Robert Dickson

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Robert Dickson

Professional Teacher

Teaches

English

Native

Speaks

Spanish

Arabic

Arabic (Egyptian)

French

Portuguese

Other

Specialties

Test Preparation

Business

Teaches

English

Native

Speaks

Spanish

Arabic

Arabic (Egyptian)

French

Portuguese

Other

Specialties

Test Preparation

Business

About Me

Resume

From United KingdomLiving in Manchester, United Kingdom (02:25 UTC+00:00)

About Me

italki teacher since Jan 19, 2017

InterestsTravelArtScience

I graduated from Cambridge University in 1989. I qualified as a CELTA teacher in 2004 and have worked with International House and the British Council. I have taught General English, Business English, Legal English and Cambridge/IELTS Exam classes.

Certificates

Certificate in English Language Learning to Adults - Young Learner Extension - University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations - 2013This course was designed to transfer and apply my awareness of language, knowledge and effective teaching skills of English from an adult to a young learner context.

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Language Awareness Certificate - IH International House - 2006A course to familiarise course participants with descriptions of language commonly found in coursebooks and other published materials ('pedagogical grammar') .The course enabled me to critique English language coursebook content , both in terms of their descriptive accuracy, and their usefulness to learners.

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CELTA - Cambridge University - 2004Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults

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Solicitor Practising Certificate - The Law Society of England & Wales - 1996Professional Practising Certificate for a lawyer in England (Solicitor)

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Solicitors' Final Examination - The Law Society of England and Wales - 1991First Class Honours in the English Law Society Final Exam for professional Solicitors (Lawyers).

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Teaching experience

2017 - 2024

English teacheritalki - United KingdomIn addition to my 12 years of teaching in language schools, I have now 7 years online teaching experience.

Education

1986 - 1989

Bachelor’s - Philosophy and LawKing's College, Cambridge University

Work Experience

2010 - 2012

English TeacherIH Lisbon - Lisbon, Portugal

2013 - 2014

English TeacherBritish Council - Manama, Bahrain

2008 - 2010

English TeacherCEDEI - Cuenca, Ecuador

2006 - 2007

English TeacherIH Bratislava - Bratislava, Slovakia

2005 - 2006

English TeacherCEDEI - Cuenca, Ecuador

1991 - 1996

Lawyer (Solicitor)Eversheds/Bowling & Co. - London, United KingdomAs a teacher who previously trained and practised as a commercial lawyer, I can provide extra support and assistance for professional students. This is particularly helpful for students who wish to improve their Business English language and skills (including the BEC exam) &/or Legal English (including the TOLES exam).

1997 - 2003

Sales Agent and Team LeaderTrailfinders/Corporate Traveller - London, United KingdomI have training and experience in face-to face sales, a telesales role, and as a shop manager. This has given me a personal understanding of the relevant practical Business English skills and language needed by professional students in the real working world.

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113

Students

5,813

Lessons

100%

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5.0

Rating

113

Students

5813

Lessons

100%

Attendance rate

100%

Response rate

English Lessons

Trial Lesson

60 lessons completed

USD 8.00+

A1-C1 General English Coursebook Lessons

A1 - C2

Language Essentials

2,022 lessons completed

USD 22.50

Package with 5% off

General English Conversation Practice/Exam Speaking Practice/Pronunciation

A1 - C2

Conversation

2,619 lessons completed

USD 22.50

Package with 5% off

Business English Coursebook lessons

A1 - C2

Business

615 lessons completed

USD 22.50

Package with 5% off

Business Conversation

B2 - C2

Business

148 lessons completed

USD 22.50

Package with 5% off

IELTS/Cambridge Exam Preparation Course

A1 - C2

Test Preparation

310 lessons completed

USD 22.50

Package with 5% off

Availability

Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)

410 Reviews

Federico

9 English lessons

Teacher’s pick

Robert is a great teacher! His lessons are extremely well prepared and it's a pleasure to take a class with him! The best lessons I've ever had here on Italki!

Mar 26, 2019

Fred

41 English lessons

Teacher’s pick

Robert is an excellent teacher. He helped me improve my English during almost 10 months, for my current exchange. He is well-prepared, very friendly, calm and our classes always were interesting and useful. Besides this, my capacity of listening and courage to talk in English with another people improved after our classes. Thanks Robert for everything.

Oct 19, 2018

ElisaG

31 English lessons

Teacher’s pick

I take many lessons with Robert and I can say he is very prepared on a very wide range of topics related to business. He is also very professional and very willing to help you.

Jun 13, 2018