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Lars California
Professionele leerkrachtGeeft les in
Engels
Moedertaalspreker
Spreekt
Chinees (Mandarijn)
Spaans
Indonesisch
Specialties
KinderenProfessional, experienced teacher inspires kids and adults to be diligent=productive=competent=fun!
Geeft les in
Engels
Moedertaalspreker
Spreekt
Chinees (Mandarijn)
Spaans
Indonesisch
Specialties
KinderenProfessional, experienced teacher inspires kids and adults to be diligent=productive=competent=fun!
Over mij
Ik als leerkracht
Mijn lessen en manier van lesgeven
Cv en certificaten
Uit Verenigde StatenWoont in Shanghai, China (18:48 UTC+08:00)
Over mij
italki leerkracht sinds 20 Jul 2016InterestsFilms & TV SeriesWritingFood
I’m an American professional TEFL teacher, currently living in Shanghai, China with my wife and son. I compose and perform music in my spare time.
Free online 1-to-1 video communication is the ideal environment for working with a language tutor – an ‘academically intimate’ atmosphere. I bring to each private class years of experience with helping students get the best results from this ideal learning environment.
An avid reader since I was a child, I read all of Tolkien’s major works (Lord of the Rings, etc.) as a teenager. I credit this activity for developing a high degree of skill with English grammar, and excellent expression. I love to write in English, particularly songs.Ik als leerkracht
I have taught mainly at International Schools in Shanghai, since 2007. I hold an INTESOL 120-hour teacher training qualification. A native English speaker from the US Midwest, I can confidently teach accent improvement and vocabulary/word usage. I also have extensive experience with editing formal English text, including several novels and a Master’s dissertation.
I was delightfully employed at an English training center in Shanghai, teaching ages 6-10, but had to leave after 3 years, late in 2021. Very pleased now to have many more children in my online classroom, some attending several times a week. Mijn lessen en manier van lesgeven
Most intermediate and advanced students have difficulty communicating in English because of insufficient speaking training. I provide a framework for improving those habits, including grammar review/practice, guided conversations, and writing exercises. Patience is required! but the rewards are worth the effort. My teaching manner is relaxed, yet very focused and supportive – my students achieve great results.
For students of school age: a friendly face, and expert guidance for performing the familiar and powerful exercises found in National Geographic Learning textbooks (usually Reach Higher or Reading Explorer) is all the inspiration needed for a productive learning routine.Mijn lesmateriaal
- PDF-bestand
- Tekstdocumenten
- Audiobestanden
- Afbeeldingsbestanden
- Artikelen en nieuws
- Quizzen
- Voorbeelden van examenvragen
- Huiswerkopdrachten
Certificaten
Certificate in TEFL with TEYL - INTESOL Worldwide - 2017accredited by ALAP
Certificate verified
Certificate in TEFL with TEYL - Intesol Worldwide - 2017Though this is a basic TEFL (teaching English to foreign learners) 120 hours training certificate - already approved by italki - my training did include an optional component (which I chose to add) for TEYL (teaching English to young learners.
In case this application does not provide another place for it, let me include this information: From 2018 to 2021, I was employed by an English Training Center in Shanghai, to conduct classroom English teaching to 4-12 kids aged 5-12. 100s of classes.
Certificate verified
Opleiding
1988 - 1992
Bachelor’s - Music Theory and Composition
Werkervaring
2001 - 2006
Financial AssistantThe job included routine accounting work, keeping financial records, meetings and discussions. Lots of useful language of business.
2007 - Huidige
Private language tutorAt times, I've had as many as 45 private lessons per week. Great experience with lots of different learning styles! Every student has different needs.
5.0
Beoordeling
425
Studenten
3,934
Lessen
100%
Aanwezigheid
100%
Beantwoord
Engels lessen
Proefles
267 lessen voltooid
USD 5.00+
Tailored English Course 定制英语课程
A2 - C2Algemeen3,221 lessen voltooid
USD 19.00+
Pakket met 7% korting
CV and Presentation Proofreading/Coaching
B2 - C2Algemeen196 lessen voltooid
USD 19.00+
Pakket met 13% korting
Supplemental Language Training for Children and Teens 儿童和青少年的补充语言培训
A2 - C1Kinderen2 lessen voltooid
USD 19.00+
Pakket met 7% korting
Beschikbaarheid
Op basis van je tijdzone (UTC+00:00)
277 Beoordelingen
Mike
26 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
孩子非常喜欢这个老师！
7 sep. 2023
孙珊珊
15 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
I have been learning English with Lars for about three months. It really helps me. Lars is humorous,articulate and every lesson is well prepared. It is the first time I know that learning English can be that interesting. I think I have made progress in pronunciation and grammar. I really appreciate that, thanks for all you did, Lars!
6 jan. 2018
Zachariel Wu
5 Engels lessen
This lesson I’m better than yesterday listen, I feel more good
10 dec. 2025
July
11 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
Very good teacher, patient, earnest. I learned a lot! Lars is a teacher who can teach at different levels. I am very lucky to find such a good teacher. I will continue to learn English
30 dec. 2021
Zachariel Wu
5 Engels lessen
Very fun，good teacher good class
20 dec. 2025
wuyi
1 Engels les
老师很有耐心
6 dec. 2025
Proefles
USD 5.00
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