I have been passionate about foreign language learning for the past nine years, and have extensive experience with the process of learning a new language both independently (unstructured) and in organ... ized classroom settings. As such, I empathize with the frustrations and am familiar with the process. My methods take into account the pitfalls and successes encountered in traditional classroom environments to streamline the process. I can provide an English learner with the study materials necessary to become proficient in a language, and I provide structure critical for an efficient and effective learning experience. I have volunteer experience beginning in 2016 in one-on-one tutoring English as a Second Language, including grammar, tone, vocabulary, and spoken conversation. I can also teach spelling and punctuation and provide students with worksheets, resources, and feedback. I can provide insights into American culture and the use of English in professional contexts. Depending on the student's native language, I can provide in-depth explanations of lexical and grammatical differences between English and the native language, Russian and Japanese being the languages I am most familiar with.read more

Hello all, I'm Joseph. I've had a passion for studying foreign languages since I was thirteen, studying Russian, Swedish, German, and Japanese primarily. I had my first taste of teaching English as a ... teenager when I helped English learners practice spoken conversation with me as part of a language exchange. Over these many years I've learned many do's and don't's of language acquisition, and am eager to share those and help more students learn English. I'm a student of translation at Kent State University, where I will graduate in the spring, and I've also studied at Middlebury Language Schools where I learned some of my favorite language learning methods. I would love to share these with others, and team up with my students to discover what works best for them and nail down truly effective English language acquisition. I'm a big proponent of repetition and exposure. I break vocabulary into subjects and over the course of multiple sessions reinforce their usage through repeated exposure in context and exercises. I prefer face-to-face, verbal lessons but I am also happy to prepare written materials. Perhaps my favorite part of tutoring is the joy felt between teacher and student when something finally 'clicks.' I feel fulfilled when I know somebody has found success, and to have helped guide them there is delightful. I'm patient and adaptable, and I want to see my students succeed no matter how long it takes! In my free time, I also sew, knit, and run a book club. Language, research, and writing are cornerstones of my personal life as well since I enjoy my own personal research projects. I am forever learning, and "always getting better" is my motto!read more