Ryan Popov, Lit MA
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Ryan Popov, Lit MA
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Study with a university instructor with an MA in literature. Fluent in Russian, French and Spanish.
Enseña
Inglés
Nativo
Habla
Francés
Ruso
Español
Islandés
Alemán
Serbio
Study with a university instructor with an MA in literature. Fluent in Russian, French and Spanish.
De Estados UnidosVive en San Francisco, Estados Unidos (00:50 UTC-07:00)
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Profesor de italki desde 19 de Sep de 2019Tema de interésMúsicaLecturaArte
I’m a private educator and former university instructor with a deep love for languages, literature, music and nature. I was born and raised in the snowy mountains of California. My wife is Russian, and we have a daughter who we're raising bilingually.
I’ve dedicated myself to maintaining a high level of competency in several languages. I love to play the piano, read, write, and explore the outdoors.
Teaching gives me the opportunity to help others while making connections with interesting people around the world. I have 15+ years of teaching experience, an MA in comparative literature, and a BA in Spanish — all of these have equipped me well for the job!Mostrar traducción
Yo como profesor
I’ve taught English, literature and writing in 3 U.S. universities and colleges, a language school in Moscow, and online.
I’m patient, understanding, organized, and progress-oriented. I strive to create a relaxed learning environment which at the same time forces students to express themselves in new, varied, precise and sophisticated ways.
My teaching philosophy reflects what I myself seek as a language student, namely:
1. a caring and cheerful teacher who sincerely wants to help their students grow;
2. intellectually stimulating topics that generate meaningful discussion;
3. ample speaking practice with a focus on language development, vocabulary enrichment, and grammatical accuracy.Mis clases y método de enseñanza
My lessons are based on interesting, current, and high-quality materials. I like using articles, literary essays, short stories and podcasts. My favorite sources are National Geographic, The New Yorker, NPR and more.
I teach using an interactive and communicative approach. We discuss meaningful topics of current interest, and during our conversation I identify any areas that need improvement. The grammatical focus flows naturally from the discussion topic. I strongly believe that reading and writing are crucial skills for improving language abilities. If you are interested in this, I may ask you to read or write something before the lesson. However, what we do is up to you!Mi material didáctico
- Archivo PDF
- Documentos de texto
- Archivos de audio
- Archivos de imagen
- Archivos de vídeo
- Artículos y noticias
- Ejemplos de preguntas de examen
- Gráficos y diagramas
- Deberes
Certificados
French Placement Test - CIREFE, Rennes, France - 2020Certification of C1 / C2 Level in French
Certificado verificado
Formación
2010 - 2012
Máster - Comparative LiteratureMA in Comparative Literature
2003 - 2009
Licenciatura/Grado - SpanishBA in Spanish, with a focus on Latin American literature
Experiencia laboral
2018 - 2022
Online English Teacher• Teach online individual lessons incorporating a wide range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading, and listening.
• Develop meaningful and stimulating materials for students of all ages and ability levels.
• Successfully prepare students for Cambridge exams (KET, PET, FCE, CAE) and administer mock exams.
2015 - 2018
English Teacher• Conduct group and individual lessons incorporating a wide range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading, and listening.
• Develop meaningful and stimulating classroom materials for students of all ages and ability levels.
• Successfully prepare students for Cambridge exams (KET, PET, FCE, CAE) and administer mock exams.
• Welcome new students, evaluate their skill levels and place them into a program that meets their needs.
• Attend professional development workshops.
2012 - 2015
English Professor•Taught a range of English reading and writing courses for a diverse student body, designing all curricular materials and working closely with students to encourage application and foster success.
• Evaluated all student work, providing individual feedback and support to improve reading and writing skills.
• Collaborated with Dean, academic coordinators and colleagues to ensure excellence for students.
2010 - 2012
English and Writing Professor* Designed and taught university English writing courses and held regular office hours for additional support.
* Taught online writing course, utilizing interactive software and innovative discussion work spaces.
2010 - 2022
Freelance Translator / Editor / ProofreaderTranslate documents, web pages and applications from Russian, French and Spanish into English.
Edit and proofread texts for context suitability, professionalism and correctness.
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Valoración
215
Estudiantes
3,529
Clases
100%
Asistencia
100%
Respuesta
Inglés clases
Clase de prueba
118 clases completadas
USD 16.00+
Speaking Lesson with Vocabulary and Grammar Corrections
B1 - C2Práctica de conversación931 clases completadas
USD 29.00+
Paquete con 3% de descuento
Complete English Course: Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing
A1 - C1General2,091 clases completadas
USD 29.00+
Paquete con 3% de descuento
Let's talk about literature
B1 - C2Práctica de conversación226 clases completadas
USD 29.00+
Paquete con 3% de descuento
Writing workshop (offline)
B1 - C2General97 clases completadas
USD 25.00
Trial lesson (for students without any left)
A1 - C2Práctica de conversación3 clases completadas
USD 16.00+
Disponibilidad
Según tu zona horaria (UTC+00:00)
200 opiniones
Alessandra
18 clases de Inglés
Selección del profesor
Ryan's lessons are "food for thought", always inspiring; he is extremely kind and patient, and his deep questions are like exercises for the brain :) Most importantly, he always makes you feel comfortable, which is very important when speaking a foreign language; in short, time flies during his lessons! Thank you Ryan :)
7 de sep. de 2021
Konstantin
40 clases de Inglés
Selección del profesor
It was my first lesson with Ryan and I am so glad that I've decided to study with Ryan. He is friendly and patient.
You are always inspired after a good lesson and I can feel it right now :)
Thank you!
6 de sep. de 2021
Mia
136 clases de Inglés
Selección del profesor
Ryan is an excellent teacher. First, His lessons are very organized, I can always learn a lot in every lesson. Second, he is very nice and patient, so I'm not so afraid of making mistakes in his class (I'm always afraid of making mistakes, which is bad, I know). Third, as a linguist, I think he knows what should be focused on in your current English level. In a word, I'm sure I'll continue to learn English from him, and recommend him to people who want to improve their English level.)
25 de nov. de 2020
Amy
2 clases de Inglés
I highly recommend his literature class. He is like a navigation light for a person who has difficulty in the literature world. You will not only find a way to literature，more importantly，find yourself in the complex world through literature.
18 de oct. de 2024
James Wong
7 clases de Inglés
Teacher is nice and professional😄
16 de oct. de 2024
James Wong
7 clases de Inglés
Teacher is knowledgable and intelligent. I learned a lot from him!
9 de oct. de 2024
Clase de prueba
USD 16.00
El pago final se realizará en USD