From IrelandLiving in Sevilla, Spain (15:44 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 17, 2021
Hi!
My name is Conor and I am an English teacher here on italki. I studied Spanish and Geography in University College Dublin. After this, I completed the 120 Hour Advanced TEFL Qualification, as well as the 30 Hour Teaching English Online Course with the TEFL Institute of Ireland, before starting work as a soccer coach in a variety of different schools.
I am from Dublin in Ireland and I currently live in Seville, Spain. My native language is English, and my accent isn't too strong! Outside of teaching I love sports, especially soccer. I have worked as a full-time soccer coach for the last 5 years. I'm also interested in cooking and fitness.
Me as a Teacher
I like to put the student's individual needs at the centre of the learning process. My own experience of majoring in Spanish in university allowed me to understand the most effective techniques to use when teaching a new language.
This, combined with my TEFL Certificate, has enabled me to understand how to best help any student of any standard to meet their English language goals. I teach students of any level, ranging from complete beginners to advanced learners preparing for specialised exams.
Soy una persona con fluidez en el idioma espanol. Por tanto, si es de tu preferencia conversar en esté, no tengo ningún inconveniente. !Yo te puedo explicar y ayudar con el mayor gusto!
My lessons & teaching style
My teaching strategy is highly personalised. I'm aware that certain teaching methods and techniques are more helpful to some students than others. This allows me to specifically tailor each student's learning plan, allowing them to develop and improve their language skills at a speed they enjoy.
I like to find out early how best a student likes to learn. This allows me to include the right combination of visual, aural and oral aids in our classes. I also like to include real life materials such as Youtube entries and newspaper articles in my lessons.
Learning a new language should always be a joyful experience, so I always like to create a fun and relaxed environment during classes!
My teaching material
Articles and news
Image files
Text Documents
Audio files
Video files
Homework Assignments
Quizzes
Flashcards
PDF file
Certificates
30 Hour IELTS Preparation Certificate - TEFL Institute of Ireland - 2021
Certificate verified
30 Hour Teaching Business English Certificate - TEFL Institute of Ireland - 2021
Certificate verified
120 Hour TEFL Certificate - TEFL Institute of Ireland - 2019
Certificate verified
30 Hour Teaching English Online Certificate - TEFL Institute of Ireland - 2019
Certificate verified
Education
2015 - 2018
Bachelor’s - Bachelor of Arts (Spanish and Geography)University College Dublin
5.0
Rating
570
Students
3,866
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
5.0
Rating
570
Students
3866
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
246 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
General English Lessons: improve your grammar, vocabulary, reading, listening, etc.
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,282 lessons completed
USD 10.50+
Package with 4% off
Business English
A1 - C1Business859 lessons completed
USD 10.50+
Package with 4% off
TOEFL, IELTS or Cambridge Exam Preparation
A1 - C2Test Preparation807 lessons completed
USD 10.50+
Package with 4% off
Conversation Practice
A1 - C2Conversation396 lessons completed
USD 10.50+
Package with 4% off
Specialised Interview Preperation
A1 - C2Business163 lessons completed
USD 10.50+
Package with 4% off
Understanding Irish People
A1 - C2Language Essentials112 lessons completed
USD 10.50+
Package with 4% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
171 Reviews
Alptuğ
252 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I recently got my desired IELTS result after taking classes with Conor for a prolonged period. We worked on my speaking repeatedly, doing multiple exam papers every class. He gave me writing task 1 and 2 homeworks which kept me accountable, he then corrected the writing in class. We worked on expanding my vocabulary through the use of textbooks. He will definitely prepare you for IELTS 100%!
Aug 13, 2024
Simon
135 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Conor is a magnificent teacher. Even after many, many lessons with him, I am still enjoying my time with him, and I am learning something new each and every time. Not only does he have the academic and educational knowledge to convey even the most intricate aspects of the English language, but his lighthearted sense of humour, in combination with his wide variety of materials, makes for an outstanding learning experience. Another point to highlight is his unmatched flexibility, which makes it easy to find a suitable time slot. I can't say enough good things about Conor and the time I spent with him.
Jul 14, 2024
Federico Bande
63 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
An excellent teacher. Always helpful, with a lot of patience and accurate in details. Offers an excellent work plan broken down by levels. I found improvements based on his work a guide for a project. Recommended for excellent results
Jul 10, 2024
Michalina Marek
46 English lessons
Great as always!
Oct 27, 2024
Anbang
4 English lessons
Connor is a terrific teacher! He is always patient, encourages me constantly, and provides real-time feedback and advice after each speaking and writing practice. I feel fortunate to have his support!
Oct 21, 2024
Ester Romano
1 English lesson
I really enjoyed my first lesson with Conor. I was able to share with him a bit about my English learning journey and my medium-term goals.