford English Placement Test (C2 Proficient) - Oxford University Press - 2021Use of English: C2 (highest score)
Listening: C2 (highest score)
Certificate verified
5.0
Rating
37
Students
106
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
37
Students
106
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
13 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
English Conversation | Accent, Pronunciation, Grammar, Confidence
A1 - C2Conversation63 lessons completed
USD 30.00
Politics and International Affairs in English | Content Based Instruction
A1 - C2Language Essentials3 lessons completed
USD 30.00
English Conversation | Social Skills, Etiquette
A1 - C2Conversation7 lessons completed
USD 30.00
News English - Current Events | Gain English Fluency by Authentic Materials
A1 - C2Language Essentials2 lessons completed
USD 30.00
Availability
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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
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
I acquired a lot of beneficial vocabulary and original insights. Thank you, Christopher.
Jun 30, 2023
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
Yilin
3 English lessons
Thank you, Christopher! I'm very grateful for your insights!
Jul 5, 2023
Monica B
5 English lessons
Me encanto la clase, fue mejor de lo que esperaba. Tomare más clases con el.