與母語外籍教師線上暢聊，玩轉日常口語。新用戶優惠代碼「italkigo」 限時滿$10送$5。

實用日常英語 你的海外生活通行證

Parents' guide

依照你的需求客製化學習內容，即時獲得課堂回饋，有效提升。

個性化1對1課程

和母語人士學道英語，了解文化差異，輕鬆融入當地。

英語母語外教

上一課付一課，無需訂閱。隨時隨地上課，讓英語融入生活。

更靈活的學習方式

為什麼選擇italki

他們經驗豐富，熱情耐心，幫助你的英語學習事半功倍。

這些5星英文老師也許很適合你

聽聽italki的學生怎麼說

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Yes/No questions game/activity. Numbers game/activity. Preposition of place game/activity. Days/months/seasons game/activity. General introduction conversation.

These are simple, enjoyable and productive English classes for improving language skills. I include activities/games, and we can engage in verb tenses, idioms and phrasal verbs as well as numbers in English. I have sites that I also like using for listening practice, and I like creating lessons - at the moment - based on your level and interests.

Conversation practice/summer discount

Listening and speaking activities for improving pronunciation. Simple exercises and activities are included for "L/R," "V/B," "V/W," "F/P" and other difficult pairings for East-Asian students (including consonant-vowel combinations). Exercises and practice for the "hard" and "soft" sounds of "TH" are also featured. 

I can also provide charts for tongue positioning and videos for extra help. This is hard work (for both of us) but very effective.

I have offered these lessons previously - to many students - under the "regular" lessons title.

Pronunciation Coaching for Chinese, Korean and Japanese students

A first lesson and package introduction with Peter (Παναγιώτης/Pierre). This is intended to give students - from all over the world - an opportunity to experience a lesson or package with me. It is a welcome introduction to each other, and to my unique teaching style. I have a lot of experience with Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and Japanese students (Asia); Greek, Italian, French, Polish and Russian students (Europe); Brazilian, Chilean, Costa Rican and Peruvian students (South America); and French students from Canada (Quebec). This package is intended for adult learners who might be "shopping" for a teacher who is a good fit for their learning styles (who isn't "shopping" these days?).

Lesson/Package with Peter for students with me a long time

I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from this prestigious university in Montreal in 1986. I studied math as a minor and philosophy (philosophy of languages) as a major. It was also where and when I developed a serious interest in French. Montreal is one of the best cities in the world for French and English.

I studied modern history and obtained my masters degree (with thesis) in 1994. I also worked as a Teaching Assistant (T.A.) on a regular basis during that period. My specialty was teaching the bilingual (French and English) Canadian Public Policy courses.

I taught English and math at this prestigious school in Hangzhou, China until recently (September, 2019). I developed curriculum and created tests and assessment on a regular basis. I learned more about being flexible and tailoring  classes for different learners' needs.

I taught English and Science to young learners who had very limited English skills. This experience taught me a lot about patience, perseverance and creating engaging lessons.

I taught English to Chinese adults from all levels. I specialized in beginners, but worked well with all levels. WSE gave me an opportunity to develop my creative teaching style in a formal atmosphere. I developed interesting and effective lessons for pronunciation, grammar and day-to-day speaking practice. The classes ranged from one-on-one private teaching to large groups.

I taught ESL - mostly business English, grammar, idiomatic expressions and pronunciation - in classrooms and on business sites in and around the Montreal area mostly to adults from a French and Spanish background. It was fun and rewarding to develop techniques and strategy for teaching English to learners from a Latin-based language.

I taught English at various vocational colleges in the Greater Montreal Area (mostly in the northern suburb of Laval) for a six-year period on a contract basis. The students were mostly young adults and the classes were often of a specialized technical or business English. I developed the skill of teaching English for specific jobs and careers.

I taught English, French and Greek (occasionally) at the adult training centre of College Platon for a six year period after I returned to Canada from South Korea. The students were predominantly adults from an international background who had come to Montreal to improve their English and/or French. It helped me develop the skill of teaching to students from diverse nationalities, backgrounds and levels.

I taught English to the freshman classes at the oldest and one of the most prestigious universities in Seoul, South Korea. It helped me develop the habit of creating unique and interesting classes with original testing. I also developed effective listening and writing exercises to help students pass exams.

I taught ESL to Korean adults of all levels for a little more than a one year period in probably the largest English language training centre in South Korea. Located in the heart of Seoul, this school gave me my first taste of teaching all types of classes to motivated adults. I learned to teach all types of classes - listening, writing, speaking, grammar and test preparation - one-on-one and in small and large groups.

I tutored English - mostly to Korean, Japanese , French and Greek students. It was either for business or exam preparation.  Most of the students were high school seniors, university undergraduates or adults.

During the trial lesson we will have a conversation so that I can assess your English level, and you can learn about my teaching style.

Regular practice is the best way to improve your oral English.  In this class we will simply practice speaking with each other.  We can use topics that I will prepare for you, or we can discuss whatever interests you.  This class includes materials, like articles and PowerPoints.

❗️Children should not choose this lesson.


随时说话是提高英语口语的最好的办法。在这个课我们可以一起讨论很多话题。

（这个课不是针对小孩子开设的）

Let's Talk! - English Conversation / 英文交流 (adults only)

I will help your child improve their English with games, pictures, fun activities, and songs.  
(Note:  For child under nine years old, I recommend choosing half hour lessons.  With very small children, the parents should also be present.)



我可以用游戏，图片，唱歌，和很多好玩的方法教你的孩子学英语。
（如果你的孩子很小我建议你陪他一起上课。如果你的孩子不到九岁我推荐他学半个小时的课。如果你的孩子九岁以上，我会和家长交流后根据孩子的不同情况来确定上课时长）

English for Children - 孩子的英语

Do you like to sing songs and play games?  Do you want to laugh and smile while learning new grammar and vocabulary?  Do you want to learn by reading cute and fun picture books?  Choose this class!  This is not an academic class.

Fun English For Everyone

Do you want VIP treatment?  

Do you want a customized learning plan to bring your English to the next level?  

This is the class for you!  

This class will include - 

1.  A custom made PowerPoint each lesson, based on your mistakes and learning goals.  

2.  Detailed written feedback at the end of each lesson, including suggestions for improvement.  

3.  Homework assignments, which will be marked promptly (within 24 hours) of you submitting them.  

4.  The option for daily communication between classes, which will continue for up to seven days after your most recent lesson.  

Please note - I do not specialize in exam prep or business English.

Adults at any English level are welcome to take this class.  

Older children or children who speak English at at least a B1 level are welcome to take this class.  

If you have any questions, please contact me!

I recommend that you try a trial class with me or book one of my regular classes before booking this one, so that I can get to know you and your needs.  
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English Elites

Letter of Appointment as Director of Foreign Affairs

A 120-hour TEFL course with teaching practice.

I've taught primary school students from grades 1-6 with this school, and also had opportunities to work overtime teaching kindergarten and middle school students.

As the Head of Foreign Affairs I was in charge of training other foreign teachers in effective teaching practices, facilitating communication between Chinese and international staff members, and hiring new foreign teachers.

The letter details my 11 years of experience teaching primary school children (grades 1-6) at Wuchang Experimental Primary School.  It also highlights that I was made the head of the foreign teacher department, in charge of leading training and research activities on the best practices in teaching children.

podcast

quiz

30 minute trial lesson in order to get to know each other and to find out what your learning requirements are.

Beginner lessons in the Portuguese language aimed at English speakers who are moving to Portugal or Brazil or who currently live there.  The course is immersive and will be adapted to students' specific needs and requirements.  

I feel I have the right skills to help you as I studied at a university in Brazil as part of an exchange programme and have a degree in Portuguese with a distinction in spoken language.  Aside from this I have a Masters in Translation Studies and worked for four years as a Spanish and Portuguese translator.

Portuguese for English Speakers

The content in this course in collaboration with LinguaHouse aims to increase your General Knowledge of the world through English.  Topics relating to History, Politics, Literature, among others will be looked at according to students' personal wishes and interests.  

This material will then be used as a stimulus to study phrasal verbs, grammatical structures, reading, listening, debating and speaking skills whilst General Knowledge of the world is simultaneously increased.  

For Exams we can prepare any level of the Cambridge Exams suite.  Please contact me beforehand about other exams to discuss suitability.

Materials are used via google drive and are shared with students after the lesson so they can continue to study at home.  Writing and homework is assigned along with written feedback.

Exam English and Language Essentials

A conversation class for adults which can involve freestyle learning or more structured speaking tasks.  Please contact me in advance if you would like to talk about a specific topic.  Because this lesson is speaking focused we will not specifically look at writing assignments in order to make the most of the time for speaking.  Looking forward to seeing you in class!

Speaking Essentials (Christmas Special Discount)

This class follows guidelines from the British Curriculum for reading and writing and can involve improving these skills along with learning about new topics in Art, History and Literature according to the programme.

Language Essentials for Children (Christmas Special discount)

C2 Spanish Language Diploma (University Language Level equivalent).

Cambridge exams preparation.  Teaching English experience.

Are you looking for a new English teacher? During our trial lesson, I will introduce to you the structure of my lessons, and I will help you determine which type of lesson is best for you. Then, I will conduct the rest of the lesson based on the appropriate lesson type. No matter which type of lesson you choose, there will be plenty of speaking practice and feedback to help you improve your skills. I hope to see you soon!

This course is designed for children ages 7-12 who would like to learn to read, write and speak English. It can be applied to different levels, according to the student's needs The course involves free speaking, singing songs, and reading. It's a fun way for kids to start using the English language.

Kids English Course

This course is designed for those who would like to learn to discuss a variety of everyday topics, and it can be applied to any level. With the perfect combination of grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and speaking practice, this course will put you on the path to fluency.

General English Course

This course is designed for those who would like to use English primarily to communicate at work. It involves discussing a variety of business-related topics, and can be adapted to the student's particular industry or area of interest.

Business English Course

This course is designed for Russian students of any level who would like to learn to talk about everyday topics. With the perfect balance of grammar, vocabulary, and speaking practice, you'll be using the language in no time.

General Russian Course

Informal lessons are primarily for informal speaking practice. However, they can fill a wide variety of needs. If you need a native speaker to check your business e-mail before sending it, you have some questions you'd like to ask, or you are a self-motivated student of the language who only needs speaking practice, I recommend taking informal lessons.

Informal Tutoring

If you would like to practice your Russian in a low-stress situation, or would like to maximize your speaking time during the lesson, then this is the lesson for you. There will be plenty of topics for us to discuss, and I always give instant feedback to help you speak correctly.

Certificate for Teaching English as a Foreign language (with Merit)

My duties included providing Arabic conversational practice for Arabic 102 students at weekly speaking appointments, evaluating skits, giving scores and  providing appropriate feedback and tutoring for conversational Arabic .

I help children to learn English by teaching them new words and phrases, doing activities, and freely interacting with them in English. This broadens the range of ages I'm prepared to work with.

Let's do a brief lesson so I can show you my method. I will want to communicate with you about your interests prior to the lesson. You will learn many things in this first trial lesson. I invite you to take the opportunity.

Hello! My name is Peter. I'm a native English speaker and I'll be happy to help you with the language. We can discuss any subject of interest to you. I have a wide spectrum of interests and knowledge, from music, acting and the arts, to science and history. We will also use teaching aids and various materials to stimulate discussion. I can also help you with grammar and pronunciation. I am looking forward to working with you!

American English Conversation, with a Native Speaker

I work with several international actors in Hollywood on improving their accent in English. I am now teaching Accent Reduction through italki for students who wish to have the American sound. I will teach you in a detailed way how to improve your pronunciation and your accent in English.

Accent Reduction -- Have the Standard American Accent!

Improve your English online with help from an expert tutor with over 10 years of experience. One-on-one English Scripted Dialogue classes are designed to develop your language skills in a creative, informative environment. Through studying a variety of monologues and dialogues, you will improve your speech and grammar, and reduce your accent. As a native English speaker, I also speak Russian as a second language.

Улучшите своё актёрское мастерство и английский язык при помощи онлайн классов с учителем с более чем 10-летним опытом преподавания. Индивидуальные занятия по английскому языку и актерскому мастерству разработаны для развития ваших навыков в творческой, информационной среде. Изучая и разыгрывая сцены с монологами и диалогами, вы улучшите свою речь и грамматику, избавитесь от акцента и получите профессиональную подготовку в области актерского мастерства. Имея за плечами годы преподавания и работы на съёмочной площадке в Голливуде, я преподаю лучшие уроки для взрослых и детей, стремящихся свободно говорить по-английски и стать успешными актёрами. Будучи носителем английского языка, я также говорю по-русски.

Learn English Through Film Scripts! Improve your speaking level through Dialogues and Monologues

I will help your child to become completely fluent in English. I am a very experienced teacher and I work well with children. I have professional textbooks plus other educational materials.  I will engage your child in conversation, and help them with grammar and vocabulary—plus self-confidence. I can speak Russian when necessary.

English for Children -- Intermediate to Fluency (8 years and older)

This is the school in Los Angeles where I currently teach.

I teach English everyday. I know high level and literary English. I am used to working with students online or in the classroom. My pronunciation is Standard American English.

vocabulary

For students doing their first lesson with me. Please be sure to answer the contact form telling me the student is an adult or child (if child, please give international age). Please include information about current level of English, past experience with English, goals, and interests.

This is a great way to improve your conversational skills. This lesson is based on your level and materials are provided. These lessons have themes with videos or articles that may be sent in advance to be discussed and debated during the lesson. We will also cover grammar and vocabulary

🗨️ 💻ADULTS: CONVERSATION-BASED LESSON (Lesson Plan)

If you're learning English from a language that doesn't use the Latin Alphabet like English does, it may be useful to learn and practice writing it as well as how to read it. I offer lessons on how to print and write in cursive. This class is for all ages. 5-10  sessions recommended for this class.

✍️ Writing the Latin Alphabet

This lesson is only available for intermediate to advanced adults. There are no grammar, reading, or writing components to this class. It is intended to be mostly student-led  conversation and listening practice. Students will choose their favorite series or documentary available on Netflix or news subjects. I will prepare questions related to the episode or news broadcast. Corrections, suggestions, and feedback will be provided at the end of class.

Series, Documentary or News-Based Conversation Class for Adults

KIDS/ K-6 Math and Language Arts (30 or 45 minutes)
This session is designed for English language learners and/or students in U.S. grades kindergarten - 6th or equivalent. For English language learners, we approach through 4 acquisition skills: Speaking, reading, writing, and listening. For K-6 English speakers, these sessions are meant to reinforce what is being taught in the current grade, review for students who are performing slightly behind grade level, or to prepare for the next grade level. Please schedule a lesson so we may review your state's curriculum standards. I am currently certified in Texas for EC-6 and am familiar with TEKS. For math, I make an emphasis on math literacy. Only 30 and 45 minute lessons available. Hour requests will be declined.

KIDS/ K-6 Math and Language Arts (30 minutes)

¡Habla desde el primer día! ¿Estás listo para aprender inglés? En mis clases, comenzarás con conversaciones básicas mientras aprendes gramática y vocabulario. Usaremos artículos, videos y presentaciones de diapositivas para facilitar el aprendizaje. Cada estudiante recibirá un documento de Google con notas de la lección.

Inglés desde cero para hispanohablantes (A1-A2)

Certificate for teaching English to children

120-Hour course to teach English to speakers of other languages.

Majored in Anthropology with a focus in Linguistic Anthropology and a Minor in Spanish

Taught the beginner level class for  English as a Second Language. Most of the instruction was given in Spanish and as the students progressed the instruction gradually switched to English.

I own a music studio where I and other teachers give lessons in piano, guitar, voice, and various string instruments. I've been teaching music (instrumental and theory) to children and adults since 2000 but opened the school in 2008.

IELTS Speaking Test Practice ● Trial Lesson  
IELTS Writing Test Practice ● Trial Lesson  

[I DO NOT GIVE IELTS Speaking Tests in Trial Lessons. If you want to do an IELTS Speaking Test - please book a 60-minute lesson called: IELTS SPEAKING TEST PRACTICE *** THE REAL THING ***]

First of all, we'd need to have a chat about why you need to take the IELTS Test. 

It would be useful if you could tell me what sort of experience you have of learning English. For example: When did you start learning English? How many years did you spend learning English at school, university or college? How often do you use English? What do you need English for?  

It would also be interesting to know what you do. Do you work or study?

IELTS Speaking Test
We could spend the lesson practising for Part 1 OR Part 2 of the IELTS Speaking Test.

Part 1:
"Introduction and Interview": Talking About Yourself.
I'll ask you some questions about familiar topics such as: work / studies / family / exercise / sports / hobbies / activities / friends / weekends / free time ...

Part 2: "Long Turn": Talk for 1 - 2 minutes on your own, uninterrupted!
I'll give you a Cue Card, which asks you to talk about a particular topic for 2 minutes.
You'll have 60 seconds to prepare what you're going to say ...
Then, you need to speak for 1 - 2 minutes about the subject on the Cue card.
I won't interrupt you at all during Part 2 of the IELTS Test. You're on your own!

IELTS Writing Test
If you're interested in practising for the IELTS Writing Test, I can explain to you what Part 1 of the IELTS Test involves. We can look at the types of questions in Part 1 of the Academic Writing Test, or the kinds of Letters in Part 1 of the IELTS General Writing Test.  (150+ words)

And, if we have time, I could tell you about Part 2 of the IELTS Writing Test, which is the same for people taking both the IELTS Academic Writing Test and the IELTS General Writing Test. (250+ words)

I hope to see you for a trial lesson soon ...

IELTS SPEAKING TEST SPEAKING   ***** THE REAL THING *****

You can practise for all 3 parts of the IELTS Speaking Test during our 60-minute lesson!

We'll spend 15 minutes practising for each part of the IELTS Speaking Test!

Part 1: "Introduction and Interview", during which you have to talk about yourself!

I will ask you general questions on some familiar topics, such as your home, your family, your work, your studies or, your interests and hobbies.

Part 1 is 4 - 5 minutes long.

Part 2: "Long Turn", where you have to talk for 2 minutes on your own,  uninterrupted!

I will give you a task card, which asks you to talk about a particular topic for 2 minutes.

You will have exactly 1 minute to prepare your talk!

I will not interrupt you at all during Part 2 of the test. You're on your own!
 
Part 2 lasts for 3 - 4 minutes, including the one-minute preparation time.

Part 3: "Discussion", in which we expand on Part 2 of the IELTS Speaking Test and discuss issues related to the topic in Part 2, in a more general and abstract way and, where appropriate, in greater depth.
 
Part 3 lasts for 4 - 5 minutes.

This will then be followed by an IELTS-like Speaking Test during the last 15 minutes of the lesson to give you some real, authentic Exam Practice!

This covers the same 3 parts of the Speaking Test, practised earlier in the lesson and lasts for 11 - 14 minutes, just like the real IELTS Speaking Test!

So, it's a perfect rehearsal for the real test!!

I'll give you an immediate assessment of your IELTS Speaking Test Mark (a mark between 1 and 9), telling you what your strengths and weaknesses are! I'll also give you advice about how you can improve your speaking for the IELTS Speaking Test before the end of the class!
EVERY SINGLE LESSON!!!

IELTS SPEAKING TEST PRACTICE   ***** THE REAL THING *****

IELTS   * INTENSIVE *   SPEAKING TEST PRACTICE

PRACTICE FOR ALL 3 PARTS OF THE IELTS SPEAKING TEST!
 
5 LESSONS TO GIVE YOU PRACTICE FOR THE IELTS SPEAKING TEST!

We'll spend 15 minutes practising for each part of the IELTS Speaking Test during the sixty-minute lesson!

Part 1: "Introduction and Interview", during which you have to talk about yourself!
I will ask you general questions on some familiar topics, such as your home, your family, your work, your studies or, your interests and hobbies.

Part 1 of the Speaking Test is 4 - 5 minutes long.

Part 2: "Long Turn", where you have to talk for 2 minutes on your own, uninterrupted!

I will give you a task card, which asks you to talk about a particular topic for 2 minutes.

You will have exactly 1 minute to prepare your talk!

I will not interrupt you at all during Part 2 of the test. You're on your own!

Part 2 of the Speaking Test lasts for 3 - 4 minutes, including the one-minute preparation time.

Part 3: "Discussion", during which we expand on Part 2 of the IELTS Speaking Test and discuss issues related to the topic in Part 2, in a more general and abstract way and, where appropriate, in greater depth.

Part 3 of the Speaking Test lasts for 4 - 5 minutes.

If you want, this can then be followed by an IELTS-like Speaking Test during the last 15 minutes of the lesson to give you some real, authentic Exam Practice!

This covers the same 3 parts of the Speaking Test, practised earlier in the lesson and lasts for  between 11 and 14 minutes - just like the real IELTS Speaking Test!

So, it's a perfect rehearsal for the real IELTS Speaking Test! That is, if you want a Speaking Test!

If you do, I'll give you an immediate assessment of your theoretical IELTS Speaking Test Mark (a mark between 1 and 9), telling you what your strengths and weaknesses are! I'll also give you advice about how you can improve your speaking for the IELTS Speaking Test before the end of the lesson!

IELTS   * INTENSIVE *   SPEAKING TEST PRACTICE

♦ NO TEST! ♦ JUST IELTS SPEAKING TEST PRACTICE! ♦   

We can practise for all 3 parts of the ♦ IELTS SPEAKING TEST! ♦ We can just do whatever you want, or feel you need! You decide! And, we'll do it!!

I suggest we spend about 20 minutes practising for each of the ♦ 3 PARTS OF THE IELTS SPEAKING TEST ♦ However, if you want to spend the entire lesson on just one Grammar Point, or look at a particular Tense that you find difficult - like the Present Perfect Progressive, for example (often called the Present Perfect Continuous), we can do that! Or, what about Relative Clauses? Did you know that there are 2 types of Relative Clause? Or, the Future Tenses! Do you have any idea how many different forms of the Future Tense there are in English? I can tell you one thing for sure, it's more than you have in YOUR language! If you book a lesson, I can tell you, if you want!

We can also cover Pronunciation Practice, Stress and Intonation Practice, Grammar Points, Tense Reinforcement, Vocabulary and anything else you want!
 
♦ PART 1 OF THE IELTS SPEAKING TEST ♦ is the "INTRODUCTION AND INTERVIEW", during which you have to Talk About Yourself! The Examiner asks you General Questions on some familiar topics, such as your Home, your Family, your Work, your Studies, or your Interests and Hobbies!

Part 2 the "LONG TURN", where you have to talk for BETWEEN ONE AND TWO MINUTES on your own, uninterrupted. The examiner gives you a task card, which asks you to talk about a particular topic for 2 minutes. You will have exactly 1 minute to prepare your talk. The examiner will not interrupt you at all during PART 2 of the Test. You're on your own! Yey! FOR 2 WHOLE MINUTES! Nice, eh?

PART 3 is the "DISCUSSION", during which the Examiner asks you questions to expand on ♦ PART 2 of the IELTS SPEAKING TEST ♦ and you both discuss issues related to the topic you talked about in ♦ PART 2 ♦, in a more general and abstract way and, where appropriate, in greater depth!

♦ NO TEST! ♦ JUST IELTS SPEAKING TEST PRACTICE! ♦

♣ STRUCTURED PRACTICE FOR IELTS GENERAL WRITING TEST: TASK 1 + TASK 2 ♣  
 
♣ IELTS GENERAL WRITING TEST TASK 1 ♣ 

Learn all the Grammatical Structures, Lexis (Vocabulary), Active and Passive Tenses (Present, Past and Future), Relative Clauses, Adjectives and Adverbs needed to write:
 
Formal Letters / Semi-formal Letters / Informal Letters

Learn strategies to answer questions in a logical and coherent way.

Produce 150+ words of QUALITY WRITING!

We'll see what Examiners look for when marking ♣ IELTS GENERAL WRITING TASK 1 ♣

♣ TASK 2 OF THE IELTS WRITING TEST ♣ 
Learn how to write essays about:                       

Opinions / Discussions / Advantages + Disadvantages / Problems + Solutions / Causes + Solutions / Direct Questions / 2-Part Questions 

Learn about the Grammatical Structures, Lexis, Active Tenses (Present, Past and Future) and Passive Tenses that you need to use! Practise using the 3 Main Forms of the Conditional - especially the Second Conditional. Improve your ability to use Deduction, Dynamic Adjectives, Adverbs and Adverbial Phrases and Relative Clauses - to enable you to produce at least 250 words of QUALITY WRITING, so that you can improve your mark in this part of the IELTS WRITING TEST. 

Learn strategies to enable you to answer the questions in a logical and coherent way that will help you to perform better in ♣ TASK 2 of the IELTS WRITING TEST ♣ 

We'll look at the things that Examiners are looking for when marking ♣ TASK 2 OF THE IELTS WRITING TEST ♣ and which are likely to help you to achieve that elusive 6.5 or 7.0 to go to the university of your choice, or to emigrate to a country you've always dreamed of living in, or maybe even, to get that newly-advertised job you've just seen!

I'll mark ONE TASK 1 ESSAY and ONE TASK 2 ESSAY in our Google Doc between each Writing Lesson.

WHY NOT GIVE IT A TRY?

♣ IELTS GENERAL WRITING TEST TASK 1 + TASK 2 ♣

Practise Your Speaking!

We can talk about whatever you want! You decide! And, we'll talk about it!

I suggest we spend about 15 - 20 minutes talking about 3 or 4 different things!

But, if you want to spend the entire lesson on just one grammar point, or look at something you find particularly difficult - like the difference between the Present Perfect Simple and the Present Perfect Progressive (also called the Present Perfect Continuous!), for example - we can do that!

Or, what about Relative Clauses? Don't you just love them? Did you know that there are 2 types of Relative Clause?

Or, the Future Tenses! Do you have any idea how many different forms of the Future Tense there are in English? I can tell you one thing for sure! It's more than you have in YOUR language! I'll tell you how to use some of the most useful ones, if you want!

We can also cover pronunciation practice, stress and intonation practice, grammar points, tense reinforcement, vocabulary and anything else you want! The Meaning of Life! Holidays on the Moon! Knitting! Shopping visits to Mars! Anything!!!

We can talk about you, your family, sport, your job, your studies, your home, your country, countries you've visited, countries you'd like to visit, travel, your last vacation, where you're going for your next holiday, tennis, basketball, skiing or your interests and hobbies! Or global warming, climate change, pollution in cities, transport systems, electric cars, cycling, pets or even elephants and bananas! Or watching paint dry ... Synchronised swimming! - you'd need to bring your own peg to put on your nose for that one! Yodelling - maybe if you live in the Swiss mountains! Education, schools, universities. Medical systems, hospitals, dentistry! Habitats, penguins, polar bears, the environment, space, the universe. Whatever you want, really!

♥ Speaking Practice! ♥

♠ STRUCTURED PRACTICE FOR THE ACADEMIC WRITING TEST: TASK 1 + TASK 2 ♠  

♠ IELTS ACADEMIC WRITING TEST - TASK 1 ♠  
Learn all the Grammatical Structures, Lexis, Active and Passive Tenses, Relative Clauses, Adjectives and Adverbs needed to describe: 

Bar Charts, Line Graphs, Pie Charts, Tables, Processes, Maps + Flow Charts  

Learn strategies to answer questions in a logical and coherent way. 

Produce 150+ words of QUALITY WRITING!

We'll see what Examiners look for when marking ♠ TASK 1 of the IELTS Academic Writing Test ♠

♠ IELTS WRITING TEST TASK 2 ♠                                                                                                                                         
Learn how to write essays about:                       

Opinions / Discussions /  Advantages + Disadvantages / Problems + Solutions / Causes + Solutions  / Direct Questions / 2-Part Questions 

Learn about the Grammatical Structures, Lexis, Active Tenses (Present, Past and Future) and Passive Tenses that you need to use! Practise using the 3 Main Forms of the Conditional - especially the Second Conditional. Improve your ability to use Deduction, Dynamic Adjectives, Adverbs and Adverbial Phrases, and Relative Clauses - to enable you to produce at least 250 words of QUALITY WRITING, so that you can increase your mark in this part of the IELTS WRITING TEST. 
 
Learn strategies to enable you to answer the questions in a logical and coherent way that will help you to perform better in ♠ TASK 2 of the IELTS WRITING TEST ♠. 

We'll look at the things that Examiners are looking for when marking ♠ TASK 2 of the IELTS WRITING TEST ♠ and which are likely to help you to achieve that elusive 6.5 or 7.0 to go to the university of your choice, or to emigrate to a country you've always dreamed of living in, or maybe even, to get that newly-advertised job you've just seen!

I'll mark ONE TASK 1 ESSAY and ONE TASK 2 ESSAY in our Google Doc between each Writing Lesson.   

WHY NOT GIVE IT A TRY?

♠ IELTS ACADEMIC WRITING TEST: TASK 1 + TASK 2 ♠

This is a high-level teaching diploma that is best taken when you've already been teaching for about 5 years. It allows you to hone your skills, so that you go from being an average-ability teacher to a really competent teacher! It took a full year to get this certificate and involved written course work, as well as being observed by a teacher trainer twice a week at the British Council in Cairo, Egypt for a whole year! At the end of the year, we also had to take 2 written exams! It was tough!

One year of study at Sheffield University, including two lengthy periods over 4 months doing  two separate periods of teaching practice - one in the language unit of a Secondary School in Sheffield, and the other at a College of Further Education in Hull, in the north of England. This certificate allows me to teach any age group in the UK - from 3 years old right up to university and college level and also, to teach English at most institutions in other countries - right up to university level.

3 years of studying English Language, to enable me to teach English as a Foreign Language anywhere in the world.

Single Honours Degree in English Language involving the study of Old English, Old Norse, Middle English, Modern English, Linguistics and Sociolinguistics

Royal Society of Arts Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Langague to Adults (now known as the Cambridge DELTA)

Postgraduate Certificate in Education specialising in Teaching English as a Foreign Language with Teaching English as Additional Language as a Subsidiary Subject

Tutoring students in preparation for the IELTS Speaking Test

I taught children between 4 and 11 years old, specialising in EAL (English as an Additional Language), as well as teaching the entire school French (550 children) and teaching the older ones Spanish, too. I was the only teacher trained to teach English as a Foreign Language and Foreign Languages in the school. So, I've taught all ages from 4 to 85 years old!

I taught children between 11 and 16 years old for about 8 months before retraining to teach in a Primary School.

I taught English as a Foreign Language to adults from all over the world for 6 and a half years at Bell Language School, which was, and still is the most prestigious school in the United Kingdom, where I was an exams specialist for Cambridge Proficiency (CPE), Cambridge Advanced (CAE) and First Certificate (FCE) Exams. I was also the coordinator for Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL).

I taught adults, who were mainly Spanish, for 12 months at all levels of English, from Beginner to Advanced, specialising in Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) and First Certificate of English (FCE) Exams. FCE is now called B2 First! I was also an Examiner for the Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) and First Certificate of English (FCE, now B2 First) Speaking Tests during my time there.

I worked for the months of August and September, 1992 as a Teacher of English as a Foreign Language at the Summer School at The Bell Language School in London, England.

I worked for 4 months at the International House Business Centre, teaching a large number of businessmen and businesswomen from all over the world! It was a really fascinating job and a wonderful experience! International House is as good as the Bell Language School in the UK - especially their Business School, which is of a very high calibre, indeed!

I was an Examiner for the IELTS Speaking Test while I was working at the British Council Cambridge English School in Tokyo, Japan - examining about 12 candidates every two weeks for more than three years. Of course, I also taught adults, who were mainly, but not exclusively, Japanese, English as a Foreign Language at the School, where I was the Coordinator for Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) and Manager of all the Elementary Courses, for more than three years. I loved life in Japan!

I was an Examiner for the IELTS Speaking Test and I also marked the Written Test for two years while I was working at The British Council in Hong Kong (although it was called "ELTS" when I was an examiner, then!) I taught English at all levels from Beginner to Advanced and was involved in teaching for the Cambridge First Certificate Exam. I was also Head of Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL).

I taught English as a Foreign Language to adults, who were mainly Egyptian, and who were the liveliest students I've ever taught anywhere in the world! They were brilliant fun to teach! I was really sorry to leave Egypt! There, I also worked as a Course Developer and as a Coordinator for Needs' Analyses in Commercial Firms in Cairo. You should really visit Egypt at some point in your life! It's a brilliant place! And Egyptian people are fabulous - really friendly! At least in my experience!

I worked for two glorious months in the summer of 1983 at a Summer School in Oxford. The School was named after Michael Swan, who was a very influential person in the early stages of the development of English language teaching in the world! He was one of the first people who developed the idea of teaching languages communicatively. I'm not sure if the school still exists any more, actually! But, when I worked there, it was absolutely delightful! Run by a lovely woman (Elsie??)! Great memories!

I taught adults for a year in Northern France, working for the French "Chambres de Commerce de Lille, Roubaix, Tourcoing", at "La Chambre de Commerce de Roubaix", teaching mainly General English courses, but also specialising in teaching Business English to a variety of businessmen and businesswomen. That was the hardest job I've ever done, teaching up to 35 contact hours a week - except working in an English Primary School - which is incredibly tough, believe me! 62 hour working week - minimum!

My first professional job! I worked in this school for two years and had great fun teaching German students, who were always very friendly and sociable! It got me started as a teacher, but to tell you the truth I wasn't that great because I didn't really know what I was doing back then! I reckon it took me about five years to become a really competent teacher - and I'm still learning now, after all these years! Doing the RSA DELTA was what really made me become a truly competent teacher in 1985!

This is a trial session for new students. Please advise what your current English level is and your language learning goals to the teacher before the trial session.

This course is for Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced learners. 

**Lessons are 25-30 minutes, 40-45 minutes, 55-60 minutes**

*A FREE Self-Study Guide for Speaking, Writing, Reading & Listening is included for adult learners*

We will practice and better your English skills in all components: reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension. 

Some examples of exercises for Intermediate/Advanced speakers:
-Speaking about various topics 
-Reading
-Short video exercises/discussion 
-Analyzing images 
-Essay correction (topic assigned for homework then corrected in class) 

Students are welcome to initiate their own lesson plans but should consult with the teacher beforehand.

In the course, students will practice and improve skills in:
-Speaking 
-Comprehension
-Reading 
-Writing 
-Vocabulary 
-Grammar
-Fluency 
-Business English / Interview Preparation

Your own curriculum is welcome however lesson plans are available that are custom-made for you.

*Lessons can be recorded upon request via the Skype audio/video platform*

*If you are located in Canada, please do not request to go off the italki platform and send me e-transfers - my contract clearly states that all sessions will be on italki* 

Cancellation policy: Please note that cancellations within 24 hours or less, the session is non-refundable and not transferable. If you wish to cancel, you may go to italki to send a cancellation request before the cancellation penalty is applied.

If 10 minutes have passed and you have not shown up for the session, the assumption will be you cannot attend and the class will be considered complete.

English For All Levels - Practice Speaking, Writing, Reading or Listening

English Conversation (One-to-One): 

**Lessons are 25-30 minutes, 40-45 minutes, 55-60 minutes**

This course is dedicated to having conversations in English to improve your fluency, confidence, and overall speaking skills. Discussions can be related to:

-Various subjects of your choice
-Various subjects suggested by the teacher
-A free conversation 
*The teacher will always have something prepared and a well-structured lesson in this conversation-style course* 

Feedback will be given where necessary such as pronunciation, grammar correction, use of vocabulary, or suggestions of phrases to input into the student's variety of English language use.

*If you are located in Canada, do not request to go off the italki platform and send me e-transfers - my contract clearly states that all sessions will be on italki*

Cancellation policy: Cancellations within 24 hours or less, the session is non-refundable and not transferable. If you wish to cancel, you may go to italki to send a cancellation request before the cancellation penalty. If 10 minutes have passed and you have not shown up for the session, the assumption will be you cannot attend and the class will be considered complete.

One-to-One English Conversation

In this TEFL course teachers will learn everything from planning effective lessons to classroom management. It will give teachers the essential tools to assist their students with components of English such as speaking, comprehension, reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary.

Inspired and engaging lessons are what will give students the best learning experience. This course gives teachers all they need to plan and create imaginative, effective lessons for learners of all ages.

This course covers everything needed to know about becoming an IELTS Coach including theory and practical suggestions designed to help teachers create and deliver confident, inspired and effective English language lessons to ensure their students are effectively prepared for exam success.

Creating risk management plans; Understanding process improvement techniques; Managing escalations, team dynamics, and stakeholders; Creating budgets and navigating procurement; Utilizing project management software, tools, and templates; Practicing Agile project management, with an emphasis on Scrum.

CELPIP Instructor Training provides instructors with thorough knowledge of the CELPIP Tests as well as useful tips and resources for teaching test preparation. This course is ideal for instructors who are teaching a CELPIP preparation course, tutoring individual students, or seeking more information about the CELPIP Tests.

This course gives teachers the essential tools on how to make the most of their classroom hours with children and toddlers. The teacher learns a lot about the theory of child language acquisition, and picks up loads of practical tips for applying this knowledge in their lessons.

This course re-introduces teachers to the fundamental structures and concepts that underpin the English language and will effectively prepare teachers to teach these same lingual models to their students.

This 30-hour course prepares teachers for how to set themselves up as a successful online English teacher. They gain all of the skills and preparation needed to give effective online lessons as well as covering the practical aspects involved with remote teaching.

This course shows step-by-step, how to create effective materials and lesson plans and how to adapt existing teaching materials for differences between general English and Business English.

The Teaching Teenagers Course covers teaching techniques, theory and ideas geared towards getting teens involved in class lessons. Teachers learn how to make learning accessible, generate interest, and create motivation.

CAEL Instructor Training gives teachers a grounding in the format and structure of CAEL, classroom tips, and information about official preparation materials. This three-hour course is ideal for instructors who are interested in teaching a CAEL preparation course, tutoring individual students, or seeking more information about CAEL.

Worked with students from Spain via UCAM ranging from children, university students, and adults assisting them to improve their overall English skills such as reading, writing, speaking, comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar.

Working with corporate and government clients to improve their English in compliance with CEWP A and B – Interface Canada & CEWP C – Interaction Canada.

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