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Leigh Holmes

English

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Spanish

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From United Kingdom

Living in Quito, Ecuador

British English teacher living in South America. Great conversations and fun classes ! I am very dedicated to my students learning journey, but I like to make it fun for everyone. I have a lot of patience as a teacher. I have been teaching professionals at work as well as other students. The best way for me to teach is to understand what the students need with their English. Classes can be taught to fit these individual needs. Classes need to have variety, and it is very important to keep the students interested. The classes are kept as relaxed as possible. I want to get to know the students and give them as much confidence as possible in their English. The students learn the best through as much talking practice as possible, covering as wide a range as topics as possible. I have a lot of patience as a teacher. I have been teaching professionals at work as well as younger students. The best way for me to teach is to understand what the students need with their English. Classes can be taught to fit these individual needs. Classes need to have variety, and it is very important to keep the students interested. I try and keep the classes as relaxed as possible. To get to personally know the students and give them as much confidence as possible in their English. The students learn the best through as much talking practice as possible, covering as wide a range as subjects/topics as possible. It is important to not continually correct every mistake, but to let the students learn. The more relaxed and confident they are, the more they are learning, in the long run. I ...

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Trial Lesson

42 lessons completed

USD 6.00+

Conversational English with a native British speaker.

B1-C2

Conversation

988 lessons completed

USD 6.50+

8% off

Lets have a look at some common idiomatic expressions !

B1-C2

Conversation

71 lessons completed

USD 6.50+

5% off

Interview Practice

B1-C2

Conversation

26 lessons completed

USD 6.50+

5% off

Reading and Pronunciation Practice

B1-C2

Language Essentials

60 lessons completed

USD 6.50+

5% off

Common finance / financial idioms for business leaders and negotiators

A2-C2

Language Essentials

15 lessons completed

USD 6.50+

5% off

Phrasal verbs - Common examples and how do we use them ?

A2-C2

Language Essentials

24 lessons completed

USD 6.50+

5% off

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Sarah

27 English lessons

It’s always a pleasure to have a lesson with Leigh Holmes. He is a wonderful teacher with great patience, excellent knowledge, and a fantastic sense of humour. He makes learning English enjoyable and creates a relaxed atmosphere where you feel comfortable speaking and learning.

Hazim

21 English lessons

It was a great lesson as usual. Thanks, leigh

Fernando Dado

9 English lessons

Great as always.

Teacher Alex

25 English lessons

I’m very happy with the classes. My teacher always gives me plenty of opportunities to speak and corrects all my mistakes in a clear and helpful way. I feel that I’m improving my speaking a lot and becoming more confident every lesson. The classes are interesting and useful, and I really appreciate the teacher’s patience and explanations. I can see real progress in my English, especially in speaking and expressing my ideas more naturally. Thank you very much for your help, support, and encouragement. I really enjoy the lessons and I’m very happy with my progress.