Cathy
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Cathy
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English
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French
Italian
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English
Native
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French
Italian
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Test PreparationBusinessAbout Me
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My lessons & teaching style
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From United KingdomLiving in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom (13:26 UTC+00:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 8, 2021InterestsHistoryReadingTravel
Hi, my name is Cathy. I was born in the UK and have lived all over Britain - in Northern Ireland, Wales and England. As a result, I speak with a clear neutral British accent (even UK people can’t tell exactly where I’m from). I’ve also been lucky enough to live abroad briefly, and to travel for pleasure too. I hope to travel a lot more in the future. I have a varied background, and am excited to be starting this new phase of my life, sharing my love of, and passion for, the English language with amazing and interesting people from all over the world!Me as a Teacher
I know it can be hard learning a new language (in my case, Italian), so as a teacher my main priority is to be patient and encouraging. I love the space that working one-to-one brings - the lessons go at the pace and the level you the student need, with feedback given in the way that works best for you, and homework (if wanted) that focuses on consolidating what we cover in lessons.
I have completed a 169-hour TEFL qualification, as well as an Advanced Grammar for Online English Teachers course and an IELTS Specialist Teacher course.My lessons & teaching style
As well as being patient, encouraging and flexible, I aim to provide fun and interesting lessons on whatever gets you talking freely. I love to find out about new cultures and traditions, so talking about your home country and your own life is a great place to start. I can also provide lots of discussion topics, and we can use articles, film clips, or anything that gets us talking!
I teach adults only (sorry, no children), and offer:
* General conversation lessons
* Guidance on grammar, pronunciation and accent, either as we go along in a general conversation or through separate, customised lessons
* Interview training, proof reading and basic General Training IELTS preparationMy teaching material
- Articles and news
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Teaching Advanced Grammar - Premier TEFL - 202130 hour course on the teaching of advanced grammar as part of TEFL
Certificate verified
TQUK Level 5 Certificate - TEFL.org - Training Qualifications UK - 2021TQUK Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (RQF)
Certificate verified
Teaching IELTS Preparation - Premier TEFL - 2021IELTS Preparation training course - 30 hours
Certificate verified
Education
1986 - 1989
Bachelor’s - History
5.0
Rating
492
Students
3,083
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
299 lessons completed
USD 7.95+
General English Conversation for Adults
A2 - C2Language Essentials2,357 lessons completed
USD 13.50+
Package with 8% off
IELTS Speaking Practice Lessons
A2 - C1Test Preparation278 lessons completed
USD 14.50+
Package with 4% off
Proof Reading
A2 - C1Language Essentials12 lessons completed
USD 18.00
Interview Preparation & Training
B1 - C2Business2 lessons completed
USD 22.00
Availability
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166 Reviews
Gianni
14 English lessons
I recently had a one-to-one English lesson with Cathy, and I really enjoyed it. The conversation was interesting and engaging, and I felt comfortable speaking and sharing my thoughts. Cathy is a friendly and patient teacher who made the lesson enjoyable and useful. I appreciated her encouraging approach and the way she corrected me without making me feel pressured.
I'm very grateful for the time we spent together, and I'm looking forward to the next lesson. Thank you, Cathy!
Jan 15, 2025
Andrey Zaitsev
2 English lessons
I had a fascinating lesson with Cathy. She was exceptionally well-prepared and organized, demonstrating a strong passion for teaching. I eagerly look forward to having more incredible lessons with her.
Dec 15, 2024
eric
6 English lessons
Thank you teacher for correcting my wrong idiomatic sentence patterns
Dec 10, 2024
Gianni
14 English lessons
The lesson with Cathy was enjoyable, relaxed, and very productive. She is an excellent teacher who makes learning both easy and fun. Her explanations were clear, and she showed great patience throughout the session. Cathy also has a friendly and encouraging attitude, which made me feel comfortable and motivated. I learned a lot in a short time and truly appreciated her teaching style.
Dec 17, 2024
eric
6 English lessons
Thanks to the teacher for training my sentence patterns
Dec 11, 2024
eric
6 English lessons
Thank you teacher for your guidance on standard English accent and sentence patterns.
Dec 9, 2024
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