From United KingdomLiving in Eastbourne, United Kingdom (05:17 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 12, 2021
Interest topicHistoryReadingFood
Hi, I'm Paul and I'm a qualified English teacher from England, now based in the UK. I love teaching English to adults, which is why I have been doing it full-time for 30 years. In fact, I am also an avid language learner myself, which explains why I am currently learning German. My other interests include psychology, history, personal development and long-distance running.
Me as a Teacher
Around 10 years ago, I switched to one-to-one English tutoring and coaching. In this setting, I can identify more clearly individual needs and modify the course accordingly. I always try to strike a balance between enjoyment on the one hand and solid progress on the other.
My lessons & teaching style
In a typical conversation course, for instance, as we have an enjoyable chat based on topics I think you will find interesting, I will monitor your English and make a note of alternative words, collocations and expressions you could have used, issues you have with pronunciation and intonation, as well as any unnatural phrasing or grammar mistakes. We will talk about these issues in the lesson and I will test you regularly on these points in future lessons.
My teaching material
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Certificates
CTEFL - International House - 19934 weeks
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Bachelor's Degree in Psychology - Oxford Polytechnic - 19923 years
Splendid lesson. Praise for Paul who has the gift of making English enjoyable.
Mar 7, 2023
Tina
60 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Paul are amazing, each time I review the keynotes of our class, I am astonished how much I have achieved! Thank you
Feb 9, 2023
Isabel Machero
28 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
It was a perfect class.
Paul is a very professional teacher. He gave me recommendations to improve my English, corrected my pronunciation and my mistakes. He plans the lessons and I felt very comfortable and happy during the class. I will continue with him and I highly recommend him.
Dec 20, 2022
Shiho 324
51 English lessons
Paul has many topics and knowledges.
His explanations are always helpful and understandable.
He encourages me all the time and I am more motivated to keep learning English.
Apr 13, 2024
Manuela Seifert
1 English lesson
With only one lesson Paul helped me to improve my pronunciation und have more confidence in my speaking skills. He tailored the lesson to my needs and wishes. I would definitely recommend taking one of his classes!
Apr 9, 2024
Peter Sokolnikov
2 English lessons
The lesson has a nice structure and the report afterward was very beneficial.