I’m a professional teacher who loves travel, art and of course language!
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English
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Chinese (Mandarin)
Spanish
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I’m a professional teacher who loves travel, art and of course language!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Shenzhen, China (03:08 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 20, 2021
InterestsHistoryTravelArt
I currently live in southern China. I have been fortunate enough to live in many fascinating places, from Antigua, Guatemala to greater Tokyo, Japan. I love to explore many places and am especially fond of anything in the outdoors. When I’m not in class you’ll often hear a splash! That’s right, I seek out lakes and rivers and love to paddleboard, swim or snorkel. I also love to hike as well. However, it is my goal in class to hear about your experiences and I love many things and am interested in a wide variety of topics, from technology and marketing to local cuisine and decor!
(Teaching note: I'm only teaching young adult to adult learners at this time. 温馨提示:我现在不教孩子)
敢试.交流是我们的希望!
Me as a Teacher
I have lived abroad for most of the last ten years, spending a great deal of time in China, Korea, Japan and Guatemala. I have taught in almost all of these places with a wide range of students, both in ages and English level. This has included primary school students, middle schoolers, college undergraduates and adults engaged in business and science. I have taught large classes of students in writing, speaking, grammar and interviewing skills. I have also conducted many conversant classes, one on one, focusing on a student's particular interest and focus. As I have studied foreign languages myself, I have a strong understanding of the challenges and joys of second language learning.
My lessons & teaching style
My goal as a teacher is for you to have a comfortable, constructive environment to learn in and practice your skillset. I am a communicative teacher which means my intention is for you to use English. Without the ability to practice there will never be a chance to grow with your language. I have a wide variety of interests and always engage students in their own unique life experiences and hobbies. This is your chance for a fun and rewarding time.
My teaching material
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Homework Assignments
Certificates
Certificate in English Language Training - TEFL Express - 2013
Certificate verified
Education
2005 - 2007
Master's - International RelationsColumbia University
5.0
Rating
150
Students
1,385
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
150
Students
1385
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
64 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
General English
A2 - C2Language Essentials365 lessons completed
USD 12.50+
Package with 7% off
English Conversation
A2 - C2Conversation956 lessons completed
USD 12.50+
Package with 7% off
Availability
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151 Reviews
Vladimir Shestakov
51 English lessons
I’m 90% sure Craig has secret powers. Like, how else do you explain the fact that I join the class sleepy and shy, and 5 mins later I’m talking like I'm hosting a podcast?? He drops one question, and boom - I’m in full storytelling mode. Honestly, I don’t even know how he does it. It's like English just happens around him. Respect and full recommendation!
Apr 26, 2025
Vladimir Shestakov
51 English lessons
Lessons with Craig are so engaging! And what's more important they enriches me more than any other routine to learn English. Speaking with Craig causes inevitable fluence. Just booking his classes and nothing else to effort but enjoy his style to communicate.
Apr 3, 2025
Dmitriy Zh
118 English lessons
I have studied with Craig more than 2 years and I should say he is one of the best teachers I have ever met! It is never boring, he is well educated and can discuss really every subject. Lessons are always interesting, he tries make them comfortable and useful for you. Thank Craig! I strongly recommend you for everybody.
Feb 22, 2025
Vladimir Shestakov
51 English lessons
Craig’s lessons? Straight up an English-speaking party. No judgment, no boring grammar lectures, just real convos that somehow teach you without you realizing it. You just talk, laugh, and learn — all at once. Honestly, it’s lowkey therapy. I leave every class like: Yo, I can actually speak English??! Top-tier, no question.
Apr 13, 2025
Vladimir Shestakov
51 English lessons
Craig is still the best teacher ever. It's so cool to discuss a huge variety of topics with so well-rounded person: psychological, existential, philosophical, cultural, linguistic, as well as chores and routines, you name it. Whatever subject we have we do not have those inconvenient pauses when nobody knows what to say to proceed the conversation. Sessions fly by and it would be wasting the time to have silence while we're talking
Mar 6, 2025
zuevaei
89 English lessons
Another great lesson with Craig! We discussed the political situation in Israel and the United States, we discussed the storm that is coming to Israel. So many positive emotions from the lesson with Craig! He is an amazing teacher!