Cris
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Cris
Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
"To learn a language is to have one more window from which to look at the world"
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
"To learn a language is to have one more window from which to look at the world"
From IrelandLiving in Waterford, Ireland (18:40 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 16, 2022Interest topicGamingHistoryReadingMusicFood
❗️Starting from 1 March 2024, I will only be available to accept lesson requests on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays even if the italki schedule says otherwise. I apologise for any inconvenience
🇮🇪 Native English speaker
☘️ Neutral accent
🗣️ Standard Southern British English pronunciation
📝 Qualified to teach English as a second language
👨🏻🏫 Passionate teacher
✈️ Love travelling
🍱 Foodie
🧘🏻♂️ Daily meditator
🌍 Language lover
📸 Amateur photographer
📖 Audiobook fanatic
🎧 Music enthusiastMe as a Teacher
As an English teacher with over a decade of experience, I am well-equipped to help you improve your language skills. My areas of expertise include oral speaking, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. Additionally, I have experience in conducting mock job interviews.
I am excited to collaborate with you and guide you towards fluency in English.My lessons & teaching style
When you book a lesson, you can look forward to the following:
• Expert instruction that draws from a variety of sources
• A welcoming environment that will put you at ease
• Engaging conversations that will help you improve your English speaking skills
• Numerous helpful tips and techniques tailored to your individual learning style.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
20 hour Practical TEFL Course - i-to-i Ireland - 2010A 20-hour practical course further enabling me to teach English as a foreign language.
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30-hour IELTS Preparation Course - Premier TEFL - 2022This course focused on the principles of teaching English for the IELTS exam preparation in the areas of listening, reading, writing, speaking, and vocabulary.
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20 hour Online Grammar Awareness Course - i-to-i Ireland - 2010This is a 20-hour Grammar Awareness Course, which enables me to teach English grammar to students of other languages
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30 hour Teaching English Online TEFL Course - Premier TEFL - 2022This course was divided into six different modules where I learnt how to set up as an Online English Teacher, made sense of the teacher/learners needs, how to teach virtually, how to be an effective online English teacher and other important factors when teaching English online.
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60 hour Online TEFL Course - i-to-i Ireland - 2010This is a 60-hour online TEFL course which allows me to teach English as a foreign language.
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20 hour Online Business English Course - i-to-i Ireland - 2011This is a 20-hour Teaching Business English certificate, which enables me to teach business English to speakers of other languages.
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30 hour Teaching Advanced Grammar TEFL Course - Premier TEFL - 2022I used this course to brush up on my grammar skills. In order to receive this certificate, I partook in a 30-hour online course which included how words are formed, how to arrange words in sentences, the English tenses and how to teach advanced grammar.
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Teaching Young Learners Online - British Council - 2022In this course, participants worked together to plan, create and facilitate inclusive online learning that will engage and inspire young people.
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Work Experience
2019 - 2022
English TeacherI was responsible for educating both children (aged 3-12) and some adults. While my primary role was to teach in a classroom, I also had to conduct online classes at times. It was crucial for me to understand the specific needs of each student, such as helping them learn English for their move abroad, enhancing their interview skills, and preparing them for IELTS.
2015 - 2019
ESL TeacherAs a teacher of adults, I had several responsibilities such as conducting group classes, one-on-one sessions, and online classes through WeChat’s video call feature. My main goal was to help my students improve their English language skills for their future move abroad. Therefore, I had to prepare customised classes for each individual student to meet their specific needs.
2014 - 2015
ESL TeacherAs an English teacher for adult students of various backgrounds, my responsibilities included assessing their levels and placing them in appropriate classes.
2011 - 2014
Oral English TeacherI taught English to primary school students, developing lesson plans based on the curriculum and evaluating their progress quarterly.
2022 - 2023
Online English TeacherI was responsible for teaching English to groups of five or fewer adults via Zoom. The company provided all the lesson plans, and I taught students of all levels, ranging from A1 to C1. During the lessons, I covered different topics such as grammar, pronunciation, and reading. At the end of each session, I provided detailed feedback to each student on their performance, highlighting their strengths and areas for improvement.
2023 - 2024
Online English TeacherMy responsibilities include teaching small groups of adults from Europe and South America. My job involves conducting lessons on a variety of topics that expand on what the students have learnt through the Babbel application. The company provides all the lesson materials. As a teacher, I assist the students in improving their pronunciation and vocabulary, correcting their grammar, and addressing any other concerns they may have regarding the English language.
4.9
Rating
105
Students
536
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
Conversational English
A1 - C2Conversation Practice374 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 20% off
Pronunciation and the IPA
A1 - C2General43 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
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The Rules of English
A2 - C2General29 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
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Reading and Writing Practice
A2 - C2General5 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
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Advanced English
B2 - C2General46 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 20% off
Availability
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26 Reviews
Stefano Patarino
23 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I find the English pronunciation course held by Cris very educational. The teacher provides good quality teaching materials. He also supplements her lessons with topics related to language use and grammar.
Sep 29, 2023
David
52 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Incredible teacher
Aug 30, 2023
Andrea
19 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Cris is a great teacher. He is calm and adapts the lesson to your needs. I recommend booking a lesson with him.
Apr 20, 2022
Stefano Patarino
23 English lessons
Thanks to Cris's teaching skills I'm learning a lot about English pronunciation, despite my difficulties. He is an excellent teacher who clearly explains the theories of English diction and helps the student in the production of the sounds of the English idiom. Furthermore, the lessons are so pleasant that time flies by without you realizing it.
Jul 18, 2023
Joanna
27 English lessons
I really enjoy lessons with Cris. He is polite and patient. I recommend him to everyone who feels uncomfortable speaking English.
Feb 2, 2023
Jamel B
1 English lesson
Excellent professeur
Nov 15, 2022
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