From United StatesLiving in San Diego, United States (07:10 UTC-08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 14, 2020
Hello! My name is Thomas and I live in San Diego, California. I have a bachelor's degree in Linguistics and a certificate in Second Language Acquisition and Teaching from the University of Oregon. I have a deep love for learning, teaching and talking about languages so I understand what it is like to learn a different language and how important practice is. I like to travel, watch TV, read sci-fi, cook, learn new languages, and go running. I am excited to meet you and help you reach fluency!
Me as a Teacher
Did you know English has accents, but we just don't write them? With noun/verb words like project, increase, present, the stress is important. The prÓject, an Íncrease, my prÉsent. But when used as verbs the stress is on the end. I projÉct, he decrÉases, we will presÉnt. As a teacher I can be laid back and just have a conversation or focus on practicing grammar, vocabulary, test prep, or pronunciation. Every student is different and I am here to help you with your English journey. Being engaged and motivated are the most important parts of learning a language and I want to make my students feel comfortable and confident in their English skills.
My lessons & teaching style
I can help you with job interviews, pronunciation practice, and anything else you want! I like to use google docs so my students can always have their lesson details. I have various English textbooks for examples and practice exercises. I also sometimes use Egoo.com for practice and conversation. For pronunciation, I teach my General North American accent and I focus on vowels, stress patterns, linking, minimal pairs, and other problem areas. I currently live in Pacific Standard Time and prefer to teach adults and students above the age of 15.
My teaching material
Audio files
Image files
Articles and news
Graphs and charts
Certificates
Second Language Acquisition and Teaching - University of Oregon - 2020Specifically for teaching English
Certificate verified
Education
2020 - 2022
Bachelor’s - LinguisticsUniversity of Oregon
4.9
Rating
124
Students
377
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
95%
Response rate
4.9
Rating
124
Students
377
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
95%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
60 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Conversation Practice
A1 - C2Conversation186 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
English Pronunciation
A1 - C2Language Essentials44 lessons completed
USD 15.00
English Idioms
B1 - C2Language Essentials5 lessons completed
USD 15.00
Conversation Practice For Previous Students Before February 2021
A1 - C2Language Essentials81 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
61 Reviews
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2 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Thomas is very professional and competent. He's attentive to student's needs and potential improvement areas
May 13, 2020
b6e922
6 English lessons
I had another engaging conversation with Thomas about different topics.
Apr 16, 2021
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7 English lessons
It was a great class, Thomas is an excellent teacher.
Apr 6, 2021
aa0bb7
7 English lessons
My English class with Thomas was awsome. He is really pacient.
May 24, 2021
fde30b
1 English lesson
He was so nice and supportive. Also, the way he talked was easy to understand!
Apr 14, 2021
b6e922
6 English lessons
I had another great class. Thomas has a great knowledge of grammar and the way languages work and are used.