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Andrew
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Italian
English teacher for 12 years and certified Cambridge speaking examiner.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Italian
English teacher for 12 years and certified Cambridge speaking examiner.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Brescia, Italy (05:50 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 25, 2014InterestsMusicReadingScience
My name is Andrew Wood, and I am from Manchester, England. I have been a professional English teacher in private schools and various other places in different countries for 12 years. I am currently resident in Bari, Italy, where I work as a teacher and official Cambridge examiner, being a qualified Cambridge English speaking examiner for the A2, B1, B2 and C1 exams. I am passionate about languages and classical guitar.Me as a Teacher
I love doing this job because I like helping others to achieve their goals. I always put 100% into my work and there is no greater gratification than when students pass their exams. I have worked with all ages and all types of English in a wide variety of environments, from standard classrooms, to summer camps, to teaching judges in a court. I am an expert in the Cambridge exams of all levels, and IELTS. My lessons & teaching style
I want my students to get the most out of my lessons. I like to introduce humour in my lessons, as I feel students learn more when they are having fun and enjoying themselves. In conversation classes, all mistakes are corrected and also explained grammatically exactly why it is a mistake. In my opinion fun and learning go together so that is always what I try to achieve.Certificates
UK TEFL reference letter - UK TEFL - 2014I would also like to include the reference letter from my tutor for you to read.
Certificate verified
Teaching English as a foreign language - UK TEFL - 2011
Certificate verified
Education
2002 - 2004
Other - English language, Philosophy, Media studiesAdvanced level studies in the above 3 areas.
2014 - 2017
Bachelor’s - Music technology and live sound
Work Experience
2011 - 2014
English teacherI taught grammar, conversational English, and test preparation to adults. Both one-on-one and groups classes.
2011 - 2014
English teacherHere I travelled to worldwide electronics company and taught business English to the manager using 'business result' material.
2013 - 2014
English teacherI travelled to the FIAT 'IVECO' automotive offices and taught business English to various members of staff in one-on-one lessons.
2015 - 2015
English teacherHere I taught ministers of the European Union and really expanded my knowledge of political English.
2015 - 2016
English teacherI worked in a prestigious English academy where I developed my skills of working with young children
2014 - 2015
English teacherI was a teacher here on italki for a period, very active. I had many clients, however, due to other projects emerging in my life I had to take a break. Now I would like to return and focus on my online teaching.
2016 - 2021
English teacherTeaching teenagers and adults general English, conversation, and exam preparation.
2021 - 2022
Teacher and Cambridge examinerWorking as an English teacher for children, teenagers and adults. General English and exam preparation. Also examining for the speaking part of the official Cambridge exams at levels A2, B1 and B2
5.0
Rating
279
Students
4,131
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
135 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Conversation
A1 - C2Conversation1,402 lessons completed
USD 17.00
Grammar workshop
A1 - C2Language Essentials472 lessons completed
USD 17.00
Conversation and grammar mix
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,132 lessons completed
USD 17.00
Cambridge and IELTS exam preparation.
A2 - C2Language Essentials111 lessons completed
USD 17.00
Availability
221 Reviews
Ivan
20 English lessons
I like Andrew's classes so much!!!
Mar 18, 2026
Fabiola
38 English lessons
He is always ready to find the right solutions for my learning path. He encourages me even when I think I am not able to do something. Excellent teacher!!
Jun 24, 2025
lorella
90 English lessons
Insegnante molto preparato e attento alle esigenze dello studente. Le lezioni sono molto interessanti e stimolanti.
Mar 17, 2025
Tolgahan Özdemir
36 English lessons
Best teacher ever! There is no chance to fail on exam with his help.
Nov 7, 2025
Fabiola
38 English lessons
Excellent teacher, I have just finished the first lesson and I feel really satisfied about it
May 28, 2025
lorella
90 English lessons
Ottimo insegnante, molto competente, empatico e paziente. Le lezioni sono coinvolgenti e stimolanti. Fornisce materiali utili per approfondire gli argomenti.
Mar 4, 2025
Trial Lesson
USD 9.00
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