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Why choose italki?

Discuss your target score and specific areas you want to improve with your teacher for personalized training.

TOEFL

Mock speaking tests with former examiners. Get detailed feedback and tips. Take the exam with confidence. 

IELTS

Learn practical English for everyday situations through real-life topics in interactive lessons.

Learn business English and give yourself a competitive edge in the workplace.

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Get a taste of how our lessons work with this introductory session. We'll assess your current level, discuss your goals, and explore a topic of your choice. It’s a great opportunity to experience my teaching style and see how we can achieve your language learning objectives together.

This lesson focuses on enhancing your ability to converse effortlessly in everyday situations. We’ll cover a broad range of subjects, allowing you to practice speaking naturally. I'll provide real-time feedback on your grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation to help you sound more fluent and confident.

Everyday English Mastery

Whether you're preparing for IELTS, FCE, CAE, or TOEFL, this lesson provides comprehensive support. We’ll cover key exam structures and vocabulary while practicing with sample questions to ensure you’re well-prepared for any test.

Comprehensive Exam Prep

Dive into vocabulary related to specific themes. Each lesson focuses on expanding your word bank and using new terms effectively in context to enhance your communication skills.

Themed Vocabulary Lesson

I can correct any writing for you, whether it's an essay, article, C.V. or just an important email. In these sessions I will make corrections/suggestions on vocabulary, grammar and tone as well as provide comments and explanations where necessary. 

*Please note: I will do 5 pages/ 2000 words per an hour. These sessions will be via email only so we won't talk over Skype/ Google Hangout*

Writing Correction/ Editing

Tailored to boost your confidence for job interviews and presentations, these sessions focus on essential vocabulary, crafting effective resumes and cover letters, and practicing interview scenarios through role-plays. Prepare to make a strong impression in your professional interactions.

Professional English: Interview & Presentation Prep

Improve your grammar through lessons centered on particular topics like social interactions, business communication, daily life, cultural events etc. We’ll tackle specific grammatical structures and rules relevant to each theme, making your learning both practical and engaging.

Focused Grammar Lesson

The TEFL certification qualifies me to teach students at all levels, from beginners starting their English journey to advanced learners refining their skills. This training equips me to support students in various contexts, whether they’re preparing for English proficiency exams or developing English skills. Additionally, the TEFL course emphasized the importance of lesson planning and cultural awareness, which are crucial components in delivering effective and inclusive instruction.

I've received a diploma in Television production. This included modules on presentations and communication.

I taught English online at EF for two years, where I conducted both group lessons (2-8 students) and private lessons, focusing on business lessons, exam preparation, grammar, vocabulary, and conversation skills. I also provided daily corrections for written assignments. My students ranged from beginners to advanced learners (A1-C2).

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This trial lesson is an opportunity for you to see if I'm the right fit for you. It's also a good chance for us to introduce ourselves, set out a plan for our future lessons, and for us to go through example activities.

Please note that I do not teach children under the age of 16 years old.

During my IELTS speaking classes, I show students exactly what they need to do to achieve their target score.

I usually start with a mock exam to assess your strengths and weaknesses and current score, before developing a personalized plan that will help you achieve your desired score. I typically help students with their exam technique, as well as with their technical skills, including fluency, vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. My approach has been successful with over 1,500 students to date, with many surpassing 6.5 in IELTS speaking.

IELTS Speaking

In my IELTS writing classes, my aim is to assist students in achieving a high score in their writing exam. I will carefully review your writing during the lessons and provide you with specific feedback on areas that need improvement. These areas may vary from student to student but typically involve task response, coherence and cohesion, vocabulary, and/or grammar.

If you're struggling with IELTS writing and want to improve your score, my lessons can help you to achieve your goals.

IELTS Writing

My Academic English classes are designed to help students to get into top universities around the world, as well as to improve their assignment scores during their degree.

When it comes to helping students to improve their assignments grades, I focus on helping students to significantly improve their academic writing. I generally show students how to structure an essay, how to write a literature review or how to use references properly. I’ve helped many students to dramatically improve their assignment scores from just a pass (around 50%) to a high merit or distinction (around 68 to 75%). 

I also help students to get into top universities by helping them to master their personal statements or academic interviews. I’ve helped students to get into universities like Oxford, Cambridge, UCL, Kings College and Edinburgh. If you are struggling with your university applications and want to learn how to convince the admissions team to give you a place at their universities, then I would be happy to help.

Academic English

My finance English classes specialize in the use of English in a financial working environment and will help students to master the terminology of financial English, ensuring that they feel more comfortable when communicating with native speaker colleagues or clients in English. My finance English classes are suitable for people that work in the finance industry, students that are studying finance at university, or simply for people that are interested in finance generally. 

My Finance English classes are flexible and depend on your needs as a student but could include reading through and understanding financial texts, writing analyst reports, preparing for job interviews in the finance sector or simply having a discussion about the stock market and the current economic situation.

Finance English

In my general conversation classes, we can have a discussion about anything that you would like. The conversations would be the perfect opportunity to improve your fluency in English or to practice new vocabulary that you have learned. I am able to have an in-depth conversation about most topics, ensuring that our conversations will always be interesting and engaging.

General Conversation

I have worked as an IELTS tutor for the last 9 years or so - working with Cambly from 2018 to 2022, as well as with a school in South Korea from 2015 to 2017.

We can meet and introduce ourselves and discuss your best learning options here.
I have many options we can choose from, PDF books we can use together online, or simply have a conversation and practice speaking and pronunciation together. 
I look forward to meeting you.
Thank you

Kindergarten & Primary School program taught by me with 25 years of teaching experience. All lessons include phonics, listening, speaking, vocabulary (can include math, science, social studies, etc., upon request). All lessons are shared via screen sharing. All lessons can be emailed once completed for practice & review.

General English + Kindergarten & Primary School Program (Free Subject Books Given to each student - value 5.99 - 109.99 USD)

All Classes Include 1 Essay Edited per 1 hour Class (Band 9 Corrections) + 1 Hour Speaking with Model Answers 
Band 9 Essay Corrections Will Be Made Offline and Returned in The Following Lesson
We will cover all possible speaking topics and questions for each section 1 by 1 with discussion topics to follow.
Gain confidence and practice answering all the questions before the test to eliminate any surprises.

IELTS & TOEFL Speaking + Essay Writing - 1 Hour Speaking (1 Edited Essay Per 1 hr Class) + 1 Hour Speaking - Band 9 Corrections and Edits Made Offline

Business and Conversational English classes for people of any ability. All classes are structured, and books are provided for students.

English Classes (Canadian & American Business / CELPIP ) With or Without Books.

(NO CLASS) All writing corrections & edits are made within 24 hours. All essays & letters will be corrected with band 7-9 vocabulary, collocations, phrasing, structure, and grammar, etc. with all suggestions emailed back to you using Track Change in MS Word to quickly see all corrections. TOEFL Writing topics are NEW 
You would email me your writing after you book a lesson. I will then make the necessary corrections and return via email.
You can send 2 essays or 3 letters to be corrected. For additional writing pieces, please inquire about discounted rates.
If you have any questions, please message.

2 IELTS/ NEW style TOEFL (July 2023) Essays  with Band 9 Corrections : 2 Edited Essays (Returned same day) Masterclass

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Owner/Director & English Language Teacher

Let's meet, start practising and improve and work out the plan for your future. Here I can find out your needs and give you the best plan to improve your skills. This will change your life.

Going to university? Need a work visa? If you want to know all the tricks to improve your IELTS score, this is the place to be. As a teacher and examiner, I know all the details you need to improve. Let's make it happen.

IELTS , TOEFL, CAE,  Speaking and Writing (Academic and General)

Trial lessons provide me with an opportunity to assess your English and make learning reccomendations in coordination with your language goals. 
It also gives you an opportunity to meet me and get acquainted with my teaching style for you to see if that is what you are looking for. 
It allows you the opportunity to ask any questions that you may have and answer those more carefully in detail as oppossed to through written message. 
My first goal though is always to make you feel comfortable and at ease. 
Hope to see you soon!

These classes are for students in COLLEGE or UNIVERSITY higher education only (not high-school students). We can work on any area of English you choose to, whether it be conversation (speaking & listening), reading or writing. 
Most STUDENTS are looking for help in preparation for Academic IELTS to study abroad. Speaking practise is the most popular. We follow the exam format and cover as broad a range of topics as possible which can be divided into people, places, routines and activities, as well as objects. Part 1 focuses on relaxation and rhythm, part 2 on descriptive storytelling, and part 3 on stating opinions supported by reasoning and examples.
For the IELTS writing, we analyse your essays together in class for task achievement, structural coherence, grammar and use of vocabulary.
From time-to-time, students also ask me to help them with the IELTS reading where I place focus on developing the ability to switch between skim reading, scanning and intensive reading. 

Other exam preparation is also available such as CAMBRIDGE, TOEFL etc. 
I can also assist you with PRESENTATIONS, LETTERS OF APPLICATION, INTERVIEW PREPARATION and ESSAY PROOF READING. If you are unsure how to improve, I can give you advice on the best strategy for your learning goals.

University Students' English (1 Lesson / 5 Lesson Package)

University Students' English (10 Lesson Package)

Classes are for any young student, aged 3 - 18 years old. My Young Student’s classes are STUDENT-CENTRED, tailored to your child to ensure they are FUN, ENJOYABLE and INTERESTING at the APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF ABILITY, boosting their MOTIVATION to learn. 
Classes usually start out with conversation (speaking and listening) using questions matched to their level of comprehension, to explore their range of ability. I might incorporate singing and story reading if they are younger. 
I like to introduce reading with PHONICS as soon as possible using the Oxford Reading Tree Songbirds series to develop their pronunciation and vocabulary. 
For students with strong basic reading skills, we can explore reading material that matches their ability with their interests. 
Writing exercises are excellent for homework and later review in class, to develop spelling and grammar. 
I also provide preparation for exams such as Cambridge, starting from the Young Learners English (YLE) all the way up.

Young Students' English - Kids + Teenagers (1 Lesson / 5 Lesson Package)

Young Student's English - Kids + Teenagers (10 Lesson Package)

Classes are STUDENT-CENTRED, tailored to your personal needs by examining your goals you’re trying to reach, where you’re currently at in terms of ability, and what you find interesting and motivating in terms of study. 
Most adults are looking for basic conversation classes with varying degrees of correction relative to their fluency. 
It is common to incorporate reading material and pictures for discussion but classes are not limited to any specific format of material.
Adult classes can also include BUSINESS ENGLISH if this is your focus. I have helped countless professionals to prepare for big interviews, give presentations and improve their professional jargon specific to their field.
I can help with preparation for EXAMS such as Cambridge, and I also provide assistance with PROOF-READING  books and academic papers.

Adults' English + Business English (1 Lesson / 5 Lesson Package)

Adults' English + Business English (10 Lesson Package)

Examination Date: December 2017

Reading: 100/100
Listening: 90/100
Total Score: 190/200

Primary school teacher at one of Bangkok's top private bi-lingual schools for grades 3 and 4. Subjects taught:  English / Maths / Science / Social Studies / Health / Art / P.E.

This trial can be for General English, Pronunciation, Exam preparation (E.g. IELTS) or Business (Interviews/ Presentations etc)

My IELTS class is very much tailored to your needs. Every student has different weaknesses and my goal is to turn these into strengths and help students reach their desired band score.

I also recommend my IELTS Speaking course (link below**) to maximize time for speaking in class. You can study these tips in your spare time and implement them in class.

https://www.udemy.com/course/ieltsadvancedspeakingcourse/?referralCode=92EE7EE9C3383D5FDC76

IELTS Preparation (Single or 5 lesson package)

In my conversation lessons we do a range of different things. 

1) Read short & interesting articles/latest news and discuss the topic. Students tend to improve their reading, speaking, vocabulary, general knowledge and confidence in this type of lesson.

2) Idiomatic Language/ Collocations/ Phrasal verbs/ Slang use. Here we can focus on specific phrases and expressions to help you sound more like a native English speaker. 

3) Choose a topic/topics to chat about. The student can decide how much feedback they want for this.

Conversational Practice

In this class, we aim to solve your pronunciation issues. We can look at a particular sound that you struggle with, an accent that you would like to get closer to or better intonation to make you sound more like a native-English speaker.

Pronunciation Class

For any IELTS preparation class (Speaking or writing classes etc) for those who want to book ahead..

IELTS Preparation 10 lesson Package

Lessons focused on helping kids improve all their English skills.
Vocabulary, Grammar, Speaking & Listening ability and more.

Kids English (Age 10-15)

General English Classes: Grammar, Pronunciation, Conversational, whatever you need for your job or studies- Interview prep, checking documents, CV's, specific issues to you.

General English

Since 2017, I have been working with students online to help them achieve their desired band scores. As each student is different, we worked together to solve their main issues which were stopping them from getting the score they needed for studying abroad or immigrating.

For GLS, I provided business and communication English classes to companies. This involved creating personalized lessons and feedback for each student.

In this position, I delivered basic online English classes for children ages 7-16 years old. This challenged my creativity and methods to help these students improve.

In this role, I delivered English lessons to students mostly aged 17-30 years old. We developed their academic English ability as well as their level of expression.

I taught all ages in this academy from 5- 16 years old. We followed a standard curriculum for their levels and aimed to improve their overall level of communication and understanding.

In this Academy, I corrected student essays; gave feedback; conducted simulated tests; and taught lessons regarding IELTS.

I taught English classes to students from ages 5-16 as well as some activity-based learning outside.

Here, I taught English to students from 7-9 years old. Our focus was on active communication and story-telling. We also did some immersive activities outside.

Here I prepared Colombian students for their IELTS exams.

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TRY CLASSES BEFORE GETTING A PACKAGE!!

All trial classes can include:
          1. An assessment to establish your level. 
          2. Detailed feedback on your current level and how you can improve. 
          3. A plan of classes to help you succeed. 
      
 Book now to achieve your goals in English!!

PREPARE FOR YOUR EXAM WITH A FORMER IELTS EXAMINER 

I have successfully helped over five hundred students achieve bands 7 - 9 after just a few classes with me. 

I can tell you exactly how to boost your IELTS grade with some very simple tips. I can do this because I have examined thousands of candidates and I know exactly where they make mistakes. 

All classes can include:
          1. A set of videos and material to help you succeed in IELTS. Check out the IELTS 
          examiner band 9 series on youtube or bilibili for samples.
          2. All courses include two practice exams in both writing and speaking if you wish.
          3. We can focus on any of the four key skills: speaking, writing, reading and listening.
          You can decide which we do and for how many classes. 
          4. Each course is 10 lessons with a practice IELTS exam at the 
          beginning and one at the end to show your improvement. (done in examination 
          conditions if you wish) 
          5. All tasks will be marked according to how an IELTS examiner would mark 
          them in the real exam.
          6. I can give you a very good idea of your IELTS band and 
          how to improve it.
      
 Book now to achieve your desired IELTS grade!!

IELTS Exam Preparation with A Former IELTS Examiner (Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening)

GET HELP FOR IELTS IMMEDIATELY 

I have successfully helped over four hundred students achieve bands 7 to 9 after just a few classes with me and this course is for intensive exam practice. 

All classes can include:
          1. Intensive exam practice with extensive written feedback.
          2. All packages include a set of videos and materials to help you succeed in IELTS. 
              Check out the IELTS examiner band 9 series on youtube or Bilibili for samples.
          3. Complete many practice exams before your real exam. 
          4. Get ready and confident for the exam. 
          5. All tasks will be marked according to how an examiner would mark them in 
           the real exam. 
          6. I can give you rapid feedback on how to improve your IELTS band.
      
  Book now to achieve your desired IELTS grade!!

IELTS Intensive Course (Get Help for Your Exam Immediately: Speaking and Writing)

IMPROVE YOUR IELTS WRITING SCORE TODAY!! 

All essays will be marked like the real exam and by a former examiner. I have marked hundreds of IELTS essays during my career and therefore I can help you achieve high marks in your IELTS writing. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A FACE TO FACE CLASS. 

All classes can include:
        1. All essays will receive detailed written feedback with corrections. 
        2. All essays will be marked like the real exam.
        3. All essays will be marked using the four key IELTS assessment criteria. 
        4. The notes from me will really help you improve your writing.
        5. Book 30 minutes for one essay to be marked.
        6. Book one hour for two essays to be marked.
        7. Receive feedback on the same day as you book the class.

Book now to achieve your desired IELTS grade!!

IELTS Writing Service with A Former IELTS Writing Examiner (Offline Writing Marking With Extensive Written Feedback)

IMPRESS YOUR BOSS AND CO-WORKERS!!

I am a former corporate trainer who worked for the British Council's training department. I taught business English to some of the world's leading companies and I can help you as well!!

All classes can include:
           1. Making excellent business presentations in the English language. 
           2. Writing business reports that will impress your boss.
           3. Useful vocabulary for meetings.
           4. Improve your networking English.
           5. Business writing for emails and letters. 
           6. Describing data or a process.

Book now to fulfil your career ambitions!!

Business English with a Former Corporate Trainer for IBM and Microsoft!! (Presentations, Interviews, Meetings, Business Writing, Reports, Describing Data)

IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH QUICKLY!! 

This course is for anyone who just wishes to improve their General English. It is less structured and can include a range of activities which include. 

All classes can include:
         1. Simple conversation practice to improve your fluency. 
         2. Reading from the newspaper and answering questions. 
         3. Pronunciation help using the phonemic chart. 
         4. Improving your listening skills by watching TV. 
         5. Reading books or literature that you bring to class. 
         6. Or any other practice activity you would like to do. 

Book now to improve your English and meet your goals!!

General English (Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening)

KNOW YOUR SCORE IN IELTS TODAY!! 

I have successfully helped hundreds of students improve and know their real IELTS score. 

All classes can include:
       1.   A practice exam in examination conditions if you wish. 
       2.   Precise written feedback from a former IELTS Examiner.
       3.   Some simple tips to help you improve your marks. 
       4.   A list of some free resources to help you prepare for the exam. 
      
 Book now to achieve your desired IELTS grade!!

IELTS Mock Exam (Know your Real Score Before the Exam)

CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is an internationally recognized qualification for teaching English as a foreign language. It is awarded by Cambridge English Language Assessment, a part of the University of Cambridge. It primarily focused on teaching adults and university students.

An MBA, or Master of Business Administration, is a graduate-level degree that focuses on developing skills in business management and leadership. The program typically covers a wide range of business-related topics, including finance, marketing, operations, strategy and human resources.

The DipTESOL (Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is an advanced, internationally recognized qualification for experienced English language teachers. It is designed to enhance both theoretical knowledge and practical teaching skills, focusing on areas such as language awareness, phonology, teaching methodology and assessment.

The Online Learning Design Certificate from University College London focuses on equipping participants with the skills and knowledge needed to create effective and engaging digital learning experiences. The course typically covers key areas such as instructional design principles, e-learning technologies, multimedia content creation, user experience (UX) design and assessment strategies.

The Postgraduate Certificate (PGC) in English Language Assessment is a specialized program designed to enhance professionals' understanding and skills in evaluating English language proficiency. This course provides comprehensive training in the principles and practices of language assessment, covering areas such as test design, validity, reliability and fairness in testing.

The British Council's Teacher Trainer Certificate is a professional qualification designed for individuals who aspire to train and develop educators. This certificate program typically covers key areas such as adult learning principles, training methodologies, curriculum design, classroom management and assessment strategies.

A Politics degree is an academic program that explores the theory and practice of government, political processes and political behavior. It typically covers topics such as political theory, comparative politics, international relations, public policy and political institutions.

During my career at the British Council, I had a variety of different jobs in Hong Kong, Cairo and Kuala Lumpur. I worked as an IELTS examiner in many different countries including China. I also worked for the British Council's exams department, as a teacher trainer and as a corporate trainer.

I was an English teacher during a summer school at Oxford university (Embassy Summer) and I was teaching university students. The course focused on developing their skills for listening, reading, writing and speaking.

I was an English teacher during a summer school at Sheffield university and I was teaching university students. The course focused on developing their skills for listening, reading, writing and speaking.

I had to do several management projects and pass an exam. This certificate is accredited by the Open University. I was also a corporate trainer while working at the British Council and taught business skills to many of the world's leading companies. (Evidence for all of this is available upon request.)

I had to pass the IELTS Examiner training and pass the six month probation period. I have conducted 1000s of IELTS exams, taught 100s of IELTS classes at the British Council and taught more than 5000 IELTS classes on italki. I have also trained teachers to conduct the IELTS exam and teach IELTS classes. (Evidence can be provided for all of this upon request.)

I have been teaching on italki since 2020 and have developed courses for students studying IELTS. I have continued my professional development by completing qualifications at Cambridge University and University College London. I have taught more than 6000 IELTS classes on italki. 85% of my students achieve bands 7 - 9 after a package of classes and after 1 or 2 classes 90% of my students achieve half a band higher. (Evidence of this can be provided upon request)

A chance for us to meet and get to know each other a little. 
I'd like to know what your English learning goals are, what you are interested in, and what you find most challenging about learning English. 
If you are looking for Business English, or English for work, I'd like to know what your job is, and any specific goals you have, e.g., email writing, presentations, legal English, etc. If you're looking for help to prepare for IELTS, I'd like to know what your primary motivation for taking IELTS is, when you're hoping to take it, and how familiar you are with the exam. If you're mainly interested in improving your conversational skills, I'd like to know what you like to read, to watch, to do - what feeds your soul!
No doubt, you also have some questions for me, which I will of course be happy to answer! 

We will also discuss how you'd like to be corrected and the timeframe you have in mind, as well as the types of materials which may be suitable and useful for us to work towards your unique goals - in my classes I often use current (high quality) newspaper articles, and I have subscriptions to several ESL lesson libraries. Sometimes I create bespoke lessons for a student's individual needs. My students are also welcome to bring their own materials - whether that is a report or presentation you need help with, or a passage from a book or a poem you found particularly interesting. 

I am a very patient, friendly and open person with a genuine passion for English, and a love of meeting people from other cultures. I will put you at ease if you are nervous, and do my very best to ensure you feel relaxed and comfortable, so you can make the most of our time together and achieve your personal aims. 

I look forward to meeting you!

***This class is NOT for children under 16 years old***

Taking an IELTS exam can be lifechanging and daunting, in equal measure! 

In an IELTS preparation lesson we will practice the speaking and writing parts of the exam - parts 1, 2 and 3 of the Speaking test, and Tasks 1 and 2 of the Writing exam.

We will look at:
- what exactly you need to do in order to achieve the band score you require;
- useful exam tips to increase your understanding and confidence; and
- vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation 

We can practice under timed conditions if you wish, working towards a mock exam eventually. 

For IELTS lessons, I refer regularly to British Council materials (I attend monthly IELTS teachers' webinars run by the British Council) as well as various text books and several IELTS websites which provide useful resources. I will also provide you with multiple resources for independent practise, and an ongoing record of what we cover together. 

ALL my IELTS students have gone on to achieve the band score they wanted or higher!

Preparation for IELTS - Speaking and Writing

We’ll start with an in-depth needs analysis to identify specific areas you need to work on for your particular industry and position. Using a variety of relevant sources (articles, videos, worksheets etc.) we’ll target the key skills you need to improve, whether that be speaking, listening, reading, writing, lexis or grammar, or a combination of these. 

I will boost your confidence with:
Structuring presentations, as well as delivery and pronunciation
CV preparation and interviews
Meetings: participation and leading 
Emails 
Business lexis: expressions, idioms, phrasal verbs 
General professional conversation
LinkedIn profiles and communication
If there is something specific you need to achieve I recommend you bring it to class for us to work on together.
I provide written and verbal feedback throughout classes, together with referrals to further resources for independent learning (including appropriate grammar exercises if needed).

I worked in offshore companies as a qualified legal secretary for >10 years, in tax, corporate/commercial, banking & finance, civil litigation, criminal/family and property practices; I am familiar with British legal language and these areas of business. I’ve also worked in banking, building consultancy, retail and hospitality. I have good overall business acumen and am keen to research areas I am less familiar with!

My students come from the following industries:
Accountancy
Administration
Banking and finance
Building consultancy
Civil engineering
Customer service
Education
Government
Health
Hospitality
IT
Law
Marketing
Property 
Retail 
 
I have active subscriptions for the Financial Times, the Economist and an advanced business curriculum, all of which are great resources for advanced business students. 

Please - if possible, use Zoom (much easier for screen sharing);
Note that I always take a 5-minute break as per italki’s policy; and
Ensure you have understood the italki cancellation policy.

Business English

***Please note this class is NOT for children. If you want to book classes for your child please choose my British English for Kids lesson***

I am an outgoing person - I love meeting people, and I am quite a chatterbox in my day-to-day life! In these lessons, we will choose a topic and chat at length about it. We can use newspaper articles, videos and social media to stimulate conversation, and of course, you are welcome (and I actively encourage you) to choose a subject which is particularly interesting to you. I will ask questions about your opinions and reasons, creating lots of opportunities for you to communicate and explain your personal ideas about all kinds of things, ranging in complexity. 

The aim of these lessons is to get you comfortable and confident with communicating (i.e., conveying meaning) in English more effectively, so I will provide feedback on pronunciation errors only when they affect the clarity of the meaning. Similarly, I will give you feedback on grammar if there are serious mistakes which make it difficult to understand. This approach allows more time and space for you to practice developing fluency. I usually make notes during class, so we can go over the details of any grammatical errors later, rather than interrupting your flow. 

I am a natural, strong communicator, and I find I can often instinctively understand what my students are trying to express, even when they struggle to find the right words. I will offer suggestions of alternative vocabulary, idioms or colloquial expressions that might be more commonly used in spoken English, which will help your communication feel and sound more natural. 

I am British, and these lessons will include everyday British idioms, sayings and expressions, and where relevant, my personal insights into and reflections on British culture. They will be useful for anyone who wants to communicate with British people in general, but particularly helpful for anyone immigrating to the UK.

British English for communication: general conversation

I will provide comprehensive correction and feedback comments on a wide range of writing, including but not limited to: 
- university essays, dissertations, theses 
- IELTS Task 1 and Task 2 essays, both general and academic
- work emails, reports, presentations
- CVs, job applications
- online content - websites, LinkedIn profile, social media / video captions

THIS CLASS IS OFFLINE AND DOES NOT REQUIRE PHYSICAL ATTENDANCE
To book this service, please book the class then contact me to email the documents. 
As I have a busy schedule, please ensure you allow A MINIMUM of 48 hours to correct your work. 

You will receive:
An edited document showing any spelling mistakes, grammar mistakes and typos;
Changes and suggestions to improve clarity, coherence and cohesion, structure and readability;
Tracked revisions so you can see and review all the changes/suggestions that have been made; 
Formatting suggestions, if applicable; and
A brief analysis of how well your writing achieves the requirements set out in the Public Band Descriptors for IELTS, if applicable. 
**Please note that it is NOT allowed for teachers who are not accredited IELTS examiners to give band score predictions, therefore I cannot give you a band score**

PLEASE CHECK THE WORD COUNT OF YOUR DOCUMENT(S) BEFORE BOOKING. 
Time estimates are approximate and depend on the original quality of writing:
Up to 500 words - 30 Minutes
500 - 1000 words - 1 hour
1000 - 2000 words - 1.5 hours 
Please contact me for anything over 2,000 words so I can assess the difficulty and time required - I will set a bespoke lesson price for you.

Writing correction / proofreading

Do you want your kids to succeed in life? Of course you do!

Research shows that learning a language is easiest before the age of 18, due to the developing brain's natural elasticity. Giving your children the opportunity to learn English from a young age will make it much easier for them to become naturally fluent, which will in turn open up a world of opportunities for them as they get older. 

With a First Class Honours degree in Steiner Waldorf Education, I have a sound understanding of child development; my classes are delivered with genuine care and sensitivity to the unique learning needs and capabilities of your child. 

I am a dynamic, enthusiastic and energetic educator with a natural gift for engaging with children. My classes are fun whilst still being challenging, so your child will enjoy learning and make progress effortlessly! 

I will provide a brief feedback report to parents after each class, detailing what we covered during the lesson and how your child is doing.

Children learn best with structure, so after an initial lesson for me to assess your child's current level, I will select an appropriate curriculum for us to work from, which will provide your child with a solid foundation in English. Examples include:
- Cambridge Fun for Starters, Flyers and Movers 
- Oxford Discover
- Oxford Futures
- National Geographic
I am always open to suggestions, and if you have a particular textbook you would like me to use, feel free to ask! 

Although we will follow a carefully chosen curriculum, I always encourage natural, spontaneous communication throughout all my classes, so your child will have plenty of opportunities to practise their developing skills. I respond to your child's interests and incorporate them into whatever we are learning, so they stay engaged and enthusiastic. 

Please note - I do not teach absolute beginners, so your child should be at A2 level before taking classes with me.

Kids and Teens Love English - British Communication for young people (A2 and above)

Please do not book this class unless you have been invited by me to do so. 
These lessons and packages are for my existing loyal students only. 
Requests to book these lessons or packages from new students will be declined. 
Thanks for your understanding!

LEGACY STUDENTS ONLY

Illuminate Programme in Commercial Legal English

An in-depth, 120-hour course in Teaching English as a Second or Other Language.

A short course on how to teach Business English.

Cambridge Illuminate Programme in Commercial Legal English

A short training in how to help students prepare for the TOEIC exam.

120 hour course involving observed teaching of group classes and four assignments, one of which is a detailed learner profile, assessment and personalised plan

An essential English grammar course for international legal 
professionals which builds accuracy in legal writing and speaking skills.

A Deed Poll is a formal legal document which changes a person's name in court. I am including it to reassure my students that I am the same person as Michelle Groves!

A short course in how to help students prepare to take the IELTS exam.

A three month intensive course which involved creating a portfolio of accurate and correctly formatted legal documents to a high standard. 

Please note, this qualification was obtained before I changed my name in 2019 legally in court, by what is known in the UK as a Deed Poll - therefore, it is in my former name, but I am the same person!

First Class Honours 
Steiner Education is an alternative theory of education, which places importance on 'whole body' learning - engaging students artistically as well as academically, to facilitate a deeper learning experience. 

Please note that in 2019 I changed my name legally in court by what is known in the UK as a Deed Poll, so my degree certificate is in my old name - I am the same person!

For more than a decade I worked in a private bank and various law firms, assisting fee earners and lawyers as a PA or Legal Secretary, in tax, fiduciary, corporate/commercial, property, family/criminal and civil litigation law practices. I am familiar with British legal language, and general administrative tasks such as: email writing, telephone skills, formal business language, creating/amending legal documentation, presentations, bookkeeping, diary management etc.

At iTutorGroup I taught more than 3,000 lessons to more than 5,000 students and had an average client rating of 9.89. I taught general conversation lessons, as well as IELTS, TOEFL and TOEIC training for individual students.

Interactive Language Lesson with Teacher Vanessa

"Have you ever considered personalized language lessons tailored to your interests and goals?

Meet Teacher Vanessa: Tailored Language Lessons for Children

- Personalized courses for children of all levels and ages.
- Wide range of topics covered, showcasing the flexibility in lesson customization (e.g., history, math, movies, etc.).

Materials used in the classes, such as themed books, movies, and games, to enhance comprehension and language skills.

Experience a Trial Lesson: Interactive Learning for Adults

- Teacher Vanessa's approach to adult language learners, focuses on individual goals and needs.
- Customized classes based on specific requirements shared before the lesson.

- Conversation session for those who don't provide specific preferences, highlighting the assessment of levels, interests, and objectives.

 Feedback and Support
- Provision of links, phrases, translations, and audio pronunciation after each lesson
- Homework offered upon request to further enhance learning


Policy Details:
    A. Cancellation Policy
        1. Charges apply for cancellations made less than 24 hours before the class.
    B. Teaching Multiple Students
        1. Option to teach multiple students with individual charges per student.
        2. Contact me in advance for bookings involving more than one pupil.

"Engaging English Classes for Children"

 Ages 3-7, Ages 7-12, and Ages 12+

English level requirement - A2

 Class lengths and frequency for each age group
   - Ages 3-7: 30 minutes, 1 or 2 times per week
   - Ages 7-12: 30 or 45 minutes, 1-3 times per week
   - Ages 12+: 1-hour class

Materials used in the classes - Songs, presentations, games, pictures, videos, etc.

Class Structure: Based on the Child's interests - Starting with a game, reading about the topic, and ending with a video quiz

Focus on active participation in speaking, thinking, and reading English.

 Highlights: Upbeat, fun, interesting, and engaging nature of the classes

Cancellation policy - Charges for cancellations made within 24 hours before the class.

Willingness to teach multiple students with individual charges. Contact me before booking.

Thank you for your interest in the English classes.

Unlock Your Kid's Potential: English Courses Based on Interests!  (A2,6+, Interest Based)

"Have you ever wondered how to make learning school subjects exciting and fun for kids?"

Cool Ways to Learn School Subjects for Kids!

     A.  Age-specific Learning Sessions:
        1. For ages 7-12: Offer 30 or 45-minute classes 1-3 times a week.
        2. For ages 12 and above: Provide 1-hour classes.

 B. Flexible Subject Options
        1. Offer teaching in Reading, Math, Science, History, or any subject preferred by parents.
    C. Interactive Learning Tools
        1. Engage kids with video quizzes, games, presentations, and interesting books.
    D. Homework Assistance
        1. Provide homework support upon request to reinforce classroom learning.

Academic background: Early Childhood Education and Family Studies.

    A passion for teaching children school subjects in an entertaining manner.

    Commitment to supporting children in subjects they find challenging or less appealing.
    
    A Creative approach to making learning enjoyable for every child.

Policy Details:
    A. Cancellation Policy
        1. Charges apply for cancellations made less than 24 hours before the class.
    B. Teaching Multiple Students
        1. Option to teach multiple students with individual charges per student.
        2. Contact me in advance for bookings involving more than one pupil

Cool Ways to Learn School Subjects for Kids!(7+ B1+ School Subjects) Native/Non Native

"Ever wondered how to make learning English fun and interactive for preschoolers?"

Virtual preschool classes for children aged 3-6

English Level: A1 30 mins 

My  background as a preschool teacher for over 3 years
- Experience teaching children ages 3-6 online for over 6 years

- Description of materials used in classes: songs, presentations, games, pictures, videos, etc.

- Curriculum highlights: alphabet, colors, shapes, letter sounds, basic vocabulary, and more

- Focus on interactive activities and engaging class environment

- Emphasis on developing English proficiency through fun and high-energy sessions

- Explanation of how children learn to respond to questions and grow their English skills

Policy Details:
    A. Cancellation Policy
        1. Charges apply for cancellations made less than 24 hours before the class.
    B. Teaching Multiple Students
        1. Option to teach multiple students with individual charges per student.
        2. Contact me in advance for bookings involving more than one pupil

Let's Have Some Preschool Fun With Teacher Vanessa(Ages 3-6, A1, Native/ Non Native)

How to Have Natural Conversations in a Foreign Language**

Have you ever struggled with having a natural conversation in a foreign language?

Background in hospitality, culinary arts, and teaching.

Focus on building confidence, natural conversation, and having fun during language practice.

 Personalized Approach to Language Learning 
   - Creating a comfortable and friendly environment for language practice.
   - Discuss the parallels between conversing with a friend and learning a new language.

 Overcoming Language Learning Challenges
   - Facilitating language conversations.
   - Common fears and insecurities related to conversing in a foreign language.
   
3. Cultural Exchange and Diverse Topics
   - Cultural immersion in language learning.
   - Interests in traveling, different cuisines, TV shows, movies, and music.

Policy Details:
    A. Cancellation Policy
        1. Charges apply for cancellations made less than 24 hours before the class.
    B. Teaching Multiple Students
        1. Option to teach multiple students with individual charges per student.
        2. Contact me in advance for bookings involving more than one pupil

Engage in Chats: Mastering Casual English for Adults (A2+)(6+,A2 基于兴趣)

"Mastering Exam and Business English Skills"**

A.  Age-specific Learning Sessions:
        1. For ages: 15+ ,1-hour classes, Level B1:

 Range of exams you cover, including IELTS, TOEFL, PET, CAE, TOEFL JR, and Duolingo etc.

 Assistance for job seekers, interview preparation, and overall language proficiency for professional settings.

- Offerings related to vocabulary building, listening, speaking, reading, and more

- Share insights on tackling common interview questions and industry-related inquiries.

"Reach out today to enhance your English skills and excel in your exams and career!"


Policy Details:
    A. Cancellation Policy
        1. Charges apply for cancellations made less than 24 hours before the class.
    B. Teaching Multiple Students
        1. Option to teach multiple students with individual charges per student.
        2. Contact me in advance for bookings involving more than one pupil

Master Business English And Ace Your Exams(15+ B1+, Native/ Non Native) (7+ 学校科目 B1+母语/非母语）

Becoming a Digital Nomad

What is a Digital Nomad?
- Definition and explanation of a digital nomad and remote work.
- Lifestyle benefits including flexibility, freedom, and travel opportunities.

 Challenges of Transitioning
- Mental hurdles such as leaving comfort zones.
- Social aspects like maintaining relationships.
- Practical considerations such as internet connectivity and time zones.

Steps to Becoming a Digital Nomad

a. Assess Skills and Interests
b. Find Remote Work Opportunities
c. Plan Finances and Budgeting
d. Set Up a Productive Workspace
e. Manage Time and Work-Life Balance
f. Combat Loneliness and Stay Connected

Personal Tips and Tricks
- Time-saving strategies, effective communication tools, and favorite travel hacks.

Common Doubts and Misconceptions

Policy Details:
    A. Cancellation Policy
        1. Charges apply for cancellations made less than 24 hours before the class.
    B. Teaching Multiple Students
        1. Option to teach multiple students with individual charges per student.
        2. Contact me in advance for bookings involving more than one pupil

Unlocking The Nomadic Lifestyle(B2+ Native/ Non Native) (幼儿园与瓦内萨老师（3-6岁A1)

This certificate allows me to teach English as a second language.

This degree focuses on educating early learners.

With a passion for nurturing young minds, I bring fun and engaging lessons to my students. My experience teaching 3-6 year-olds sharpened my creative skills and showed me the magic of tailoring activities to each child's unique interests. Now on Italki, I incorporate that same spirit of joy and discovery into every lesson. My goal isn't just to teach English, but to help my students unlock their potential.

With a natural talent for engaging young minds, I spent years crafting enriching lesson plans that brought preschool subjects to life. As a teacher of 3-4 year olds, I integrated hands-on learning into every area from writing and math to science and language. My classroom came alive through activities tailored to pique each child's interest. I have a gift for making learning fun and memorable while still covering core skills that set students up for future achievement.

After leading over 3,000 online English lessons for children in China, I have honed my virtual teaching talents. My experience instructing learners aged 3 to 16 during fast-paced, 30-minute classes has equipped me with skills to build vocabulary for beginning students and develop an effective online teaching style. Now I'm ready to help my Italki students improve their English in our short time together. My background shows I know how to teach online and tailor lessons to help each student.

A seasoned chef with 9 years of experience, I've crafted creative menus using cuisines from around the world to accommodate every dietary need. My passion for food brings Googlers and chefs together through memorable dining experiences. With a talent for fusing global flavors and nutrition, I continue to push culinary boundaries.

A globe-trotting educator with a passion for inspiring others. With over 6 years of experience crafting fun, hands-on learning materials for children and adults alike, I bring energy and engagement to every lesson. From cultural exchanges across continents to making English come alive in the classroom, I use my own adventures to spark curiosity in my students. An advocate for learning through experience, my creative teaching style helps unlock the joy of discovery.

My degree in Early Education and Child Care Aide allows me to work in a classroom teaching children.

This certification gave me the education to teach business English to adults.

I have a 30 hour TOEIC and IELTS certification. These courses prepared me to teach IELTS and TOEIC to clients. It prepared me with the knowledge and resources needed.

With a passion for nurturing young minds, I spent over 2 years as a preschool teacher for 3-4 year olds. My classroom was filled with joyful laughter and curiosity as I designed engaging, hands-on activities tailored to my students' unique interests. Whether exploring science through sensory bins, strengthening fine motor skills through art projects, or sparking imaginations through dramatic play, I strived to instill a lifelong love of learning in each and every child.

With a passion for educating the next generation, I have worked with children of all ages and levels from China online. As a dedicated online teacher, I have helped students from diverse backgrounds improve their skills and knowledge. My adaptability in tailoring lessons to each child's needs has enabled countless young minds to thrive. It's rewarding to spark curiosity and foster meaningful connections with students across the world.

With a passion for learning, I've spent the last 6 years crafting fun and engaging educational material that keeps students of all ages enthralled. Having taught over 5,000 classes, I've honed my skills to provide customized lessons for preschoolers, college test prep, interview coaching, and everything in between. My experience and adaptability allow me to connect with each student at their level, ensuring they walk away not just smarter but excited about gaining new skills and knowledge.

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SPEAKING PRACTICE: 

If you want to get some speaking practice but aren't sure whether to book lessons, then this lesson is for you! Let's get you speaking fluently now :)

If you are interested, tell me what your level is, what your goals are, what activities you enjoy, and what you'd like to focus on.

EXAM PREP FOR SPEAKING EXAMS

If you're preparing for an exam, and not sure who to study with or what to focus on, I'm your teacher. As an ex-FCE, Starters, Movers, Flyers, and KET examiner, I know what you should be focused on. In 30 minutes, I can give you a full mock exam for KET, PET, FCE, or IELTS + feedback.

If you'd like some speaking practice for exam prep, tell me what exam you are preparing for, what your previous results were, what your difficulties speaking are, and what mark you are aiming for.

Nervous about taking a Cambridge examination? Why not join an ex-KET and FCE examiner (me) for a lesson and get speaking practice using exam material,  tips, and advice on how to improve your speaking in all areas (grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, interactive communication)?

If you're struggling to get the band mark in IELTS that you want, you're lucky because I've helped hundreds of students like you get the bandmark they want. A one-hour lesson is enough time for 2 full mock exams + feedback using the public bad descriptors (criteria for band marks) https://www.ielts.org/-/media/pdfs/speaking-band-descriptors.ashx?la=en . Get an accurate bandmark for your speaking, know exactly when to take your exam, and know what to focus on.

All lessons are followed up by an email with a summary of things learnt, weakness to work on, and advice on further study. When relevant, links to material, such as videos, articles, pdfs, and websites are also given.

If you're interested in a lesson, make sure you tell me which exam you are preparing for, give me background about your previous English studies, and what your goal is?

IELTS, KET (A2 KEY), PET, and FCE Speaking Practice

If you’ve been struggling with your IELTS writing, or been stuck at a specific band mark, then look no further. I’ve helped hundreds if not thousands achieve their IELTS writing goals, and you’re no exception! 

I offer 2 kinds of lessons for both General and Academic:

1)IELTS Writing Lessons 

In these lessons, I will teach you all about the different question types, the requirements of the tasks, how marks are given, and tips on how to get the band mark you are aiming for. I will go in depth into the marking criteria. This will give you a clear idea exactly what you need to do to get the band mark you want. I also clarify the most common mistakes that are made that limit the band mark of most students.

2)Feedback on Writing

In these lessons, I ask for writing 2 days in advance, 2-4 written tasks, task 1s or 2s. I correct the writing for grammatical and lexical mistakes before the lesson, and throughout the lesson I clarify the mistakes made in all 4 criteria (TA, CC, LR, and GRA) in accordance with the public band descriptors, which is a public document shared by IELTS that explains the requirements. I give advice on how to improve, and further study. 

In a 1 hour lesson, I can give feedback on 2-3 written tasks. In 30 minutes. Any unfinished tasks can be covered in the following lesson.

After the lesson

After the lesson, I send a message with a summary of the main points made in the lesson, and for the feedback I send a document with a correction of the grammatical and lexical mistakes, and highlighted parts for the other types of mistakes. I also send resources for further study.

Want a lesson?

Send me a message explaining your goals, previous experience with the IELTS exam, difficulties, and if you want a feedback lesson, send me 2-3 written tasks from the Cambridge examination books 5-13 at least 2 days in advance so that I can check your writing. Most other publishers have faulty questions so I only check ones from the Cambridge examination books.

IELTS Writing Lesson/Feedback

Nervous about taking a Cambridge examination? Why not join an ex-KET and FCE examiner (me) for a lesson and get speaking practice using exam material,  tips and advice on how to improve your speaking in all areas (grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, interactive communication)?

If you're struggling to get the band mark in IELTS that you want, you're lucky because I've helped hundreds of students like you get the bandmark they want. A one hour lesson is enough time for 2 full mock exams + feedback using the public bad descriptors (criteria for band marks) https://www.ielts.org/-/media/pdfs/speaking-band-descriptors.ashx?la=en . Get an accurate bandmark for your speaking, know exactly when to take your exam, and know what to focus on.

All lessons are followed up by an email with a summary of things learnt, weakness to work on, and advice on further study. When relevant, links to material, such as videos, articles, pdfs, and websites are also given.

If you're interested in a lesson, make sure you tell me which exam you are preparing for, give me background about your previous English studies, and what your goal is?

IELTS, KET (A2 KEY), PET, and FCE (10 Lesson Speaking Package)

Need to prepare your child for the Young Learner exams (Starters, Movers, or Flyers)? Look no further. As an ex-examiner for these exams, I know exactly what examiners are looking for and can guide your child in the most fun and efficient way.

Speaking for Starters, Movers, and Flyers.

These are customised lessons for Alessandro, Yoyo, Yeesa, and Daniel. These lessons are only for these selected students.

Customised Lessons for Eric, Alessandro, Yoyo, Yeesa, Andy, Michael, and Daniel.

This license enables me to examine the speaking part of the Cambridge FCE examination.

This letter proves my experience as an IELTS trainer

Certificate in teaching English as a second language

This letter shows that I have worked at a Cambridge examination centre for 4 years.

This certificate enables me to examine the speaking part of the Cambridge KET examination

This certificate shows that I have an understanding of the basics of child psychology.

This letter proves my level of professionalism as an IELTS trainer.

This letter demonstrates my teaching experience from 2004.

This letter proves that I have experience teaching children ESOL for 1 year.

This certificate shows that I understand what is involved in working as a support teacher.

This certificate shows that I know how to protect children from any form of abuse whether in a school or online.

This letter proves that I have experience working in a prestigious school as both a speaking examiner and as an ESP teacher, examining the 3 Young Learner exams (Starters, Movers, and Flyers) and teaching English for military purposes.

This letter proves my expertise in teaching ESOL to children.

This letter demonstrates my work experience.

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