From United KingdomLiving in Mexico City, Mexico (06:23 UTC-06:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 1, 2024
InterestsSports & FitnessTechTravelMusicHistory
I'm Richard, I'm originally from the United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) but currently live in Mexico. I used to work in Administration in Healthcare but in 2020 I changed my career to teaching as I had grown tired of office life and wanted a new challenge so I began my transition to an online teacher.
I'm interested in travel so I enjoy meeting people from all over the world and learning about
their countries and cultures.
Since I live in Mexico I have been learning Spanish so I understand the difficulties that students may face with a new language.
Me as a Teacher
I have 5 years experience teaching English as a second language online. I work with Students all around the world with different levels.
I understand the importance of encouraging students to speak, correcting their mistakes and focusing on recurring mistakes. I offer different packages please read them carefully before selecting the best one for you.
IMPORTANT - RESCHEDULING / CANCELLING CLASSES
If students want to cancel or reschedule classes this MUST BE done 24 hours before the class starts. Please do this via the italki booking system.
AFTER 24 hours it is not possible and you will be charged for the class.
My lessons & teaching style
I provide packages for A1 and A2 learners with a range of course material that we will study together. Packages for B2 are coming soon.
I aim to provide a casual atmosphere for learning and I have several other packages for learners .I offer conversation practice with corrections and also suggestions for better ways to say things. I can also help you practice for job and university interviews or we can read an article and discuss it together.
Please choose your class carefully as prices and styles vary.
I hope to speak with you soon.
My teaching material
Text Documents
Quizzes
Articles and news
PDF file
Presentation slides/PPT
Certificates
TEFL - UK TEFL org - 2020148 hours TEFL programme. Completed in 2020. Mostly online but also attended a few classes in person.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2020 - Current
TutorCambly - California, United StatesCambly is an online teaching platform open to students all over the world. They each have different requirements and levels. Cambly advertises as a conversation platform but it also had a lot of different lesson plans and material to use as a more traditional class.
I have helped students with conversation practice and corrections. Taught different subjects including business English and also helped students prepare for job interviews, university entrance exams and IELTs.
Education
1996 - 2003
Other - GSCEs and A LevelStrabane Grammar SchoolCompleted school with the following GCSE's English, English Literature, Maths, Science, RE, Art, French and History.
A Levels in Art, ICT and Business
Work Experience
2024 - Current
Tutoritalki - MexicoTutor on italki. Speaking to students around the world. I have given conversation interview classes, interview prep and reading articles and discussing them. I have been working on a curriculum from A1 to B1 level to expand my services.
5.0
Rating
147
Students
468
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
147
Students
468
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
38 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
📢English Conversation practice
B1 - C2Conversation424 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 5% off
📝 Interview Practice - Jobs and University Entrance
B1 - C1Language Essentials4 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
📚Read and discuss
B1 - C2Language Essentials1 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 8% off
A1 Beginner Classes
A1Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 6% off
A2 Lower-Intermediate
A2Language Essentials1 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 6% off
B1 Course
B1Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 6% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
25 Reviews
Inés
3 English lessons
Great teacher! Conversations flow really easily, he always brings up interesting topics, and he’s super helpful
Nov 17, 2025
Cassio Sorrigotti
1 English lesson
Ele fez muitas perguntas sobre mim mas não me passou nada sobre como ele pudesse me ajudar a aprender o idioma e o seu sinal de internet caiu constantemente, fica muito difícil fazer aula com ele nestas condições .
Jun 3, 2025
Ania Kubara
1 English lesson
Very nice trial lesson.
May 15, 2025
Grzegorz
1 English lesson
Richard is a positive person and I can fully recommend lessons with him.