Paul Watterson
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Paul Watterson
Professionele leerkracht
Geeft les in
Engels
Moedertaalspreker
Spreekt
Hongaars
Latijn
Frans
Chinees (Mandarijn)
Khmer (Cambodja)
Overige
Portugees
Russisch
Thai
Vietnamees
Specialties
TestvoorbereidingBedrijfCertified teacher, 15 years experience. Specialist in examination preparation and Business English.
Geeft les in
Engels
Moedertaalspreker
Spreekt
Hongaars
Latijn
Frans
Chinees (Mandarijn)
Khmer (Cambodja)
Overige
Portugees
Russisch
Thai
Vietnamees
Specialties
TestvoorbereidingBedrijfCertified teacher, 15 years experience. Specialist in examination preparation and Business English.
Uit Verenigd KoninkrijkWoont in Budapest, Hongarije (12:13 UTC+01:00)
Over mij
italki leerkracht sinds 5 Jun 2014Interest topicLegal ServicesSportITFinanciënReizen
Hello everybody!
I was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland but moved to England when I was 18 years old. My first career was in finance and I worked for HSBC in London for over five years.
By the end of that period, I felt I wanted a change of career and so went travelling around the world for one year. At the end of that year, I had decided teaching English was for me. See "Me as a Teacher" for more details!
My hobbies?
I still love travelling and have continued to do so every year. Running is my sport and I try manage at least three half=marathons per year.
Reading, especially historical fiction, is also a very dear hobby of mineIk als leerkracht
I have been teaching English since 1999 and shortly after obtained my CELTA (Cambridge English Language Teaching Accreditation) teaching qualification. I have taught in five different countries= the UK, Spain, Hungary, Vietnam and Malaysia; presently I am living in Budapest, Hungary.
My motivation for teaching?
There are two reasons why I enjoy teaching; firstly, the feeling of satisfaction when you have helped someone pass an examination, be successful in their career, a job interview or even learn a difficult piece of grammar. Secondly; I love the English language! I love thinking about it and considering the best way to teach it.Mijn lessen en manier van lesgeven
The student is the most important person, all of my lessons suit their personality, their knowledge and their style.
I use the first lesson to find out their strengths, development areas and their personal motivation for learning English.
We draw up a plan to help them achieve their goals in as quick and in as efficient a way as possible.
I need to be and am flexible. I am a native English speaker and teacher, I presently live in a country where English is not the first language spoken so I know exactly the problems in learning a foreign language but what do iI-expect from my students?
Simply they must want to learn English!
*Please note that I do not teach children under the age of 18*Mijn lesmateriaal
- PDF-bestand
- Tekstdocumenten
- Audiobestanden
- Videobestanden
- Flashcards
- Artikelen en nieuws
- Quizzen
- Voorbeelden van examenvragen
- Grafieken en diagrammen
- Huiswerkopdrachten
Certificaten
Pension Statement - HSBC (Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation) - 2024I have taught over 2,000 Business English lessons on Italki since 2014. Furthermore, I previously had a successful ten year career as a credit controller, working for the second biggest bank in the world (HSBC)- I have included my pension statement proving this, please check the second page for my employment details. I also possess a CELTA accreditation; during this period of study we were taught the basics of Business English teaching. In addition, I can provide references from two employers.
Certificate verified
CELTA - International House, Budapest - 2002
Certificate verified
CELTA - International House Budapest - 2002This is the main professional certificate covering the teaching of English. As part of this course, we were given training in examination preparation, specifically in IELTS and Cambridge examinations. I have also taught over 2,000 Examination preparation lessons on Italki since 2014. I can, if required, also provide reference letters from previous employers.
Certificate verified
Opleiding
1977 - 1984
Overige - Economics
Werkervaring
2009 - 2024
English teacher
2012 - 2015
English teacher
2005 - 2013
English teacher
1993 - 1998
Credit Controller/Management TraineeDealt with most aspects of banking and finance but focussed mainly on corporate lending
5.0
Beoordeling
756
Studenten
9,093
Lessen
100%
Aanwezigheid
100%
Beantwoord
Engels lessen
Proefles
413 lessen voltooid
USD 12.00+
Conversation practice
A2 - C2Conversatie oefenen2,636 lessen voltooid
USD 14.00+
Pakket met 10% korting
Cambridge Examinations (PET, FCE, CAE, CPE) preparation
A2 - C2Testvoorbereiding2,137 lessen voltooid
USD 14.00+
Pakket met 10% korting
IELTS examination preparation
A2 - C2Testvoorbereiding637 lessen voltooid
USD 14.00+
Pakket met 10% korting
Business
A1 - C2Bedrijf2,238 lessen voltooid
USD 14.00+
Pakket met 10% korting
Job Interview preparation
B1 - C2Bedrijf68 lessen voltooid
USD 15.00+
Pakket met 10% korting
Banking, Economics and Finance
B1 - C2Bedrijf6 lessen voltooid
USD 13.00+
Pakket met 9% korting
Beschikbaarheid
Op basis van je tijdzone (UTC+00:00)
1,151 Beoordelingen
Jay Sorensen
5 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
Paul Watterson is a rock star. He tailored his lessons precisely to what I needed most -- preparation for a job interview. He was patient with my mistakes and never once looked bored when he had to hear me give the same example for the 35,328th time in our practice interviews. His feedback was exactly what I needed. Seriously, Paul, I can't thank you enough.
16 aug. 2023
Igor
17 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
If you are looking for someone who really puts effort to plan your lessons, sends you materials beforehand, and has business acumen, Paul is definitely the right teacher!
27 mei 2023
Maria
37 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
Paul isn't only a exceptional teacher. As Benjamin Franklin once said, “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.”
Thank you for the lesson, I enjoyed every minute.
11 dec. 2016
Michela
35 Engels lessen
Through useful examples Paul gives you the opportunity to review some concepts that are mainly used in a business context.
23 sep. 2024
Silvia
1 Engels les
It was a very good first lesson. Thanks Paul!
22 sep. 2024
Michela
35 Engels lessen
Paul has an excellent way not only in teaching you but also in dealing with contents and targets that were previously in agreement with you enclosed in an activity plan.
16 sep. 2024
Proefles
USD 12.00
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