Dave K
@davidkoski

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:
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:
HomeClass-100 Interactive English Lessons Linguahouse American English lessons
VOA Everyday English
100 Ways to Say It-Business English British Council Linguahouse Business English lessons (American) One Stop English Linguahouse
YouTube Mock Speaking Tests. I give quality feedback, guidance, and strategy.
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.
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.
VOA News, Breaking English News Discuss news articles Linguahouse American English Lessons
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
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 Vocabulary in Use by Cambridge Linguahouse American English Lessons
Résumé:
Education:
Education › 'TESOL'
Work Experience:
Other
Contributor- I proofread and validate recordings and transcriptions. At times I make voice recordings. Neevo produces A.I. software.