Marcel Vanlandingham
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Marcel Vanlandingham
Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Native
French
Arabic
Chinese (Mandarin)
Esperanto
Hebrew
Russian
Swahili
Caring Language Teacher helping people express their ideas through words.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Native
French
Arabic
Chinese (Mandarin)
Esperanto
Hebrew
Russian
Swahili
Caring Language Teacher helping people express their ideas through words.
From United StatesLiving in Casablanca, Morocco (01:22 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 12, 2021Interest topicReadingScienceWriting
My name is Marcel. I am from the USA (Florida specifically). I enjoy self-learning: I taught myself guitar as a teenager. Today, I am teaching myself to play violin and speak Arabic. When I am not teaching a language, learning a language, or playing an instrument, I enjoy reading books. También hablo español: lo aprendí en casa con mi madre y lo he estado hablado desde aquel entonces. Aussi, je parle le français; je l'ai étudié dans l'Université Concordia à Montréal.Me as a Teacher
My mission in life is to listen to people, to appreciate their life stories, and to guide them as they acquire English. I truly enjoy watching my students progress and achieve their objectives.My lessons & teaching style
My students have the choice of learning English through activities (i.e., task-based learning) or stories (i.e., TPRS). In both cases you will talk a lot in my classes. Your lessons can be adapted for academic, business, or general English.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Articles and news
Certificates
CELTA - Cambridge ESOL - 2021I planned and taught lessons and designed lesson materials in collaboration with other teachers in a virtual environment for online classes consisting of 10-30 diverse students from 3 different continents. I analyzed student communication and compared it with language resources to adapt content to their level and address student difficulties. Repurposed in-person materials to produce virtual interactive virtual. Created individualized linguistic profiles of students strengths and weaknesses.
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TESOL TESL TEFL - Oxford Seminars - 2012Advance 180 Hour intensive Teacher Training Certification Course:
Studied theories of language and language acquisition (e.g. Universal Grammar, Input Hypothesis), teaching methods past and present, and procedures for planning lessons, managing classrooms, student-centered teaching.
Developed skills in teaching grammar, pronunciation, listening, speaking, reading, and writing by a teaching practicum with feedback from a teacher trainer.
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Work Contract - Capstone American English - 2020This is a copy of a work contract with Capstone American English as a 'formateur en anglais' (English Teacher).
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Education
2014 - 2018
Master's - Applied AnthropologyThe scientific study of human behavior, cultures, and societies using qualitative and quantitative research methods to solve practical problems and evaluate their solution.
2010 - 2012
Bachelor’s - AnthropologyComprehending humans past and present (their biology, culture, society, language, and cognition) using scientific research methods.
Work Experience
2020 - 2021
English TeacherEnglish teacher responsible for teaching private as well as group lessons in person and online to learners of all levels A1-C1. Teach accelerated language courses (5 days of class a week) and bring students from A1 to B2 level within 360 contact hours. Prepare students for IELTS, TOEFL, and SAT exams within 20 contact hours. Teach Business English and Public Speaking to working professionals. Assist young adults with College Admission Applications.
2020 - 2021
Foreign Language TeacherInstructor de español con fines generales. Responsable por el desarrollo de 4 alumnos a nivel intermedio B1-CEFR. Utilizando metodologías comunicativas (específicamente TPRS) mis alumnos están adquiriendo vocabulario, gramática, pronunciación, comprensión y confianza sin recurso a ejercicios de conjugación ni explicaciones gramaticales. Mis alumnos están adquiriendo la conjugación de verbos y tiempos verbales en contexto por medio de la construcción mutua de cuentos.
5.0
Rating
212
Students
1,469
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
106 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Conversation
A1 - C2Conversation Practice327 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 3% off
General English
A1 - C2General580 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 3% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Quiz (3)
45 Reviews
Jana Veverková
34 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I had a great trial lesson with Marcel. We tried TPRS and I really liked it. I'd wanted to try this method before and with Marcel it was much better and funnier than I'd expected. I'm happy I've found Marcel here:) I'm looking for the next class.
Oct 30, 2022
Shájar
10 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Marcel's guidance has certainly "unearthed" my father's English. Over the course of 12 lessons so far he has gone from sparse and butchered sentences to successfully communicating in limited contexts.
All of this was thanks to 1-hour-long weekly classes, since he wasn't setting time aside for independent study at all.
This means that Marcel's teaching techniques and approach deserve all the credit for the progress he has made.
As a teacher he's a really good deal without a doubt, and very dedicated to his students 👍🏽👌🏽
Apr 26, 2022
Jarmila Slivova
50 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Very nice teacher, great for kids! Thank you! j
Dec 20, 2021
CN0863
3 English lessons
I really appriciate Marcel.
Mar 7, 2023
Ashley
24 English lessons
Like Marcel so much！ He is the best teacher I have seen.
Feb 21, 2023
lucia_mt_90
1 English lesson
Mi primera clase ha sido con Marcel y me ha resultado muy profesional. Me he sentido tranquila y me ha animado a seguir la conversación.
Me ha gustado mucho, para repetir!
Jan 13, 2023
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