James Smyth
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James Smyth
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Specialties
BusinessTest PreparationI'll help you gain fluency & confidence. Master Business English, IELTS, interviews & presentations.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Specialties
BusinessTest PreparationI'll help you gain fluency & confidence. Master Business English, IELTS, interviews & presentations.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Valencia, Spain (13:22 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 18, 2016InterestsBusiness & FinanceMusicHistoryTravelTech
I have 8 years of experience teaching online. I’ve spent my career helping people communicate confidently and effectively in their everyday lives, as well as in interviews and professional settings. Whether you need to prepare for a big presentation, improve your fluency, or feel more confident in meetings, I’ll give you practical tools and personalised feedback to help you.
I’ve worked with professionals from major companies like AXA, Alten and KPMG, helping them refine their communication skills. As a Spanish speaker, I know what it's like to learn a language as an adult, and I will help you lose the fear of making mistakes. Our lessons will be effective, enjoyable and tailored to you.Me as a Teacher
The only way to learn a language is to use it. Many students tell me that after years of studying English in school, they still don’t feel fluent or confident when speaking. My goal is to change that.
In our lessons, you’ll speak as much as possible about a wide range of topics, while I provide real-time corrections and practical advice to help you improve. We’ll use authentic materials like news articles and audio clips to develop your listening and comprehension skills, but the focus will always be on speaking—because that’s how you truly gain confidence and fluency.My lessons & teaching style
Our sessions will be relaxed, flexible, and built around your goals. Unlike traditional courses, we won’t follow a textbook—instead, we’ll focus on practical language skills that help you gain confidence and fluency in real-life situations. If you have any special requests, please let me know.
During our lessons, I’ll provide real-time corrections, personalised feedback, and clear examples to help you improve. I also have grammar materials if you’d like to work on the technical side of the language.
Whatever your goals, I’ll tailor our lessons to suit your needs—so you can speak with confidence and communicate effectively.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
In-Company Business English Classes - Sky Languages / ADAMS Formación - 2024I have experience working for Spanish training company Sky Languages, part of ADAMS Formación, teaching in-company classes to workers from OMRON, Mondia Media, AXA, Primo Water and McCain among others.
Certificate verified
English Teacher for Test Preparation - McDowell English Centre - 2021In my previous job as a teacher in an English academy near Valencia, I prepared children and adults for Cambridge English exams, including the FCE and CAE.
Certificate verified
Teaching English as a Foreign Language - TEFL - 2016150-hour Premier TEFL Course
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2020 - Current
Business English TeacherI teach in-company classes to groups of workers in multinationals such as Primo Water, Culligan, McCain, AXA and Omron as well as smaller Spanish companies, exclusively online.
2016 - Current
English TeacherI've been an online English teacher since 2016, but have also taught in classrooms in Spain and Vietnam. Right now I split my time between independent students on Italki and teaching Business English Courses to companies.
Education
2012 - 2015
Bachelor’s - Popular Music
5.0
Rating
544
Students
3,230
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
266 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
Let's Talk! General English: Fluency & Confidence
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,990 lessons completed
USD 18.60+
Package with 18% off
Writing & Proofreading: Essay, Job Application, PowerPoint, CV & Thesis Help
A1 - C2Language Essentials252 lessons completed
USD 18.60+
Package with 18% off
Business English: Excelling In Your Workplace
A1 - C2Business467 lessons completed
USD 18.60+
Package with 18% off
Test Practice - IELTS, FCE, CAE, PET
A1 - C2Test Preparation74 lessons completed
USD 19.80+
Package with 18% off
Interview Coaching
B1 - C2Business8 lessons completed
USD 19.80+
Package with 18% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
296 Reviews
AndreaCalvo
11 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
James es un profesor que da mucha confianza en la conversación, además, te ayuda a mantenerla de una manera fácil y sencilla, generando confianza y ganas de aprender
Jan 28, 2025
Lorena
31 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
James has been one of the best english teacher I have had. He focuses on helping me to improve the language. Every class I learn new expressions and he always correct me in order to speak better. James is a great professional!
Jan 10, 2019
Nere
16 English lessons
I’m so grateful to have James as my English teacher. Their lessons are friendly and enjoyable and wee discuss a variety of topics that keep me engaged. James constantly challenges me to use new vocabulary, helping me expand my language skills. They also strike the perfect balance between letting me speak freely to build fluency and offering helpful corrections to improve my accuracy. I feel much more confident in my English thanks to their support! :)
Mar 7, 2025
Daniela
24 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Great lesson! James classes are always interesting and engaging and I feel that my English has improved a lot, since I started studying with him. He is always focused on my needs and very attentive to correct my mistakes. He has been a great support for the preparation of the IELTS exam. Thank you!
Jan 13, 2019
AndreaCalvo
11 English lessons
James is a great teacher! I have learned a lot with him and he has taught me useful techniques for my work and how to get by in the language.
Apr 1, 2025
Andrei Shabaev
2 English lessons
James is polite, high quality business teacher. Our lesson was exciting and interesting. He could figure out in my issue and he started to help me to prepare for job interview at the first lesson. I really liked him. I will continue study with James!
Jul 11, 2023
Trial Lesson
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