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Charles
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
French
Thai
Lao
Other
British English tutor from Hertfordshire / CELTA / 13,500+ lessons taught on italki since 2014.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
French
Thai
Lao
Other
British English tutor from Hertfordshire / CELTA / 13,500+ lessons taught on italki since 2014.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Chiang Mai, Thailand (15:23 UTC+07:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 30, 2014InterestsSports & FitnessScienceTravelEnvironment & NatureArt
I was born & brought up in the countryside of Hertfordshire, England, spellbound by the great outdoors. After spending a number of years living in Hong Kong, Kunming & Bangkok, I eventually settled down with my wife amidst the highlands of Lanna, Northern Thailand where we raise our two young children whom my time is devoted to when not teaching. When I can, I love nothing better than to embark on new explorations of the mountain forests, photographing & documenting local fauna & wildlife. I also keep fit with Daoist exercises & gardening, enjoy loose leaf teas, cook with beans, study Chinese etymology, embark on home DIY projects & catch up on tech & world current affairs.Me as a Teacher
Having taught in Asian schools since 2003, I switched to italki in 2014 because it facilitates a greater opportunity for STUDENT CENTERED-LEARNING via one-to-one private lessons whilst reaching a broader diversity of students offering greater flexibility. Ten years later & I've taught approximately 1000 students here. Providing BESPOKE LESSONS, I will ask you: What are your personal goals? What are your individual needs? What are your various interests?
My philosophy as a teacher is to:
GUIDE the student fueled with inspiration.
ASSIST the student when they hit roadblocks.
INSPIRE the student when they feel lost.
Guide, assist and inspire – that’s what I do.
Now, over to you! My lessons & teaching style
My lessons come in 3 categories – UNIVERSITY STUDENTS/ KIDS/ ADULTS. Most STUDENTS are looking for help in preparation for Academic IELTS to study abroad. I also help children & adults prepare for the CAMBRIDGE EXAMS. Other exams are fine eg. iGCSE, TOEFL.
For KIDS’ classes, alongside conversation (& song for the youngest) I emphasize PHONICS using Oxford Reading Tree Songbirds. Stronger readers can explore reading material that matches their abilities to their interests.
Most ADULTS are looking for basic conversation classes which can incorporate reading, pictures or other material for discussion. Adult classes also includes FORMAL BUSINESS ENGLISH such as interview and presentation prep.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
汉语水平考试 二 / HSK 2 - 孔子学院 总部, 汉办 / Confucius Institute Headquarters, Hanban - 2018Examination Date: December 2017
Reading: 100/100
Listening: 90/100
Total Score: 190/200
Certificate verified
CELTA - International House London - 2003
Certificate verified
Education
2009 - 2012
Bachelor’s - Digital Film MakingBA (Hons), 1st Class
Work Experience
2012 - 2014
Primary School TeacherPrimary school teacher at one of Bangkok's top private bi-lingual schools for grades 3 and 4. Subjects taught: English / Maths / Science / Social Studies / Health / Art / P.E.
5.0
Rating
1,170
Students
17.2k
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
696 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
University Students' English
A1 - C2Test Preparation3,264 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 32% off
Young Student's English - Kids / Teenagers (All Ages <18)
A1 - C2Kids3,172 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 36% off
青少年英语课程 - 儿童/青少年（18岁以下所有年龄段）
A1 - C2Language Essentials5,233 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 36% off
Adults' English / Business English
A1 - C2Language Essentials2,413 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 36% off
Availability
1,176 Reviews
Anthony
117 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Mr. Charles is a great teacher to my child. He is a teacher who talks about children's interests together, draws pictures, and leads them to fun and interest. My son has improved his English with teacher Charles and I am very satisfied with you. Thank you, Charles. ^^
Aug 23, 2021
Miuccia Lee
82 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Tiptop!
Sep 27, 2020
YuanBao
24 English lessons
非常好的老师
Feb 2, 2026
jojo
9 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
非常棒的老师，耐心，有启发性，恰到好处的纠正，太棒了！
Apr 20, 2021
YuanBao
24 English lessons
非常好的老师
Mar 15, 2026
Anja
1 English lesson
很好的老师，为我提供了提升口语的思路
Jan 11, 2026
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