From United KingdomLiving in Belgrade, Serbia (02:58 UTC+01:00)
English pronunciation, British accent, Business and Legal English
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 12, 2022
My name is David and I am British, so a native speaker. I used to be a lawyer and I worked for 30 years in London in the legal system as a solicitor. I retired from legal practice in 2020. I am also a TEFL-certified English teacher and I have been teaching English to non-native speakers both online and in-person for about three years. I have also made a number of radio and TV appearances in the UK as a spokesman for a civil liberties organisation.
I love travelling and I am fortunate to have visited a lot of countries, though there are still many more that I wish to see. I currently in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia and I am learning to speak Serbian.
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Me as a Teacher
I have been teaching English to students both online and in person for around 3 years. Many of my students have now become my friends.
As well as teaching general English, I also help students with pronunciation and to develop and maintain a British (Received Pronunciation) accent. This is a specialty of mine but I also teach business and legal English. Most of my students are professional people or teach English themselves in their own countries.
My lessons & teaching style
For me, it is most important to put my students at ease and help them relax. I realise that learning English can be very difficult and I think it is important for them to be relaxed in order to learn more effectively.
I treat each student as an individual and tailor my lessons to suit their needs and their current level. I always aim to provide value to my students and to ensure that they are getting good value for the money they are paying.
I am very friendly and easy-going and, as a language student myself, I can understand the struggle they face. But, I always find a way to make it easier and more enjoyable for my students.
My teaching material
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Certificates
TEFL UK TEFL 2019Certified in Teaching English as a Foreign Language - Advanced.
Certificate uploaded
5.0
Rating
39
Students
145
Lessons
99%
Attendance
100%
Response
5.0
Rating
39
Students
145
Lessons
99%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
19 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
English pronunciation and accent reduction
B1 - C2Conversation Practice71 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 26% off
Business English.
B1 - C2Business42 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 8% off
Legal English
B2 - C2Business13 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 8% off
IELTS speaking preparation
B1 - C2Test Preparation0 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 6% off
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Podcast (4)
5 Reviews
Anne
2 English lessons
David is a wonderful teacher, very clever, attentive. He can literally teach you anything. I strongly recommend his classes.
Sep 30, 2022
Qutaiba
6 English lessons
David is a very respectful and knowledgeable person. He also has a clear British/BBC accent. Today, we had a fascinating conversation about history and politics. He was patient and supportive, and knew how to keep the conversation flowing. Thanks David.
Sep 21, 2022
Shy
9 English lessons
Very professional teacher who really helps me a lot with my legal English and preparation of a moot case. He is so experienced that can easily identify the main point of the case. I can hardly imagine what should I do without his help. Highly recommended! He would definitely be your best tutor ever!
Sep 20, 2022
David
2 English lessons
The lesson with David was superb! He was able to immediately point out the issues with the way that I speak and provide useful advice to address them. David is extremely nice, very patient, encouraging, and he made me feel very comfortable during our lesson. I will definitely be schedulling another lesson soon!
May 15, 2022
Josef Nagy
2 English lessons
David is a marvelous teacher, I highly recomend him to everyone who wants to learn the British accent.