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University TESOL Certified Online Teacher of ESL American English
Nathan G.

5.0 (1,118 ratings)

4,981 hours tutoring

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University TESOL Certified Online Teacher of ESL American English
University TESOL Certified Online Teacher of ESL American English
Nathan G.

5.0 (1,118 ratings)

4,981 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
5.0 (1,118 ratings)

4,981 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

Qualifications for “public speaking”

I am privileged to tutor American English subjects of every description to both native and non-native English speaking scholars, working professionals, and their adult family members. For example, I am often called upon to collaborate with clients to proofread the written discussions required by online college courses. I readily evaluate the public speaking and PowerPoint presentations required of corporate executives and graduate students. Additionally, I enthusiastically participate in job interview preparations requiring interview question and answer practice sessions. Thank you for your interest in my advanced English tutoring services for adults.

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Grammar,
I thoroughly enjoy teaching American English Grammar to interested adult ESL clients. Accordingly, I completed university coursework entitled "Teaching English Grammar" in 2013. Along with a...
ESL/ESOL
Just in time for my junior high school education, I had the good fortune to join the rest of my family moving to Asia for two-years when my father's employer transferred him to Bangkok, Thailand. I...
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Finally, each client's lesson plan focuses on their own personal English communications Speaking, Listening, Writing, and Reading challenges. Impromptu American English public speaking,...

My American English tutoring practice provides personalized one-to-one communications learning for high-intermediate and advanced-level ESL adults. I tutor ESL Speaking, Listening, Writing, Reading, and Grammar online using Skype's well-known screen sharing capabilities. My highly motivated clients include international working professionals and their spouses, as well as many graduate-level scholars desiring private American English communications development.
To tailor meaningful ESL lessons, I reference my 10-years of one-to-one professional American teaching experience, Kennesaw State University TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Certification training, and the scholarly American English textbooks I use to scaffold my lessons.
I am currently tutoring or mentoring international ESL clients from Brazil, Canada, China, Hawaii, Germany, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Nepal, Peru, the Philippines, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, and Vietnam. I tutor my ESL clients respectfully and mentor their American English language development for life.
Unlike the typical ESL classroom lectures offered by others, my private ESL lessons are customized American English communications enhancement experiences that proceed at each client's pace. With my positive reinforcement, clients learn to clearly enunciate polite American English phrases that often include conversational phrasal verbs and the idiomatic business expressions used by well-educated North Americans. Throughout my lessons, mispronunciations are politely corrected and subsequently revisited until clients have internalized my respectful reminders.
Generally speaking, each ESL lesson plan begins with a respectful American English conversation to practice difficult pronunciation challenges in a safe online classroom environment. I may invite the deliberate use of a collocated vocabulary or call for five sentences including contractions.
Next, I ask each client to read aloud from their Past Mispronunciation's List to confirm the efficacy of my corrections. Finally, each client's lesson plan focuses on their own personal English communications Speaking, Listening, Writing, and Reading challenges. Impromptu American English public speaking, phrasal verb comprehension, native accent English reduction, vowel sound differentiation, academic writing, confident presentation delivery, business English expressions, and well-educated vocabulary are among the most popular options available. Appropriate textbook reading, exercises, lesson handouts, and online listening resources are introduced during class to enhance between-lesson learning opportunities.
My ESL tutoring specialties include the modeling, articulation, and pronunciation of the standard non-regional American English pronunciation and polite speech practices associated with well-educated North Americans. My upper-intermediate and advanced level American English lessons emphasize the multiple-word thought groups, best known as collocations, that North Americans are most comfortable with. I often collaborate with clients to script, proofread, and evaluate the American English oral and written presentations required of them. Astute international graduate school professors and business executives routinely use my private oral English editing services to edit, proofread, and perfect and their oral presentations.

Popular lesson topics include, but are not limited to:
1. American English Pronunciation
2. Business English Expressions
3. Conversational Phrasal Verbs
4. Business English Vocabulary
5. Fundamental English Grammar
6. Presentations in English
7. Native Accent Reduction
8. Prepositions In Use

Are you planning a business trip? Let's collaborate to predict and list the questions you are likely to be asked before practicing your best American English responses. Similarly, we can practice effective telephone English dialogues until you are confident when making and taking phone calls. When I confirm your proofreading, editing, and listen while you practice delivering your PowerPoint presentations, you can expect your public speaking fears to disappear.

Invitation: Many of the long-term ESL scholars that I assist report huge improvements in their American English abilities after meeting with me regularly for as little as three months. My clients often validate my respectful dedication to their English communication goals with the excellent reviews and high lesson-ratings posted on my profile. I am justifiably proud of their accomplishments and grateful for the trust and confidence they hold in my teaching abilities. I invite you to contact me to discuss your American English learning objectives and to schedule future online lessons.

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Education

Syracuse University, School of Communications
Journalism
California Health Sciences College, PSG Certified
Graduate Coursework
Kennesaw State University, TESOL Certified
Graduate Coursework

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ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

Just in time for my junior high school education, I had the good fortune to join the rest of my family moving to Asia for two-years when my father's employer transferred him to Bangkok, Thailand. I quickly discovered that I could exchange informal American English language and culture lessons for their Thai language and culture equivalents. Similarly, as an adult working for the U.S. government in both Germany and Japan, I volunteered to tutor ESL American English to motivated International ESL/ESOL adults in exchange for their local language and cultural experiences. Since settling in Georgia's Greater Atlanta area in 2008, I have tutored American English subjects of every description, full time. To update my American English and Grammar Teaching qualifications, I completed the required coursework to earn my TESOL (Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages) and Teaching Grammar Classroom and Online Certifications from Kennesaw State University in 2013. Accordingly, I currently tutor advanced American English Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing to a loyal following of international working professionals, college graduate-school scholars, and their spouses. (Updated: January 2019)
Grammar

Grammar

I thoroughly enjoy teaching American English Grammar to interested adult ESL clients. Accordingly, I completed university coursework entitled "Teaching English Grammar" in 2013. Along with a thorough college-level review of American English grammar, this ESL teacher's course introduced me to the latest research regarding ESL Grammar instruction. In the process, I was introduced to the comprehensive set of ESL Grammar texts, workbooks, and interactive PowerPoint graphics that I still use in my upper-intermediate and advanced-level lessons. In particular, I emphasize the importance of proper word order and the demands of subject-verb agreement in English communications. Likewise, I highlight the prescribed use and conjugation of college-level action verbs in English speaking and writing. To better comprehend and speak English like a true native speaker, the appropriate conversational contractions must be reviewed and their pronunciation practiced. Likewise, count and noncount noun distinctions must become second nature along with the appropriate articles they require. These are frequently in need of additional attention and practice. Moreover, I include a thorough review of the causal, temporal, and comparative connectives available for scholastic writing at all levels. (Updated February 2018)

Elementary Education

Grammar,

Grammar

I thoroughly enjoy teaching American English Grammar to interested adult ESL clients. Accordingly, I completed university coursework entitled "Teaching English Grammar" in 2013. Along with a thorough college-level review of American English grammar, this ESL teacher's course introduced me to the latest research regarding ESL Grammar instruction. In the process, I was introduced to the comprehensive set of ESL Grammar texts, workbooks, and interactive PowerPoint graphics that I still use in my upper-intermediate and advanced-level lessons. In particular, I emphasize the importance of proper word order and the demands of subject-verb agreement in English communications. Likewise, I highlight the prescribed use and conjugation of college-level action verbs in English speaking and writing. To better comprehend and speak English like a true native speaker, the appropriate conversational contractions must be reviewed and their pronunciation practiced. Likewise, count and noncount noun distinctions must become second nature along with the appropriate articles they require. These are frequently in need of additional attention and practice. Moreover, I include a thorough review of the causal, temporal, and comparative connectives available for scholastic writing at all levels. (Updated February 2018)
Reading

English

English,

English

I am privileged to tutor American English subjects of every description to both native and non-native English speaking scholars, working professionals, and their adult family members. For example, I am often called upon to collaborate with clients to proofread the written discussions required by online college courses. I readily evaluate the public speaking and PowerPoint presentations required of corporate executives and graduate students. Additionally, I enthusiastically participate in job interview preparations requiring interview question and answer practice sessions. Thank you for your interest in my advanced English tutoring services for adults.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

Just in time for my junior high school education, I had the good fortune to join the rest of my family moving to Asia for two-years when my father's employer transferred him to Bangkok, Thailand. I quickly discovered that I could exchange informal American English language and culture lessons for their Thai language and culture equivalents. Similarly, as an adult working for the U.S. government in both Germany and Japan, I volunteered to tutor ESL American English to motivated International ESL/ESOL adults in exchange for their local language and cultural experiences. Since settling in Georgia's Greater Atlanta area in 2008, I have tutored American English subjects of every description, full time. To update my American English and Grammar Teaching qualifications, I completed the required coursework to earn my TESOL (Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages) and Teaching Grammar Classroom and Online Certifications from Kennesaw State University in 2013. Accordingly, I currently tutor advanced American English Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing to a loyal following of international working professionals, college graduate-school scholars, and their spouses. (Updated: January 2019)
Grammar,

Grammar

I thoroughly enjoy teaching American English Grammar to interested adult ESL clients. Accordingly, I completed university coursework entitled "Teaching English Grammar" in 2013. Along with a thorough college-level review of American English grammar, this ESL teacher's course introduced me to the latest research regarding ESL Grammar instruction. In the process, I was introduced to the comprehensive set of ESL Grammar texts, workbooks, and interactive PowerPoint graphics that I still use in my upper-intermediate and advanced-level lessons. In particular, I emphasize the importance of proper word order and the demands of subject-verb agreement in English communications. Likewise, I highlight the prescribed use and conjugation of college-level action verbs in English speaking and writing. To better comprehend and speak English like a true native speaker, the appropriate conversational contractions must be reviewed and their pronunciation practiced. Likewise, count and noncount noun distinctions must become second nature along with the appropriate articles they require. These are frequently in need of additional attention and practice. Moreover, I include a thorough review of the causal, temporal, and comparative connectives available for scholastic writing at all levels. (Updated February 2018)
TOEFL,

TOEFL

As a full-time TESOL certified online American English instructor, I am ideally suited to prepare international adults for the challenging TOEFL iBT Test. TOEFL students trust and emulate the native speaker's American English pronunciation that I model while offering my respectful TOEFL suggestions. Students will also benefit from my one-to-one personal attention to their American English fluency issues. I will explain how best to respond to the questions asked on the Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing practice tests according to The (ETS) Official Guide to the TOEFL Test. Thank you for considering my qualifications when you are ready to prepare for your next TOEFL IBT Test date. (Updated: April 2017)
Reading

Homeschool

English,

English

I am privileged to tutor American English subjects of every description to both native and non-native English speaking scholars, working professionals, and their adult family members. For example, I am often called upon to collaborate with clients to proofread the written discussions required by online college courses. I readily evaluate the public speaking and PowerPoint presentations required of corporate executives and graduate students. Additionally, I enthusiastically participate in job interview preparations requiring interview question and answer practice sessions. Thank you for your interest in my advanced English tutoring services for adults.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

Just in time for my junior high school education, I had the good fortune to join the rest of my family moving to Asia for two-years when my father's employer transferred him to Bangkok, Thailand. I quickly discovered that I could exchange informal American English language and culture lessons for their Thai language and culture equivalents. Similarly, as an adult working for the U.S. government in both Germany and Japan, I volunteered to tutor ESL American English to motivated International ESL/ESOL adults in exchange for their local language and cultural experiences. Since settling in Georgia's Greater Atlanta area in 2008, I have tutored American English subjects of every description, full time. To update my American English and Grammar Teaching qualifications, I completed the required coursework to earn my TESOL (Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages) and Teaching Grammar Classroom and Online Certifications from Kennesaw State University in 2013. Accordingly, I currently tutor advanced American English Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing to a loyal following of international working professionals, college graduate-school scholars, and their spouses. (Updated: January 2019)
Reading

Language

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

Just in time for my junior high school education, I had the good fortune to join the rest of my family moving to Asia for two-years when my father's employer transferred him to Bangkok, Thailand. I quickly discovered that I could exchange informal American English language and culture lessons for their Thai language and culture equivalents. Similarly, as an adult working for the U.S. government in both Germany and Japan, I volunteered to tutor ESL American English to motivated International ESL/ESOL adults in exchange for their local language and cultural experiences. Since settling in Georgia's Greater Atlanta area in 2008, I have tutored American English subjects of every description, full time. To update my American English and Grammar Teaching qualifications, I completed the required coursework to earn my TESOL (Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages) and Teaching Grammar Classroom and Online Certifications from Kennesaw State University in 2013. Accordingly, I currently tutor advanced American English Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing to a loyal following of international working professionals, college graduate-school scholars, and their spouses. (Updated: January 2019)
TOEFL

TOEFL

As a full-time TESOL certified online American English instructor, I am ideally suited to prepare international adults for the challenging TOEFL iBT Test. TOEFL students trust and emulate the native speaker's American English pronunciation that I model while offering my respectful TOEFL suggestions. Students will also benefit from my one-to-one personal attention to their American English fluency issues. I will explain how best to respond to the questions asked on the Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing practice tests according to The (ETS) Official Guide to the TOEFL Test. Thank you for considering my qualifications when you are ready to prepare for your next TOEFL IBT Test date. (Updated: April 2017)

Most Popular

English,

English

I am privileged to tutor American English subjects of every description to both native and non-native English speaking scholars, working professionals, and their adult family members. For example, I am often called upon to collaborate with clients to proofread the written discussions required by online college courses. I readily evaluate the public speaking and PowerPoint presentations required of corporate executives and graduate students. Additionally, I enthusiastically participate in job interview preparations requiring interview question and answer practice sessions. Thank you for your interest in my advanced English tutoring services for adults.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

Just in time for my junior high school education, I had the good fortune to join the rest of my family moving to Asia for two-years when my father's employer transferred him to Bangkok, Thailand. I quickly discovered that I could exchange informal American English language and culture lessons for their Thai language and culture equivalents. Similarly, as an adult working for the U.S. government in both Germany and Japan, I volunteered to tutor ESL American English to motivated International ESL/ESOL adults in exchange for their local language and cultural experiences. Since settling in Georgia's Greater Atlanta area in 2008, I have tutored American English subjects of every description, full time. To update my American English and Grammar Teaching qualifications, I completed the required coursework to earn my TESOL (Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages) and Teaching Grammar Classroom and Online Certifications from Kennesaw State University in 2013. Accordingly, I currently tutor advanced American English Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing to a loyal following of international working professionals, college graduate-school scholars, and their spouses. (Updated: January 2019)
Reading

Other

ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

Just in time for my junior high school education, I had the good fortune to join the rest of my family moving to Asia for two-years when my father's employer transferred him to Bangkok, Thailand. I quickly discovered that I could exchange informal American English language and culture lessons for their Thai language and culture equivalents. Similarly, as an adult working for the U.S. government in both Germany and Japan, I volunteered to tutor ESL American English to motivated International ESL/ESOL adults in exchange for their local language and cultural experiences. Since settling in Georgia's Greater Atlanta area in 2008, I have tutored American English subjects of every description, full time. To update my American English and Grammar Teaching qualifications, I completed the required coursework to earn my TESOL (Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages) and Teaching Grammar Classroom and Online Certifications from Kennesaw State University in 2013. Accordingly, I currently tutor advanced American English Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing to a loyal following of international working professionals, college graduate-school scholars, and their spouses. (Updated: January 2019)

Special Needs

Speech

Speech

I provide the American English speech evaluations with respectful suggestions that international working professionals require when preparing their verbal presentations. I also assist my clients to clearly articulate the polite American accent English intonation that they require to express themselves clearly. Additionally, I collaborate with clients to optimize their verbal presentations through the expressive use of syllable stress, vocal pacing, and phasal emphasis. My goal is to guide my ESL clients toward increasingly clear, fluent, and coherent discourse. I am often called upon to assist ESL clients with their pronunciation, vocabulary, and accent challenges. Toward that end, I routinely model the standard non-regional American accent English generally associated with well-educated North Americans. When engaged in Speech lessons, I carefully enunciate my words and deliberately emphasize the American English intonation and syllable stress that does not require undue listener effort. My ESL clients report increased confidence in their verbal presentations, successful interview outcomes, and superior job evaluations. Also, clients praise my efforts in the positive tutor reviews and high lesson ratings they award me. They credit me with their successful job interviews and subsequent promotions. In turn, I never forget to attribute my client's hard work and dedication to learning for the successes they enjoy. Thank you for considering my ESL tutoring services. (Updated November 2015)

Summer

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

Just in time for my junior high school education, I had the good fortune to join the rest of my family moving to Asia for two-years when my father's employer transferred him to Bangkok, Thailand. I quickly discovered that I could exchange informal American English language and culture lessons for their Thai language and culture equivalents. Similarly, as an adult working for the U.S. government in both Germany and Japan, I volunteered to tutor ESL American English to motivated International ESL/ESOL adults in exchange for their local language and cultural experiences. Since settling in Georgia's Greater Atlanta area in 2008, I have tutored American English subjects of every description, full time. To update my American English and Grammar Teaching qualifications, I completed the required coursework to earn my TESOL (Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages) and Teaching Grammar Classroom and Online Certifications from Kennesaw State University in 2013. Accordingly, I currently tutor advanced American English Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing to a loyal following of international working professionals, college graduate-school scholars, and their spouses. (Updated: January 2019)
Reading

Test Preparation

TOEFL

TOEFL

As a full-time TESOL certified online American English instructor, I am ideally suited to prepare international adults for the challenging TOEFL iBT Test. TOEFL students trust and emulate the native speaker's American English pronunciation that I model while offering my respectful TOEFL suggestions. Students will also benefit from my one-to-one personal attention to their American English fluency issues. I will explain how best to respond to the questions asked on the Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing practice tests according to The (ETS) Official Guide to the TOEFL Test. Thank you for considering my qualifications when you are ready to prepare for your next TOEFL IBT Test date. (Updated: April 2017)

Ratings and Reviews

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Excellent tutor!

I started to hire a tutor because I felt I have little chance to speak English even though I am doing my graduate program. When I talk with my classmates, the conversation is either not a good practice because my classmates do not correct me if I misspeak. Then I found Nathan. He provides a lot of great suggestions for my spoken English, especially in the following aspects. **Choice of words- As an ESL speaker, I sometimes use impolite or awkward words I am not aware of. Nathan is a sensitive listener. He corrects me and gives appropriate suggestions of choosing words. **Fluency of sentences- Nathan always listens to me carefully. He will point out what I miss in a sentence and encourages me to practice the complete sentence again. **Perfect example of English speaker- Nathan's accent is the so-called standard American English accent. He always speaks as a gentleman and teaches me to speak in a polite manner. He also speaks in a well-organized way that I can understand everything he tells me. **Selection of materials- the materials that Nathan selects are very helpful and interesting. For example, the book of phrasal verbs provides daily-life verbs and good exercises. The podcast is a wonderful practice of listening and speaking. Nathan is always well-prepared before we meet. We have a schedule for every class and he never rushes to finish the class just because the time is up. Overall, he is definitely an excellent tutor and I will keep learning English with him!

Paddy, 45 lessons with Nathan
Tutor responded:

Thank you for your detailed evaluation of my ESL lessons and qualifications, Paddy. I rely on your forthright written feedback when designing your ESL lessons. I am extremely pleased with the huge progress I have witnessed in all of your American English language skills. Respectfully submitted by Nathan Gates.

Patient tutor

He corrected my pronunciation and taught me the contractions to speak the same as a native American, but I still have a lot to improve. Way to go. Will definitely have next lesson with him.

CHIHMING, 3 lessons with Nathan

Great teacher

Nathan is great teacher and helped me a lot! He is trying to help best during the class hour. Furthermore, he is quite responsive to students.

Aliye, 2 lessons with Nathan

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

We practiced contractions and conversation to improve vocabulary and pronunciation. Nathan shares with me great materials and he is helping me to feel more confident in my English speaking.

Josana, 24 lessons with Nathan

Basically a great tutor

Nathan knows how to ease the journey you may have when approaching another language. He gives you all the leads you need to speak and think your best. We worked hard on pronunciation, phrasal verbs and meaning, which are required to feel more confident on the English language.

Lucio, 30 lessons with Nathan

Patient and engaging teacher

It is our first class. And it has been productive. We touched base on some of the basics. Looking forward to our next class.

Hannah, 3 lessons with Nathan
Tutor responded:

Thank you for your optimistic feedback, Hannah.

Very patient!!! Great methodology.

We practiced vocabulary during an interview. We covered all the topics according to the interview following a structure. Thanks again.

Isaac, 2 lessons with Nathan
Tutor responded:

Your very welcome, Isaac.

Nice and knowledgable tutor

Nathan taught me the way how to speak clearly and correctly with an American accent. He also encouraged me to speak loud with confidence. I am very grateful! Thanks a lot! Min

Min, 11 lessons with Nathan
Tutor responded:

Thank you for adding your constructive comments to my Tutor Feedback page, Min. Your appreciation for our recent online lessons means a lot to me. Respectfully, Nathan "Learn as if you were to live forever" - Gandi

Such a talented teacher

I enjoy every single minute of my lessons with Nathan and always looking forward to the next one. He makes my American English learning faster and more effective, and also helps me with my vocabulary and public speaking goals.

Dima, 17 lessons with Nathan
Tutor responded:

Thank you for your fluent English feedback, Dima.

Enlightened teacher and life tutor

Nathan and I have engaged in American English phrasal verb and coversation for nearly 6 months, his class is both helpful and insightful. In addition to language learning, I've gained confidence and enhanced social skills as well. I really enjoyed his lessons!

Ting, 27 lessons with Nathan
Tutor responded:

Thank you for entrusting your American English lessons to me, Ting.

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