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Chris Macgowan is an accomplished Software Engineer, Screenwriter and Filmmaker with experience teaching English as a Second Language (Esl). Chris offers private lessons and group lessons.
Please contact me for a free consultation.
Goals and ObjectivesWe'll meet to evaluate your goals and objectives. I'll present a curriculum from informal conversational to Technical or Business English Instruction to meet your needs. Below is a list of services provided.
Language Services- Conversation with beginning Grammar
- Grammar intermediate levels
- Technical English (Engineering and Media Production)
- Business English
- Editorial
Fees range from 20 Eur/Hr for informal convrsation to 45 Eur/Hr for editorial services. These fees can be negotiable based on your requirements and group. Below is a list of services and rates. All rates are listed per hour unless otherwise noted. Students receive a 20% discount.
| Service | Fee (per/Hr) | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Conversation with Basic Grammar | 20.00 EUR | General conversation at all levels. Basic English Grammar includes discussion of sentence structure including; Nouns, Proper Nouns, Verbs, Sentence Types, Simple and Compound Sentences and more. These sessions include work sheets and study material. |
| Intermediate Grammar | 25.00 EUR | Intermediate English Grammar includes discussion of grammar explanation for basic grammar such as tenses, preposition use, adjectives and adverbs and more. These sessions include work sheets and study material. |
| Technical English | 35.00 EUR | Technical English includes oral and/or written work related to technical subjects of Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, some life sciences and media production. These sessions include work sheets and study material. |
| Business English | 35.00 EUR | Business English includes oral and/or written work, role play, simulation, inter-cultural training, business writing and speaking. These sessions include work sheets and study material. |
| Editorial | 45.00 EUR | Editorial includes specific project work. Examples include oral and/or written reports, software applications, media production. |
Discount Packages
Discount packages can be purchased for extended educational hours. Purchasing a package will provide a discount to the student and also an educational commitment. Discount packages include educational materials. Various discount packages are listed below.
| Package | Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Month (3hr/wk) | 228 EUR | 5% Discount! 1 Month Package, 12 Instruction hours, 3 hours per week. Package includes textbook. |
| 1 Month (6hr/wk) | 432 EUR | 10% Discount! 1 Month Package, 24 Instruction hours, 6 hours per week. Package includes textbook. |
| 2 Month (3hr/wk) | 432 EUR | 10% Discount! 2 Month Package, 24 Instruction hours, 3 hours per week. Package includes textbook. |
| 2 Month (6hr/wk) | 816 EUR | 15% Discount! 2 Month Package, 48 Instruction hours, 6 hours per week. Package includes textbook. |
Language Resources
Some students have asked for further resources. Below are some links to sites that provide resources to English Language Learners. If you have a site recommendation please send it and I'll add it to the list.
- www.spotlight-verlag.de
- www.englishclub.com
- http://www.usingenglish.com
- http://www.english-to-go.com
I began to teach English as a Second Language in Berlin in 1990. Since that time I have continued to teach English to supplement income while working on the software and film industry. I have taught topics in software and media production and generally enjoy teaching. Teaching English allows me to meet a diverse clientele and provide an important service that I enjoy.
I don't hold a license to teach English as a Second Language. I have 20 years professional experience in Software Engineering. These experiences involve interviews, public speaking, technical writing and many other skills that crossover to teaching the English Language.
I speak German!
Please contact me for a free consultation. The best way to communicate is via email. If you have a question or comment please don't hesitate to call or write.
Chris Macgowan
email: chris@macgowan.com
Chris Macgowan
Wielandstr. 12
12159 Berlin
Germany
Tel: +49 30 695 4000 4