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Allan Matt-Harvey
Community TutorTeaches
English
Native
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Specialties
Test PreparationBusinessOnline teacher with 16-years of experience in IELTS, FCE, CAE, PET, KET, and Business.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Other
Specialties
Test PreparationBusinessOnline teacher with 16-years of experience in IELTS, FCE, CAE, PET, KET, and Business.
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in London, United Kingdom (21:16 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 4, 2015InterestsTravelBusiness & FinanceWritingMusicSports & Fitness
I am Allan, an experienced English teacher specialising in grammar, pronunciation, speaking and exam preparation. I help students build confidence, communicate clearly and achieve strong results.
I have extensive experience preparing students for IELTS, CAE, FCE, PET and KET. My students consistently achieve high pass rates and improved band scores through my structured and practical approach. I also provide "FREE MOCK TESTS", along with "FREE BOOKS, LEARNING MATERIALS AND PROOFREADING".
With over 16 years of online teaching experience, including 11 successful years on Italki and more than 15,500 lessons taught, I have supported learners from a wide range of backgrounds. I am a retired SIM Manager with professional certifications from CMI, ILM and NEBSS, alongside a TEFL qualification.
Every lesson is tailored to your goals and learning style. I support reading, writing and speaking, with a focus on natural, fluent English. I also offer Interview Preparation, Role-Play Practice and CV Support.
My teaching style is clear, supportive and results-focused. We identify areas to improve, set realistic goals and follow a personalised plan. I provide regular feedback and track your progress carefully to ensure steady improvement and exam readiness.
Outside of teaching, I am an active member of a running and swimming club. I also enjoy cycling when the weather is good, and I love travelling, often combining it with diving. I am also passionate about writing.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
TEFL - i-to-i 120 hrs (accredited) - 1998• How to Make Sense of Teacher/Learner Needs.
• How to Understand and Use Grammatical & Teaching Terminology.
• How to Plan Your Syllabus & Lessons.
• How to Teach Grammar.
• How to Teach Vocabulary.
• How to Teach Pronunciation.
• How to Teach Reading & Listening Skills.
• How to teach Writing & Speaking Skills.
ILM: Leadership and Management (level 5) - Birmingham Business School - 1985• Equip managers with strategic leadership skills to drive organisational success.
• Enhance managerial capabilities to identify and capitalise on opportunities for change, ensuring efficient process management.
• Empower managers to lead high-performing teams aligned with organisational goals.
• Build the leadership competence and confidence required for effective decision-making.
• Refine critical leadership skills, including emotional intelligence, motivation, inspiration, and resilience.
Teaching experience
2015 - Current
English TeacherWorking here on Italki is genuinely a fantastic career choice. Italki boasts a remarkable online language school, in my opinion. Moreover, the Italki team consistently goes above and beyond to provide assistance and support, catering not only to teachers but also to students.
2008 - 2015
English Teacher
Education
1985 - 1986
Bachelor’s - ILMLeadership and Management (Level 5)
1989 - 1991
Bachelor’s - CMLProfessional management and Leadership (Level 6)
1982 - 1983
Bachelor’s - NEBSSNational Education Board of Supervisory Studies
Work Experience
1991 - 1992
Office SupervisorClassified
1992 - 1994
Driving Instructor (ADI)Qualified Driving Instructor
1994 - 2007
Site Inspection Manager (SIM)Site Inspection Manager
5.0
Rating
1,792
Students
15.6k
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
617 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
General English and Conversation Skills. Proofreading: Emails and Letters
A1 - C2Conversation11.0k lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 15% off
IELTS, CAE, FCE, KET & PET Exam Preparation Including Mock Speaking Tests. Proofreading: Written Tasks (General & Academic)
A1 - C2Test Preparation2,953 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 15% off
Business English: Interview Role-Plays. Proofreading: Business Correspondence, CV's and Cover Letters
B1 - C2Business1,027 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 15% off
(NEW) PET AND KET Exam Preparation Including Mock Speaking Tests. Proofreading: Written Tasks
A1 - B2Test Preparation2 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 15% off
(NEW) Professional Offline Proofreading Services for PTE, FCE, CAE, KET, IELTS & More
A1 - C2Language Essentials7 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
(NEW) Lessons For Children (Fun, Personalised, Interactive and Supportive
A1 - A2Language Essentials5 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 15% off
Availability
4,214 Reviews
jasmyn
40 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Today I took a mock speaking test,I did great in part one and part two,but struggled with part three. So I will try my best to improve this part to get a better score!
Apr 12, 2026
Andrea
2 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Allan is a very kind and supportive teacher. The lesson was relaxed and enjoyable, and he gave me helpful advice on improving my IELTS speaking. He also shared a clear study plan after the class, which I really appreciate. I would definitely recommend him to anyone preparing for IELTS.
Mar 11, 2026
Leo
33 English lessons
很棒的一堂课，老师很认真
May 1, 2026
Konstantin Bondarenk
18 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
This class as every class with Allan was awesome. I'm very pleased with how he built the class route and how he conducted it. I feel my growing confidence and am really glad with my progress
Mar 14, 2026
Maria
542 English lessons
Thank you for the lesson!
May 3, 2026
Leo
33 English lessons
特别棒
Apr 19, 2026
Trial Lesson
USD 10.00
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