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Joseph Ruppert
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Başlangıç: Amerika Birleşik Devletleri

Yaşadığı yer: Grand Rapids, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri

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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USD 8.00+
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Reading & Writing English for Professional or Academic Purposes
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Conversation & Communication for Professional or Academic Purposes
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Öğrenci Liana
Liana
11İngilizce ders
Professor Joseph perfectly adapts the lessons to my present language needs and objectives. He makes the classes meaningful and valuable to me.
Cherrie
37İngilizce ders
very funny and inspiring teacher!
Cherrie
37İngilizce ders
fabulous!
Öğrenci Liana
Liana
11İngilizce ders
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
37İngilizce ders
brilliant teacher！always gives interesting materials to discuss with
Cherrie
37İngilizce ders
best italkie teacher ever!