Professional Business Communication,Global Leadership,Inter-cultural/diversity training specialist.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Japanese
Arabic
Specialties
Test Preparation
Business
Professional Business Communication,Global Leadership,Inter-cultural/diversity training specialist.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume
From CanadaLiving in Ar-Rayyan, Qatar (14:26 UTC+03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 10, 2020
Interest topicBusiness & FinanceHistoryTravel
My name is Michael.
I'm a Canadian from Richmond Hill, Ontario which is a suburb of Toronto.
I was living and working as a Business Communication specialist in Tokyo, Japan. Was back in Canada but now living in Kenya.
I specialize teaching professionals from all over the world effective Business communications skills e.g presenting, negotiating, information relay, detail criticality, persuasiveness, logical/ critical projection etc.
Previously, I worked in the airline Industry for Air Canada and FEDEX as a Senior Ops manager.
I'm a very patient, supportive, motivating and giving person, who will support you and help you achieve your goals.
Looking forward to meeting you.
Me as a Teacher
I'm a Cambridge University CELTA certified teacher with over ten years experience in Japan and Canada.
My main focus is helping professionals adapt,improvise and overcome any challenges and achieve their English communication goals
I can help you with all forms of Business Communication including Presentations, email writing, negotiations, meetings, proofreading and correcting documents and Interview preparation.
I can also teach you everyday English, social situations, travel English and survival English.
I'll customize your lesson to match your learning requirements.
My lessons & teaching style
My lesson are based on the Functions of Business English.
I use a structured dedicated business text book that includes, Business reading, Q&A ,vocabulary skills, Case study and role play.
Examples of functions can be e.g "Negotiating with International Business partners". The lesson target language will be Presented, Practiced and finally Produced in multiple role plays.
I also encourage guided discussions, free conversation, news articles
I'm a very knowledgable teacher, I'm very patient and I'm a motivator but I also consider myself a student and always want to learn from my students.
Certificates
CELTA - University of Cambridge - 2009120 Hour TEFL certificate.
Certificate verified
Berlitz Japan In house training/ CELTA - Berlitz Japan/Cambridge University. - 2005Was trained in providing training for TOEFL, EIKEN, TOEIC by Berlitz Japan, the most prestigious language school in Japan. Prepared students for these exams for many years.
Certified to teach IELTS(General and Academic) while conducting my CELTA certificate training in the EAP (English for Academic purposes) module. Have a vast experience in preparing clients to succeed in all these tests.
Certificate verified
Associate Degree - George Brown University(Toronto,Canada) - 1993Hotel/Hospitality Management Associate degree. I have a Cambridge University CELTA.I worked at Federal Express Canada Limited and Air Canada. I taught Business English/Communication at Berlitz Japan including the Global Leadership Training(GLT) division for nearly 20 years in Japan.
Certificate verified
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Rating
675
Students
4,661
Lessons
100%
Attendance
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Response
5.0
Rating
675
Students
4661
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
286 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
NATURAL ENGLISH CONVERSATION AND FUNCTION IN DAILY LIFE.(FLUENCY/NATURAL PROGRESSION)
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,074 lessons completed
USD 17.00
Package with 5% off
EFFECTIVE BUSINESS ENGLISH COMMUNICATION (SPEAKING/ROLE PLAY BASED)
A1 - C2Business2,625 lessons completed
USD 17.00
Package with 5% off
ENGLISH INTERVIEW PREP- STRATEGIES,TIPS,IMPACT AND SUCCESS.
A1 - C2Business239 lessons completed
USD 20.00
IELTS/TOEFL/TOEIC PREPARATION COURSE
A1 - C2Test Preparation388 lessons completed
USD 17.00
Package with 5% off
Availability
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348 Reviews
Yurii Slobodchukov
8 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I liked the lesson very much. That's the combination of business and general eanglish that I need, so I'm going to continue studying with Michael.
Feb 10, 2023
nelson rodrigues
49 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Michael is an exceptional English teacher who has a passion for the subject and a talent for imparting his knowledge to students. He creates a dynamic and engaging learning environment, encouraging students to participate and ask questions. He is well-organized and provides clear and concise explanations, making complex concepts easy to understand. Michael's enthusiasm and dedication to teaching has inspired me to develop a love for English. I highly recommend him as an English teacher.
Jan 30, 2023
Olga
10 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Dear Mike, thank you for all lessons! I appreciate your help in preparation for the Speaking and Writing modules of IELTS!
Thank you for your positivity and comfortable communication style! You are a significantly supportive and motivating person! Good luck!
Feb 5, 2021
Wojciech Kruszewski
3 English lessons
That was a great experience. Thank you!
Oct 2, 2024
Miguel Montefusco
17 English lessons
Amazing Class!
Jun 11, 2024
Alessandra A. Improt
5 English lessons
Interesting conversation about cultural differences between Western and Eastern countries