Native British English teacher with 5+ years experience teaching English
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Native British English teacher with 5+ years experience teaching English
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in London, United Kingdom (00:20 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 26, 2024
InterestsMarketingArtMusicGamingScience
My name is James and I am originally from London which is where I am also based. I am 41 years old and I just spent 10 years living and working in Berlin, Germany. I made many friends from all over the world during that time with whom I am still in contact with. I assisted them with their English classes and now that I've returned home, I am still interested in doing so for other people. I enjoy meeting people from all over the world and having a good conversation with them about everything and nothing.
Me as a Teacher
While I was in Berlin, I hosted a weekly meetup where all of my friends who were learning English would meet in a coffee shop in the centre of town for a few hours. There, we would talk about various subjects such as the weather, life, politics and travelling. It was an excellent opportunity for all to meet new people and establish new friendships. We all learnt a lot about not only each other but also other people's countries and cultures.
My lessons & teaching style
I basically have 2 teaching methods:
1. For the more advanced user, learning materials are put aside for the more direct approach of just having a conversation about whatever the students wishes to discuss. The kind of freestyle method is the perfect way for them to not only develop their ability to listen but also gives them the confidence to speak English within a fluent setting.
2. For the more basic user, learning materials are provided (either from a book they happen to be using or from myself) which are then covered together. This kind of approach allows me to support my student in the exact moment that they may require assistance with some feature of the English language.
My teaching material
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Articles and news
Text Documents
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Teaching experience
2024 - Current
English TeacherPreplyI currently teach English online to a wide variety of students from all walks of life. They range from A2 to C2 learners. All students are able to book directly with me via my calendar and I teach all day, every day.
Education
1993 - 1998
Other - GraduationCrown WoodsThis was my secondary (high) school. In the UK, you don't specialise in any 1 particular subject but rather 5-10. I did so in Geography, History, Information Technology and the Sciences.
5.0
Rating
66
Students
409
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
66
Students
409
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
James's English Lesson (Beginner/Elementary, A1-A2)
A1 - A2Language Essentials8 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
James's English Lesson (Intermediate/Upper Intermediate, B1-B2)
B1 - B2Language Essentials365 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
James's English Lesson (Advanced/Proficient, C1-C2)
C1 - C2Language Essentials34 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Availability
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26 Reviews
Emily
8 English lessons
Thank you so much! See you in April!!
Mar 20, 2025
Emily
8 English lessons
Sorry for my late review! Thank you so much for another great lesson! See you tomorrow!
Mar 16, 2025
Emily
8 English lessons
Thank you so much for another amazing lesson!! :)
Mar 6, 2025
Emily
8 English lessons
Thank you so much as always!! :) See you soon!
Mar 17, 2025
Emily
8 English lessons
Thanks as always!!
Mar 10, 2025
Emily
8 English lessons
Thank you so much!! We enjoyed the lesson a lot! Haha See you next week! :)