Simon English/IELTS
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Simon English/IELTS
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Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Vietnamese
Thai
Specialties
Test PreparationAn Experienced English Teacher & IELTS Specialist
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Vietnamese
Thai
Specialties
Test PreparationAn Experienced English Teacher & IELTS Specialist
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Brighton, United Kingdom (05:45 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 19, 2019InterestsReadingWritingFoodFilms & TV SeriesTravel
I am a native English speaker from near Brighton in the UK. My accent is neutral and very easy to understand. I live in England, but have lived all over the world including Vietnam, Thailand and Italy.
My hobbies include; cooking, socializing, eating, gym, travelling, reading, movies and sailing.
In fact, I used to be a professional sailor and have sailed all over the world.
I love talking to people and finding out about them. I have helped many people from all around the world to improve their English in a fun and relaxed environment.
I hope to speak to you soon!Me as a Teacher
I am a TEFL-qualified English teacher with a lot of experience teaching English and IELTS. I try to make my lessons practical and get my students to talk as much as possible. I want to improve your English and your confidence.
I have also taken several courses to help me to teach IELTS speaking and writing. Furthermore, I have helped many thousands of students to improve and prepare for the test.
I can help with the following:
- Conversation Practice
- IELTS Speaking Test Preparation
- IELTS Writing and corrections
- Speaking, pronunciation and fluency
- Grammar
- Test Preparation
- Interview practice
I love helping people improve their English, so I became an English teacher.My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are relaxed and friendly. I feel that people learn better if I try and keep things fun.
Lessons are very practical. They are an opportunity for you to use your English, practice and improve upon what you already know.
I am always there to support and offer help and suggestions. However, most of my students need to practice using their English and this is what I try to encourage.
My teaching style is relaxed, friendly and supportive. I always try to keep my lessons as fun as possible.
Let us enjoy learning together!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
Certificates
Teaching IELTS Speaking - IDP IELTS - 2023I completed a course to help IELTS-speaking students. I gained an understanding and experience of assessing different IELTS speaking abilities in line with the band descriptors.
Certificate verified
Teaching IELT Writing - IDP IELTS - 2022This course is about teaching and assessing IELTS writing and speaking.
Certificate verified
IELTS Teacher Training - IDP IELTS - 2022This was a training course designed to help teachers understand the IELTS writing and speaking tests, so they understand how candidates will be assessed and the nature of the test. The course is aimed to help teachers train and access candidates in preparation for their IELTS speaking and writing examination. Showing areas to focus on and how to assist students and aid in their exam preparation.
Certificate verified
TEFL - The TEFL Acamedy - 2019A 168-hour TEFL course teaching how best to teach English as a foreign language.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2019 - 2023
ESL TeacherI offered online English lessons to students all over the world, hoping the with the English. I offered IELTS speaking exam preparation and individual targeted feedback.
2020 - 2022
ESL TeacherI taught students of many abilities through the Rainie English method and syllabus. Planning lessons and providing feedback after every lesson.
Education
1993 - 1998
Other - IB DiplomaI did the IB Diploma, a high school leaving certificate.
1998 - 2000
Bachelor’s - Maritime StudiesHND - Maritime Studies at the university of Plymouth.
Work Experience
2019 - 2019
Part time English TeacherPart time English teacher, teaching teenagers A2 English and running a preparation TOEIC course for University students.
2000 - 2001
Part time LecturerRunning day courses to teach Fishermen and Sailors in order for them to pass the test to obtain a VHF Radio License.
2019 - 2022
Full time English teacherI have worked, and am still working as a freelance online English teacher. I have helped students with many aspects of their English including; IELTS, pronunciation, grammar, conversation, reading, fluency and business English.
I love my job and love helping people to become better and more fluent in their English Speaking.
2021 - 2022
English teacherI have a number of students who come to my house and learn English with me, either in small groups or individual lessons. I help them in all areas of their English and they range from A1 to C2 level.
2023 - 2023
English TeacherI work as a freelance English teacher helping online students to improve their English. I am an IELTS specialist.
5.0
Rating
567
Students
3,237
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
305 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Conversation English
A1 - C2Language Essentials914 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 14% off
Reading & Speaking Lesson
B1 - C2Language Essentials506 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 14% off
IELTS Speaking Test Preparation
A2 - C2Test Preparation1,059 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 14% off
IELTS Writing Marking & Feedback
A2 - C2Test Preparation237 lessons completed
USD 26.00+
Package with 14% off
Availability
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My creations
Podcast (1)
Quiz (2)
359 Reviews
Barbara
13 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Fantastic teacher, with a great sense of humor and the ability to motivate when it feels too hard to reach the next level of learning English!
Mar 18, 2025
Barbara
13 English lessons
Simon is a great teacher – relaxed, patient, supportive, with a great sense of humor and empathy. He teaches English as a native speaker with empathy, easily understands what it means to learn English as a second language.
Mar 25, 2025
Barbara
13 English lessons
Simon was great, easy and clear to understand, pro, and last but not least, corrected me very kindly!
Jan 17, 2025
Thomas Dörmann
28 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have thoroughly enjoyed my English lessons with Simon, especially the emphasis on conversation skills. Simon has been a fantastic guide, creating a supportive and engaging environment that has greatly contributed to my language learning journey. His effective teaching style and insightful feedback make each session valuable.
I look forward to more lessons with Simon and continuing to enhance my English proficiency through our conversations.
Feb 22, 2024
Jane_0606
1 English lesson
In class, Simon helped me to correct the pronunciation of some words, modify some improper grammar, help me understand the process of IELTS speaking test, and let me know what the requirements for a good answer should be through examples. In general, this was a very helpful course.
Mar 5, 2025
Sophie
1 English lesson
Simon is a very patient and caring teacher. It was my first time taking his IELTS speaking class, and he gave me comprehensive advice on vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. He also adjusts his speaking speed and diction according to my English level, so if you're looking for a teacher that's right for you, try Simon.
Jan 9, 2025
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