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Have you ever wondered what life for an American is like? My experience spans 60 years of my country's history and culture. Let's chat about it!
Description
I was born in the Midwest of America, which is also known as the 'heartland' because the landscape of my part of the United States is known to have back roads to less important cities and places. Think of John Denver's song 'Country Roads' to get an image.
Then imagine my life in this green and uncomplicated part of the USA in the 1960's (Martin Luther King, John F. Kennedy, women's rights' demonstrations, gay rights' movement, first man lands on the moon), 1970's (Vietnam War, President Richard Nixon's crimes), and 1980's (first personal computers, AIDS epidemic, stock mareket crash of '87, fall of the Berlin Wall).
I left America in the 1990's, but I have remained very American wherever I lived until today. My knowledge of the American perspective is based on my mother-tongue and the yearly trips home to see family and friends. Americans are quite self-centered, so on those trips I usually had to live in their worlds in and try to understand their perspectives during the following decades: the birth of the Internet, the collapse of the Soviet Union, LA riots, the birth of terrorism, climate change issues, school shootings, September 11 attacks, many US wars, the first Black American president, Black Lives Matter movement, gender issues discussions, etc.
If there's any decade or event you are particularly interested in discussing, you can let me know and I will prepare facts and points for us to dive into. But I am also happy to share my experiences with you and to hear your opinions on how those world events affected you or how you understand them.
Then imagine my life in this green and uncomplicated part of the USA in the 1960's (Martin Luther King, John F. Kennedy, women's rights' demonstrations, gay rights' movement, first man lands on the moon), 1970's (Vietnam War, President Richard Nixon's crimes), and 1980's (first personal computers, AIDS epidemic, stock mareket crash of '87, fall of the Berlin Wall).
I left America in the 1990's, but I have remained very American wherever I lived until today. My knowledge of the American perspective is based on my mother-tongue and the yearly trips home to see family and friends. Americans are quite self-centered, so on those trips I usually had to live in their worlds in and try to understand their perspectives during the following decades: the birth of the Internet, the collapse of the Soviet Union, LA riots, the birth of terrorism, climate change issues, school shootings, September 11 attacks, many US wars, the first Black American president, Black Lives Matter movement, gender issues discussions, etc.
If there's any decade or event you are particularly interested in discussing, you can let me know and I will prepare facts and points for us to dive into. But I am also happy to share my experiences with you and to hear your opinions on how those world events affected you or how you understand them.
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Lessons by this tutor
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Christmas with a Friend!
Let's spend time together at Christmas! We can exchange virtual gifts, talk about Christmas in the past, get to know each other better. Don't spend Christmas alone this year!25min 1,000P -
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Relaxed Chat with Detailed Feedback
Would you like to practice speaking and get feedback and maybe a correction or get an improvement tip? If so, this lesson's for you.25min 1,100P -
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Cultural Differences in our Languages
How does your mother tongue affect your view of the world? Let's talk about any of these languages (or others): Japanese, English, German, Swiss German, Thai, etc.25min 1,000P -
Business English Lesson Pack
If you have more than a quick need in business English, we can work together over 3 lessons to dive in to your business needs.25min X 4 9,900PPack of 4 -
Counseling Lesson
This is an orientation session for first-time students. Let's check your English level, talk about your goals and decide which of my lessons is a good fit for you!25min 1,000P -
Life in Switzerland vs. Japan
Have you ever wondered what life in Switzerland is like? Let's chat about how my life in Switzerland is similar to and different from your life.25min 1,200P -
Pronunciation: Sound more natural
Instead of focusing on individual sounds, we will look at words and sentences and the 'music' of speaking the English language. This will make you sound more natural when you speak and the listener will be more interested in what you have to say.25min 900P -
Travel with a Friend
Would you like to take a 25-minute trip somewhere exotic? Tell me when you book our lesson where you want to go and we will explore that place together!25min 1,000P -
Legal English for Lawyers: Legal English Elements
Learn why legal English is so different to how we normally speak English. There are specific elements in 'legalese' which you will soon recognize and be able to use.55min 5,400P -
Legal English for Lawyers: Contract Vocabulary
Learn how to use English in courtrooms, or with international clients with a focus on contract language.25min 2,800P -
Tailor-Made Business English
Time to get down to business and improve your professional image.25min 2,600P -
Germany or Japan - which is better?
I lived and worked in Germany for nearly 8 years and return there often. Why do I like it so much? How is it better (or worse) than Japan? Let's chat about that.25min 1,200P -
Grammar Clinic
Is there any grammar you don't understand or want to master? If so, this is the class for you. We can work on any grammar area you want. We'll discuss the rules and ideas and then you will be able to practice using it.25min 900P -
Holiday English Conversation Class
Practice your spoken English about holidays (in your country or in other countries), improve your fluency and enhance your vocabulary!25min 1,000P -
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Grammar: 'if' sentences (conditionals)
Conditionals (sentences with 'if' parts in them) are complicated. We have 5 different structures in English. Let's practice them and learn some tips, so you will become more fluent and confident.55min 3,600P -
Made Specifically for You: Business English Conversation
We can talk about anything in your professional field in English.25min 3,100P -
Romance Vocabulary
Let's chat about love and romance. Not only between partners, but also between pets and their owners, parents and their children, siblings, etc.25min 900P -
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Are you ready for Thailand?
Have you thought about traveling to Thailand? Do you want to know more about the culture or the country? I lived there recently and we can discuss any of your concerns or questions.25min 1,100P -
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Academic Writing
Learn how to write for university and high school classes or publications.55min 5,700P -
Pronunciation Practice and Support
Let's take our time to help you master those difficult pronunciation areas in English. 'r', 'th', 'f', 'v' and 'l' will get extra, patient attention.25min 1,000P -
Book Discussion: A Prayer for Owen Meany
Do you want to read an amazing English novel about childhood friends and discuss it (as you go) with me? If so book this lesson!25min 1,100P -
Halloween Tips and Insights from an American Fan
Have you wondered what Halloween is really about or how it is celebrated around the world? If so, this lesson is for you!25min 1,000P
