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Douglas
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- English
- Reading
- Literacy
- CV Writing
- Dissertation
PhD in English, former university professor. I help students and professionals improve academic writing, test prep (IELTS, LSAT, TOEFL), research papers, and presentations. 我可以用中文解释难解释难点
- English
- Reading
- Literacy
- CV Writing
- Dissertation
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About Douglas
Literature professor in Taiwan at NTNU - (國立台灣師範大學) and in Hong Kong. Can assist with job / graduate school applications, interviews, MA & PhD theses, academic articles, and ordinary conversation.
My goal is to make writing and communication in English clear, confident, and effective.
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About the lesson
- Primary
- Secondary
- Matric/GCSE
- +7
levels :
Primary
Secondary
Matric/GCSE
AS Level
A Level
BTech
Adult education
Masters
Doctorate
MBA
- English
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Hello! I’m Douglas, PhD in English and former university professor. My approach as a tutor is personalized, practical, and outcome-focused. I believe that academic writing and professional English skills improve most effectively when lessons are tailored to your specific needs and goals.
大家好，我是Douglas，英语博士，曾任大学教授。作为导师，我的教学方法注重个性化、实用性和效果，相信学术写作和专业英语技能在针对个人需求和目标的练习中提升最快。
Teaching Method and Techniques:
I combine structured guidance with hands-on practice, reviewing your texts, highlighting areas for improvement, and providing clear explanations.
I teach editing techniques, organization, clarity, grammar, and academic style, focusing on what each student needs to communicate effectively.
I also provide strategies for international publishing, conference presentations, and professional communication.
Typical Lesson Plan:
Quick review of previous work or assignments.
Identification of key challenges or goals.
Guided editing, exercises, or writing practice.
Discussion of improvements and actionable steps.
Assignments or practice for the next lesson.
What Sets Me Apart:
PhD-level expertise in English and extensive university teaching experience.
Mandarin fluency, allowing me to explain complex English concepts clearly to Chinese-speaking students.
A strong focus on practical outcomes, such as preparing manuscripts for publication, dissertations, or presentations.
Who the Lessons Are For:
Graduate students working on theses, dissertations, or journal articles.
Professionals aiming to improve academic or business English.
Students at any level who want high-quality, personalized guidance for writing or communication in English.
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- 5h: R2086
- 10h: R4172
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- 30min
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