Joshua Opperman
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United Kingdom•
7:53 PM (GMT+02:00)
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About Me
Specialities: Academic English, Business English, and Advanced Conversational English.
I also offer courses in Academic Philosophy and Critical Thinking too!
Do you wish that you could excel in meetings or negotiations? Do feel you have so much to say, but you just don't have the precise words you need? Are you bored of learning how to talk about the weather?
Let me help you get there. With a career in English Training approaching eight years, I have come to understand one key fact. Lessons need to be catered to the student. We all have different goals, different strengths and different needs. If you want to take to the next level, you can't do it alone. You need a teacher who is able to identify and work with your needs, your strengths and your goals. Not a teacher who lectures, but a teacher who collaborates with you.
In my long career I have taught a variety of subjects, to a variety of levels, in many different countries and contexts. My adaptability is key strength that I bring to my classes.
Beyond teaching English, with a background in philosophy, so you can be sure that our classes will never be boring, will never be ordinary.
Let's work together to get you to the next level.
Read MoreI also offer courses in Academic Philosophy and Critical Thinking too!
Do you wish that you could excel in meetings or negotiations? Do feel you have so much to say, but you just don't have the precise words you need? Are you bored of learning how to talk about the weather?
Let me help you get there. With a career in English Training approaching eight years, I have come to understand one key fact. Lessons need to be catered to the student. We all have different goals, different strengths and different needs. If you want to take to the next level, you can't do it alone. You need a teacher who is able to identify and work with your needs, your strengths and your goals. Not a teacher who lectures, but a teacher who collaborates with you.
In my long career I have taught a variety of subjects, to a variety of levels, in many different countries and contexts. My adaptability is key strength that I bring to my classes.
Beyond teaching English, with a background in philosophy, so you can be sure that our classes will never be boring, will never be ordinary.
Let's work together to get you to the next level.
My trial lessons
1. We get to know each other and make sure everyone comfortable and happy. Share a good story or two.
2. I conduct a needs analysis to get a better idea of what would benefit you the most
3. We quickly engage in a little sample of target language - or we have a really good conversation! Whichever suits your learning style.
Read More2. I conduct a needs analysis to get a better idea of what would benefit you the most
3. We quickly engage in a little sample of target language - or we have a really good conversation! Whichever suits your learning style.
Trial Lesson
One time, 30 minutesPrivate Lessons
60 minutesTeacher Stats
Within a day 
8 years ago 
98.00%229 
10.2 lesson average
5.0 Schedule
Teaching Expertise
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Upper Advanced
British English
South African English
Résumé
Education
2024
Master's in Philosophy
University of Cape Town - Cape Town, South Africa
Currently completing a masters degree specialising in Applied Ethics. Ask me about my research if you're interested in Wild Animals!
2015 - 2016
Bsocsci Honours in Philosophy
The University of Cape Town - Cape Town, South Africa
Moral reasoning, the philosophy of science, the philosophy of art and literature, and rational decision making. I went on to write a thesis on approaches to Animal Rights and Welfare
2012 - 2014
Bsocsci in Anthropolgy and Philosophy
The University of Cape Town - Cape Town, South Africa
Broad range of topics from medical anthropology to power, wealth, culture, science, ethics, consciousness, logic and many many more. I achieved consistently high academic results.
Work Experience
2025
Lecturer
University of Cape Town - Cape Town, South Africa
Lecturing second year students in Applied Ethics, The Philosophy of Race and the Philosophy of Science
2020 - 2025
Online Business English Trainer
Learnship - Remote
I specialised in Business English training for large corporate clients. I taught students from all over the world working in many professional spheres. My clients including high profile employees from companies such as Google, Amazon and McKinsey Japan.
2017 - 2018
Freelance ESL Teacher in Vietnam
AMA, Skyline International School, Scott's English Da Nang - Da Nang, Vietnam
I have taught various classes at English Centres throughout Da Nang. Through these centres I have taught all levels of student from kindergarten to IELTs.
2017 - 2018
Private Tutoring
n/a - Da Nang, Vietnam
On weekends I privately tutored a student in maths, science, social sciences and ICT.
2016 - 2017
Tutor of Philosophy
The University of Cape Town - Cape Town, South Africa
At UCT I taught Business Ethics, Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics. I assessed all of the student coursework and was recognised as one of the top tutors in the department. If you have an interest in philosophy, why not reach out to an experienced philosophy teacher to help you learn how to have deep and meaningful conversations.
Certifications
2017 - 2017
TEFL
The Knowledge Workshop - Cape Town
I have a 120 hour in class TEFL certification from the leading producer of TEFL graduates in Cape Town.