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Thomas Hayes
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Community-TutorUnterrichtet
Englisch
Muttersprache
Spricht
Gälisch (Irisch)
Spanisch
Französisch
Andere
Spezialgebiete
KinderTestvorbereitungA Master's qualified language teacher with 5 years experience. Certified in IELTS exam preparation
Unterrichtet
Englisch
Muttersprache
Spricht
Gälisch (Irisch)
Spanisch
Französisch
Andere
Spezialgebiete
KinderTestvorbereitungA Master's qualified language teacher with 5 years experience. Certified in IELTS exam preparation
Über mich
Lebenslauf und Zeugnisse
Aus IrlandLebt in Cork, Irland (21:54 UTC+02:00)
Über mich
italki-Lehrkraft seit 28. Jun 2021Thema von InteresseGeschichteReisenSportLesenFilme
Greetings, language enthusiasts! I'm Thomas, your dedicated English teacher on a mission to transform language learning into an inspiring and fulfilling journey. Here are a few key aspects about me:
I am from Ireland.
Holder of a Masters degree in Language Education.
Certified IELTS exam preparation teacher.
Teaching Experience: Accumulated 5 years of experience instructing four languages (English, French, Spanish, and Irish) across three countries (Ireland, France, Spain) through both online and traditional classroom settings.
Well-versed in teaching all age groups
A native English speaker with neutral, easily understandable accent. Additionally fluent in Irish(C2), Spanish(C1) & French(B2)
As an educator and language learner who learns languages as a hobby, I am passionate about fostering an environment where students feel motivated and confident in their language pursuits.
Here is what to expect from me as a teacher;
-Interactive and engaging lessons
-A supportive and encouraging learning environment
-A communicative approach to learning. Fun and engaging interaction is an important aspect of every lesson
-Tailored lesson plans to suit all students whether a beginner eager to navigate basic conversation or an advanced learner aiming for fluency
-A strong focus on pronunciation and verbal fluency
Let's conquer your language learning goals!
Three lesson types are offered:
Conversational Lessons:
Focus on improving everyday conversational fluency and pronunciation.
Ta...Mein Unterrichtsmaterial
- PDF-Datei
- Textdokumente
- Präsentationsfolien/PPT
- Audiodateien
- Bilddateien
- Videodateien
- Karteikarten
- Artikel und Nachrichten
- Quizze
- Testvorlagen und Beispiele
- Grafiken und Diagramme
- Hausaufgaben
Zeugnisse
Exam Preparation Course - TEFL ORG - 20241. Understanding English language exams (including IELTS & others)
2. Analyse and assess a range of English language exams
3. Effective teaching of exam preparation lessons
4. Making interactive exam preparation lesson plans
TEFL Exam Preparation Course - TEFL Org - 2023I had to complete a 40 hour course in exam preparation. I had to understand English language exams; analyse and assess a range of English language exams; understand effective teaching of exam preparation lessons. I had to demonstrate everything I had learnt in the course in a final assessment where I had to make and design interactive exam preparation lesson plans which were graded by an external examiner.
Professional Masters of Education - University College Cork - 2022I had to complete two years of a University masters program. I studied second language teaching and acquisition. I had to do work experience in two different secondary schools (1 year in each) teaching languages to students between the ages of 12-18. Having finished the degree, I am fully qualified to teach secondary school children foreign languages.
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Ausbildung
2016 - 2020
Bachelor - BA World Languages (French,Spanish,Irish)The BA World Languages is a four-year specialist language programme, including a year of study abroad and a Computer-Assisted Language Learning to complement traditional teaching.
It aims to produce graduates with sought-after language skills, as well as an understanding of language as a system and of the cultures of the languages studied.
2020 - 2022
Master - Professional Masters of Education (Secondary School / Post-Primary Teacher Training)The Professional Master of Education (PME) at UCC is a two-year, level 9, full-time teacher education course. This 120-credit programme is designed to qualify graduates as post-primary secondary school teachers.
Our PME is fully recognised and accredited by the Teaching Council of Ireland for the purpose of registration as a professional post-primary teacher in Ireland and the EU.
Arbeitserfahrung
2021 - 2022
TeacherI worked as a Irish, French and Spanish teacher in this school for 9 months.
2022 - 2023
TeacherI worked as a French, Irish and Spanish teacher in this school for 9 months. I was a class tutor. I was head of a school football team and the head of the athletics society.
2020 - 2021
TeacherI taught French and Spanish through the medium of Irish to all age groups.
2023 - 2024
English TeacherWorked as an English teacher in Spanish school. Responsible for conducting oral classes, giving presentations, teaching key grammar and language concepts, helping teachers improve their English and aiding in communication with international visitors.
5.0
Bewertung
116
Schüler
1,062
Stunden
98%
Teilnahme
97%
Antwort
Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Probestunde
40 Unterrichtsstunden abgeschlossen
USD 5.00+
Conversation-based lesson
A1 - C2Konversationspraxis818 Unterrichtsstunden abgeschlossen
USD 15.00+
Paket mit 10% Rabatt
General Comprehensive English Lesson
A1 - C2Sprachgrundlagen177 Unterrichtsstunden abgeschlossen
USD 15.00+
Paket mit 10% Rabatt
IELTS Exam Preparation (General or Academic)
A1 - C2Testvorbereitung26 Unterrichtsstunden abgeschlossen
USD 20.00+
Paket mit 10% Rabatt
Verfügbarkeit
35 Bewertungen
Gaëlle Souillac
41 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Auswahl der Lehrkraft
Exceptional teacher, quite possibly the best I’ve ever had!
Thomas is remarkably adaptable and endlessly creative, always finding engaging and original topics perfectly tailored to my interests and personal learning goals.
He is curious, patient, deeply knowledgeable, and fully attentive throughout each lesson, offering insightful suggestions and recommendations that help me to progress in an elegant and truly constructive way.
His genuine dedication, combined with his positive and enjoyable attitude, makes all the difference in helping me to achieve my objectives during this period.
Thank you so much, Thomas! Go raibh maith agat!
17. Okt. 2025
Amina Akimova
61 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Auswahl der Lehrkraft
Thomas is an excellent teacher who truly cares about his students. He is always attentive during lessons, carefully noting any mistakes you make and addressing them afterward in a constructive way, which makes you remember new words even after the class. He’s encouraging and makes you feel comfortable; can easily engage in any conversation and is always prepared with additional materials. He is also very responsive and has consistently helped me with any extra questions, not only about the English language but also about Irish culture. His dedication and approachable manner make every class enjoyable and productive. I highly recommend Thomas as a teacher!
24. Okt. 2024
Viki Kocsis
15 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Fantastic lesson, as always. I feel like my English has improved a lot in a short time.
The corrections and explanations are especially helpful, so I know what to pay attention to and don't have to buy a whole grammar book to improve my English.
Tom is a fantastic teacher, helping me bridge the gap between B2 and C1 levels, without ever getting bored of learning.
29. Jan. 2026
Carlos Wang
26 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Auswahl der Lehrkraft
HIGHLY RECOMMEND Thomas for anyone who wants to practice oral English on italki! I have had 5 conversations with him and I really think that he is one of the best teachers I have ever met. He always pays attention to your speaking and corrects your pronunciation, grammar and expressions. BTW, you also don't need to worry about embarrassment because he always has prepared today's topic and encourages you to practice more!
29. Nov. 2024
Mariam Bonfiglio
10 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Thomas has the great ability to put you at ease. He's very attentive in conversation. I feel like I'm already improving.
13. März 2026
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12 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
I really enjoy studying with Thomas. We're can disucuss at length different topics. He always very methodical with picking up on mistakes you make and give you an alternative how to say it right and sound more natural. Always a pleasure ^^
2. Aug. 2025
Probestunde
USD 5.00
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