John V. (him, 56 Years)

Munich, Germany

Experienced reporter teaches modern American English

Bio

I use humor, music, and popular media to help students learn English quickly. I cater lessons to the interests of every student. I live in Munich. I studied international relations... Read more

I use humor, music, and popular media to help students learn English quickly. I cater lessons to the interests of every student. I live in Munich. I studied international relations (BA) at City College of New York (CUNY) studying World Bank/International Monetary Fund environmental policy. MA degree in sociology from Humboldt State University exploring how climate change affects prisons. I trained and worked as a television journalist at Globalvision Inc., New York City. Freelance producer, editor, camera and audio tech at ABC News, CNN, CBS, Reuters, Wall Street Journal Television. Researcher for US Surgeon General's office and Department of Justice. Currently a writer, photographer and video producer at High Times Magazine, Revista Cáñamo, Vice and Cannabis Now Magazine. Read less

Teaching methodology

I design lessons based on the interests and needs of each student. If a student likes Metallica or Shakira, we start by analyzing the lyrics and building a vocabulary base. We anal... Read more

I design lessons based on the interests and needs of each student. If a student likes Metallica or Shakira, we start by analyzing the lyrics and building a vocabulary base. We analyze tv shows, news articles, and social media, checking for grammatical errors. When students are musically inclined we write and sing songs. For business learners, we analyze documents and relevant materials. I encourage students to think in English as much as possible while constantly adding to their vocabulary books. Read less

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