Alan I
New to Strømmen
21 yrs teaching experience
Experienced, easygoing, professional teacher of English with a clear, neutral (received pronunciation trained) accent.
Personally Vetted
Garrett has met every tutor in our network personally since 2006.
- Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan
I teach
English
JapaneseI also speak
IndonesianSpecialties
Conversational English , Business English , British English , English for Kids , Tokyo / Standard Dialect Hyōjungo , Japanese for Kids , Japanese for Travel , Japanese for Beginners , Japanese Grammar , Japanese Conversation , Pronunciation Coaching , Accent Modification , English for Travel , English Grammar
Tutor Bio
(G'day!) I'm Alan, an easygoing, professional ESL teacher with a clear, neutral (received pronunciation trained) accent, and over 20 years’ experience. I began my teaching career at one of Sydney's leading ESL colleges, and have since acquired comprehensive experience in wide-ranging contexts, including 7½ years in Tokyo, Japan, where I was contracted as lead English teacher for Tokyo’s largest elementary school, did extensive substitute teaching for the Greater Tokyo area, conducted teacher training programs, did demonstration lessons for Boards of Education, judged English speech competitions, and trained many talented professional people. I hold TESOL and Teaching English to Young Learners qualifications, and also have several years’ experience teaching online to international students. In addition, I am experienced in acting for theatre, film and television, and have also studied film production.
Having this broad background, I am well able to adapt to students’ needs, including training in pronunciation, accent neutralization/coaching and expressive style, explaining in ways that are natural and easy to grasp.
My other interests and hobbies include travel, languages, photography and music.
I am looking forward to helping many more students achieve exceptional success in their use of the English language to make the most of their other talents and skills, and for them to have much fun along the way.
Based in Hua Hin
Online, worldwide
Hourly Rates
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Pay as you go$151/hr
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10-hour package Save $50$146/hr$1,460 total
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20-hour package Save $200 Best value$141/hr$2,820 total
Available Lesson Times
Degrees and Certificates
Degrees
Certifications
Personal Interests
Learn more about Alan
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What is your favorite word in your language and why?
Meraki - (meˈrɑːki/) (n.) (actually a modern Greek word, but is gaining popularity as a "loan word" in English); Doing something with soul, creativity, or love - when you put "something of yourself" into what you're doing, whatever it may be. I like this word because it is how I like to live, and is what shines behind many of the things I love and appreciate.
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What is your favorite dish from your hometown? If you no longer live there is there a good local restaurant that serves it?
Grilled Barramundi with Lemon Myrtle Butter Sauce - a fish from Australia's tropical northern waters having a white firm textured flesh and sweet flavour, paired with a zesty, aromatic, lemony native rainforest herb.
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Besides the languages you teach, do you speak or study any other languages?
I am currently studying French.
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What are your interests outside of teaching at Strommen?
Travel, Music Production, Acting, Nature, Photography, Digital Art, Cinematography, Languages, Swimming
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What do you consider your hometown? Why do you love it?
My hometown Sydney, has a spectacularly beautiful harbour with many coves and vantage points to take in the views of the Opera Hoiuse, Harbour Bridge, and fireworks events. It also has many beautiful beaches, and is surrounded by large national parks with dramatic scenery and opportunities for many kinds of recreation.