Gordon Ramel
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Gordon Ramel
Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
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Experienced IELTS teacher, scientist and philosopher with 20 years teaching experience.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Other
Experienced IELTS teacher, scientist and philosopher with 20 years teaching experience.
From United KingdomLiving in Exeter, United Kingdom (02:53 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 29, 2021Interest topicScienceReadingMusic
I am male, British, born in London. I spent my formative years in Australia and returned to the UK in 1979 at the age of 22. I was born with a great love of the natural world and I am a compulsive reader, both fiction and not fiction. I studied biology and then ecology at university (University of Exeter) and did my Celta in Chiang Mai, Thailand in 2006. I have far too many hobbies, so am not expert at any of them , but so many things are interesting. Although I am late middle-aged (64 in 2021) I live an extremely active life, running, cycling, walking and playing football with people half my age. I currently live in Siem Reap Cambodia, with Angkor Archeological Park only 12 kms away.Me as a Teacher
I have 18 years experience teaching in foreign countries. I have taught ESL, or Science in English in Bulgaria, Cambodia, China, Greece and Thailand. Every job has been different, with some strictly limited to certain text books and others simply "go and teach them speaking and writing". I believe education is one of the most important jobs anyone can do. I also believe in encouraging learning for the sake of, and the joy of, learning. I can, and have, taught people to pass exams (Cambridge, Michigan and IELTS), but I much prefer helping people learn because they want to learn, because the learning is what is important.My lessons & teaching style
Given the freedom to choose I believe drama is an excellent method of learning a foreign language once you have the basics, and love role play as a speaking practicing exercise. However I am flexible and can organize lessons in a wide variety of ways and am happy to work with people in the way they personally desire. I love helping people learn and am still friends with many students from various countries, and from 20+ years ago, these students now have their own children going to school, the whole experience is amazing.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Image files
- Quizzes
- Articles and news
- Presentation slides/PPT
Certificates
CELTA - Cambridge University - 2006
Certificate uploaded
Education
1995 - 1997
Master's - Soil Ecology
1991 - 1994
Bachelor’s - Biological SciencesA basic biology degree with ecological options that I took.
Work Experience
2001 - 2003
English and Biology Teacher
2004 - 2006
English Teacher
2008 - 2010
English Teacher
2010 - 2011
Science Teacher (In English)
2011 - 2013
Associate Professor of English
2013 - 2017
English Teacher
2018 - 2022
English Teacher
5.0
Rating
42
Students
125
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
20 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
English Conversation - General
B2 - C2General84 lessons completed
USD 14.00
Package with 14% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
19 Reviews
nova PI
6 English lessons
At the end of the year, we scheduled five lessons. Because Gorden mentioned that he wants to focus on offline life, his online teaching will come to an end after completing our lessons. After the final class today, Sally, this 8-year-old, was so sad that she almost cried. Being an exceptionally sensitive child and struggling with language limitations in expressing herself (just like me writing now), she said she would wait on italki. She asked me to keep a close eye on Gorden and, if he opens up class slots again, to make sure to book lessons for her.
Nov 30, 2023
nova PI
6 English lessons
Full of wisdom and humor, incredibly patient. A master of life.
Nov 26, 2023
nova PI
6 English lessons
Better than Sally's grandpa, we love gao den！
Nov 10, 2023
nova PI
6 English lessons
7 yo said " science is fun". Definitely! This is a scientist talking to you about science!
Nov 3, 2023
nova PI
6 English lessons
A truly amazing teacher! In the days following this trial class, my child at home has been repeatedly telling me about what she learned in class with Gordon. She is eager to have a conversation with him again.
Oct 29, 2023
trigui saoussan
1 English lesson
Jul 24, 2023
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