From United KingdomLiving in Eastbourne, United Kingdom (00:06 UTC+00:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 12, 2021
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Hi, I'm Paul and I'm a qualified English teacher from England, now based in the UK. I love teaching English to adults, which is why I have been doing it full-time for 30 years. In fact, I am also an avid language learner myself, which explains why I am currently learning German. My other interests include psychology, history, personal development and long-distance running.
Me as a Teacher
Around 10 years ago, I switched to one-to-one English tutoring and coaching. In this setting, I can identify more clearly individual needs and modify the course accordingly. I always try to strike a balance between enjoyment on the one hand and solid progress on the other.
My lessons & teaching style
In a typical conversation course, for instance, as we have an enjoyable chat based on topics I think you will find interesting, I will monitor your English and make a note of alternative words, collocations and expressions you could have used, issues you have with pronunciation and intonation, as well as any unnatural phrasing or grammar mistakes. We will talk about these issues in the lesson and I will test you regularly on these points in future lessons.
My teaching material
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Certificates
CTEFL - International House - 19934 weeks
Certificate verified
CTEFL - International House - 19934 weeks study
Certificate verified
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology - Oxford Polytechnic - 19923 years
A very nice teacher!Clear notes and guidance in class with great patience!🤩🤩🤩
Aug 26, 2024
Isabel Machero
35 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
It was a perfect class.
Paul is a very professional teacher. He gave me recommendations to improve my English, corrected my pronunciation and my mistakes. He plans the lessons and I felt very comfortable and happy during the class. I will continue with him and I highly recommend him.
Dec 20, 2022
Carlotta Dapino
1 English lesson
I got exactly what I wanted from the lesson, informal conversation with suggestions on which colloquial expressions I could have used to sound more fluent. I enjoyed the lesson and felt at ease!
Feb 21, 2025
Hanspeter
22 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Splendid lesson. Praise for Paul who has the gift of making English enjoyable.
Mar 7, 2023
Ellina Yani
7 English lessons
Paul, thank you for your lessons! I really enjoy them. They are always interesting, fun, and productive. I appreciate that we have a plan and revise the material we've learned. This keeps me engaged, and I can see the results of this approach. See you at the next lesson!
Feb 24, 2025
Camilla Odilon
1 English lesson
Excellent teacher, friendly and very professional! I recommend and will sign up for a monthly subscription with him.