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English

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French

Teaches

English

Native

Speaks

French

About Me

Me as a Teacher

My lessons & teaching style

From United StatesLiving in Chicago, United States (00:20 UTC-06:00)

About Me

italki teacher since Apr 3, 2020

I believe when you’re learning something new, if you're having fun doing it, it makes EVERYTHING so much easier. When tackling a big goal like learning a new language, a positive mindset is key. For me, no matter how big my goal or adventure is, I tell myself, "Sure, I'll give it a try! Why not? Who cares if I'm not good at it yet?" The best way of learning something new is to dive right in and trust you're going to be fine. After all, you never know how much you might surprise yourself. Personally speaking, I love travel, learning about different cultures, sports, theater, cooking and goal-setting. I believe we ALL have an amazing capacity to succeed at big challenges!

Me as a Teacher

I have a couple decades of experience teaching in many different settings--college students, corporate executives, lawyers, children, and more. I've worked with multiple different clients from varying cultures. My students describe my personality as easy-going, motivating, engaged, friendly and encouraging. No doubt. I know first hand how difficult it is to learn a new language. As your teacher, I'll make it a high priority to make our language lessons together interesting, interactive and fun!

My lessons & teaching style

I am a great conversationalist. As a professional life coach, I'm trained to keep conversations moving along with ease and enjoyment. Knowing how to ask really good questions is important. My relaxed teaching style makes me approachable which means my students progress quickly. With language learning, I know how important it is to have my students feel secure enough to ask questions in order to get clarity. And, because I have a fun, out-going sense of humor, others instantly feel at ease and ready to dive right into our lessons together.

My teaching material

Flashcards
Image files
Text Documents
Video files
Quizzes
Homework Assignments

5.0

Rating

242

Students

1,233

Lessons

100%

Attendance rate

100%

Response rate

5.0

Rating

242

Students

1233

Lessons

100%

Attendance rate

100%

Response rate

English Lessons

Trial Lesson

132 lessons completed

USD 5.00+

Conversation Practice

A1 - C2

Conversation

1,064 lessons completed

USD 7.50+

English Conversation and Word Games for Kids: Ages 5 to 13

A1 - C1

Conversation

32 lessons completed

USD 10.00+

Speech/Presentation Coaching

A2 - C2

Language Essentials

5 lessons completed

USD 15.00+

Availability

Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)

115 Reviews

d00602

12 English lessons

Teacher’s pick

Doug is an excellent teacher ! My daughter really enjoys the lesson with him and is very excited to have lessons with him again❤ Thank u so much!

Aug 8, 2020

536cb9

1 English lesson

Teacher’s pick

I had a great conversation! It was really comfortable, Doug is supportive, and has a lot of exercises to do and topics to discuss. Thank you, Doug!

Jun 2, 2020

03d21a

1 English lesson

My first trial lesson and my first teacher on italki. Thank you so much. Hope see you soon.

May 27, 2021

d3640f

8 English lessons

Teacher’s pick

Doug is an awesome teacher. I've not only learnt lessons of english with him, but leadership, how to be a better person, coleague, how to present myself better. If you'll have an interview I can't imagine anyone better then him to help you!

Jul 16, 2020

7bcece

7 English lessons

thanks so much!

May 28, 2021

e74df1

2 English lessons

Great Start.

May 26, 2021

Trial Lesson

USD 5.00

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