Laura London
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Laura London
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Italian
German
Specialties
Test Preparationempathy, enthusiasm, expertise in English
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Italian
German
Specialties
Test Preparationempathy, enthusiasm, expertise in English
From United KingdomLiving in London, United Kingdom (09:41 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 6, 2020Interest topicHistoryFilms & TV SeriesWritingTravelFood
Nervous about using English?
Need to pass a speaking exam with flying colours?
Not sure you can hold a conversation with a native speaker?
I'm Laura and I can help you gain the conversational confidence you need!
I was born and grew up in London and the South East of England, so I teach English with a 'Standard Southern British' accent. Alongside being a teacher, I am a writer, and in my spare time I love to learn languages, travel, cook, and keep fit.
❗ Are you a new student? Please send me a quick message telling me your English level and your goals when you book your first lesson with me❗Me as a Teacher
As a qualified English teacher, I have:
✔ Seven years of teaching experience
✔ Over 10 years of copywriting, proof-reading, and editing experience
✔ A CELTA Pass B certificate in teaching English to adults
✔ A Master’s Degree (Distinction) in English Literature
✔ An empathetic, encouraging, and enthusiastic natureMy lessons & teaching style
I support students who are 14+ and A2-C2 with their confidence, fluency, and conversational skills.
I have specialised in General and Academic English throughout my careers as a writer/editor and now as a teacher (please note that I do not teach Business English).
My classroom is a safe space for everyone.
💡 Need a grammar refresher? Worried about your pronunciation? Confused by phrasal verbs?
My Structured Conversation lessons will help you on your language journey.
📃 Taking IELTS or a Cambridge exam?
I can provide you with vital guidance and feedback on all sections of your exam, with a focus on speaking and writing.
I look forward to meeting you soon!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
- Video files
- Audio files
- Image files
- Test templates and examples
Certificates
Exam Preparation - The TEFL Org - 2024In this course, I widened and deepened my understanding of the most common English proficiency examinations around the world and how to assess my students' exact needs throughout their preparation time. To pass this course, I created a suite of four lessons designed to be implemented halfway through a Cambridge exam preparation course, before using one of these lessons to craft an in-depth step-by-step lesson plan considering students' individual needs and how best to prepare them.
Certificate verified
Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics - Anglia Ruskin University - 2023A Level 7 course specialising in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), specifically teaching methodology and using literature in the classroom, and theories behind Second Language Acquisition
Certificate verified
Embedding Mental Health in the Curriculum - Open University - 2021A 15 credit microcredential at Postgraduate level, which demonstrates that I can design and implement lessons which are conducive to students' mental wellbeing (considering aspects such as self-esteem, learning strategies, and individual differences).
Certificate verified
CELTA - British Study Centres - 2017One of the most prestigious certificates for teaching English to adults, in which I attained a Pass B (the second-highest grade) and was able to take this knowledge to kickstart my teaching career.
Certificate verified
Education
2015 - 2018
Master's - English LiteratureDissertation completed on Mid-Twentieth Century Gothic literature (specifically the work of Shirley Jackson) and I obtained a Distinction overall.
2010 - 2013
Bachelor’s - English LiteratureApplied my knowledge and skills to a wide range of British and American literature, while my creative writing credits came from my highly-graded poetry work.
Work Experience
2018 - Current
Online and Offline Tutoring
2018 - 2019
English Teacher
2017 - 2017
EFL Teacher
2014 - 2017
Head Copywriter/Editor/Content Manager
5.0
Rating
150
Students
2,599
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
90 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
📃 IELTS / Cambridge FCE B2, CAE C1, CPE C2
B2 - C2Test Preparation472 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 14% off
💡 Structured Conversation (A2-C2)
A2 - C2Language Essentials962 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 14% off
🎟️ 2020/2021 students ONLY
C1 - C2Conversation1,071 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 17% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Quiz (48)
195 Reviews
Alberto de Sapio
94 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Laura is a great teacher.
Jan 8, 2024
Miroslava Vozaryova
55 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Laura meets all my needs and expectations. She has immediately understood what kind of lessons to design for my upcoming lessons.
Jan 29, 2023
Raul Rosello
37 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Laura has the natural gift of being supportive. She's truly a brilliant teacher. Thanks to her, I have been able to speak for an hour and feel like it has last just a short moment.
Jun 24, 2021
Marti Rango
120 English lessons
laura Is THE TEACHER.
Jul 28, 2024
Nina Diaz Czaja
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Nina Diaz Czaja
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May 8, 2024
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