Ian Dickey
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Ian Dickey
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Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Lao
Thai
Vietnamese
Chinese (Mandarin)
Japanese
Khmer (Cambodian)
Burmese
Other
I’m Ian, and while my profile video might make you think I’m a rapper, I promise—I'm not!
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Lao
Thai
Vietnamese
Chinese (Mandarin)
Japanese
Khmer (Cambodian)
Burmese
Other
I’m Ian, and while my profile video might make you think I’m a rapper, I promise—I'm not!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From CanadaLiving in Toronto, Canada (04:01 UTC-04:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 17, 2022InterestsReadingWritingMusic
I’m Ian, and while my profile video might make you think I’m a rapper, I promise—I'm not! But I do have a flair for drama, whether it’s rapping, performing music on stage, or doing stand-up comedy.
I’ve studied Thai and Vietnamese, and now they’ve become like my second and third languages. Now, I’m focused on mastering Chinese, with the goal of passing HSK 2 while studying for HSK 3.
In my classes, you’ll get the same energy I bring to the stage—dynamic, fun, and all about real conversation. So get ready to laugh, chat, and improve your English!
Subscribe to my YouTube channel for fun videos that teach English like this:
https://youtube.com/shorts/kzsdoBQhlPEMe as a Teacher
I don’t really consider myself a “teacher,” but that doesn’t mean you won’t learn from me! I offer an opportunity for you to practice speaking with a native English speaker in a relaxed, conversational setting. I’ll adjust to your level and, when needed, challenge you to keep improving.
Our classes will focus on real conversations, helping you build confidence and feel more comfortable speaking in English.My lessons & teaching style
My classes are all about conversation. To get the most out of them, come ready to talk about anything—your hobbies, your day, or even random questions. Ask lots of questions, and don’t worry if you run out of ideas; I’ll keep the conversation flowing!
Why conversation? It’s one of the best ways to improve your language skills naturally. By engaging in real conversations, you’ll start mimicking native sounds without even noticing. This helps you pick up pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation effortlessly. You’ll also build vocabulary, refine grammar, and gain confidence while enjoying the process.
Let’s chat and make English feel easy and natural!5.0
Rating
130
Students
352
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
12 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Conversational practice
A2 - C2Conversation340 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
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27 Reviews
Leticia
1 English lesson
Great conversation! I really loved our first class!
Jul 13, 2023
Zamudin
16 English lessons
The most friendly teacher, and just a pleasant person.
Jun 6, 2023
Malin
5 English lessons
Humorous and funny lesson again. Chilled conversation with Ian is quite worth for English practice.Also the new vocabulary and correction on pronunciation are provided from him.Laughing along the lesson is very common.See you in next lesson.Wish you happiness in the year to come 2023.
Jan 7, 2023
Andreia
16 English lessons
Ian is a great teacher! Adapts classes, suggests learning options.
A very friendly teacher, available with her students.
Thank you Ian, i will continue with the classes sure!
Jun 9, 2023
Malin
5 English lessons
Today I have a reading practice with Ian. He was quite energetic and tried giving the best explanation on it.Not only to explain the Vocab, but also corrected my pronunciation.So I learn the most common mistake on word pronunciation. See you next lesson,Ian.
Mar 24, 2023
Gabriel
2 English lessons
i enjoyed our conversation, very interesting and fun!
Nov 28, 2022
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