Practice English with Mark

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Mark

North American Accent
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Expertise: Vocabulary · Writing · IELTS

Works with: True Beginner · Beginner · Intermediate · Upper Intermediate · Advanced
Also speaks: Spanish (Basic) · Vietnamese (Basic)
Familiar with: Grammar · Reading · Conversation Practice · Pronunciation · Listening · English for Interviewing · English for Travel · English for Business · Science · Public Services · Art · Education · Entertainment · TOEFL · TOEIC
Expertise: Vocabulary · Writing · IELTS

Works with: True Beginner · Beginner · Intermediate · Upper Intermediate · Advanced
Also speaks: Spanish (Basic) · Vietnamese (Basic)
Familiar with: Grammar · Reading · Conversation Practice · Pronunciation · Listening · English for Interviewing · English for Travel · English for Business · Science · Public Services · Art · Education · Entertainment · TOEFL · TOEIC

Hello!

My name is Mark; I graduated from Kent State University in Ohio back in 1996 with a BA in Fine and Professional Arts. Although I still love creating art, since graduation, I have taken a serious interest in the English written word. I have written three fiction novels; started two separate travel blog sites; published various online articles; and become the art editor for an online literary publication within that time. I am also a freelance proofreader and editor. The next logical step was to start teaching English, and here we are.

I'm a traveler: Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Chile, Norway, the UK, the Canary Islands, Morocco, Oman, The United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand... and when I'm not teaching English, I'm hiking, kayaking, camping, etc... when I'm not up to my ears in nature, I'm reading or watching movies. I love stories (I want to hear your story). When I'm feeling more active, I'm creating art. I love to paint or turn trash into something beautiful... but no matter where I am, If I'm not teaching English, I'm learning another language. I understand the challenge. Let's share this journey.

About

Student Preferences

Open to new students

Languages

English (Native: USA Accent)
Spanish (Basic)
Vietnamese (Basic)

Industry familiarity

🔬 Science
📢 Public Services
🎨 Art
🏫 Education
🎤 Entertainment

Interests

🍴 Food
🎬 Movies
🎶 Music
🔬 Science
🌍 Travel
🎨 Art
📜 History

Specialties

Teaching Style

As I've pointed out in my video, to the best of my ability, your lessons will be exactly what you want them to be, exploring all your personal English goals, so I'm counting on you to be honest about what you want. If it isn't what you want, tell me. The most memorable conversations I've ever had are honest ones.

Preferred Levels

True Beginner
Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced

Language Skills Focus

Vocabulary
Writing
Grammar
Reading
Conversation Practice
Pronunciation
Listening
English for Interviewing
English for Travel
English for Business

Standardized Test Familiarity

IELTS
TOEFL
TOEIC