PhD- and CELTA-qualified - academic and general English and in-class editing and proofreading
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PhD- and CELTA-qualified - academic and general English and in-class editing and proofreading
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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Fromย United KingdomLiving in London, United Kingdomย (19:23ย UTC-03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 27, 2021
Hello!
I'm an English teacher from London with a passion for language teaching and language learning. I love to teach general and conversational English, and I specialise in academic English (EAP) for university students and researchers.
๐ CELTA-qualified full-time English teacher
๐ PhD (doctorate) in politics from the University of London
๐ My book on British politics was published by Palgrave Macmillan (Springer), a major international academic publisher
๐ MA in International Relations, BA in Politics and International Relations
๐ 5 years of editing experience, including academic texts written by non-native authors
๐ 10+ years of work experience in British politics
My creations
Me as a Teacher
In my academic and general English classes, I provide:
๐ a supportive and friendly learning environment
๐ professionalism and well-prepared lessons
๐ lesson content designed by experts
๐ structured lessons covering all the key skills of the English language
๐ in-class feedback on homework (homework is optional but highly recommended!)
In my conversation classes, you will:
๐ increase your confidence to speak, in a friendly and supportive environment
๐ improve your ability to discuss a range of topics
๐ improve your vocabulary and grammar
๐ develop your spoken fluency and accuracy with my strategic correction method
My lessons & teaching style
๐ฆ Academic English:
โ develop your academic English vocabulary and grammar
โ improve your ability to think critically and construct coherent arguments
โ become a more effective reader, whether for gist, detail or specific information
โ improve the structure and tone of your written and spoken academic English
๐ฆ General English:
โ listening, reading, writing and speaking
โ vocabulary and grammar
โ a variety of topics depending on your own personal interests, whether politics, business, science/technology, culture, food, sport or whatever else!
๐ฌ For more information, please see my lessons section or send me a message. I look forward to hearing from you! ๐ฌ
CELTA - University of Cambridge - 2020The Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) is an internationally recognised qualification, and widely trusted by English language schools, ministries of education, government bodies and major professional organisations.
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Education
2006 - 2007
Master's - International RelationsUniversity of Essex
2014 - 2018
Doctorate - Political ScienceQueen Mary University of LondonPhD in Political Science, University of London
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380
Students
2,688
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5.0
Rating
380
Students
2688
Lessons
100%
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100%
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English Lessons
Trial Lesson
185 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Guided conversation for fluency
A2ย -ย C2Conversation948 lessons completed
USD 21.50+
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Academic English - intermediate (B1-B2)
B1ย -ย B2Language Essentials527 lessons completed
USD 21.50+
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Academic English - advanced (C1-C2)
C1ย -ย C2Language Essentials505 lessons completed
USD 21.50+
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General English - structured lessons covering writing, speaking, reading and listening
A2ย -ย C2Language Essentials337 lessons completed
USD 21.50+
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In-class editing and proofreading - business, academic and personal texts and documents
B1ย -ย C2Language Essentials186 lessons completed
USD 21.50+
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126 Reviews
Yaolin 610
61 English lessons
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definitely the best proofreader in italki.
Jan 16, 2024
Sergio
63 English lessons
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Baris is a great teacher. He has a good and effective teaching method. His conversation is interesting and motivating.
May 22, 2023
Sarah
91 English lessons
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I am a PhD student and am required to write in English as part of my studies.
Learning with Baris has significantly improved my academic writing in a short time. He has helped me acquire the skills, knowledge and confidence needed for academic work.
A few weeks after I started working with him, Baris helped me write a paper for submission to an international academic conference, and it was accepted. Currently, he is helping me edit an article I plan to publish.
Baris is patient, motivating and engaging; every lesson with him is a pleasure. I highly recommend Baris to anyone who wants to improve their English.
I am grateful to be working with him and couldn't have asked for a better teacher.
Mar 6, 2023
Ryan
1 English lesson
This teacher is very patient and provides attentive guidance.
Nov 13, 2024
Maike
23 English lessons
Baris is an amazing online teacher! He is always patient and kind, and never fails to explain concepts clearly and effectively. His lessons are engaging and interactive, making learning fun and easy. I have noticed significant improvement in my skills since working with Baris. Additionally, he is always available to answer any questions or provide extra support outside of class hours. I highly recommend Baris to anyone looking for a great online teacher. Thank you, Baris!