Certified in TEFL; general and business English. Former global director of Human Resources
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Certified in TEFL; general and business English. Former global director of Human Resources
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Ich als Lehrkraft
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Aus GroßbritannienLebt in Edinburgh, Großbritannien (11:52 UTC+00:00)
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italki-Lehrkraft seit 12. Aug 2021
Thema von InteresseMusikKunstLesenReisenGeschichte
TEFL-certified UK tutor | Ex-global HR Director | business English specialist
With 30+ years leading international teams, I help professionals and graduates master confident, clear communication. My lessons mix real-world business expertise, a neutral British accent, and relaxed humour—because fluency should feel effortless, not intimidating!
Ich als Lehrkraft
General and business English TEFL qualified. 5 years of experience in tutoring English. Ideally suited to working with pre-intermediate to advanced adult learners, including graduate students and business people. I have a neutral British accent.
Teaching English as a Foreign Language - The TEFL Org - 2021120 hour course. Grammar, practice, teaching large classes, video observation, and telephone teaching
Zertifikat verifiziert
Advanced Certificate; Teaching Business English - TEFL.org - 20211. Theory and practice of teaching Business English
2. Needs analysis and course design
3. Effective lesson planning and preparation of Business English classes
4. Developing Business English materials (Authentic and published materials)
5. Understanding communication skills required by Business English students.
Zertifikat verifiziert
English Exam Preparation - TEFL.org - 202140-hour Exam Preparation Course
1. Understanding English language exams
2. Analyse and assess a range of English language exams
3. Effective teaching of exam preparation lessons
4. Making interactive exam preparation lesson plans
Zertifikat verifiziert
Teaching Business English - TEFL.org - 20211. Theory and practice of teaching Business English
2. Needs analysis and course design
3. Effective lesson planning and preparation of Business English classes
4. Developing Business English materials (Authentic and published materials)
5. Understanding communication skills required by Business English students.
Zertifikat verifiziert
40-Hour Exam Preparation Course - TEFL.org - 20211. Understanding English language exams
2. Analyse and assess a range of English language exams
3. Effective teaching of exam preparation lessons
4. Making interactive exam preparation lesson plans
Zertifikat verifiziert
Lehrerfahrung
2019 - Aktuell
TutoriTalki & other - Edinburgh, Großbritannien
Arbeitserfahrung
1989 - 2019
Manager/ DirectorVarious - Johannesburg, SüdafrikaInternational Human Resources, Europe, Africa, Asia, USA
David is absolutely professional teacher and career expert. Hard to imagine better specialist if you want to improve your English or prepare yourself for the interview.
22. März 2023
Komi
6 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Auswahl der Lehrkraft
Teacher is very nice.I can practice conversation and vocabulary, I like this teaching style.
11. Jan. 2022
Maria
12 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
David is one of the few people who can foster open communication. I become better at understanding cultural nuances associated with the language, and David always offers valuable insights that go beyond mere vocabulary and grammar!
14. Dez. 2023
王金艳
11 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Auswahl der Lehrkraft
Great. I'm very happy to have lessons with David.He gave me a lot of useful advice including English learning and real life. I really appreciate that.Thank you very much.
29. Juni 2022
Matt
2 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Best lesson I had in years. David is very attentive, asks meaningful questions and gives a lot of space to talk. Thanks and see you soon.
2. Juli 2025
kyoko
11 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
It was a very interesting and useful lesson, thank you very much!