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Nick
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Portuguese
Russian
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BusinessTest PreparationTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Portuguese
Russian
Specialties
BusinessTest PreparationAbout Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Guadalajara, Mexico (08:17 UTC-06:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 9, 2021InterestsHistoryFoodMusicWritingFilms & TV Series
**Please send me a short message when you request a lesson**
I am the son of a journalist and a librarian. This means I was raised with a passion for both discovering new information and helping others find material that is useful and interesting.
I have more than ten years of professional writing and editing experience and hosted a weekly radio show for ten years. This means I can help you make both your written and spoken English sound more accurate and natural.
I spent 15 years in the Pacific Northwest of the U.S. and now live in Guadalajara, Mexico. I love music, comedy, and being in nature. I also love learning languages and sharing strange and interesting stories from real life.Me as a Teacher
I’m a professional English teacher (CELTA certified), language coach, writing tutor, and conversation partner at the same time.
I have taught more than 3,000 classes on italki. My students inspire me to constantly improve as a teacher and learn more about different cultures, languages, and professions.
Becoming “fluent” in a language is a lifelong process. I want to encourage you to enjoy the journey of learning English. It’s a strange and frustrating language, but if you’re focused on topics that you’re passionate about, the process can be much more enjoyable.
Podemos usar el español como apoyo.
A gente pode usar o português como apoio.
PLEASE NOTE:
I currently only work with adults. My lessons & teaching style
Think for a minute:
What do you want to do in English that you can't do now?
Your goals will determine what our classes look like. More than anything, I want to make sure you have tools to use your skills more confidently in your real life.
I will keep an updated document of words and phrases we learned in class and share it with you after our class. We will use materials that are both relevant and interesting.
I recommend recording our classes and watching the video later. It’s a great way to notice your own strengths and weaknesses, especially if you want to improve your speaking and listening.
If you want me to give you homework, it will probably be writing practice.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 - Bridge Education Group - 2024
Certificate verified
Teaching IELTS Exam Prep - Bridge Education Group - 2024
Certificate verified
CELTA - Teaching House - Atlanta - 2021
Certificate verified
Education
2004 - 2008
Bachelor’s - Liberal Arts
Work Experience
2009 - 2020
Reporter
2014 - 2024
Radio DJ
5.0
Rating
513
Students
3,448
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
181 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Advance Your Writing (Proofreading, Editing)
A2 - C2Language Essentials312 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 20% off
General Conversation (Unstructured)
A2 - C1Conversation1,775 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 20% off
Structured Lessons (Grammar, Vocab, Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing)
A1 - C1Language Essentials373 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 20% off
Conversational English through Current Events
A2 - C2Language Essentials294 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 20% off
Test Preparation (IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge
A2 - C2Test Preparation237 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 20% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Quiz (7)
109 Reviews
ESCALERACARLOS
19 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have been taking classes with Nick for a month, and although I don’t have much time to dedicate to it, I feel like I’m really improving. Nick is very patient, and the fact that he is also learning and speaking foreign languages has been a clear advantage. I highly recommend working on your English with him.
Jul 22, 2025
italki21320
45 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I'm very grateful to you for being my teacher. I feel I now have more skills to communicate appropriately. Sometimes I fail, but it's just the beginning of something wonderful for my future.
Sep 8, 2022
Gabriele Grassi
47 English lessons
It is always interesting to talk to Nick because he has a vast culture and is always updated on everything. This allows him to bring up many topics. Even if you have a basic level of English, he helps you speak by helping you find the most suitable way to express your opinions.
Nov 18, 2025
Victoria
35 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
If you’re looking for a great conversation with an intelligent and comforting person, Nick is definitely the right choice. He is an engaging and encouraging teacher, and lessons with him are always a lot of fun. I can feel so much progress in my English, and I’m becoming a much more confident speaker. Thank you, Nick—I really appreciate you!
Mar 12, 2025
Liubov
2 English lessons
It was an incredible lesson, structured, engaging, informative. Thank you for your time :-)
Dec 2, 2025
Gabriele Grassi
47 English lessons
From the very first lesson, Nick encourages and supports my small efforts, without getting tired of correcting my mistakes. Great Nick!
Nov 7, 2025
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