David L
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David L
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Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Japanese
Lithuanian
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Japanese
Lithuanian
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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From United StatesLiving in Okazaki, Japan (05:08 UTC+03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 17, 2021InterestsReadingWritingSports & FitnessHistory
Hello! I'm David. I like training my muscles at the gym and training my mind at my desk. I grew up in Los Angeles, California, and have lived in both the mountains of Colorado and the desert of Arizona. Right now I am a PhD student at Sophia (上智) in Tokyo. My academic interests are Hokkaido, the Ainu, and the Matagi. I like visiting historic sites in Japan whenever I get the chance.Me as a Teacher
I have experience tutoring new immigrants to the United States in reading and speaking English. I learned that motivated students plus a patient teacher can make language learning fun and effective. I am also an assistant teacher at Sophia. Connecting with students is an inspiring feeling!My lessons & teaching style
I am passionate about weight lifting. The way to get stronger at the gym is hard work and consistency. I think learning is the same. So I mix the hard work of vocabulary and pronunciation drills with the fun tasks of speaking. Learning a language is not always easy, but it can be rewarding and exciting as well. I also customize my lessons depending on student needs. I can help with academic writing and correct or critique your term papers, help interpret a difficult textbook, enjoy free conversation, or introduce grammatical fundamentals. I can also help Japanese language learners by explaining concepts in their native language if necessary.My teaching material
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Flashcards
- Test templates and examples
Certificates
TEFL (160 Hours) - TEFL Fullcircle - 2020
Certificate verified
Education
2018 - 2020
Master's - History
2021 - 2024
Doctorate - Global StudiesJapanese Anthropology
2003 - 2009
Bachelor’s - Political Science
2012 - 2014
Bachelor’s - History
5.0
Rating
205
Students
1,954
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
90 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
English Conversation
A1 - C2Conversation1,245 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 23% off
Academic Writing Assistance
A1 - C2Language Essentials234 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 23% off
Custom Lessons
A1 - C2Language Essentials385 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 23% off
Availability
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Vocabulary (1)
Quiz (25)
272 Reviews
Lei Shi (Hannah)
30 English lessons
Always great to have David’s lessons, thanks!
Apr 24, 2025
Zeon浚雲
3 English lessons
We had a tremendously informative first lesson, and I gained valuable insights into how I could express myself better and adjust my English learning strategies. It was definitely a lesson that pushed me beyond my comfort zone, but I enjoyed expanding my understanding beyond its limits.
Mar 13, 2025
Lei Shi (Hannah)
30 English lessons
Great lessons!!
Feb 12, 2025
Miss Xie
88 English lessons
Thank you so much for your creative thoughts about learning pronunciation! David always surprise me with his broad knowledge and great patience !😊 I am so happy to learn from him each time !!!
Apr 1, 2025
Lei Shi (Hannah)
30 English lessons
David is a great and professional teacher. Highly recommended:)))
Feb 12, 2025
Patrik
2 English lessons
The lesson was really useful for me, because I could practice speaking a lot :)
Feb 10, 2025
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