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James Patrick McGowan

@seamuspaddy

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Univeristy of Lincoln, UK
2 Degrees: BSc (Hons) in Computing; BA (Hons) in Architecture
Los Mochis, Mexico
Ireland

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Language Skills

  • English (UK): Native

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(4.93)
13 sessions 3 Ratings Cancellations: 0 No-show: 2

Introduction:

Jack of all traits, with a love of conversation about all things great and unusual.

Hello, my name is James and I'm currently living in Mexico with my Mexican wife. I've been teaching English professionally for 2 years now, 14 months in Germany and the rest here in Los Mochis, Mexico. I range from business English, presenting a meeting, chairing a meeting, telephone talk, to lessons for young children all the way to adults; both low and high levels.<br>
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In Germany I worked with adults teaching business English. Some specialising in Engineering, others Computing. I also taught presentations and how to chair a meeting. Level have been from 1 to 6 and I also taught university students who were preparing for their Cambridge English exams. <br>
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Here in Los Mochis I worked with Teens, 11 - 17 four times a week, and adults in the evening. I love teaching and encouraging students to begin hobbies in English for example giving them a weekly email of content to read, watch or listen to. And also provide magazines in English to complement their own lifestyles.<br>
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I originally learned to teach English in Barcelona doing a 4 week intensive course and continuing to get extensions in Business English and Young Learners respectively.<br>
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So with spare time in my week, I'd be great to extend my teaching to other parts of the world and take up another form of lesson. Quite exciting actually!<br>
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C O N V E R S A T I O N M E N U <br>
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1) HEALTH (All Proven by science)<br>
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a) The cure for cancer has been hidden from us, and the cure is simple to make at home once you have the recipe for Cannabis Oil.<br>
b) All vaccines designed to weaken and damage us.<br>
c) Need to lose weight? It's simple... walking is the only 100% way to burn fat, not running or jogging.<br>
d) Vitamin C is good for you, but 99% of people don't know how to take it properly.<br>
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CONSPIRACY<br>
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a) Mobile phones designed to affect our sleeping. Do you use yours as an alarm clock sitting next to the pillow?<br>
b) Smart meters are very dangerous and have been designed to be so.<br>
c) Aircraft leaving white lines in the sky. We know them as Chem-Trails and are all created by man for a sinister reason.<br>
d) Like alien stories... Well I have the daddy of all of them. 5 alien races living on Earth and all at war with each other.<br>
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HORROR<br>
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a) Addiction real? Or are you possessed by the demon of addiction.<br>
b) Is Satan real? Absolutely and he's advertised he'll soon be coming here. One word: Revelation! <br>
c) Satanism is everywhere! And the darkest evil<br>
d) Yoga is not what you think it is... is it really demonic?<br>
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OTHER<br>
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But do also check my hobbies out as I have lots to talk about them if you wish especially: computer games, football, cinema and cooking!<br>

Teaching Specialty:

Business Skills & Knowledge › Negotiation

Chairing a meeting, or meetings in general. Lots of great advice and strategies to learn from, especially with business idioms to help when needed.

Business Skills & Knowledge › Presentation

Whilst working in Germany I was the specialist in the school for Presentations in Business English, helping student not just write their presentations better, but see fantastic precedence and ways of relaxing and make the process as fun as possible.

Business English Basics › Advanced

Mostly experienced with business English (2 years)

Business English Basics › Intermediate

Mostly experienced with business English (2 years)

English Basics › Vocabulary / Useful Phrases

Not just useful, but awesome vocabulary to make English fun. Idioms a plenty!

English Basics › Pronunciation / Phonics

I love teaching Phonetics as its a great way to not just sound better, but to have more fun saying words.

English Basics › Grammar

The big bugbear to most students, but can be fun when pulled away from the grammar book and see it live in action.

Everyday English › Advanced

Pushing your English can be tough, but be assured you'll be in safe hands going forward.

Everyday English › Intermediate

Whatever the goal, I'll be happy to help.

Everyday English › Free Conversation

I also help my regular students with their English with free Magazines, Comics and ebooks, plus an activity pack in their email every fortnight.

Résumé:

Education:
Univeristy of Lincoln, UK
Computer Science › 2 Degrees: BSc (Hons) in Computing; BA (Hons) in Architecture (Bachelor)
Certifications:
TEFL
With extensions for Young Learners and Business English. Studied in Barcelona.

Rating

Overall: 4.93

Teaching Skill
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Enthusiasm
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Punctuality
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Voice/Video Clarity
4.67 (/ 5.00)

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