Tim 🇬🇧
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Tim 🇬🇧
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Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Russian
Specialties
KidsTest PreparationBusiness🌎 Specialist ESL Coach | IELTS, Business English & Speaking Confidence | Clear British Accent 🎙️
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Russian
Specialties
KidsTest PreparationBusiness🌎 Specialist ESL Coach | IELTS, Business English & Speaking Confidence | Clear British Accent 🎙️
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Sheffield, United Kingdom (11:13 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 18, 2022InterestsFilms & TV SeriesScienceReadingBusiness & FinanceTravel
🌟 Helping You Achieve Confident English Communication! 🌟
Hello! I’m Tim, an experienced ESL coach with over 10 years' success helping learners from around the world.
I specialise in IELTS preparation, business English coaching, and building clear, fluent conversational skills.
My lessons are friendly, professional, and carefully personalised to your goals — whether it’s passing exams, advancing your career, or travelling with confidence.
I speak with a clear British accent, and I love supporting students from all backgrounds to find their voice in English.
📈 New students welcomeMe as a Teacher
I believe in creating lessons that are structured, supportive, and engaging.
I focus on:
Clear pronunciation coaching to boost your confidence
Goal-driven practice for IELTS and business communication
Personalised feedback to strengthen vocabulary, grammar, and speaking skills
Students describe my lessons as well-planned, interactive, and results-focused. I am passionate about helping learners achieve real progress, not just memorising textbook English.
Many of my students have achieved higher IELTS scores, workplace promotions, and greater fluency after working with me.
I welcome learners of all backgrounds and levels — together, we’ll turn your English goals into real-world success!My lessons & teaching style
🌟 What to expect in our lessons:
A friendly, encouraging environment where mistakes are part of learning
Targeted practice based on your real needs (e.g., mock interviews, IELTS practice, workplace English)
Structured sessions with warm-ups, practice activities, and clear feedback
Focus on speaking confidence, pronunciation clarity, and natural English expression
I also integrate cultural tips to help you communicate naturally in real-life English environments.
Whether you’re aiming for an IELTS 7.5, preparing for international business, or just want to sound more natural, my lessons will be adapted to you.
Book a trial lesson — let’s unlock your English potential together!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Teaching Business English (30 hours) - The TEFL Academy - 2024I completed a specialised course in Teaching Business English from The TEFL Academy. This course involved mastering key business English concepts, developing tailored lesson plans, and learning how to teach professionals effectively in a business context. With this certification, I am equipped to help students improve their English for business purposes, including communication, presentations, negotiations, and writing, making them more confident and effective in their professional role
Certificate verified
Advanced TEFL - Premier TEFL - 2020120 hour advanced course for teaching English as a foreign language.
Certificate verified
120-hour Advanced TEFL - Premier TEFL - 2020Completed a 120-hour Advanced TEFL with a specialism in teaching young learners. Training covered age-appropriate lesson planning, interactive and play-based learning, and child-centred teaching strategies. Certified to design engaging, developmentally appropriate English lessons that support language growth through stories, games, and creativity.
Certificate verified
120-hour Advanced TEFL - Premier TEFL - 2020Completed a 120-hour Advanced TEFL with a focus on exam preparation. Training covered lesson planning, teaching strategies, and test-specific techniques for exams like Cambridge, IELTS, and TOEFL. This qualification certifies my ability to design effective prep courses and support students in building the skills and confidence needed for success in standardised English exams.
Certificate verified
120-hour Advanced TEFL - Premier TEFL - 2020Completed 120-hour Advanced TEFL with a focus on Business English teaching. Training included curriculum design, industry-specific vocabulary, communication techniques, and practical methods for teaching professionals. Certified to deliver targeted instruction that improves learners' confidence and fluency in global business contexts.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2014 - 2021
TeacherI delivered one-to-one and group ESL lessons to adult and young learners via an online platform. My work focused on developing students’ speaking, listening, and pronunciation skills, while tailoring lessons to individual needs. I supported learners across Asia, Latin America, and Europe, helping them improve fluency, build confidence, and achieve their personal or academic goals.
2020 - 2021
TeacherTaught English as a second language to children in China through structured online lessons. Lessons focused on speaking, listening, and phonics, using interactive materials aligned with CEFR standards. Built strong rapport with students and supported long-term progress through personalised, engaging instruction.
2021 - 2022
ConsultantDelivered engaging online English lessons to both adults and children across Asia. Lessons focused on conversation, pronunciation, vocabulary, and confidence-building. Adapted teaching methods to suit a wide range of learning styles and levels, from beginners to advanced learners, ensuring clear progress and student satisfaction.
2022 - Current
TeacherProvide online English lessons to children and adults through Beijing Yushun. I focus on developing speaking, listening, and communication skills, tailoring lessons to each student’s needs. I support learners of different ages and proficiency levels in building fluency, confidence, and practical English for real-world and academic situations.
Education
2016 - 2019
Bachelor’s - EducationBachelor of arts in education, specialising in TESOL
2019 - Current
Bachelor’s - Psychology, Linguistics, and Communication
5.0
Rating
117
Students
2,040
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
63 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Conversation & Pronunciation Boost (General English)
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,416 lessons completed
USD 12.49+
Package with 4% off
IELTS Speaking Success (Band 6.0–7.5 Target)
A2 - B2Test Preparation69 lessons completed
USD 12.49+
Package with 4% off
Business English Coaching: Speak with Confidence at Work
A2 - C2Business252 lessons completed
USD 12.49+
Package with 4% off
Discuss the World: Conversation Practice
A1 - C2Conversation239 lessons completed
USD 12.49+
Package with 4% off
Grammar & Fluency Builder
A1 - C2Language Essentials1 lessons completed
USD 12.49+
Package with 4% off
English for Work & Life
A1 - C2Business0 lessons completed
USD 12.49+
Package with 4% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Vocabulary (28)
Podcast (8)
Quiz (107)
82 Reviews
Daniele Piccione
83 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Tim always demonstrates great teaching ability! Thank you Tim, your lessons are really professional! You are helping my language improvement!
Apr 1, 2025
Enrico
92 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Tim is a well organised teacher and the material continuously builds up individual aspects of grammar.
Jun 19, 2024
LiangFeng
4 English lessons
Perfect！
May 20, 2025
John
46 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Learning English with teacher Tim is a fantastic experience.
He creates a friendly and supportive environment where I feel comfortable making mistakes and learning from them. The lessons are always rich in content, mixing grammar, vocabulary, and conversation practice seamlessly. Tim’s enthusiasm and passion for the language are truly inspiring.
I highly recommend his lessons to anyone looking to make real progress in English.
Nov 24, 2024
Nicolaos Revithis
4 English lessons
Another great lesson with Tim! We are making steady progress and I already feel that my English has improved. I am looking forward for our next session and the new things I’ll learn.
May 21, 2025
LiangFeng
4 English lessons
Awesome!!!
I enjoy the class with Tim!
强烈推荐！
May 18, 2025
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