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Mark
Insegnante professionistaInsegna
Inglese
Madrelingua
Parla
Giapponese
Cinese (mandarino)
Teaching English for Academic Purposes at Akita International University since 2019
Insegna
Inglese
Madrelingua
Parla
Giapponese
Cinese (mandarino)
Teaching English for Academic Purposes at Akita International University since 2019
Informazioni su di me
Che tipo di insegnante sono
Le mie lezioni e il mio metodo di insegnamento
Curriculum vitae e certificati
Da Regno UnitoVive a Akita, Giappone (08:22 UTC+09:00)
Informazioni su di me
Insegnante di italki dal 10 Jun 2014Argomento di interesseSportSaluteScienzaScrittura
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Hi, I’m Mark, a UK native English teacher and university lecturer based in Japan.
I currently teach English for Academic Purposes at Akita International University, where I help undergraduate students develop the reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills required for university-level study. I have over 10 years of teaching experience in Japan, working with learners from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds.
I work best with students who want to use English more accurately, clearly, and confidently, whether for:
university study
professional or workplace communication
structured, goal-oriented conversation practiceChe tipo di insegnante sono
I have been teaching English in Japan for over 10 years, including:
university-level academic English
business and professional English
English for healthcare professionals
At university, I teach speaking, listening, reading, and writing, with a strong focus on:
clarity of expression
logical structure
academic and professional tone
developing confidence when explaining ideas
Because I also speak Japanese I understand the challenges faced by language learners and can explain difficult points clearly when needed.
My goal is not just conversation, but to help your progress in communicating more effectively and independently over time. Le mie lezioni e il mio metodo di insegnamento
My teaching style is student-centered, structured, and supportive.
In our first lesson, we focus on:
getting to know each other
understanding your background and goals
identifying the context in which you use English (study, work, daily life, or discussion)
From there, I tailor lessons to your needs. Depending on your goals, lessons may include:
guided discussion with feedback and correction
improving fluency and accuracy
developing academic or professional vocabulary
organizing ideas more clearly when speaking or writing
I provide clear feedback, targeted corrections, and practical guidance, while encouraging you to think independently and express yourself with confidence.Il mio materiale didattico
- File PDF
- Documenti di testo
- File audio
- File immagine
- Flashcard
- Articoli e notizie
- Modelli ed esempi di test
- Assegnazione compiti
Certificati
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) - Global English - 2015180 hour TESOL qualification. In this course I studied how to teach English to adults and young learners.
Certificato verificato
Master of Science Comparative and Cross Cultural Research Methods - University of Sussex - 2013
Certificato verificato
Esperienza d'insegnamento
2019 - Corrente
English Adjunct LecturerI currently teach English for Academic Purposes at AIU. I teach undergraduates on the Speaking and Listening, Reading and Writing courses.
Istruzione
2014 - 2015
Altro - Japanese Language 日本語I have been learning Japanese at Akita International University since April 2014. I am currently on the intermediate level course.
2000 - 2003
Altro - SociologyUndergraduate degree. Research for my dissertation was published in the book, Race and Ethnicity: Culture, Identity and Representation (2006) by Stephen Spencer
2007 - 2010
Altro - Diploma in Professional Studies in NursingTraining qualification to become a registered nurse.
2013 - 2013
Altro - Chinese language 華語In Taiwan I learnt Mandarin Chinese in 2013 for 9 months.
2010 - 2012
Laurea specialistica - Comparative and Cross Cultural Research MethodsThis master's course was training for students who wish to carry out social research. It included a 15000 word dissertation and essays for 9 course subjects. Subjects included academic writing skills and theory, philosophy, social theory, geographical information systems, statistics and discourse analysis.
Esperienza di lavoro
2014 - 2017
English TeacherEnglish teacher. I have classes twice a week for beginners and intermediate/advanced level students. These are conversation and grammar classes. My students are junior high, high school and adults.
2011 - 2014
Staff Nurse
2015 - 2016
English TeacherI taught English for nursing and healthcare to undergraduate nurse students.
4.9
Valutazione
231
Studenti
980
Lezioni
100%
Frequenza
100%
Risposta
Inglese Lezioni
Lezione di prova
65 lezioni completate
USD 30.00+
Academic English
B2 - C2Elementi essenziali della lingua18 lezioni completate
USD 60.00+
Pacchetto con 7% di sconto
Disponibilità
In base al tuo fuso orario (UTC+00:00)
259 Recensioni
Ah Sing
24 lezione/i di Inglese
La scelta dell'insegnante
Just realized that I've already had 23 lessons with Mark! Mark is a great teacher. He is knowledgeable and nice. I always enjoy discussing some questions about English reading and writing with him. I think my English has significantly improved recently with his help. Thank you!
6 mar 2019
Yurika
15 lezione/i di Inglese
La scelta dell'insegnante
Thanks for another lesson! We always have interesting thinks to talk about :D
4 nov 2017
Kristyna
25 lezione/i di Inglese
Another great lesson with Mark! Thank you so much.
9 ago 2019
Sayuri
5 lezione/i di Inglese
La scelta dell'insegnante
Mark was incredibly helpful :) Actually, I took his instant lessons in a row. Plus, He speaks Japanese well that makes me easy to talk to him more. Thank you very much!
24 nov 2017
Max Miller
18 lezione/i di Inglese
It was a good first lesson.
4 feb 2021
Bean
6 lezione/i di Inglese
Have a enjoyable chat with Mark
24 mag 2019
Lezione di prova
USD 30.00
Il pagamento finale sarà eseguito in dollari americani