Steven A. Knight
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Steven A. Knight
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KidsTest PreparationAbout Me
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From United KingdomLiving in Shanghai, China (18:01 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 16, 2021InterestsHistoryArtMusic
I'm an IELT's test prep specialist. I've been a teacher for over 35 years. I have a background in media. I like video and music production, creative writing and art.
I've also taught children in China for 13 years. Phonics, vocabulary, speech and reading. Young learners age 4-9 welcome.
I've written three children's books and one novel that needs to go through a final draft when I can find the time.
I keep fit with weight training and kettlebells. Which is necessary because I do have a love for beer ;)Me as a Teacher
I began teaching in the 1980's and for the last 14 years I've been teaching English in Shanghai, China. I've taught all ages, ranging from children of 5 up to adults.
I'm TEFL certified and I have a Diploma In Media.My lessons & teaching style
I would say that I'm very patient in my approach. I specialize in IELT's preparation, speech correction, fluency, accent and much more.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
- Flashcards
- Image files
- Video files
- Text Documents
Certificates
TEFL - ITTT - 2021This is a 120 hour certificate. I first qualified as an English teacher age 17, with City and Guilds, in the 1980’s—a long time ago, so I decided to update my credentials. This TEFL certificate is a reinforcement of the experience I’ve gained over the past 35 years.
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TEFL - ITTT - 2021I've taught children for 14 years in China. A TEFL (updated in 2021) is the necessary certificate to do so. I've taught as young as 5 years old to teenage (when talking about children) I teach adults too.
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TEFL - ITTT - 2021I updated my TEFL in 2021. It allows me to continue what I've been doing since 1989–to help students through the 3 part speaking test.
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Work Experience
2008 - 2020
Head Teacher14 years as a one to one English teacher in China. During this time I've done video and audio one to one lessons as a self employed teacher using Wechat and Tencent. I have taught all ages. from 5 to late 70s.
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Rating
125
Students
1,504
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
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English Lessons
Trial Lesson
76 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
IELTS test preparation 10 lesson Package
B1 - C2Test Preparation94 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 17% off
Conversation Lessons To Increase Fluency 30, 45 or 60min/ 5 lesson Packages Available
B1 - C2Conversation917 lessons completed
USD 12.50+
Package with 20% off
IELTS test preparation 5 Lesson Package
B1 - C2Test Preparation133 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 12% off
Kids Phonics, Conversation and Vocabulary (30, 45, 60 mins 5 lesson packages)
A1 - A2Kids97 lessons completed
USD 12.50+
Package with 8% off
IELTS test preparation Individual lesson Prices
B1 - C2Test Preparation116 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
English Conversation lessons About The Beatles & History Surrounding Them
A1 - B2Conversation17 lessons completed
USD 12.50+
Package with 20% off
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49 Reviews
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41 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
nice teacher! Very relaxing and funny classes! You can't get wrong in choosing him.
Jun 10, 2021
Anna Kacprzyńska
9 English lessons
Great lesson.
Mar 30, 2025
Anna Kacprzyńska
9 English lessons
Great lesson.
Sep 22, 2024
Жулдыз Камзина
5 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
It was a good lesson. The teacher is friendly and even-tempered, honest and reliable. As a shy person to me, it is not easy to talk. Although, during the session, I don't be afraid. Thanks a lot!
Mar 30, 2021
Anna Kacprzyńska
9 English lessons
Great lesson.
Mar 23, 2025
Anna Kacprzyńska
9 English lessons
Fun lesson, nice teacher, good atmosphere. I will definitely sign up for the next one.
Sep 15, 2024
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