Experienced and Certified British English teacher with a relaxed and friendly style
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Romanian
Portuguese
Specialties
Business
Test Preparation
Experienced and Certified British English teacher with a relaxed and friendly style
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Bournemouth, United Kingdom (22:36 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 7, 2010
InterestsReadingHistoryTravel
I'm from Rainy England! I have a degree in Sociology from the University of Kent and a TEFL certificate. What I love most is learning new things. I read a lot, especially about history, philosophy, politics, culture and religion, but I enjoy talking about many other topics. I have travelled to many different countries and have lived in two foreign countries, China and Romania. I'm also a language learner, focusing mainly on Spanish and Romanian. I play the guitar and write my own songs. I love to walk in wide open spaces with beautiful views. I live near the sea so I often walk to the coast to stare at the sea and daydream! I enjoy meeting and talking to new people.
Me as a Teacher
I'm a very experienced teacher, and have taught people from many different nationalities, of various age groups and levels of ability, and in both classes and one-on-one. I can talk about pretty much anything! I have taught a Russian opera singer, a Swedish horse trainer, a Spanish professional poker player, an Italian wine expert, a Korean oil executive, several NATO employees, and many many computer programmers!
I care a lot about all my students and do my best to help them progress with their English.
(Note: I currently only teach students who are over 16 years old)
My lessons & teaching style
I will correct ALL of your mistakes and give quick and simple explanations when necessary. My lessons always have a specific focus, but they will feel like a relaxed conversation. I always try to suggest new and more native ways to express things. My test and interview preparation lessons are more structured. I have a great deal of experience teaching IELTS preparation. I adapt my approach to the ability level and personality of the student.
My teaching material
Articles and news
Quizzes
Test templates and examples
Homework Assignments
Certificates
italki screenshot - italki screenshot - 2024I have completed 208 interview preparation lessons. I have many very positive comments on my profile about my interview preparation lessons and have a 5-star rating.
Certificate verified
italki screenshot - italki screenshot - 2024I have taught 2361 IELTS preparation lessons. I have a lot of very positive comments on my profile from IELTS students and a 5-star rating.
Certificate verified
TEFL - TEFL Training - 2012Covers: the basic skills of classroom communication; work at all levels from young children and beginners to advanced speakers; using texts, mime and visual materials; basic lesson planning, preparing and teaching grammar; using and supplementing course books; First certificate skills; and the fundamental theory of whole-brain and accelerated learning.
Certificate verified
Education
2005 - 2008
Bachelor’s - SociologyUniversity of Kent
Work Experience
2009 - 2009
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Students
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Lessons
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Attendance rate
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Students
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Lessons
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Attendance rate
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English Lessons
Trial Lesson
769 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
British English
A2 - C2Language Essentials6,714 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 12% off
IELTS preparation
A2 - C2Test Preparation2,412 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 12% off
Interview skills
A2 - C2Business221 lessons completed
USD 40.00
University/work personal statement development and proofreading
A2 - C2Language Essentials45 lessons completed
USD 40.00
Availability
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1,162 Reviews
IL6002
3 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Tom is an excellent teacher who knows how to listen and guide students. He perfectly explains the new material, supporting it with real-life examples. During the first trial lesson I managed to outline an action plan of studying and methods for its implementation, learned some grammar rules and worked on my pronunciation. The lesson left only positive impressions. I'll definitely continue studying with Tom.
Jan 8, 2024
David
63 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Tom is my english teacher around one year ago and I am very happy to be his student.
Even when I am so tired after a long work day, Tom know how to drive the class to feel you confortable and cheersful.
Jun 30, 2016
Paty Juarez
4 English lessons
Tom es muy buen profesor, Su clase es muy amena, me gustan los temas con que trabajamospara la expresión oral
Mar 10, 2025
Natsuki
3 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I took Tom’s lesson first time in four years ! Previously he helped me cabin crew interview in English.
In this time he helped me final interview of internal mobility. His interview lesson is the best. He gave me always helpful tips and correct my mistakes. Thank you Tom !!!!
Dec 22, 2022
samot carrasco
24 English lessons
Very good
Mar 17, 2025
Paty Juarez
4 English lessons
Very good class with Tom, he is an excellent teacher