English teacher Marvin Dent

Marvin Dent

Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
French
Other
Specialties
Kids
Business
Test Preparation
8 years experience, Masters in TESOL & CELTA - 100% success rate in CPE/CAE/FCE and IELTS
From United KingdomLiving in Other, United Kingdom (04:53 UTC-07:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 1, 2016
InterestsSports & FitnessGamingFilms & TV Series
I am Tefl-Q accredited which means I am fully qualified in this field with the following qualifications 1. MA TESOL 2. Postgraduate Diploma TESOL 3. CELTA I have 9 years of experience in the classroom and 8 years online with proven results which include CPE - 100% passes at A,B & C CAE - 100% passes at A & B IELTS - 100% improvement with EVERY student I have had, maximum 8.5 overall and 9.0 individual bands FCE - 100% passes at A I have worked around the world from Europe to Mexico and in my home country of England. I am also a fully accredited worker of the British council as well being proficient in Business English, having worked for Panasonic and universities around the world.
5.0
Rating
1110
Students
15814
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

English Lessons

Trial Lesson
505 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Professional English Development
A2 -  C2

Language Essentials

4,998 lessons completed
USD 37.50+
Package with 46% off
Test Preparation: IELTS/FCE/CAE/CPE/TOEFL/TOEIC (100% success)
A2 -  C2

Test Preparation

2,371 lessons completed
USD 40.50+
Package with 44% off
Conversation Practice & Development (with added analysis)
A2 -  C2

Conversation

3,508 lessons completed
USD 35.50+
Package with 44% off
British Pronunciation Masterclass (RP)
A2 -  C2

Language Essentials

3,747 lessons completed
USD 38.50+
Package with 47% off
Work, Essay and CV Correction - (Proofreading, Translation, CV improvement, University Essay Correction)
A2 -  C2

Language Essentials

161 lessons completed
USD 37.00+
Package with 41% off
Interview Practice
A2 -  C2

Language Essentials

525 lessons completed
USD 39.00+
Package with 46% off

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Podcast (5)
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1,967 Reviews

Student Vasyl Andrela
Vasyl Andrela
21 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
What sets Marv apart is his ability to make English lessons truly engaging. He doesn't just focus on grammar rules - instead, he skillfully weaves personal life experiences into his teaching. This approach makes the content both relatable and memorable. In his class, you don't just learn how to construct sentences correctly. Marv shows you how language applies to real-world situations, enhancing both your English skills and your ability to express yourself effectively in various contexts. His teaching method bridges the gap between textbook knowledge and practical application. It's refreshing to see an instructor who understands that language learning is about more than just rules – it's about communication and personal growth.
Oct 18, 2024
Student 安德烈 (Andrea)
安德烈 (Andrea)
10 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I agree, one of the best teachers I ever had! Marvin is extremely professional, commited and dedicated to his students, in just one hour we were able to go over so many things that I feel really like I got the most from this hour, let alone the fact that this was just the first time we met. I also appreciate that he targeted the lesson for me, so I was doing something were useful, and he had great ideas too. I like his approach also because he goes deeply into everything. Thank you for your great job, see you soon!
Oct 9, 2016
Student Aleksandr Naberezhny
Aleksandr Naberezhny
1 English lesson
A very energetic and positive person, I genuinely enjoyed the class
Mar 12, 2025
Student Ethan
Ethan
10 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Feeling progress!!! You've helped me work miracles on my speaking!
Oct 22, 2016
Student Vasyl Andrela
Vasyl Andrela
21 English lessons
Mar was very good as always, today we talked about complicated abstract things and it was very interesting and productive for me. Thanks!
Mar 13, 2025
Student Vasyl Andrela
Vasyl Andrela
21 English lessons
I really enjoyed the lesson with Marv. It was productive for developing my grammar skills and expanding my vocabulary, but I found it especially valuable how the content prompted deeper psychological and philosophical reflections. How Marv connected language learning to broader ideas made the material more engaging and memorable. Thank you for this thoughtful approach to teaching!
Mar 4, 2025
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