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Mark
Professionele leerkrachtGeeft les in
Engels
Moedertaalspreker
Spreekt
Japans
Chinees (Mandarijn)
Teaching English for Academic Purposes at Akita International University since 2019
Geeft les in
Engels
Moedertaalspreker
Spreekt
Japans
Chinees (Mandarijn)
Teaching English for Academic Purposes at Akita International University since 2019
Over mij
Ik als leerkracht
Mijn lessen en manier van lesgeven
Cv en certificaten
Uit Verenigd KoninkrijkWoont in Akita, Japan (13:37 UTC+09:00)
Over mij
italki leerkracht sinds 10 Jun 2014InterestsSportMedical & HealthcareScienceWritingReading
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 practiceIk als leerkracht
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. Mijn lessen en manier van lesgeven
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.Mijn lesmateriaal
- PDF-bestand
- Tekstdocumenten
- Audiobestanden
- Afbeeldingsbestanden
- Flashcards
- Artikelen en nieuws
- Voorbeelden van examenvragen
- Huiswerkopdrachten
Certificaten
English Language Teaching: Online - University of Southampton - 2022This Master's English Language Teaching course gave me the foundations to teach English classes at the university level online and in traditional in classroom classes. In this course I studied language analysis for teaching, communicative language teaching principles, English as a world language, language learning theories, discourse analysis and completed a dissertation on using apps for vocabulary learning.
Certificate verified
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.
Certificate verified
Master of Science Comparative and Cross Cultural Research Methods - University of Sussex - 2013
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2019 - Huidige
English Adjunct LecturerI currently teach English for Academic Purposes at AIU. I teach undergraduates on the Speaking and Listening, Reading and Writing courses.
Opleiding
2014 - 2015
Overige - 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
Overige - SociologyUndergraduate degree. Research for my dissertation was published in the book, Race and Ethnicity: Culture, Identity and Representation (2006) by Stephen Spencer
2007 - 2010
Overige - Diploma in Professional Studies in NursingTraining qualification to become a registered nurse.
2013 - 2013
Overige - Chinese language 華語In Taiwan I learnt Mandarin Chinese in 2013 for 9 months.
2010 - 2012
Master - 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.
Werkervaring
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
Beoordeling
231
Studenten
980
Lessen
100%
Aanwezigheid
100%
Beantwoord
Engels lessen
Proefles
65 lessen voltooid
USD 25.00+
Academic English
B1 - C2Algemeen18 lessen voltooid
USD 25.00+
Pakket met 4% korting
English Conversation Practice
B1 - C2Conversatie oefenen0 lessen voltooid
USD 20.00+
Pakket met 4% korting
Beschikbaarheid
Op basis van je tijdzone (UTC+00:00)
259 Beoordelingen
Ah Sing
24 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
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 mrt. 2019
Yurika
15 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
Thanks for another lesson! We always have interesting thinks to talk about :D
4 nov. 2017
Kristyna
25 Engels lessen
Another great lesson with Mark! Thank you so much.
9 aug. 2019
Sayuri
5 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
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 Engels lessen
It was a good first lesson.
4 feb. 2021
Bean
6 Engels lessen
Have a enjoyable chat with Mark
24 mei 2019
Proefles
USD 25.00
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