ELT Tutor

I have taught various aspects of English Language at the secondary and tertiary levels for more than two decades.

While resident in Taiwan (2001-2018), I taught at National Sun Yat-sen University and National University of Kaohsiung, developing materials and delivering classes in Presentation/Public Speaking, Written Composition, Speech and Debate, and Advanced Listening.

After a period of employment at UCL’s Centre for Languages and International Education, I began working at the University of Bedfordshire in October 2019.

I am currently teaching on the Communication Skills and EU Foundation courses.                   

Other References

• www.linkedin.com/in/desmondskeel

Qualifications

• PhD Chinese Literature – SOAS, University of London
• Postgraduate Studies in Language and Culture – Nanjing University, China
• BA Chinese – SOAS, University of London
• CELTA – University of Cambridge

Teaching Expertise

• Presentation and public speaking skills
• ESL Writing workshops
• English language skills and teaching methodology

Research Interests

• Contemporary Chinese/Taiwanese literature and culture
• The acquisition of writing skills among non-native English speakers
• Public speaking as a language tool for Taiwanese students

Projects

• KTP English Language Testing System (NSYSU, Taiwan, 2013-2016)
• English Composition curriculum development (NUK, Taiwan, 2016-2018)
• Various translation and voiceover projects (Kaohsiung City Culture Bureau, Taiwan, 2008-2018)

Publications

• Skeel, D. (2001) Various articles and translations in Jones D., ed., Censorship: A World Encyclopedia, Routledge, London.
• Skeel, D. (2000) Translations of Lu Dongzhi, “The Stage” (133-141), Shi Tiesheng, “Brief Notes on Walls” (170-180), Han Dong, “Taking Advantage” (183-211), and Hong Ying, “Recent Research on Yu Hong” (224-243) in Zhao H., Chen Y. and Rosenwald J., eds., Fissures: Chinese Writing Today, Zephyr Press, Brookline.
• Skeel, D. (1999) Translation of Hong Ying, “Carnation Club” in Hong Ying, A Lipstick Called Red Pepper, Projekt-Verlag, Bochum,

Contact Details

E: desmond.skeel@beds.ac.uk