Gareth Todd
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Gareth Todd
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Teaches
English
Native
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French
Indonesian
Spanish
Other
Certified English Teacher Providing a Variety of Classes - Proficient in IELTS and CAE Exam Prep
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
Indonesian
Spanish
Other
Certified English Teacher Providing a Variety of Classes - Proficient in IELTS and CAE Exam Prep
From United KingdomLiving in Banda Aceh, Indonesia (08:34 UTC+07:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 8, 2021Interest topicHistoryTravelReading
Hi, I am from Cambridgeshire, England, and I was previously based in France for 16 years.
In France, I was working as a marine engineer on a sailing yacht. Now I live in northern Sumatra in Indonesia and tutor full-time.
I have always had to learn new languages and adapt to a new country since leaving my home country.
So therefore, I have my own learning methods, which I can relay on to my students.Me as a Teacher
I have completed a TESOL 120-hour course that is certified to teach English internationally. I believe listening and speaking are the best exercises. We always try to imitate others to improve our skills, whether in sports, the arts, or languages.
From my own experience, mastering conversation has helped me progress in a new language by raising my confidence to articulate words correctly through trial and error. My experience covers all ages, from 5-year-olds and up. I also want to mention that I have a fast optic fiber internet connection here!My lessons & teaching style
My teaching style is very relaxed. I am extremely patient, and I speak slowly and clearly.
In the classes conversation is the primary exercise follwed by an article read aloud, as it's a great way to learn new vocabulary and improve pronunciation.
Corrections are given in the message box, along with suggestions for grammar study based on your mistakes. You will have access to unlimited study materials, and feedback is provided.
As finance and economics have always been an interest of mine, I am at ease conversing with and assisting students on business topics.
I have solid experience helping students prepare for up-and-coming exams for IELTS and CAE with proven results.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
120 Hour TESOL Certificate Course - International Open Academy - 2021
Certificate uploaded
5.0
Rating
738
Students
3,235
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
339 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Improve your proficiency in spoken English, with particular emphasis on conversational skills. By adopting a gradual and systematic approach.
A2 - C2Conversation Practice1,381 lessons completed
USD 13.00
Package with 9% off
Preparation for IELTS and CAE English exams
B1 - C2Test Preparation512 lessons completed
USD 15.00
Package with 9% off
Kids English Classes
A2 - C2Kids692 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 9% off
Business
B1 - C2Business282 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 9% off
Beginners English - Take a class and start your journey to learn English
A1 - A2General23 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 9% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
204 Reviews
Johana Horka
7 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
The lessons with Gareth were very helpful in my preparation for the Cambridge CAE exam. He helped me significantly with all parts, corrected my essays, listened carefully when I practiced my speaking and at the end of each lesson he sent me notes, along with new words and mistakes I made so that I could learn from them. I was confident while taking the exam and I passed it. I would highly recommend Gareth to other students if you are looking for a teacher who will provide you with quality preparation and assistance.
May 5, 2024
Cindy
6 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
He is really friendly and also find different topics to broaden student's horizens. I also got 7.0 for speaking of IELTS after having lessons with him. Additionally, what he suggested me use in speaking is so useful in speaking tests. Highly recommanded.
Jun 20, 2023
ALEX
78 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
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Oct 15, 2022
Marzia
18 English lessons
Thank you. See you soon
Jul 20, 2024
andrea0303
1 English lesson
I would expect a business lesson to contain more formal English, suitable for a corporate environment for example. I would rate this lesson as usual conversation.
Jul 19, 2024
Serena Curatelli
2 English lessons
I had the first lesson with Gareth and I really enjoyed his teaching style. Highly recommended.
Jul 16, 2024
Trial Lesson
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