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Conversational, Academic, and Professional English Tutor

(Currently not accepting new students due to recent time constraints, but please feel free to check back later)

I specialize in tutoring conversational, academic, or professional level English. I am a PhD candidate and have experience tutoring and lecturing at the University level in Canada. I can teach both speaking and writing (British or American English).

Classes can suit the needs of the student. We can work on conversation, reading, or writing. I can prepare materials, or students can bring documents they would like help with. Any topic is welcome, so suggestions are invited. Homework will be assigned if requested.

I have a particular interest in helping students overcome pronunciation difficulties. I can help students acquire either British or North American pronunciation.

Extra information

I live in Kamakura, Kanagawa. We can meet at a cafe or other suitable location in Kanagawa. Lessons can also be offered by skype or zoom.

For lessons involving writing, please bring a pen and paper.

Location

Online via webcam
At teacher's location: Kita-Kamakura Station, Kita Kamakura Station
At student's location: Around Kamakura, Japan

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General info

suitcase iconSkills:
English as a second language (esl), English for adults, School
Age:
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in:English, Japanese, Nepali

About Me

I am a British Canadian who is currently completing a Ph.D. in anthropology based at the University of Toronto. I have a passion for learning and teaching and would love to help others master my native language, English. Besides being able to speak Japanese and Nepali at a basic level, I have a passion for Classical Sanskrit, Chinese, Latin, and other languages.

Currently, I am living in Kamakura, Japan where I am currently a research fellow. I have experience teaching English as a second language as a private tutor, as well as various topics in the humanities. While my primary area of instruction is English, I would be happy to expand into other areas as well as students are interested.

Personal hobbies of mine include playing the guitar, the Sanshin, drawing, reading, writing poetry, and non-fiction. I have a passion for Japanese cinema and literature. Please feel free to discuss various topics with me.

Education

2010-2014 – the University of Toronto, Honours BA with high distinction
2014-2015 – University of Toronto, MA
2015-2020 – University of Toronto, Ph.D., candidacy achieved 2018
2020 TEFL and TESOL Certificate

Experience / Qualifications

- Four years of experience tutoring at the university level
- Lecturing experience
- Peer-reviewed papers published
- Experience teaching children
- Multiple years of experience as an employed researcher involving multiple living and classical languages.

Reviews (5)

We were very happy with the lessons. Alexander is very kind and patient teacher. He taught my 7 year old son English, keeping his attention in a friendly and easy-going manner. I would highly recommend him.
I am very pleased, the lesson was very useful for me
He is kind and patient with my son. We liked him and enjoyed the lesson.
Getting help with my pronunciation training. Easy to understand and very helpful.
Excellent! He is friendly and polite. I enjoyed his lesson for 2 hours today and learnt a lot from him, e.g. which is the most common way of speaking, British English, grammar.

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