David F.

I've spent over 15 years in global marketing at major gaming companies, then shifted my focus to teaching English and traveling. Now based remotely, I combine my linguistics background (Russian language) with certified game‑based learning methods to make lessons feel like engaging adventures—whether for children or business professionals. My goal is to turn language acquisition into something you actually look forward to.

I have over 5 years of recent, intensive English teaching experience (freelance and in‑company) plus additional early career classroom teaching. I deliver tailored lessons to children (ages 10+) and adults including business professionals and university students. My corporate clients have included Yandex, Deutsche Bank, Lukoil, and Novartis in Russia. I also taught mixed‑age groups at Globus International, ITEC, and Denis School in Moscow. Across all roles, I design game‑based learning modules (role‑playing, digital quests, board games), use multimedia and interactive apps, and apply my Slavic linguistics background to anticipate language‑specific errors (grammatical aspect, articles, syntax transfer). My approach turns lessons into engaging, memorable experiences for diverse ages and proficiency levels.

Who I am and to whom I give lessons:
English language educator with 5+ years recent teaching experience, a BS in Economics / Russian Language, and a UC Irvine certification in Game‑Based Learning. I teach children (ages 10+) and adults (business professionals, university students) from pre‑intermediate to advanced levels, including Russian speakers leveraging my Slavic linguistics background.

My techniques and methods of instruction:
Each lesson follows a flexible arc: warm‑up (quick game or chat), core input (real‑world texts/videos plus grammar/functional language), guided practice (role‑play, digital quest, board game), and freer production (personalized task). I integrate multimedia, interactive apps, and game mechanics to boost engagement and retention. For adults, I use business‑relevant scenarios; for children, playful challenges.

My chacteristics as a tutor:
Patient, energetic, and adaptive. I turn errors into learning moments, design custom game‑based modules, and create a low‑anxiety classroom where students feel motivated to speak. My prior 15+ years in global marketing (gaming industry) inform how I analyse learner needs and build engaging lesson systems. I currently travel and teach remotely, bringing real‑world cultural perspectives into every session.