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Richard
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Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
French
Chinese (Mandarin)
Japanese
Experienced English Tutor with a Love for Language Learning
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
French
Chinese (Mandarin)
Japanese
Experienced English Tutor with a Love for Language Learning
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From New ZealandLiving in Auckland, New Zealand (13:14 UTC+12:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 21, 2018InterestsArtTravelMusicReadingPets & Animals
Hi! I'm Richard, an English tutor and language learning enthusiast from Auckland, New Zealand.
Fluent in Spanish and exploring French, Japanese, and Mandarin, I bring diverse linguistic skills to my work as an Italki tutor.
I'm also a Yoga Teacher and Therapist, specialising in elderly care through group and private sessions.
Outside work, I enjoy nature, travel, photography, and music. I play guitar and sing when I can. My varied interests enrich my teaching approach and life experiences.
I love meeting new people and sharing cultural insights, blending my passion for languages and wellness in both personal and professional spheres.Me as a Teacher
My English teaching journey began in 2008 with Colombian refugees in New Zealand, sparking my passion for languages and education. This led me to help migrants achieve English fluency and confidence.
As an educator, I create a supportive environment where students feel at ease making mistakes, but gently offering corrections when required. My approach emphasizes patience and personalization. I discover each student's interests, encouraging them to express themselves freely on topics they love. I love genuine conversation and connection with my students.
This method develops language skills and self-assurance, empowering learners to communicate effectively and enjoy their progress.My lessons & teaching style
My teaching style is based on a conversational approach. I structure lessons around as much conversation as possible. I encourage students to relax and communicate without fear of mistakes, grammar rules, or accent concerns.
While I can set homework for reading, listening, and grammar study, our iTalki sessions focus on practicing conversation as much as possible. This method works well, and I'm passionate about sharing it with my students.
As a specialty I also offer help with job interview preparation and practice as well as Resume/CV revision and assistance. I've had great success getting my students into their dream jobs.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
183
Students
849
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
101 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Conversational Practice
B1 - C2Conversation715 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 8% off
Master English: Learn strategies to improve your english beyond beginner or intermediate level.
B1 - C2Language Essentials30 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
(1) Job Interview Preparation & Practice (2) CV/Resume Review (3) Accent Reduction
B1 - C2Language Essentials2 lessons completed
USD 30.00
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
100 Reviews
Miguel Angel Luna Pa
1 English lesson
Teacher’s pick
I really liked how the class flowed. The feeling I had during the session was more like having a good chat with a friend, with interesting topics and the opportunity to talk, plus you feel comfortable because Richard is very patient and attentive. I will definitely book more classes with him 👍🏻
Jan 10, 2024
Ju Valentim
4 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I’ve had a wonderful class with Richard. I felt 100% comfortable and relaxed, and that helped me practice my speech (which is my main goal) in a very productive way. At the end of the class, Richard gave me wonderful advice that helped me realize where am I in my practice, and where should I focus my attention to keep progressing. I will continue having classes with Richard. Thank you so much Richard! Much love
Oct 22, 2018
Ivan Martinek
2 English lessons
Richard is an excellent teacher with a warm, engaging personality. I truly enjoyed the lesson and am already looking forward to the next one!
Sep 11, 2025
Anastasia
3 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I've had a perfect native-based conversation with Richard! He's very well-educated, interesting and engaging teacher, I loved the topics we were discussing and I also learned some new words! Sweet as :)
Jun 8, 2023
Ivan Martinek
2 English lessons
Richard is one of the best teachers I have met. Really professional, yet super friendly. Intelligent, organized and 100% focused on the student.
Sep 18, 2025
Marianela Brito
2 English lessons
Las clases con Richard son amenas y didácticas y con objetivos claros.
Sep 9, 2025
Trial Lesson
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