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Kevin A Dean
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Slovak
Specialties
Test PreparationNeed help with OET, IELTS, or TOEFL?..Message me today.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Slovak
Specialties
Test PreparationNeed help with OET, IELTS, or TOEFL?..Message me today.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Bratislava, Slovakia (12:12 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 6, 2014InterestsFilms & TV SeriesSports & FitnessMusicReadingFood
Need to ace OET, IELTS, or TOEFL? I’m Kevin, a UK-native teacher specializing in writing and speaking for high-stakes exams. With 15+ years teaching across Turkey, China, and Central Europe, I’ve helped students worldwide hit their target scores.
My YouTube channel (The English Native) offers free IELTS/OET writing tips—check it out! Whether you’re prepping for exams, interviews, or fluency, I tailor lessons to your goals.
Message me today—let’s make 2025 your year of English success!
P.S: Check out my new free IELTS writing course on YouTube!...
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkwVNlaIqVmlUgGRInVJ_FuJtcG9l2TP9&si=9jaimiHUJURsCxr7Me as a Teacher
I have been working as a teacher since 2009 and have lived in Turkey, China, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and now Slovakia. I specialize in IELTS/PTE/OET/TOEFL and other exams but I can also help with general English, conversation, grammar, and vocabulary development.
My background is in History and Politics, and I hold BA and MA/MRes degrees in both those subjects as well as in Applied Linguistics. I also hold several teaching certificates for TEFL, etc.
I have a YouTube channel with many videos for OET and IELTS writing, have a look and contact me if you need help with either..https://www.youtube.com/c/TheEnglishNative My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are based on a thorough initial assessment of the learner, and I adapt my teaching accordingly, to the student's needs, learning style, and what the outcome of the lesson is.
I make my own materials, videos, books, etc when required, and choose a methodology that best matches the individual student.
Check out my new free IELTS writing course on YouTube!...
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkwVNlaIqVmlUgGRInVJ_FuJtcG9l2TP9&si=9jaimiHUJURsCxr7My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
PTE academic For Teachers: Speaking - Pearson PTE - 2025An online course of study to train teachers how to teach and assess student's speaking for the Pearson PTE academic test.
Certificate verified
PTE Academic for Teachers - Pearson PTE - 2025An online course of study to enable teachers to teach the Pearson PTE Academic test and to understand it's scoring.
Certificate verified
Teaching TOEFL Prep - Bridge Education Group - 2025A 20 hour online course to enable teachers to teach TOEFL effectively.
Certificate verified
OET Knowledge - OET - 2025Official training course from OET, the exam for healthcare professionals.
Certificate verified
Certificate of Completion IELTS Teacher Training - IDP IELTS - 2025This course is to familiarise teachers with the IELTS Speaking Criteria and apply them effectively.
Certificate verified
AI for Educators - Microsoft - 2025This course explores how educators can harness generative AI tools—like Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT—to enhance teaching and learning. It covers prompt design, lesson planning, feedback automation, and ethical AI use in classrooms. Designed for K–12 and adult educators, the course emphasizes practical strategies for integrating AI into everyday teaching.
Certificate verified
How To Teach Speaking - British Council - 2025A 12 hour online course for teachers to improve their classroom skills in teaching Speaking.
Certificate verified
Certificate of Completion IELTS Teacher Training - IDP IELTS - 2025A ten hour course focusing on understanding IELTS assessment criteria for writing.
Certificate verified
PTE Academic For Teachers: Writing - Pearson - 2025An online course of study offered by Pearson PTE to train teachers in how to teach and assess student's writing in the Pearson PTE academic test.
Certificate verified
Teaching English: How to Teach Grammar - British Council - 2025A 12 hour online course going through the various methodologies for teaching grammar in the classroom, certified by The British Council.
Certificate verified
TEFL - i-to-i - 2008TEFL certificate.
Certificate verified
Certificate in TEFL/TESOL - i-to-i - 2008This is the certificate I submitted previously when I joined italki in 2014. In the 160 hour course we covered exam prep, although in general terms. However, since 2014 I have had over 2,000 lessons in exam prep on italki and my student reviews and success rate speaks for itself. As well as this, in the years inbetween working in China/TurkeyHungary/Czechia/Slovakia, I have taught such lessons in many institutions as you can see from my resume https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin
Certificate verified
Education
2011 - 2012
Master's - Politics, Language and International StudiesResearch masters for Doctoral candidates with a focus on applied linguistics.
2007 - 2008
Master's - Social and Global JusticeThe course explored the theoretical underpinnings behind politics and International Relations
2004 - 2007
Bachelor’s - History and Politics
Work Experience
2013 - 2014
English TeacherTaking in-house company training courses for Business English.
2012 - 2013
English TeacherBusiness English training for company employees.
2010 - 2011
English TeacherIELTS/TOEFL exam prep
2009 - 2010
English TeacherTeaching general and business English plus exam prep courses.
2014 - 2017
English TeacherGiving lessons off and online in Prague.
2017 - 2020
English TeacherGiving English lessons to both children and adults, helping with kid's summer camps, making videos, etc.
4.9
Rating
1,874
Students
7,479
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
1,105 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
OET Speaking & Writing Preparation (with Recorded Sessions & Transcription Feedback)
B2 - C2Test Preparation3,631 lessons completed
USD 13.90+
Package with 20% off
Interview Preparation (for Work or College admission).
B2 - C2Language Essentials84 lessons completed
USD 13.90+
Package with 21% off
General English: Grammar & Conversation Practice
B1 - C2Language Essentials60 lessons completed
USD 13.90+
Package with 20% off
IELTS Speaking Assessment with Transcripted Feedback
B1 - C1Test Preparation27 lessons completed
USD 13.90+
Package with 20% off
IELTS Writing Practice & Feedback (Task 1 & Task 2)
B1 - B2Test Preparation16 lessons completed
USD 13.90+
Package with 20% off
TOEFL Speaking & Writing Preparation
B1 - C1Test Preparation34 lessons completed
USD 13.90+
Package with 20% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Podcast (47)
717 Reviews
elias oulasvirta
2 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Kevin is an excellent tutor. His practical approach helps you perform naturally rather than just reading a script. He also shares excellent materials and tips for self-practice between sessions. Highly recommended!
Dec 4, 2025
Mónica Sánchez
9 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Kevin is patient, professional, and adapts his lessons to the student’s goals. Thanks to his guidance, I improved my speaking and writing skills and gained confidence using English in academic and professional contexts.
Oct 2, 2025
Gabriel
1 English lesson
Kevin is very kind, polite and gives a lot of useful material. He is always ready to assist and you can chat with him all time time :)
Oct 31, 2025
Emirhan Doğmaz
20 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Kevin is a great teacher. If you have any problem with grammer or fluency you can definitely work on it with him.
Oct 22, 2025
Aslan Mustafa
1 English lesson
He just said use AI.
Nov 28, 2025
Mónica Sánchez
9 English lessons
Kevin is a great teacher! He’s been helping me prepare for the TOEFL and his feedback and materials are super useful. The lessons are clear, practical, and really focused on what I need. I already feel more confident thanks to his support.
Sep 29, 2025
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