Anton
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Anton
Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
German
Speaks
Spanish
Chinese (Mandarin)
French
20 YEARS OF TEACHING ❤️ ⭐️IELTS⭐️Conversation⭐️Confidence⭐️Fluency⭐️Pronunciation⭐️Presentation⭐️
Teaches
English
Native
German
Speaks
Spanish
Chinese (Mandarin)
French
20 YEARS OF TEACHING ❤️ ⭐️IELTS⭐️Conversation⭐️Confidence⭐️Fluency⭐️Pronunciation⭐️Presentation⭐️
From United KingdomLiving in Hamburg, Germany (09:01 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 19, 2022Interest topicMusicFoodTravel
Hi, my name is Anton and it's a pleasure to meet you.
I'm 43 years old and come from England. For the past 18 years I have lived and worked in Taiwan.
In Taiwan I not only taught English to all levels and ages, I also achieved my lifelong dream of opening my own restaurant. If you're ever in Tainan, Taiwan check out The Artful Dodger!
Things I enjoy, in no particular order...
teaching,
music (I play the piano),
learning new languages and about new cultures,
reading,
investing,
having interesting conversations
being in nature,
keeping fit,
food, cooking and baking.Me as a Teacher
Having studied a few different languages, I understand what students look for and expect in a good teacher.
For 20 years I have been involved in various forms of English teaching. I love guiding all ages and all levels from kindergarten to adults, from beginner to advanced. However, on italki and for online classes in general, I only accept adults 18 years old and above who have a minimum intermediate level of English ability.
As a teacher I bring the following qualities to the table:
Friendliness, kindness and understanding
Humour
Patience
Adaptability and flexibility
Good listening and communication skills
Preparation
ExperienceMy lessons & teaching style
My lessons and teaching style depend on your individual needs. I recognize that each of us learns differently and that we all have our strengths and weaknesses, so I adjust the lessons accordingly.
My specialities are:
IELTS test preparation
English for professionals
Fluency and Pronunciation
Natural Conversation and Confidence Coaching
Proof Reading/Listening and Editing
My teaching style is natural and student focused. I will come to class prepared, and will never run out of ideas and ways in which to help you, as I have 20 years of teaching and 40+ years of life experience on which to fall back on.
I'm looking forward to our first class together!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
CELTA - University of Cambridge - 2003Intensive classes on how to teach English to adult speakers of other languages.
Certificate uploaded
Education
1999 - 2003
Bachelor’s - Bachelor of Arts in German and SpanishLanguage learning, history and culture.
Work Experience
2005 - 2013
Head TeacherTeaching English to both group classes and individuals of all ages from elementary school to adult learners. Teaching all levels, from beginner to advanced. Speaking, writing, reading and listening. Test preparation for GEPT and IELTS.
2013 - 2022
Private TutorTeaching private classes, online and in person to children and adults.
2013 - 2022
Owner and chefOpened a British restaurant in Tainan called The Artful Dodger. I was the owner, head chef and manager at this famous and successful restaurant.
2007 - 2013
English TeacherI was an English teacher at this prominent Montessori school in Tainan. Teaching beginner English to kids aged 4-7. Including phonics, basic reading, writing, as well as singing, dancing, playing and speaking in English.
5.0
Rating
293
Students
1,891
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
English
German
Trial Lesson
182 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
IELTS Speaking Test Preparation
B1 - C1Test Preparation178 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 10% off
Structured English Conversation Course (materials provided)
B1 - C2Conversation Practice883 lessons completed
USD 32.00+
Package with 10% off
Intermediate and Up!: Conversational English (no materials provided)
B1 - C2Conversation Practice589 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 10% off
English For Professionals: Business English
B1 - C2Conversation Practice21 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Availability
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Quiz (39)
161 Reviews
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English
German
Ting
32 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have been taking both English and German lessons with Anton for a while now. He is very professional, always very well prepared and willing to go above and beyond to help his students. He has a wide range of knowledge across various topics, making our classes informative and entertaining. He is also a very good listener with great patience. He creates a safe and comfortable environment where I feel encouraged to speak and make mistakes without feeling discouraged. If you are looking for someone who can help you improve your language skills in a supportive and enjoyable environment, then Anton is the perfect choice.
Nov 16, 2023
Kasia
42 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Like a great album, every lesson is better than the last! Can’t wait for the next one 😁
Nov 1, 2023
Sandra
115 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Language learning is something that I'm not good at. I have tried and failed several times, including after working in a foreign company for years, my speaking English is still very poor. This time I have been taking lessons with Anton for more than 30 times and found my confident. Learning requires day after day practice, your own effort is important, and so is the teacher's guidance. Anton doesn't seem to do much, thus you won’t feel pushed or stressful; But he actually does it all, always listen carefully and find out your problem and areas of weakness, then arrange relevant study. Moreover, besides language learning, I also harvesting a lot from many of his positive views and experiences.Thanks a lot：）
Oct 29, 2022
Joan Yang
80 English lessons
Turtles Hide And Nap, Keeping Snug.🤣
Apr 8, 2024
Joan Yang
80 English lessons
Please come back to earth.🤣
Apr 3, 2024
Ting
32 English lessons
Thank you Anton, for another great lesson.
Mar 21, 2024
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