Practice English with Darin

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Darin

North American Accent
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Expertise: Writing · Reading · Vocabulary

Works with: True Beginner · Beginner · Intermediate · Upper Intermediate · Advanced
Familiar with: Conversation Practice · English for Interviewing · Art · Business · Healthcare · Technology · Retail · Education · Entertainment · Sales · Human Resources · IELTS · TOEFL · TOEIC · DET
Expertise: Writing · Reading · Vocabulary

Works with: True Beginner · Beginner · Intermediate · Upper Intermediate · Advanced
Familiar with: Conversation Practice · English for Interviewing · Art · Business · Healthcare · Technology · Retail · Education · Entertainment · Sales · Human Resources · IELTS · TOEFL · TOEIC · DET

Hello!

If you're looking for conversation, I'm here for you. Let's make conversation a work of art and have a good time talking and learning together. I'm a creative writer and artist, and I love meeting new people and getting to know them. Talking is something to enjoy. I hold a bachelor's degree in theater. I've written a sitcom pilot. I love making art, the outdoors, animals, sports, reading, and cooking with friends. Conversation means so much to me because it's how we understand the world. That's why I write. From a young age, I learned the value of speaking well and appreciating what others have to say. I value others for who they are. Making new friends is another way of getting to know more about the world and all that life has to offer. I like myself because that's healthy. Most of all, when I share, I learn from others, and that makes life remarkable.

For the past three years, I've been a caregiver. The role has taught me a lot about perseverance and trusting others. The service required made me so strong. Before that, I wrote grants for the growth of cities and the protection of endangered wildlife and sacred lands. I'm an advocate for human rights. I love to laugh. I wrote a pilot for a streaming sitcom. I've written for newspapers and online magazines. I founded and edited an online literary and arts magazine. I make art, the latest an installation including sculptures, clothing, and paintings. I place a big emphasis on learning everything I can about human behavior and better ways for humans to reshape our lives for the sake of our planet. I like to have a good time with friends. Laughing is my favorite thing to do. I also have been known to write poems.

About

Student Preferences

Open to new students

Languages

English (Native: USA Accent)

Industry familiarity

💼 Business
🩺 Health Care
💻 Technology
🛍️ Retail
👥 Human Resources
🎨 Art
🏫 Education
🎤 Entertainment
🏷️ Sales

Interests

🍴 Food
🎬 Movies
🎶 Music
🔬 Science
🌍 Travel
🌠 Anime
🎨 Art
🏅 Sports
💻 Technology
☀️ Health and Wellness
📜 History
🧐 Philosophy

Specialties

Teaching Style

I'm friendly and outgoing and love listening. I kindly offer constructive advice. I like to engage students by finding out about their likes and listening to whatever they share. Having fun and enjoying teaching is a big part of teaching and growing. As a teacher, I want to prosper as much as the student, and I want them to enjoy themselves. Imagination in teaching, being relaxed and welcoming the moment, plays a big part in communicating and encouraging students to go for their dreams.

Preferred Levels

True Beginner
Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced

Language Skills Focus

Writing
Reading
Vocabulary
Conversation Practice
English for Interviewing

Standardized Test Familiarity

IELTS
TOEFL
TOEIC
DET