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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
912 hours tutoring
Response time: 14 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.
50/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 (102)
50/hour
333 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 (120)
40/hour
518 hours tutoring
Response time: 21 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.
49/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 (682)
49/hour
1,215 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. Somerville, MA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sam R.
185/hour

Ivy League Educated Linguist

My Cornell University training in linguistics lies at the intersection of Theoretical Linguistics (phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics), Computational Linguistics, and Natural Language Processing. I...

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185/hour
1,602 hours tutoring

My Cornell University training in linguistics lies at the intersection of Theoretical Linguistics (phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics), Computational Linguistics, and Natural Language Processing. I...

Holly W. Albuquerque, NM, available for online & in-person tutoring
Holly W.
35/hour

BA, MA, and Ph.D. in Linguistics + 30 years' experience

I studied linguistics for over 10 years and have three degrees in linguistics. My dissertation focused on the psycholinguistics of bilingualism. I have taught linguistics to students in various majors, especially to teachers...

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35/hour
4,145 hours tutoring

I studied linguistics for over 10 years and have three degrees in linguistics. My dissertation focused on the psycholinguistics of bilingualism. I have taught linguistics to students in various majors, especially to teachers...

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
4,716 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...

Ryn M. Baton Rouge, LA, available for online tutoring
Ryn M.
65/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)
65/hour
293 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...

5.0 (311)
165/hour
586 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...

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

PhD in Linguistics with 10+ Years of Teaching Experience

I received my PhD in Linguistics from New York University, and I have been the primary instructor and course lead for graduate and undergraduate level classes for 10+ years. Subjects taught include introductions to the theoretical...

5.0 (18)
65/hour
128 hours tutoring

I received my PhD in Linguistics from New York University, and I have been the primary instructor and course lead for graduate and undergraduate level classes for 10+ years. Subjects taught include introductions to the theoretical...

Shawn H. Berkeley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Shawn H.
40/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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40/hour
205 hours tutoring
Response time: 17 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.

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
85 hours tutoring
Response time: 18 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...

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82/hour
96 hours tutoring
Response time: 14 minutes

... 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...

Luqman H. Stanford, CA, available for online tutoring
Luqman H.
135/hour

Multilingual Linguistics Enthusiast with Dictionary Writing Experience

I have a passion for linguistics and speak three languages fluently, with experience writing a dictionary for one of them. My expertise spans linguistic structures, language acquisition, and sociolinguistics, allowing me to offer...

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135/hour
531 hours tutoring
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I have a passion for linguistics and speak three languages fluently, with experience writing a dictionary for one of them. My expertise spans linguistic structures, language acquisition, and sociolinguistics, allowing me to offer...

Emily M. Tucson, AZ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Emily M.
45/hour

BA in Linguistics, MA in TESOL

I studied Linguistics at the University of Arizona for 4 years, B.A. in Linguistics. I focused my course of study on second language acquisition (SLA), language acquisition in children, and phonetics/phonology....

45/hour
2 hours tutoring

I studied Linguistics at the University of Arizona for 4 years, B.A. in Linguistics. I focused my course of study on second language acquisition (SLA), language acquisition in children, and phonetics/phonology....

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
382 hours tutoring

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...

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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...

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

Prof. of English Ling. Teaches Phonetics, Phonology, and Syntax

I've spent 5+ years teaching these topics both as instructor in Colombia and as a student tutor in the USA. I graduated top of my class with a linguistics degree at Reed College, focusing my senior Sociolinguistics thesis on classroom...

5.0 (15)
75/hour
46 hours tutoring
Response time: 8 minutes

I've spent 5+ years teaching these topics both as instructor in Colombia and as a student tutor in the USA. I graduated top of my class with a linguistics degree at Reed College, focusing my senior Sociolinguistics thesis on classroom...

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...

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40/hour
748 hours tutoring
Response time: 18 minutes

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...

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50/hour
1,497 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...

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...

Maria L. Pasadena, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Maria L.
170/hour

Linguistics Tutor

I have a BA in Computational Linguistics from Moscow State University, home to renowned Linguists and Literary Critics, from Bakhtin, Dostoevsky, and Vinogradov to Jacobson, Propp, and Shakhmatov. Whatever aspect of...

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170/hour
1,319 hours tutoring
Response time: 38 minutes

I have a BA in Computational Linguistics from Moscow State University, home to renowned Linguists and Literary Critics, from Bakhtin, Dostoevsky, and Vinogradov to Jacobson, Propp, and Shakhmatov. Whatever aspect of...

Makayla S. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Makayla S.
90/hour

UCLA Cognitive Science major with Linguistics Experience

Linguistics is one of the foundations of the cognitive science major (along with psychology, philosophy, and computing). I took an introductory linguistics course during my first quarter at UCLA. I also volunteered to be a...

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90/hour
28 hours tutoring
Response time: 12 minutes

Linguistics is one of the foundations of the cognitive science major (along with psychology, philosophy, and computing). I took an introductory linguistics course during my first quarter at UCLA. I also volunteered to be a...

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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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