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Robbie | Academic
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
Russian
CELTA-qualified native English teacher & PhD researcher, with specialism in academic writing.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
Russian
CELTA-qualified native English teacher & PhD researcher, with specialism in academic writing.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom (06:04 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 21, 2021InterestsMusicSports & FitnessTravelHistoryWriting
Hi everyone! I’m Robbie.
I’m an English teacher from the UK with a CELTA qualification and PhD researcher at Newcastle University, focusing on education, language, and cross-cultural learning.
I’ve taught English in China (你好我的中国朋友!), India, and the UK, both in classrooms and online, and I now teach students from all over the world. This international experience helps me adapt lessons to different learning styles and cultural backgrounds.
My lessons are friendly, relaxed, and practical, with a focus on confidence, fluency, and real communication.
Outside teaching, I’m usually cycling or playing guitar 🚴♂️🎸
find out more about me at my website: https://robbielaoshi5.wordpress.comMe as a Teacher
As a CELTA-qualified teacher and PhD researcher in language and education, I combine professional training with research-informed teaching methods and international classroom experience.
I have worked with learners of all ages, from young children to postgraduate students, and I have experience supervising MA-level dissertations and supporting academic writing, structure, and argumentation.
In my lessons, I focus on clear communication, confidence-building, and developing accurate, natural English. I provide detailed feedback, practical strategies, and structured support to help students make steady, measurable progress. My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are personalised to your academic and communication goals. I support university students, postgraduates, and professionals with academic writing, essays, dissertations, and research papers, as well as speaking for seminars, presentations, and interviews.
I also work with younger learners, focusing on phonics, pronunciation, reading, and building strong foundations in speaking and listening.
Lessons may include structured writing support, feedback on your own texts, paragraph and argument development, academic style and register, and targeted grammar and vocabulary. My teaching style is supportive, clear, and well-structured, with a strong focus on precision and confidence.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
CELTA - International House Newcastle - 2016120 hour CELTA. Included 8 hour of teaching time.
Certificate verified
Education
2012 - 2015
Bachelor’s - History2.1 with honors awarded in the summer of 2015.
Work Experience
2016 - 2017
English Language TeacherTaught students aged 4 -16 in classes ranging from 6-16 students.
Assessed students and built lessons and homework activities with their particular needs in mind.
Participated and contributed to workshops and demonstrations with other teachers in the center.
2018 - 2020
English Language TeacherTaught oral English to students grades 1-6 in class sizes of 40, teaching the same curriculum as Chinese staff as well as making my own materials.
Taught special lessons relating to western holidays and cultural events (Christmas, Halloween etc.)
Led presentations in assembly hall to whole grades on English children movies and TV.
Assessed students at the end of term.
Supported Chinese teachers in lesson and activity design.
2021 - 2021
English Teacher - Exam preperation and supportDuring the pandemic, i supported students at my local university and remotely in preparation for IELTS examinations as well as had conversational English lessons to help improve their fluency.
One hour long classes with a feedback document provided to help students recognize not only their weaknesses but also their strengths when speaking English. Improvements with examples were always provided to help them improve in their free time outside of class.
2024 - Current
MA SupervisorSupervision and academic support for MA-level students in education and development studies. Responsibilities include guidance on research design, literature reviews, methodology sections, academic writing, and dissertation structure, as well as feedback on argumentation, coherence, and academic style. Support focuses on developing clear research questions, appropriate methods, and high-quality academic writing.
5.0
Rating
100
Students
721
Lessons
98%
Attendance rate
98%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
55 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Conversational english and fluency.
B1 - C2Language Essentials476 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 12% off
Academic Writing Review
B2 - C2Language Essentials9 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 15% off
Phonics and Grammar
A1 - B1Language Essentials2 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 17% off
Academic Writing & Research Mentorship
C1 - C2Language Essentials1 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 15% off
Availability
31 Reviews
Olga
90 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
We've studied English with Robbie for several years already. He's always student orientated, always fun. And when you're learning on a regular basis the results will not be long in coming.
Apr 4, 2026
Anna
4 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
It was an excellent lesson. Robbie makes the lesson very interesting with his great enthusiasm. He is very patient, professional and supportive. I will definitely continue my study.
Sep 28, 2021
Adrien
1 English lesson
Amazing! First class was perfect! Robbie is friendly, makes you comfortable and helps when needed! Can only recommend!
Apr 17, 2024
Victoria Hiltbrunner
7 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
My son (9 years old) loves Robbie‘s classes! The classes are very well structured and I am happy to see, that my son has no difficulty talking to a native speaker for 30 minutes and seems to understand everything Robbie teaches him! Thank you very much!
Mar 16, 2022
Mary
1 English lesson
Was really enjoying the lesson! Thanks, Robbie! It was fascinating to share experience and have a discussion like that in friendly atmosphere.
Dec 16, 2024
夏梦zola
1 English lesson
老师很有趣，引导也很好。
Feb 14, 2024
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