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Steve P. Dallas, TX, available for online & in-person tutoring
Steve P.
59/hour

Professor of linguistics, phonology, IPA, acoustic phonetics, Spanish

I am a professor of linguistics at a private university in Dallas. I have done fieldwork, research, and documentation on languages all over the world. I lived among native groups in the Amazon jungle for 10 years, and am fluent in Spanish....

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59/hour
886 hours tutoring
Response time: 19 minutes

I am a professor of linguistics at a private university in Dallas. I have done fieldwork, research, and documentation on languages all over the world. I lived among native groups in the Amazon jungle for 10 years, and am fluent in Spanish....

Elizabeth W. Saint Paul, MN, available for online & in-person tutoring
Elizabeth W.
45/hour

Bilingual expert in linguistics

After my undergraduate studies at the University of Chicago, I completed a PhD in Linguistics at the University of Texas at Austin. My areas of specialization are phonetics and phonology (the study of sounds) as well as descriptive and...

5.0 (91)
45/hour
293 hours tutoring

After my undergraduate studies at the University of Chicago, I completed a PhD in Linguistics at the University of Texas at Austin. My areas of specialization are phonetics and phonology (the study of sounds) as well as descriptive and...

Kevin S. Goleta, CA, available for online tutoring
Kevin S.
40/hour

PhD candidate (ABD) in linguistics

I have been the main instructor of record for nine classes in linguistics and three introductory German language classes (plus one term as co-instructor of German), all at the college level. This includes a year-long visiting professorship...

5.0 (112)
40/hour
476 hours tutoring
Response time: 7 minutes

I have been the main instructor of record for nine classes in linguistics and three introductory German language classes (plus one term as co-instructor of German), all at the college level. This includes a year-long visiting professorship...

Miguel B. Clearbrook, MN, available for online & in-person tutoring
Miguel B.
59/hour

Descriptive Linguistics Masters Student

I began studying phonetics related to singing when I was studying opera. I have gone on to get my masters in Applied Linguistics with a concentration in Descriptive Linguistics. I have a 4.0GPA so far. I have also traveled with the...

5.0 (678)
59/hour
1,199 hours tutoring

I began studying phonetics related to singing when I was studying opera. I have gone on to get my masters in Applied Linguistics with a concentration in Descriptive Linguistics. I have a 4.0GPA so far. I have also traveled with the...

Sam R. Westport, CT, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sam R.
185/hour

Undergraduate in Linguistics from Cornell University,

As an undergrad at Cornell University, I completed many grad/undergrad course in linguistics, including: introduction to linguistics, syntax and semantics, experimental linguistics, linguistic anthropology,...

5.0 (314)
185/hour
1,531 hours tutoring

As an undergrad at Cornell University, I completed many grad/undergrad course in linguistics, including: introduction to linguistics, syntax and semantics, experimental linguistics, linguistic anthropology,...

Matt J. Lincoln, NE, available for online tutoring
Matt J.
80/hour

Cognitive neuroscientist familiar with computational, neurolinguistics

I majored in cognitive science in undergrad (as well as English) and specialized in computational linguistics, with classes in syntax, semantics, neural networks, AI, and more. I have a PhD in neuroscience, specializing in cognitive...

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80/hour
4,609 hours tutoring

I majored in cognitive science in undergrad (as well as English) and specialized in computational linguistics, with classes in syntax, semantics, neural networks, AI, and more. I have a PhD in neuroscience, specializing in cognitive...

Meghan B. Edison, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Meghan B.
40/hour

B.A. in Linguistics

I am currently in my last semester of college before graduating with a B.A. in Linguistics. I also have an A.A. in Modern Language, where I graduated with a 3.84 GPA and Highest Honors. At my current university, I have a 3.72 GPA and have...

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40/hour
29 hours tutoring
Response time: 14 minutes

I am currently in my last semester of college before graduating with a B.A. in Linguistics. I also have an A.A. in Modern Language, where I graduated with a 3.84 GPA and Highest Honors. At my current university, I have a 3.72 GPA and have...

Ryn M. Baton Rouge, LA, available for online tutoring
Ryn M.
55/hour

BA in English with a concentration in Linguistics

I chose linguistics for the concentration of my undergrad degree, so I am especially well-versed in the topic. During college, I took multiple higher level linguistics classes, with some being graduate level courses. I formally...

5.0 (45)
55/hour
251 hours tutoring

I chose linguistics for the concentration of my undergrad degree, so I am especially well-versed in the topic. During college, I took multiple higher level linguistics classes, with some being graduate level courses. I formally...

Gregory M. Malden, MA, available for online tutoring
Gregory M.
165/hour

Undergrad minor; graduate classes; recent teaching

As an undergrad at UMCP, I discovered linguistics as a window into the mind and it inspired me as no other subject had. I maintained my computer science major, but my concentration in linguistics is what gave purpose to it. As a...

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165/hour
563 hours tutoring

As an undergrad at UMCP, I discovered linguistics as a window into the mind and it inspired me as no other subject had. I maintained my computer science major, but my concentration in linguistics is what gave purpose to it. As a...

Shawn H. Berkeley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Shawn H.
36/hour

B.A. in Linguistics; University of California, Davis

Completed a 4-year degree in linguistics from the University of California, Davis. Studies included special emphasis on French Linguistics. Coursework varied from Phonetics & Phonology to Syntactic Theory, Semantics, and Typology.

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36/hour
174 hours tutoring
Response time: 27 minutes

Completed a 4-year degree in linguistics from the University of California, Davis. Studies included special emphasis on French Linguistics. Coursework varied from Phonetics & Phonology to Syntactic Theory, Semantics, and Typology.

Allison S. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Allison S.
65/hour

PhD in Linguistics with 7+ Years of Teaching Experience

I received by PhD in Linguistics in 2019 from New York University. I have been the primary instructor and course lead for graduate level phonetics and linguistics classes for the last 3 years, and before that I TA'd on classes...

5.0 (18)
65/hour
116 hours tutoring

I received by PhD in Linguistics in 2019 from New York University. I have been the primary instructor and course lead for graduate level phonetics and linguistics classes for the last 3 years, and before that I TA'd on classes...

Digby K. Brooklyn, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Digby K.
45/hour

Experienced ESL Tutor with a Focus on Linguistics & Language Acquision

I have successfully worked with students of various ages and backgrounds, and I continuously update my knowledge of the latest linguistic research and methodologies to deliver effective and engaging learning experiences.

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45/hour
82 hours tutoring
Response time: 28 minutes

I have successfully worked with students of various ages and backgrounds, and I continuously update my knowledge of the latest linguistic research and methodologies to deliver effective and engaging learning experiences.

Dominick D. Stevensville, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dominick D.
82/hour

PhD in Communication Sciences and Disorders & Language Science

... Language Science. I have taken multiple linguistics classes, both at the undergraduate and graduate level, including a graduate course on Phonology. As a graduate student, I participated in a linguistics research project through the Penn State Center...

5.0 (10)
82/hour
79 hours tutoring

... Language Science. I have taken multiple linguistics classes, both at the undergraduate and graduate level, including a graduate course on Phonology. As a graduate student, I participated in a linguistics research project through the Penn State Center...

Jodi R. New Holland, OH, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jodi R.
45/hour

Dynamic Linguistic in Education and Technology

I have a BA in English with a minor in French. I've taken specific courses in linguistics, phonetics, phonology, syntax, and semantics. I've taught HS French courses for three years and worked with all ages of dyslexic readers...

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5.0 (88)
45/hour
425 hours tutoring
Response time: 20 minutes

I have a BA in English with a minor in French. I've taken specific courses in linguistics, phonetics, phonology, syntax, and semantics. I've taught HS French courses for three years and worked with all ages of dyslexic readers...

Aniqa A. Baltimore, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Aniqa A.
20/hour

Linguistics course

As I minored in Arabic language and culture, I passed all required Linguistics courses with Parsing Trees and basic Rules of Nouns, Verbs, and Adjectives arranged in sentences vs. Phrases, Phonetics, and Spellings, that was very useful in...

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20/hour
33 hours tutoring
Response time: 38 minutes

As I minored in Arabic language and culture, I passed all required Linguistics courses with Parsing Trees and basic Rules of Nouns, Verbs, and Adjectives arranged in sentences vs. Phrases, Phonetics, and Spellings, that was very useful in...

Kimberly P. Naples, ME, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kimberly P.
80/hour

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

I have clinical expertise in the areas of linguistic analysis including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics to help you improve your overall skills in your personal, professional, and academic communication.

5.0 (7)
80/hour
28 hours tutoring

I have clinical expertise in the areas of linguistic analysis including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics to help you improve your overall skills in your personal, professional, and academic communication.

Russell B. Flushing, NY, available for online tutoring
Russell B.
40/hour

PhD in Linguistics

My background is in descriptive linguistics. I'm trained in phonology, morphology, syntax, typology, and historical linguistics. I've been awarded two Fulbright research scholarships, one for historical Indo-European...

5.0 (173)
40/hour
369 hours tutoring
Response time: 8 minutes

My background is in descriptive linguistics. I'm trained in phonology, morphology, syntax, typology, and historical linguistics. I've been awarded two Fulbright research scholarships, one for historical Indo-European...

Laura E. Minneapolis, MN, available for online & in-person tutoring
Laura E.
55/hour

Two Master's Degrees in Linguistics, University of MN

M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language, from the Linguistics Department of the University of Minnesota -- an applied-linguistics program with an SLA (Second Language Acquisition) emphasis and research projects focused on phonology...

4.8 (5)
55/hour
52 hours tutoring

M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language, from the Linguistics Department of the University of Minnesota -- an applied-linguistics program with an SLA (Second Language Acquisition) emphasis and research projects focused on phonology...

Saudi S. Fairfax, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Saudi S.
40/hour

Learn Linguistics with an experienced holder of a PhD in Linguistics

My specialty is sociolinguistics and pragmatics, but I taught and have vast experience in many other branches, including morphology, and historical linguistics. I am quite familiar with methods in linguistic research and also worked with...

5.0 (235)
40/hour
719 hours tutoring

My specialty is sociolinguistics and pragmatics, but I taught and have vast experience in many other branches, including morphology, and historical linguistics. I am quite familiar with methods in linguistic research and also worked with...

Neema A. Haymarket, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Neema A.
50/hour

Multilingual linguist since childhood, tutoring since 2008

As I study languages, I do comparative analyses to discern how linguistic concepts manifest across languages, such as how language shapes culture and vice versa. With my broad linguistic knowledge base, I easily provide my students...

4.9 (280)
50/hour
1,415 hours tutoring

As I study languages, I do comparative analyses to discern how linguistic concepts manifest across languages, such as how language shapes culture and vice versa. With my broad linguistic knowledge base, I easily provide my students...

Jennifer B. Vernon Hills, IL, available for online tutoring
Jennifer B.
100/hour

Expert American English Accent Pronunciation & Communication Training

Hello! My name is Jennifer and I work with students and professionals in the areas of AMERICAN ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION TRAINING/ ACCENT MANAGEMENT and PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION COACHING. Having confident and clear communication skills is an...

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100/hour
125 hours tutoring

Hello! My name is Jennifer and I work with students and professionals in the areas of AMERICAN ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION TRAINING/ ACCENT MANAGEMENT and PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION COACHING. Having confident and clear communication skills is an...

Eric C. New Paltz, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Eric C.
50/hour

Ph.D. in Linguistics, with 5+ years of teaching experience

I obtained my doctorate in linguistics in 2019 from the CUNY Graduate Center. I also currently teach classes in linguistics and sociolinguistics at the State University of New York at New Paltz. I have also taught classes in...

5.0 (105)
50/hour
393 hours tutoring

I obtained my doctorate in linguistics in 2019 from the CUNY Graduate Center. I also currently teach classes in linguistics and sociolinguistics at the State University of New York at New Paltz. I have also taught classes in...

Razzan Z. Fairfield, CA, available for online tutoring
Razzan Z.
60/hour

PhD in Education

I have been a tutor and teacher Assistant at the University of Davis for linguistic and I have recently taught at Sonoma State University classes related to grammar, linguistic and syntax. I have also taught Applied...

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60/hour
155 hours tutoring

I have been a tutor and teacher Assistant at the University of Davis for linguistic and I have recently taught at Sonoma State University classes related to grammar, linguistic and syntax. I have also taught Applied...

Mary T. Brooklyn, NY, available for online tutoring
Mary T.
60/hour

Top-of-Class Linguist Tutors All Principle Subdisciplines

/'hɛloʊ ðɛɹ/! Linguistics is both my professional specialty and my passion, and I hope to help you love this subject as much as I do! I know it can be a difficult topic to study, especially the stuff on the S-side...

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46 hours tutoring

/'hɛloʊ ðɛɹ/! Linguistics is both my professional specialty and my passion, and I hope to help you love this subject as much as I do! I know it can be a difficult topic to study, especially the stuff on the S-side...

Andy Z. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Andy Z.
47/hour

Linguistics Student at USC with Research and Coursework Experience

Linguistics has always been an interest of mine, and one that I've nurtured in university. I've taken coursework from Introductory Linguistics to Phonology and Phonetics, to Computational Linguistics, where we...

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47/hour
233 hours tutoring
Response time: 12 minutes

Linguistics has always been an interest of mine, and one that I've nurtured in university. I've taken coursework from Introductory Linguistics to Phonology and Phonetics, to Computational Linguistics, where we...

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Linguistics is the scientific study of language, including its structure, meaning, and use. It encompasses multiple subfields-such as phonology (sound systems), syntax (sentence structure), semantics (meaning), and pragmatics (language in context). By analyzing how language functions and evolves, linguists uncover insights about communication, cognition, and culture. Studying linguistics can enhance language learning, support careers in education, translation, or research, and strengthen analytical skills applicable across disciplines.

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