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Dave K

@davidkoski

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Uni Prep Institute
'TESOL'
United States
United States

Language Skills

  • English (US): Native
  • Spanish (Latin American): Elementary
  • Portuguese: Elementary

Interests


Price (25 min):

9.00 Coins Book Sessions

* This price is for free conversation lessons.

Rating & Experience:

(5.00)
133 sessions 72 Ratings Cancellations: 3 No-show: 0

Introduction:

I specialize in Business English, IELTS, TOEFL, and Accent Reduction

Do you have the TOEFL/IELTS exam coming up? I can help you with the speaking parts of these exams and help you achieve the score you need. We'll discuss strategy, feedback, and I'll give you the guidance and help you need every step of the way. I've helped numerous students from all over the world to prepare for these and other exams such as the TOEIC, Duolingo English Test, OPIC, and CELPIP.

One area especially love working with is pronunciation and accent reduction. Do you have difficulty produced certain American English sounds, such as the R sound? or maybe TH? I can help to get a more native-like accent and sound more confident. We'll also work on intonation, syllable stress, connected speech and vocal placement.

I've worked as an ESL tutor for over 3 years and I've enjoyed teaching hundreds of students from such places as Japan, South Korea, China, Brazil, Turkey, and Mexico in one to one and group settings. I've also assisted students with Business English and to prepare for job and college entrance exams. I hold a TESOL certification. I'm a kind and patient tutor. Making mistakes is how we grow and learn!

Teaching Specialty:

Topics › Discussion

HomeClass-100 Interactive English Lessons Linguahouse American English lessons

English Basics › Grammar

VOA Everyday English

Business English Basics › General

100 Ways to Say It-Business English British Council Linguahouse Business English lessons (American) One Stop English Linguahouse

Test Prep › TOEIC

YouTube Mock Speaking Tests. I give quality feedback, guidance, and strategy.

English Basics › Pronunciation / Phonics

American Accent Training by Ann Cook Accent Modification A Manual for Speech Language Pathologists by Robert McKinney British Council Short Stories I first do an initial assessment and discuss the students’ goals and difficulties. From there we’ll focus on phonemes, intonation, syllable stress, linked speech,etc. I use exercises such as minimal pairs, reading stories, free talk, etc.

English Basics › Accent Reduction

American Accent Training by Ann Cook Accent Modification A Manual for Speech Language Pathologists by Robert McKinney British Council Short Stories I first do an initial assessment and discuss the students’ goals and difficulties. From there we’ll focus on phonemes, intonation, syllable stress, linked speech,etc. I use exercises such as minimal pairs, reading stories, free talk, etc.

Topics › News Articles

VOA News, Breaking English News Discuss news articles Linguahouse American English Lessons

Test Prep › IELTS

English Vocabulary in Use by Cambridge Advanced Grammar in Use by Cambridge Linguahouse IELTS Lessons (American) IELTS Speaking Useful Tips to get Band 7 or Higher by Connor Miller 60 Topics for IELTS Speaking by Mark Griffiths British Council, Cambridge Mock tests, feedback, discussion of rubrics, strategy, guidance Everyday Grammar VOA

Test Prep › TOEFL

Decoding the TOEFL ibt Actual Test Speaking 1 (New TOEFL Edition) by Michael A. Putlack, Stephen Poirer, Tony Covello Breaking News English lessons Mock tests, discussion of rubric, feedback, guidance, strategy. VOA Everyday Grammar English Vocabulary in Use by Cambridge Advanced Grammar in Use by Cambridge

English Basics › Vocabulary / Useful Phrases

English Vocabulary in Use by Cambridge Linguahouse American English Lessons

Résumé:

Education:
2020 - 2020
Uni Prep Institute
Education › 'TESOL'
Work Experience:
2020 - 2022
Neevo A.I. Information and Communication
Other
Contributor- I proofread and validate recordings and transcriptions. At times I make voice recordings. Neevo produces A.I. software.
Certifications:
2020
TESOL
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Rating

Overall: 5.00

Teaching Skill
5.00 (/ 5.00)
Feedback
5.00 (/ 5.00)
Enthusiasm
5.00 (/ 5.00)
Punctuality
5.00 (/ 5.00)
Voice/Video Clarity
4.99 (/ 5.00)

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