Craig
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Craig
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Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Portuguese
Japanese
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Portuguese
Japanese
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From IrelandLiving in Ribeirao Preto, Brazil (02:32 UTC-03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 21, 2022InterestsMusicTravelSports & Fitness
I am a teacher here on Italki and I am from Dublin, Ireland. I am a native English speaker and I want to help you with your conversational English skills! In college, I studied sports coaching and nutrition. I am used to working with people, giving classes, and working 1 to 1. So I am no stranger to the teacher-student environment. At the moment, I'm currently in São Paulo! I love the Brazilian culture and I have been learning Brazilian Portuguese since 2018. I love music, travelling and working out. I am a black belt in Shotokan karate and I represented Ireland on the national team for 3 years at an international level.
I am very easy going and I love talking to people.Me as a Teacher
As a teacher, I would describe myself as a kind and patient teacher. Having 10 years experience being in some sort of teaching position. I want to bring it here on Italki and help you. I enjoy when people ask me about my culture so please don't be afraid to ask. I put the student first in the class with their goals. My main goal is communication, to help you to be able to express yourself, improve your pronunciation, to incorporate slangs, expressions and other things you will use in your day to day life and to feel more confident speaking to a native English speaker!
To improve your speaking, you must talk. Mistakes are part of the process so don't be afraid to make them!My lessons & teaching style
In my lessons, we will take different topics and situations you can find yourself in. From a basic conversation with your friend in a coffee shop to the workplace or a debate on a particular subject.
Each lesson we will take one or two topics and focus on key words and phrases in those particular subjects! Pronunciations!
My teaching style is very relaxed and natural so when you do come in contact with a native English speaker or a fluent English speaker you will have the confidence behind you to talk to them. I want the student to be comfortable and be themselves so they can enjoy the class a lot more. Just be yourself!
Let's work together!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Image files
- Video files
5.0
Rating
308
Students
833
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
185 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
English conversation (general)
B1 - C2Language Essentials614 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 8% off
English beginner course for Portuguese speakers.
A1Language Essentials4 lessons completed
USD 17.00
Package with 6% off
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105 Reviews
Vicente Silva
1 English lesson
Teacher’s pick
Really good class! Thanks Craig!
Excelente aula! Eu estou na Irlanda e estou apanhando bastante pra endender o sotaque deles aqui. O Craig deu dicas muito boas e os exemplos em português (que ele sabe) facilitam o entendimento!
Parabéns Craig!
Sep 21, 2022
Daniela ⭐
1 English lesson
Teacher’s pick
Uma aula incrível! Conseguimos falar sobre diferentes temas, assim como identificar os pontos em que eu realmente preciso melhorar. Senti bastante confiança e profissionalismo. Todas as vezes em que travei para falar, Craig foi super paciente e amigável. Apesar de também falar português, a aula foi 100% em INGLÊS, o que ajuda demais a não ficar na zona de conforto! O legal é que ele conhece as expressões brasileiras, então era fácil encontrar um equivalente no inglês, o que deixa a fala mais "natural". Tenho certeza que aprenderemos bastante juntos. Mal posso esperar para os próximos encontros! Thank you so much teacher Craig! (:
Feb 23, 2022
Cintia Costa
5 English lessons
Great lesson as always! Craig was patient and engaging. I really appreciated the conversation and useful feedback. Looking forward to the next session!
Mar 27, 2025
Raul Padilha
1 English lesson
Teacher’s pick
Professor muito educado e disposto a me ajudar em todas minhas dúvidas e dificuldades.
Fala português perfeitamente e me ajuda nas traduções que não conheço ainda.
Com certeza faremos novas aulas!
Jul 25, 2022
Cintia Costa
5 English lessons
As always, the lesson was great! The conversation was engaging and interesting. I really appreciate how the lessons are both enjoyable and educational at the same time. Looking forward to the next one!
Apr 2, 2025
Cintia Costa
5 English lessons
Craig is a great teacher and I'm happy with our lessons.
Mar 19, 2025
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