James Campbell
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James Campbell
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
German
Japanese
CELTA certified teacher specialising in literature and proof-reading
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
German
Japanese
CELTA certified teacher specialising in literature and proof-reading
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Other, United Kingdom (20:10 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 11, 2018InterestsArtHistoryWritingReadingFilms & TV Series
Hello! I’m James, an English language teacher (and aspiring writer) living in Scotland. I come from an academic background originally, having bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English, American and gothic literature. Since 2018, I've been teaching on italki, helping hundreds of students to improve their English and achieve their goals.
In my free time, I enjoy reading; going to the cinema; playing video games; spending time with friends and family; studying history, mythology and folklore; and working on my own creative writing projects.Me as a Teacher
I'm a qualified English language teacher, with both TEFL and CELTA teaching certificates. I've previously taught B1-C1 English language learners in a traditional classroom setting, as part of my CELTA training, at Edinburgh's Centre of English Studies (CES).
I've been teaching on italki since 2018, and take great pride in the testimonials that students have posted on my teacher profile. My students and former colleagues have commended me for my professionalism, friendliness, warmth and sense of humour. I listen closely to my students, understand their needs and work hard to help them achieve their goals.My lessons & teaching style
“General English”: We'll focus on improving your core skills to get you to the next level. I’ll provide teaching materials, homework and periodic assessments.
“Informal Tutoring”: We can discuss any topic of interest or roleplay what you need to practise (i.e. job interviews). I’ll correct your mistakes and introduce relevant grammar/vocabulary.
“Proof-reading”: Need help with your writing? I can correct your mistakes and offer you advice. I specialise in academic writing, but I’ve also helped students with their creative projects.
“Language Through Literature”: If you're interested in reading, I can offer a range of English-language short stories, poems and essays we could discuss.My teaching material
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Cambridge English Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) (QCF) - Centre of English Studies (CES), Edinburgh - 2017A 140 hour teacher training course that included 60 hours of teaching practice (including collaborative planning, peer observation, shared evaluation and feedback) and 6 hours of individual teaching, observed and assessed by an experienced trainer.
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Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) - TEFL Org UK - 2016A 150 hour online teacher training course. Included a three-day course in Glasgow, led by an experienced teacher and involving collaborative planning, peer observation, shared evaluation and feedback.
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Teaching experience
2018 - 2024
Professional TeacherI have been teaching professionally on italki since 2018, helping students to advance their English level as well as prepare for the IELTS test. In addition, drawing on my past experience as an academic specialising in English and American literature, I have been able to offer students more advanced lessons that seek to improve their English through reading, discussing and writing about literature. I have also worked closely with students to proofread their work and improve their writing.
Education
2009 - 2010
Master's - The Gothic ImaginationGraduated with an M.Litt (with distinction) in "The Gothic Imagination", a year-long course on the Gothic tradition in 18th - 21st century literature, art and popular culture.
2005 - 2009
Bachelor’s - English StudiesGraduated with a 1:1 BA (Hons) in English Studies (meaning English literature). Between 2005-2007, the course required me to take additional modules in History, Philosophy and Linguistics.
Work Experience
2015 - 2015
Volunteer Property AssistantWhilst volunteering as a property assistant, I worked primarily as a room guide at the NTS's Gladstone’s Land property on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. I studied the history of the property and of Edinburgh before relating this knowledge back to visitors. I worked closely alongside different teams of guides, co-ordinating their coffee breaks. I also assisted at reception and in the gift shop, selling tickets and merchandise, operating the till, taking inventory of stock and answering enquiries.
2015 - 2015
Volunteer Partnerships ResearcherAs a partnerships researcher I used my research skills to identify charities that ProjectScotland could partner with and to gather information requested by the Partnerships Managers. I developed a system for creating and managing the posters used to advertise ProjectScotland's volunteering opportunities, condensing the available information into clear, concise advertisements. I later returned to induct my successor in this role.
5.0
Rating
575
Students
6,511
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
256 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Informal Tutoring
B1 - C2Conversation1,524 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 10% off
General English (Elementary to Advanced)
A2 - C2Language Essentials3,088 lessons completed
USD 26.90+
Package with 11% off
Language through Literature
B1 - C2Conversation933 lessons completed
USD 30.13+
Package with 11% off
Proof-reading
B1 - C2Language Essentials610 lessons completed
USD 27.98+
Package with 11% off
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518 Reviews
Radka Rosenbaumová
71 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Another great lesson! I would have never believed learning English can be such an enjoyable experience. James is a wonderful teacher. He is kind and patient, encouraging and supportive. He has a great sense of humour and profound insights, and it is always a pleasure to discuss short stories with him. It does not even feel like learning, but I gain so much confidence when speaking English.
Mar 26, 2025
michal.wolny
37 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
James is an exceptional English teacher whose passion for teaching shines through in every lesson. With his patient guidance and encouragement, I've seen significant improvement in my English skills. I highly recommend James to anyone looking to enhance their proficiency in English.
Apr 9, 2024
Yumiko.I
21 English lessons
I enjoyed my trial lesson with James. He is polite,friendly and communicative. I'm looking forward to the next lesson.
Jun 27, 2024
Genna P
22 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
James turned my learning experience around. Not only did learning English through literature advance my language skills, it also gave me an opportunity to switch perspectives, jump into someone else's shoes, and absorb experiences I'd never have a chance to go through in real life.
Aug 20, 2024
Michelle Facchin
2 English lessons
I really enjoyed the First class.
Aug 18, 2024
Carmen Morales Espej
17 English lessons
EXCELLENT LIKE ALWAYS
Jun 4, 2024
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