A New Yorker in Toronto, Canada, teaching English to the world!
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A New Yorker in Toronto, Canada, teaching English to the world!
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Ich als Lehrkraft
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
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Aus USALebt in Toronto, Kanada (06:18 UTC-04:00)
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italki-Lehrkraft seit 3. Jun 2021
Thema von InteresseFinanzenFilmeGeschichteEssenMusik
My name is Fred Kuhr 🏳️🌈, and I'm a dual U.S./Canada citizen 🇨🇦🇺🇸originally from New York City 🌉, now living in Toronto. Having lived in Montreal and travelled throughout Quebec, I speak some French as well as my native English. I'm a former high school English teacher, both in the U.S. and Canada, as well as an award-winning actor, writer and filmmaker. My interests include current events, pop culture, movies, music and physical fitness. In fact, I'm a certified personal trainer and have been working in the fitness industry for over 10 years.
Ich als Lehrkraft
As a former high school English teacher, I know that you have to meet students where they are and use materials that interest them in order to reach them. I also know that different students learn differently; that is, some respond better to listening while others are better with seeing information. So I like to tailor lessons to individual students depending on what methods will work best and keep students motivated.
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
My teaching style is upbeat and energetic, injected with humor. I know that if I'm bored, the student will be too. So I can't be boring. Language learning should be fun anyway, since learning a language also unlocks a new culture. I like to use materials that are already out there in the culture - whether that's children's books, magazines, newspapers, movies or music - to showcase culture along with language. And as a dual U.S./Canadian citizen, I understand the cultures of both countries.
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1984 - 1988
Bachelor - Education / Communications / EnglishNorthwestern University
Thank you, Fred!!! You are a BRILLIANT teacher !!!
7. Juli 2021
Aleksei
1 Englisch Unterrichtsstunde
Auswahl der Lehrkraft
Great talk with Fred!
I was speaking most of the lesson.
He can perfectly support and lead a conversation.
24. Juni 2021
François Normandeau
5 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Auswahl der Lehrkraft
The best lesson ever !! :) Thank you!
15. Juni 2021
David Gou
79 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Fred always comes up with brilliant examples. I’ve never felt bored in his class.
11. Sep. 2024
Ekaterina Mikhailova
1 Englisch Unterrichtsstunde
It was a positive and interesting first lesson. Thank you Fred for the conversation.
18. Juni 2024
David Gou
79 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
I can't believe I've already completed another package of 20 classes with Fred. Learning English is a long journey for me, and I'm glad I've been doing it with Fred.