Carl Urmston
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Carl Urmston
Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
German
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
German
From United KingdomLiving in Other, United Kingdom (01:24 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 11, 2021Interest topicTravelMusicHistory
Hi! I'm Carl, 39. I love teaching and travelling and I've been doing both for over 10 years now. I've lived in Azerbaijan, Timor-Leste, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Lebanon and Mexico and I taught professionally in all those countries, as well as at home in the UK. I've also visited over 40 countries worldwide. Currently I'm trying to improve my Spanish language skills. I love to converse about all topics, especially language, history, culture and politics. I like to keep active and enjoy hiking and cycling when I have time. I can tell you a lot about British culture and what makes British people tick! I look forward to meeting you!Me as a Teacher
I have a wide range of teaching experience, and I enjoy teaching any level, from beginner to proficiency. I particularly enjoy explaining difficult grammar and pronunciation problems, and I love to be challenged in this area. I can help you with functional language and conversational fluency. I can also help you with the difference between different dialects and accents, and I can explain to you just why it is sometimes just so DIFFICULT to understand what native speakers are saying. I have over 10 years' experience in planning and delivering IELTS and Cambridge exam classes. I have worked for prestigious universities in both the UK and overseas. I can give you the confidence you need!My lessons & teaching style
I have a real passion for this job - one of the reasons I have been doing it for over ten years. I believe my teaching style relies on giving the student the confidence to realise they can open the doors themselves. I strongly believe that the key to helping students is to give them the confidence, rather than just explaining how things work. I believe a strong personality and a good sense of humour is key to any lesson, and I love to have a good rapport with all my students. I love being challenged with difficult questions, and I believe that a teacher should be approachable and flexible, and willing to go the extra mile to satisfy any question asked.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
- Articles and news
- Presentation slides/PPT
Certificates
Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults - Manchester Academy of English, UK - 2008An intensive four month course of teacher training which gives classroom experience and expert knowledge of the subject matter.
Certificate verified
Education
2002 - 2005
Bachelor’s - English LanguageUnderstanding the mechanisms of the language.
Work Experience
2008 - 2013
English Language TrainerDelivery of general English lessons, IELTS and Cambridge examinations, Business English classes. Confident in teaching these at any level.
2013 - 2015
English TrainerDelivered the prestigious PREP programme to develop BP trainees' English to the level demanded by the company. Extensive teaching of technical and business-related English.
2017 - 2018
English Language TrainerA year providing IELTS, Business English and General English training to various companies, ministries and other governmental institutions in the developing country of Timor-Leste.
2018 - 2019
English AssessorConducting and assessing English speaking and writing examinations to assess a candidate's suitability for UK University entry,
2018 - 2019
FCE/CAE exam co-ordinatorTeaching exam strategies and co-ordinating and assessing students on their ability to pass mandatory Cambridge English-language courses at a Lebanese university.
2019 - 2021
FCE/CAE TeacherTeacher-training, helping existing local English teachers to pass the CAE exam to boost their career prospects.
2020 - 2020
Pre-sessional teacherPlanning and delivering an intensive Academic English course that prepares students for their University course and introduces them to academic conventions.
5.0
Rating
128
Students
926
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
Accent reduction
C1 - C2Language Essentials105 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 3% off
IELTS preparation
B2 - C2Test Preparation13 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 3% off
Cambridge exams preparation
B1 - C2Test Preparation145 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 3% off
General Conversation
A2 - C2Conversation469 lessons completed
USD 17.50
Package with 7% off
Business English
B2 - C2Business44 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 8% off
The UK, its culture and traditions
A2 - C2Language Essentials150 lessons completed
USD 17.00
Package with 5% off
Availability
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49 Reviews
Franziska
1 English lesson
Die Bildschirmqualität war schlecht, ansonsten war die Unterrichtsstunde okay.
Jul 22, 2024
lvan 5
5 English lessons
Carl es un gran profesor de ingles. Se aprende mucho con el y hace muy amenas y entretenidas sus clases.
May 1, 2024
Andrey Korolev
16 English lessons
A professional and sincere teacher. The best of the best
Mar 21, 2024
michelle
72 English lessons
I´ve been taking classes with Carl for a while now. I´m happy with my classes. Very reliable - always on time. Wide range of knowledge . And he has a lot of patience and calm and relaxed vibe - which I really really need from a teacher. And it´s great fun! Thanks ! I´ve already learned a lot.
Nov 21, 2023
Andreea
45 English lessons
Carl always folds to my needs. I am very satisfied with our courses. I recommend he's courses 😊
Jul 22, 2022
Eva Subkova
59 English lessons
Carl is not only a good teacher, but also a person who helps me to develop my confidence. Our classes are very useful for me.
Jun 8, 2022
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