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Liczba wizyt: 12 godzin temu
Joseph Ruppert
angielski
Rodzimy użytkownik
włoski

Z: Stany Zjednoczone

Miejsce zamieszkania: Grand Rapids, Stany Zjednoczone

Credited ESL instructor with over 15 years experience teaching international university students. I am a native English speaker and US citizen currently living in Kalamazoo, Michigan. I was born in Seattle and grew up in Washington State. My accent is from the Pacific Northwest and is what is usually considered "neutral" American. I lived in Florence, Italy for nearly three years and can speak basic conversational Italian. I have been a English teacher at our local university for more than twelve years, teaching both domestic American students as well as international students. I live with my wife, two kids (one who is also an italki teacher!), two cats and a dog. In 2006, I began teaching English as a second language to international students at Western Michigan University. I have taught students from all over the world: Saudi Arabia, China, France, and the Dominican Republic are among some of the places my students call home. I specialize in academic and professional English focused on speaking, listening, grammar, reading and writing. However, I have also worked with students developing basic vocabulary, pronunciation, and conversational skills. Although I am rooted in the United States, my greatest pleasure in teaching English comes from the connections I make to other lands and cultures through my students. My general approach to language instruction is task-based. Rather than focusing on discrete grammar points or lengthy vocabulary definitions, I ask my students to use and stretch their language skills by performing communicative tasks. Example tasks might incl...
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Ukończone lekcje: 143
USD 8.00+
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Reading & Writing English for Professional or Academic Purposes
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USD 22.00+
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Conversation & Communication for Professional or Academic Purposes
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USD 18.00+
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Liana
11 lekcje/i angielski
Professor Joseph perfectly adapts the lessons to my present language needs and objectives. He makes the classes meaningful and valuable to me.
Cherrie
37 lekcje/i angielski
very funny and inspiring teacher!
Cherrie
37 lekcje/i angielski
fabulous!
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Liana
11 lekcje/i angielski
The teacher had selected an interesting authentic material ( a short story) which we discussed in depth and in this way I learned some useful vocabulary in context and practiced for fluency.
Cherrie
37 lekcje/i angielski
brilliant teacher！always gives interesting materials to discuss with
Cherrie
37 lekcje/i angielski
best italkie teacher ever!