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Kate Keating
Professionelle LehrkraftUnterrichtet
Englisch
Muttersprache
Spricht
Chinesisch (Mandarin)
Andere
Spezialgebiete
GeschäftlichTestvorbereitung🌟 Patient IELTS & Advanced English Coach | Clear strategies & thoughtful conversation
Unterrichtet
Englisch
Muttersprache
Spricht
Chinesisch (Mandarin)
Andere
Spezialgebiete
GeschäftlichTestvorbereitung🌟 Patient IELTS & Advanced English Coach | Clear strategies & thoughtful conversation
Über mich
Ich als Lehrkraft
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
Lebenslauf und Zeugnisse
Aus GroßbritannienLebt in Gloucester, Großbritannien (04:05 UTC+01:00)
Über mich
italki-Lehrkraft seit 13. Feb 2012Thema von InteresseFilmeGesundheitTechTiereKunst
🌟 **IELTS & Advanced English Specialist | Clarity & Confidence Builder**
Hello! I’m Kate, a British English teacher with 13+ years of experience helping professionals and IELTS candidates speak with precision and ease. My background in Computing Science and Economics means I love tackling complex topics—think tech, business, or global trends—while making English feel simple and natural.
Students describe my lessons as *"strategic, clear, and surprisingly relaxed."* Whether you’re refining fluency for work or aiming for a high IELTS score, I’ll give you the tools to express ideas convincingly—without memorising endless rules.
Let’s turn mistakes into progress. *(Adults only.)*Ich als Lehrkraft
Students often describe me as patient, supportive and very clear in my explanations.
One of my strengths is helping learners understand why something works in English, not just correcting mistakes. I enjoy breaking complex language into simple strategies that students can use immediately.
I specialise in helping intermediate and advanced learners improve fluency, expand vocabulary and develop more natural sentence structures.
For IELTS students, I focus on the practical skills examiners want to hear: clear structure, precise vocabulary and confident speaking.
Many students stay with me for months because they appreciate the structured approach and steady progress. Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
My lessons are structured, practical and conversation-focused.
Rather than memorising large lists of vocabulary, we focus on strategies that help you express ideas clearly and confidently. I introduce useful language in context and give clear feedback so you understand exactly how to improve.
Lessons usually include:
• thoughtful conversation on interesting topics
• useful vocabulary and natural expressions
• pronunciation and fluency coaching
• clear correction and explanation of mistakes
• IELTS speaking and writing strategies if needed
My lessons work best for motivated adult learners who want steady progress rather than quick one-off lessons.Mein Unterrichtsmaterial
- PDF-Datei
- Textdokumente
- Präsentationsfolien/PPT
- Audiodateien
- Bilddateien
- Artikel und Nachrichten
- Quizze
- Testvorlagen und Beispiele
- Grafiken und Diagramme
- Hausaufgaben
Zeugnisse
IELTS Teacher Workshop - British Council - 2019Two-Day Academic IELTS Workshop
Zertifikat verifiziert
Pearson EDI Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language - i-to-i - 2013Level 5 Teaching Certificate, Equivalent to CELTA
Zertifikat verifiziert
TEFL practical course - i-to-i - 2012
Zertifikat verifiziert
Teaching English Online - TEFL England - 2012
Zertifikat verifiziert
Teaching English One To One - i-to-i - 2012
Zertifikat verifiziert
TEFL Certificate 40 hours - i-to-i - 2012
Zertifikat verifiziert
Certificate In Business English Teaching - i-to-i - 201210-hour course in business English teaching
Zertifikat verifiziert
Lehrerfahrung
2012 - 2024
IELTS tutorSince 2012, I have been providing exceptional part-time IELTS tutoring services on italki. My experience has enabled me to develop effective teaching methods that cater to the unique needs of each student. With my guidance, students can achieve their desired IELTS scores with ease.
2021 - 2022
Public Speaking CoachI am proud to have developed and delivered an impactful five-lesson course on public speaking, specifically tailored for small groups of Indian school children. I created it to enhance their confidence and help them speak up in class, and it was a big success.
Ausbildung
2007 - 2008
Sonstiges - Health and Social Care
1988 - 1990
Master - Computing Science
1980 - 1986
Bachelor - Economics
Arbeitserfahrung
1990 - 1998
Analyst/Programmer
1998 - 2006
Analyst/ProgrammerI programmed in COBOL and Visual Basic. I retired from this job to go and work in the charity sector as an advocate.
2006 - 2007
Volunteer ManagerI worked in the charity sector as a volunteer manager recruiting volunteers who would assist people with learning disabilities to engage in fun activities.
2008 - 2009
Advocacy Project CoordinatorI was a manager in a charity running their advocacy project, to be a voice for older people in care homes,
2012 - 2022
English TutorSince 2012, I have been a dedicated teacher on italki, focusing on helping students excel in various aspects of English language learning. My areas of expertise include acing the IELTS test, sharpening your conversational skills, mastering public speaking, honing interview techniques, and polishing your writing. Let me help you achieve your goals
2009 - 2014
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Podcast (3)
Quiz (16)
1,417 Bewertungen
Lukáš Blažek
155 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Auswahl der Lehrkraft
I really appreciate the application of modern teaching methods using artificial intelligence. The materials prepared are of a high standard. The graphics and accompanying texts help me understand the topic. Kate is gradually improving my level of English. High satisfaction.
8. März 2026
Daniela Madrid
29 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Auswahl der Lehrkraft
This was my last class with Kate, and I must say she is absolutely wonderful. She takes the time to explain things like grammatical structures with creative examples and different perspectives, making everything easier to understand. I mainly practiced writing and speaking with her, and she provided excellent tips that are incredibly useful for the IELTS.
Highly recommended! She is very empathetic, so don’t hesitate to choose her!
27. Dez. 2024
Svetlana Saveleva
11 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
I started my lessons with Kate about two months ago, and I can definitely say that it was very useful for my future IELTS test. Today we practiced the speaking part and we noticed that I make almost no mistakes, which was not the case when we just started. Also, thanks to my teacher I know what to expect from the test and this makes me feel confident and less nervous which I think is essential for getting the grade one is aiming for.
15. März 2026
Александра Чернакова
40 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Auswahl der Lehrkraft
Studying with IELTS Coach Kate is amazing! She explains everything clearly, gives helpful feedback, and makes learning motivating and enjoyable. Thanks to her, I feel much more confident and prepared for the IELTS exam. Highly recommended!
13. Dez. 2025
Svetlana Saveleva
11 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
I had two months before the test when I registered for it, and I believe that I feel ready despite such a short notice mainly thanks to my teacher Kate. There is no doubt I would recommend taking lessons with her because not only does she know what is important for the examiners, but also has an ability to analise the current level of the student and find the right way to improve it. And last, but not least - Kate is a lovely person and she very easy to talk to!
17. März 2026
Mira
1 Englisch Unterrichtsstunde
My IELTS class with Kate was very helpful. She explained how to approach the written tasks of the Academic IELTS exam more effectively, notably how to structure the text for Task1 and how to form topic sentences. I would definitely recommend the class to anyone preparing for the IELTS exam.
28. Feb. 2026
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