Nicholas
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Nicholas
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Japanisch
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GeschäftlichHeilkundeKinderTestvorbereitungHi, I'm Nick, a professional British English teacher. 25 years experience. Customised lessons.
Unterrichtet
Englisch
Muttersprache
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Japanisch
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GeschäftlichHeilkundeKinderTestvorbereitungHi, I'm Nick, a professional British English teacher. 25 years experience. Customised lessons.
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Ich als Lehrkraft
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
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Aus GroßbritannienLebt in Bournemouth, Großbritannien (00:40 UTC+01:00)
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italki-Lehrkraft seit 13. Jun 2017Thema von InteresseFinanzenFilmeTechGesundheitEssen
Hello! I’m Nick, a TEFL-certified British English teacher with 25+ years of experience, specializing in OET for healthcare professionals, Business English, and IELTS coaching.
My journey began in New Zealand, then led me to Japan, where I ran two successful conversation schools—helping students gain fluency and confidence. Now back in the UK, I teach online with customized, engaging lessons tailored to your goals.
Whether you’re a doctor prepping for OET, a professional polishing interview skills, or aiming for IELTS Band 7+, I’ll make your English journey effective and enjoyable. Let’s achieve your goals together!Ich als Lehrkraft
All lesson materials are carefully selected to suit your needs.
My lessons make use of lots of different materials, such as videos, audio recordings, songs, articles and textbooks, so we can build all your skills.
Development of fluency and confidence through conversation practice in a relaxed setting.
I am very patient, and you can ask me all the questions you want, as many times as you want, until you understand very well.
Let me know what you need and how I can help you, and I will be here for you.
I will do my best to help you achieve your goals of becoming fluent in English.
On a personal note, I currently live in Bournemouth in the UK. I enjoy mountain biking, swimming and running.Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
✱ Customised 1 on 1 Professional Course or lessons simply to improve fluency.
✱ Speaking lessons – relaxed and easy to learn quickly!
✱ MBA applications – Extensive experience in preparing applicants for the top Business Schools.
✱ ILETS – Academic and General- Get band 7 and beyond.
✱ Business English – Any Industry
✱ Medical English – OET GMC PLAB2 OSCE Clinical scenarios for doctors.
As a qualified and certified OET Instructor, I specialise in delivering professional, tailored courses to help healthcare professionals achieve success in the Occupational English Test (OET). With my in-depth knowledge of the test format and its requirements.Mein Unterrichtsmaterial
- PDF-Datei
- Textdokumente
- Präsentationsfolien/PPT
- Audiodateien
- Bilddateien
- Videodateien
- Karteikarten
- Artikel und Nachrichten
- Quizze
- Testvorlagen und Beispiele
- Hausaufgaben
Zeugnisse
OET Teacher Training - OET - 2024I have completed all modules of the OET teacher training achieving 100 Points.
I am certified to create OET courses through the organisation.
I also have extensive experience in my own medical studies.
There is no singular certificate for the OET teacher training so I have uploaded one of the module certificates. I can send the others if required,
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TEFL Certificate - Online Oranges TEFL Training - 2012This certificate has enabled me to take up some online teaching positions and has given me an alternate perspective in teaching. Having taught for the best part of two decades the information wasn't anything new.
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Experience - Nick's 英会話 - 1999Industry experience of teaching kids of all ages since 1999 both in person and online.
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Experience - Nick's 英会話 - 1999Industry Experience since 1999 and TEFL 150 hours
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Experience - Business and Technician Education Council - 1984Completed a course in business studies at college. Separately studied commercial law, accounting. I have also been a self employed businessman since 1999 generating an income of around $320,000 per year with a staff of 12 people.
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Ausbildung
2017 - 2018
Master - MBAExpand my knowledge of business and provide some status to my recent business of admissions consulting.
Planning for the 2017 intake.
1994 - 1995
Bachelor - Bachelor of business major in commercial lawSwitched to massey university after one year of study.
1995 - 2019
Bachelor - computer science and Electrical engineeringThe focus was on improving my technical skills and get some up to date experience coding in C++.
I wanted to have the expertise from electrical engineering to pursue a dream of owning a computer manufacturing company. At present the degree is incomplete
2017 - 2020
Promotion - Medicine
Arbeitserfahrung
1983 - 1984
teaching assistantAssisted teachers in demonstrating various technological aids for physically and mentally handicapped students.
1984 - 1985
trainee computer programmerLearnt Basic and machine code. Helped in developing educational software for the BBC micro system. Primary use in schools at that time.
Demonstrated the software in schools and prisons to small groups of students.
1985 - 1987
clerical officerClaims officer and enquires clerk. Assisted in special projects where mass unemployment had occurred. invaluable experience in learning conflict resolution.
1987 - 1989
Computer sales consultant (Northland area)Travelling sales representative for the Northland area of New Zealand. A large territory that subsisted of mainly agricultural clients. Sales positions in general test your people skills and although a hard job, many lessons were learnt.
1990 - 1994
Die cut managerResponsible for five staff and the daily running of a die cutting section in a box manufacturing company.
1995 - 1999
Specialist in Invalidity benefitsResponsible for assessment and entitlement to benefits. Worked closely with doctors and social workers in determining the severity of their condition.
1999 - 1999
English teacherTaught students of varying ages.
Kindergarten through to high school.
Adult general classes, business and test preparation
1999 - 2014
Headmaster, Founder and CEOFounded two conversation schools in Tokyo and Chiba. Employed around 10 staff both foreign and Japanese. Designed and developed an original curriculum that was highly regarded in the areas we resided. We Serviced a customer base of approximately 400 students. Gained experience in management, teaching, curriculum development. Probably I had completed sufficient work for an MA in Education. Qualifications generally don't matter so much to me. I only value how knowledge can be applied.
2015 - Aktuell
FounderFreelance English teacher online and MBA admissions consultant.
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Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
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207 Unterrichtsstunden abgeschlossen
USD 5.00+
Job Interview & MBA Applications - Business English
A1 - C2Geschäftlich39 Unterrichtsstunden abgeschlossen
USD 32.00
Paket mit 7% Rabatt
Conversation Lesson
A1 - C2Konversationspraxis917 Unterrichtsstunden abgeschlossen
USD 11.00+
Paket mit 10% Rabatt
Speaking for IELTS, TOEFL, EIKEN and Cambridge Exams CPE, CAE, FCE, PET and KEY
A1 - C2Testvorbereitung34 Unterrichtsstunden abgeschlossen
USD 27.00
Paket mit 12% Rabatt
Medical English Course including OET OSCE PLAB MSQ Post graduate level and Case studies
B1 - C2Heilkunde9 Unterrichtsstunden abgeschlossen
USD 18.00+
Paket mit 10% Rabatt
Kids English Ages 3-12
A1 - C1Kinder155 Unterrichtsstunden abgeschlossen
USD 10.00+
Paket mit 12% Rabatt
Verfügbarkeit
Auf Grundlage Ihrer Zeitzone (UTC+00:00)
101 Bewertungen
Mahmoud
4 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Auswahl der Lehrkraft
Nicholas is an awesome teacher. I have enjoyed the lesson with him. His accent is what I am searching for.
26. Juli 2017
Anastasia
6 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Auswahl der Lehrkraft
Nickolas helped me a lot in enhancing confidence and imrpoving my language skills. I can advise him for everybody who strives to achieve their goals in English. Great teacher! Thank you so much, Nickolas. It was a real pleasure to have conversations with you.
7. Juli 2017
Lee Seaman
1 Englisch Unterrichtsstunde
Speaks very clearly, impressive lesson planning, kind and flexible. Recommended!
1. Mai 2025
KOYUKI🌞JLPT面接TRAVEL
3 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Auswahl der Lehrkraft
ニコラス先生はとても話しやすくて、初めて会ったのにあまり緊張しませんでした。プロフェッショナルで経験豊か、とても明るくて優しいです。英語もクリアでとても聴き取りやすいです。またよろしくお願いします。
11. Juli 2017
Mawa Yoshida
5 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Nick led the class very smoothly and gave clear, concise explanations about strategies for improving IELTS Speaking scores. His way of conducting the lesson was excellent. ニック先生はIELTSでスコアアップするための戦略の立て方を分かりやすく説明してくれました。授業の進め方はとても良いです。
7. Mai 2025
Dammy
1 Englisch Unterrichtsstunde
Thank you for the helpful and focused session. I appreciate your clear guidance and the way you explain strategies for the OET speaking tasks.
22. Apr. 2025
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