I was born & brought up in the countryside of Hertfordshire, England, spellbound by the great outdoors. After spending a number of years living in Hong Kong, Kunming & Bangkok, I eventually settled down with my wife amidst the highlands of Lanna, Northern Thailand where we raise our two young children whom my time is devoted to when not teaching. When I can, I love nothing better than to embark on new explorations of the mountain forests, photographing & documenting local fauna & wildlife. I also keep fit with Daoist exercises & gardening, enjoy loose leaf teas, cook with beans, study Chinese etymology, embark on home DIY projects & catch up on tech & world current affairs.
Ik als leerkracht
Having taught in Asian schools since 2003, I switched to italki in 2014 because it facilitates a greater opportunity for STUDENT CENTERED-LEARNING via one-to-one private lessons whilst reaching a broader diversity of students offering greater flexibility. Ten years later & I've taught approximately 1000 students here. Providing BESPOKE LESSONS, I will ask you: What are your personal goals? What are your individual needs? What are your various interests?
My philosophy as a teacher is to:
GUIDE the student fueled with inspiration.
ASSIST the student when they hit roadblocks.
INSPIRE the student when they feel lost.
Guide, assist and inspire – that’s what I do.
Now, over to you!
Mijn lessen en manier van lesgeven
My lessons come in 3 categories – UNIVERSITY STUDENTS/ KIDS/ ADULTS. Most STUDENTS are looking for help in preparation for Academic IELTS to study abroad. I also help children & adults prepare for the CAMBRIDGE EXAMS. Other exams are fine eg. iGCSE, TOEFL.
For KIDS’ classes, alongside conversation (& song for the youngest) I emphasize PHONICS using Oxford Reading Tree Songbirds. Stronger readers can explore reading material that matches their abilities to their interests.
Most ADULTS are looking for basic conversation classes which can incorporate reading, pictures or other material for discussion. Adult classes also includes FORMAL BUSINESS ENGLISH such as interview and presentation prep.
Mijn lesmateriaal
PDF-bestand
Tekstdocumenten
Afbeeldingsbestanden
Videobestanden
Artikelen en nieuws
Voorbeelden van examenvragen
Grafieken en diagrammen
Huiswerkopdrachten
Certificaten
汉语水平考试 二 / HSK 2 - 孔子学院 总部, 汉办 / Confucius Institute Headquarters, Hanban - 2018Examination Date: December 2017
Reading: 100/100
Listening: 90/100
Total Score: 190/200
Certificate verified
CELTA - International House London - 2003
Certificate verified
Opleiding
2009 - 2012
Bachelor’s - Digital Film MakingSAE London / Middlesex UniversityBA (Hons), 1st Class
Werkervaring
2012 - 2014
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Studenten
15.3k
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Aanwezigheid
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Beoordeling
1070
Studenten
15308
Lessen
100%
Aanwezigheid
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University Students' English
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Young Student's English - Kids / Teenagers (All Ages <18)
Mr. Charles is a great teacher to my child. He is a teacher who talks about children's interests together, draws pictures, and leads them to fun and interest. My son has improved his English with teacher Charles and I am very satisfied with you. Thank you, Charles. ^^
23 aug. 2021
Miuccia Lee
82 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
Tiptop!
27 sep. 2020
邓献睿
2 Engels lessen
标准英音,老师热情,给力!
26 jan. 2025
jojo
9 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
非常棒的老师,耐心,有启发性,恰到好处的纠正,太棒了!
20 apr. 2021
Freda2
193 Engels lessen
Thank you Charles for this class even when you are unwell,hope you both get recovered soon🙏💪
3 feb. 2025
Thomas
10 Engels lessen
I have appreciated an immersive learning experience, hoping you can meet this perfect teacher as well