From United KingdomLiving in Other, Thailand (04:39 UTC+07:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 1, 2016
I am a Native English Speaker from Manchester in the UK, although I have been living and working in Asia (mainly Thailand where I am now) since 2004 and have been teaching on Italki for over 5 years. I have a BSc Hons degree in Psychology and love this subject - it gives insight into human behaviour which I find a constantly changing and fascinating subject. My main interests are current affairs - news and events from around the world and this is what my lessons are based on, consequently I do not teach students under the age of 17. I also need at least a days notification of a lesson request, so please leave 24 hours between booking and the lesson time - thank you.
Me as a Teacher
I have been teaching since 1984 and have a PGCE teaching qualification. Almost all of my English teaching has been with university students and staff (I ran teacher training courses for non-native English teachers). I have taught mainly pre-intermediate to higher intermediate level English and in addition to this helped students prepare for IELTS and Cambridge CAE exams. I am a recognised CAE Speaking examiner. Having said that, on Italki my lessons are all about English conversation - I do not do examination preparation classes. I am a very relaxed teacher and this is reflected in my classes.
My lessons & teaching style
I retired from classroom teaching in 2015 and since September of 2016 have taught online with Italki - I love meeting new friends and helping them achieve their goals. I use my lessons on here to advise on English Speaking - focusing mainly on speed, intonation, pronunciation and communication skills. I do not give coaching lessons for exam preparation but firmly believe that time spent with me will help anyone feel more confident in any speaking and listening situation.
* New Students - please read. I don't accept package requests from new students without first having a 'trial' or 'single' lesson with them first. This is so we can get to know each other and the way I conduct my classes.
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Articles and news
Certificates
Certificate in Education - Garnett College - 1984This UK certificate is the culmination of a one year, full time, course of study in the skills of teaching.
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Cambridge Approved CAE Oral Examiner - Cambridge ESOL - 2012Approval granted after completing the required training and assessment.
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BSc Hons Psychology - Manchester Metropolitan University - 2003This Hons degree is the culmination of 3 years, full time study in Psychology.
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Education
1999 - 2003
Bachelor’s - BSc Hons PyschologyManchester Metropolitan University3 year full time degree course.
Work Experience
2004 - 2015
Lecturer in English as a Foreign LanguageFaculty of Management Science, Silpakorn University. - Phetchaburi IT Campus., ThailandEmployed as an EFL Lecturer on 2 separate occasions, firstly from 2014 - 2010 and again from 2013 - 2015.
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5.0
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406
Students
2552
Lessons
100%
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English Lessons
Trial Lesson
294 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
English Conversation - 1 hour = $15.00
B1 - C2Conversation Practice153 lessons completed
USD 15.00
English Conversation - 5 x 1 hour = $70 ($14 per lesson).
B1 - C2Conversation Practice738 lessons completed
USD 15.00
Package with 6% off
Availability
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684 Reviews
Samira
11 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
As usual the lesson with Neil was great 😊.
Mar 27, 2022
Angie Yeung
42 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Really good to see you again, I love to have lesson with you.
Mar 12, 2022
WANG
74 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Glad to have lessons again with Neil.
Mar 12, 2022
Elena
91 English lessons
It is always nice to see you again!
Mar 29, 2022
Angie Yeung
42 English lessons
Thank you, Neil. I love you have English lesson with you. Take care and see you soonest.
Nov 14, 2021
Angie Yeung
42 English lessons
Thank you Neil. It is fascinating class~ see you soon
Nov 7, 2021
Trial Lesson
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