English teacher James Shepherd

James Shepherd

Community Tutor
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Certified TEFL English teacher with over 6000 classes taught online
From United KingdomLiving in Manizales, Colombia (12:00 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 24, 2019
InterestsEnvironment & NatureTravelSports & FitnessTechPets & Animals
Struggling to sound natural in English? I’m James, your conversation & IELTS Speaking specialist—here to make you fluent and confident! With 6,000+ online classes taught and a C2 Spanish level (I learned through conversation too!), I get the challenges you face. Born in England, now living in Colombia, I mix British precision with Latin passion. Whether you’re prepping for IELTS or just want to chat about sports, tech, or travel (my favorites!), my lessons are dynamic, personalized, and fun. Let’s turn your English goals into reality—book a trial now!
5.0
Rating
710
Students
6439
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

English Lessons

Trial Lesson
322 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
Conversation Practice
A2 -  C2

Conversation

5,347 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Package with 12% off
Grammar/Pronunciation
A2 -  C2

Language Essentials

563 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Package with 13% off
IELTS Speaking practice
B1 -  C2

Language Essentials

207 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 16% off

Availability

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323 Reviews

Student monica
monica
197 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
James introduced Quaid to a lot of knowledge about Italy. He also taught him many things about traveling, such as taking a plane and other means of transportation. The course content James prepared with great care is very practical and helpful . We are going to travel to Italy soon. Wish James a happy summer vacation.James’class is amazing and thank you so much.
Jul 10, 2025
Natalya Shybeka
259 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Highly Recommended Teacher! I’ve been learning with James for over two years now, and it has been an incredible journey. His lessons are always well-prepared and conducted in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. James has a talent for tailoring materials to my goals and language level, making each session highly effective. What I appreciate the most: Flexibility: James adjusts the lessons to match my needs, whether it's conversational practice, grammar improvement, or professional vocabulary. Positive Approach: He’s incredibly encouraging, which makes learning enjoyable and motivates me to keep improving. Professionalism: Everything is explained clearly, with helpful examples and detailed breakdowns of complex topics. Thanks to James, I’ve made noticeable progress in my English skills and gained more confidence in speaking. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to improve their English!
Nov 21, 2024
Student Alessandro
Alessandro
80 English lessons
Amazing teacher !! :-)
Dec 2, 2025
Student Waldek
Waldek
200 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
James is awesome to talk to about pretty much anything. I’ve had loads of lessons with him, and I’ve always been satisfied with how they went. He’s easy to talk to, really engaging, and I’d totally recommend him to anyone.
Dec 18, 2024
Oscar
1 English lesson
Today's trial lesson was practical and engaging. My English is quite rusty from lack of use, so it was a huge help being able to switch to Spanish with the teacher occasionally when I got stuck.
Jan 7, 2026
Student Eric
Eric
1 English lesson
Had a wonderful trial lesson with James. He is friendly, patient and supportive, and I enjoyed our conversation very much.
Nov 25, 2025
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