Thomas Hayes
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Thomas Hayes
Community Tutor![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Gaelic (Irish)
Spanish
French
Other
Specialties
KidsTest PreparationA Master's qualified language teacher with 5 years experience. Certified in IELTS exam preparation
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Gaelic (Irish)
Spanish
French
Other
Specialties
KidsTest PreparationA Master's qualified language teacher with 5 years experience. Certified in IELTS exam preparation
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From IrelandLiving in Cork, Ireland (14:43 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 28, 2021InterestsHistoryTravelSports & FitnessReadingFilms & TV Series
Greetings, language enthusiasts! I'm Thomas, your dedicated English teacher on a mission to transform language learning into an inspiring and fulfilling journey. Here are a few key aspects about me:
I am from Ireland.
Holder of a Masters degree in Language Education.
Certified IELTS exam preparation teacher.
Teaching Experience: Accumulated 5 years of experience instructing four languages (English, French, Spanish, and Irish) across three countries (Ireland, France, Spain) through both online and traditional classroom settings.
Well-versed in teaching all age groups
A native English speaker with neutral, easily understandable accent. Additionally fluent in Irish(C2), Spanish(C1) & French(B2)Me as a Teacher
As an educator and language learner who learns languages as a hobby, I am passionate about fostering an environment where students feel motivated and confident in their language pursuits.
Here is what to expect from me as a teacher;
-Interactive and engaging lessons
-A supportive and encouraging learning environment
-A communicative approach to learning. Fun and engaging interaction is an important aspect of every lesson
-Tailored lesson plans to suit all students whether a beginner eager to navigate basic conversation or an advanced learner aiming for fluency
-A strong focus on pronunciation and verbal fluency
Let's conquer your language learning goals!My lessons & teaching style
Three lesson types are offered:
Conversational Lessons:
Focus on improving everyday conversational fluency and pronunciation.
Tailored topics, engaging discussions, and real-life scenarios for practical spoken English enhancement.
Comprehensive English Course:
Develop all English language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation, fluency, vocabulary) in a structured and engaging manner.
Thematic and communicative learning with constant progress monitoring.
IELTS Exam Preparation:
Prepare for the IELTS exam with a comprehensive course.
Targeted preparation for reading, listening, speaking, and writing.
Regular use of exam materials to monitor progress towards the goal.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Exam Preparation Course - TEFL ORG - 20241. Understanding English language exams (including IELTS & others)
2. Analyse and assess a range of English language exams
3. Effective teaching of exam preparation lessons
4. Making interactive exam preparation lesson plans
TEFL Exam Preparation Course - TEFL Org - 2023I had to complete a 40 hour course in exam preparation. I had to understand English language exams; analyse and assess a range of English language exams; understand effective teaching of exam preparation lessons. I had to demonstrate everything I had learnt in the course in a final assessment where I had to make and design interactive exam preparation lesson plans which were graded by an external examiner.
Professional Masters of Education - University College Cork - 2022I had to complete two years of a University masters program. I studied second language teaching and acquisition. I had to do work experience in two different secondary schools (1 year in each) teaching languages to students between the ages of 12-18. Having finished the degree, I am fully qualified to teach secondary school children foreign languages.
Teach English Online - Udemy - 2020Build your own online English teaching business
Find English language students all over the world using a variety of different strategies
Design TEFL lessons that meet the needs and interests of your students
Master how to teach the core language skills of writing, speaking, listening and reading
Discover the best tools, resources and activities for teaching English online
Identify your own particular English teaching niche
Education
2016 - 2020
Bachelor’s - BA World Languages (French,Spanish,Irish)The BA World Languages is a four-year specialist language programme, including a year of study abroad and a Computer-Assisted Language Learning to complement traditional teaching.
It aims to produce graduates with sought-after language skills, as well as an understanding of language as a system and of the cultures of the languages studied.
2020 - 2022
Master's - Professional Masters of Education (Secondary School / Post-Primary Teacher Training)The Professional Master of Education (PME) at UCC is a two-year, level 9, full-time teacher education course. This 120-credit programme is designed to qualify graduates as post-primary secondary school teachers.
Our PME is fully recognised and accredited by the Teaching Council of Ireland for the purpose of registration as a professional post-primary teacher in Ireland and the EU.
Work Experience
2021 - 2022
TeacherI worked as a Irish, French and Spanish teacher in this school for 9 months.
2022 - 2023
TeacherI worked as a French, Irish and Spanish teacher in this school for 9 months. I was a class tutor. I was head of a school football team and the head of the athletics society.
2020 - 2021
TeacherI taught French and Spanish through the medium of Irish to all age groups.
2023 - 2024
English TeacherWorked as an English teacher in Spanish school. Responsible for conducting oral classes, giving presentations, teaching key grammar and language concepts, helping teachers improve their English and aiding in communication with international visitors.
5.0
Rating
95
Students
660
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
98%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
25 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Conversation-based lesson
A1 - C2Conversation496 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 10% off
General Comprehensive English Lesson
A1 - C2Language Essentials115 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 10% off
IELTS Exam Preparation (General or Academic)
A1 - C2Test Preparation24 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
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28 Reviews
Carlos Wang
24 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
HIGHLY RECOMMEND Thomas for anyone who wants to practice oral English on italki! I have had 5 conversations with him and I really think that he is one of the best teachers I have ever met. He always pays attention to your speaking and corrects your pronunciation, grammar and expressions. BTW, you also don't need to worry about embarrassment because he always has prepared today's topic and encourages you to practice more!
Nov 29, 2024
philipponet.dominiqu
5 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Great teacher ! Patient, affable, very knowledgeable. Moreover, Thomas has a charming Irish accent ! His lessons are a real delight. I can't wait for the next one !
Aug 7, 2024
Gaëlle Souillac
3 English lessons
Excellent first contact! Thank you.
Mar 28, 2025
Amina Akimova
48 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Thomas is an excellent teacher who truly cares about his students. He is always attentive during lessons, carefully noting any mistakes you make and addressing them afterward in a constructive way, which makes you remember new words even after the class. He’s encouraging and makes you feel comfortable; can easily engage in any conversation and is always prepared with additional materials. He is also very responsive and has consistently helped me with any extra questions, not only about the English language but also about Irish culture. His dedication and approachable manner make every class enjoyable and productive. I highly recommend Thomas as a teacher!
Oct 24, 2024
Gaëlle Souillac
3 English lessons
Perfect!
Apr 1, 2025
xin ying
7 English lessons
The best teacher on italki! Highly recommond everyone to attend his class!
Mar 25, 2025
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