Uit ColombiaWoont in Bogota, Colombia (13:05 UTC-05:00)
Over mij
italki leerkracht sinds 11 Aug 2021
InterestsArtMuziekFilms & TV Series
I don’t just teach English, I live in languages and the arts. As a musical theater student (with a background in improv and theater), I bring creativity, spontaneity and the learner’s mindset into my classes so students feel guided, not judged. Theater taught me that repetition is what makes expression live in the body; and language works the same way.
I also use meditation to help shift limiting thoughts into a growth mindset, because learning starts in the mind. I teach with empathy, adapting exercises, reformulating when needed, and adjusting my style to each student’s pace, needs, and emotional state.
For me, language is an art that trains the mind and expands who we are.
Ik als leerkracht
I hold a degree in English Philology and have been teaching for almost six years—time really does fly!
My teaching approach centers on truly listening to my students and understanding their unique needs, as I believe that language becomes most effective when it aligns with your interests and passions.
Whether you're diving into perfecting pronunciation, refining grammar or exploring cultural nuances, our lessons will be tailored to your goals.
With this in mind, I’m always excited to learn from my students, so feel free to share any topic you're passionate about—I'm here to explore it with you!
Mijn lessen en manier van lesgeven
Once we get to know each other and understand your specific needs, my lessons are structured around the PPP (Presentation, Practice, Production) model.
This approach ensures that we have time for interactive activities, independent practice, and immediate feedback.
I incorporate games to set the mood and review vocabulary, along with discussions, grammar exercises, and focused pronunciation and intonation sessions (which I pay particular attention to).
While I generally follow a project-based learning approach, where each lesson builds on the last, I’m flexible and can adapt the method to best suit your learning style and schedule ;)
Mijn lesmateriaal
PDF-bestand
Audiobestanden
Flashcards
Voorbeelden van examenvragen
Tekstdocumenten
Afbeeldingsbestanden
Artikelen en nieuws
Diapresentatie/PPT
Videobestanden
Quizzen
Grafieken en diagrammen
Huiswerkopdrachten
Opleiding
2012 - 2023
Bachelor’s - English PhilologyUniversidad Nacional de Colombia
5.0
Beoordeling
40
Studenten
214
Lessen
100%
Aanwezigheid
100%
Beantwoord
5.0
Beoordeling
40
Studenten
214
Lessen
100%
Aanwezigheid
100%
Beantwoord
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Engels
Proefles
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USD 7.00+
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Pakket met 15% korting
Beschikbaarheid
Op basis van je tijdzone (UTC+00:00)
32 Beoordelingen
Alle
Engels
Spaans
emily
53 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
Thanks for this fantastic talking. It's not only about language learning,but also about happy communication.
12 apr. 2022
Jordan Towle
1 Spaans les
Wonderful experience. James has a thoughtful, interactive approach. The lessons are structured wonderfully and feedback is detailed and helpful. Looking forward to another lesson soon.
31 okt. 2025
Steve Diben
7 Spaans lessen
James creates various games that are fun and cause me to leave my comfort zone in a way that facilitates growth in my Spanish. He rocks.
25 nov. 2022
Steve Diben
7 Spaans lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
James is attentive, engaging and knowledgable. He comes up with creative ideas for working on a specific issue (in my case, pronunciation). I highly recommend working with him.
18 dec. 2021
Grant Carver
11 Spaans lessen
James is a great teacher and encourages growth and challenges his students growth too. altogether, a great and very well-rounded teacher.