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American English Conversation-Learn American English in a casual conversational class
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Casual group setting in a local pub or in my home in Sabaneta. I offer both group and private classes. This is strictly immersion conversation, not a grammer class or ESL prep. I am a native speaker of American English. The idea is to have fun and get comfortable with American English.
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  • Calle Sur #, Sabaneta, Antioquia, Colombia
About Me
He sido enólogo en California y el estado de Washington la mayor parte de mi vida adulta. Antes de mi carrera en la elaboración de vinos, enseñé ciencias en la escuela secundaria en Caracas, Venezuela y trabajé como ecologista para la Universidad de Puerto Rico y el Departamento de Energía de los Estados Unidos. Mi esposa y yo somos dueños de una pequeña bodega en el estado de Washington. Con mucho gusto comparto mi conocimiento del vino con mis amigos y estudiantes, ya que es lo que mejor conozco.Soy Asociado de Investigación en el Programa de Conservación del Jardín Botánico de Medellín.

I have been a winemaker in California and Washington State most of my adult life. Prior to my career in winemaking, I taught high school science in Caracas, Venezuela and worked as an Ecologist for the University of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Department of Energy. I now own a small winery in Washington State. I gladly share my wine knowledge with my friends and students, since it is what I know best. I am also a Research Associate in the Conservation Program at Jardin Botanico de Medellin.
Education
B.S. in Psychology, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.S. in Ecology, The Universtity of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.S. in Viticulture, The University of California, Davis
M.B.A., Marketing, Sonoma State University
PhD in Environmental Science, oregon State University (current)
Experience / Qualifications
Para mis estudiantes de inglés: les enseñaré la forma en que los norteamericanos hablan en las conversaciones diarias, en lugar de enseñar inglés como libro de texto. Este es un curso para practicar y mejorar sus habilidades de conversación y pronunciación, no un curso para aprender gramática o escritura.

Para mis estudiantes de apreciación del vino: He perseguido mi pasión por el gran vino durante casi 40 años. He tenido la suerte de trabajar con algunos de los enólogos más talentosos de nuestro tiempo. He viajado mucho por Europa, América y la República Popular China. Mi objetivo es mejorar su capacidad de cata y su confianza en el disfrute del buen vino.

For my English Students: I will teach you the way North Americans actually speak in every day conversations, rather than teaching textbook English.This is a course to practice and improve your conversational and pronunciation skills, not a course to learn grammer or writing.

For my Wine Appreciation Students: I have pursued my passion for great wine for almost 40 years. I have had the good fortune to work with with some of the most talented winemakers of our time. I have traveled extensively in Europe, the Americas, and the Peoples Republic of China. My goal is to improve your tasting skills and confidence in the enjoyment of fine wine.
Age
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
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Duration
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Skills
English for adults
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