I am Australian and have a Bachelor in Behavioural Science from the Flinders University of South Australia. I am also TESOL certified, with specialist certificates in Teaching One to One, Teaching Children, Teaching Business English, and Teaching IELTS. I love seeing my students improve, I love talking to people and I love travel. I've been to England, Italy, Greece, Japan, Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand. Currently I am learning Thai, so I know what it's like to study another language, and I understand the challenges you face in learning English.
I have been teaching children and adults on Italki since 2013.
Me as a Teacher
I have been teaching on Italki since 2013, but I also teach English, both in classrooms and 1-on-1, and I have worked at primary schools and private tuition schools. I am very experienced in teaching online, having taught hundreds of students of all ages and levels from all around the world. My lessons are a fun mix of reading, writing, listening and speaking, and I can tailor lessons for any needs you have.
I have taught courses on business English, job interviews, Australian English, public speaking, English for tourism & hospitality, English for travel, and exam preparation, including TOEFL, FCE, PTE and IELTS.
I have many courses available for children.
My lessons & teaching style
I can focus lessons on any specific needs that you have or topics that you are interested in. I teach speaking, listening, reading and writing for both children and adults.
My classes will be tailored to suit your needs. I think one of the most important factors in communication is confidence and I believe it is my job to help you to build your confidence in English conversation, which is what I will do.
I have many materials for children and can help with homework tutoring, speech coaching, test preparation, travel & culture, and conversation practice.
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
Teaching English Online for Primary Students - Institute of Academic Delevopment - 2021his was part of a series of courses, necessary as part of Thailand's teacher development program. Ongoing teacher development is necessary in Thailand for teachers' licensing.
Certificate verified
CEFR English Standard / How to Create Tests - Institute of Academic Development - 2021This was part of a series of courses, necessary as part of Thailand's teacher development program. Ongoing teacher development is necessary in Thailand for teachers' licensing.
Certificate verified
How to Teach IELTS - Cambridge English - 2016
Certificate verified
Teaching English to Young Learners - I to I - 2012
Certificate verified
Teaching Business English - I to I - 2012
Certificate verified
TESOL - I to I - 2012
Certificate verified
Teaching English One to One - I to I - 2012
Certificate verified
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English Lessons
Trial Lesson
498 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Complete English: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced.
A1 - C2Test Preparation3,873 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
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English Grammar: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced
A1 - C2Language Essentials481 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
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Conversational English: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced
A1 - C2Conversation1,477 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
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Business English
A1 - C2Business832 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
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English Tutoring
A1 - C2Language Essentials625 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
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English for Children and Teenagers: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced.
A1 - C2Kids1,835 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
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2,163 Reviews
Yuliia
340 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Darren, thank you so much! I see the fantastic progress, and it's all thanks to your work.
Aug 14, 2024
Juliana Costa
30 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I can see that Darren is a really complete and outstanding teacher. He has the answer for all my questions.
Jun 5, 2024
一些电流而已
68 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I really enjoy learning English with Darren, because his tutorials always progress in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Besides, he always correct my errors patiently. As a native English speaker, he is extremely sensitive to grammatical mistakes, such as wrong tenses and misuse of singular and plural nouns. I feel so lucky to study English with him.
May 31, 2019
Yuliia
340 English lessons
Thank you for another wonderful lesson, Darren!
Oct 12, 2024
Eugenia
24 English lessons
The lessons are always fun, and my son loves them. These lessons is a great way to improve his English, especially his speaking skills. Thanks a lot!