English teacher Barry Mclachlan

Barry Mclachlan

Community Tutor
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Experienced native British English tutor with over 600 online teaching hours!
From United KingdomLiving in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain (09:54 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 14, 2024
InterestsFoodEnvironment & NatureTravelSports & FitnessHistory
Hello! My name is Barry, I am 25 years old and I am a native English speaker with extensive tutoring experience, born and raised in Glasgow, Scotland. I have studied my native language up to a higher level of SCQF level 6 and in addition to this, I am currently in the process of doing my TEFL Level 5 certificate (teaching English as a foreign language). I am a photography student here in Scotland with a strong passion for travel and I have now visited 40 countries, therefore I am very excited to meet you all, learn about your home country and most importantly, improve your English through relaxed, fun classes!
5.0
Rating
61
Students
210
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
94%
Response rate

English Lessons

Trial Lesson
20 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
English Speaking Practice
A2 -  C2

Conversation

188 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 10% off
English preparation
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

2 lessons completed
USD 14.00+

Availability

21 Reviews

Student Leire García
Leire García
2 English lessons
Great lesson! Barry is very easy to talk to and always makes the lessons interesting
Jan 22, 2026
Student Monique
Monique
21 English lessons
I’ve been taking 30-minute lessons with my English teacher, and the experience has been excellent. Even with the short class time, he makes every minute truly productive and focuses on exactly what I need to improve. One of the things I appreciate most is how natural our conversations are. We talk about a bit of everything daily life, culture, personal interests and it feels genuinely effortless, almost like talking to a friend. This makes the learning process much more comfortable and engaging. His teaching style is clear, patient, and very effective. He corrects my mistakes in a gentle, constructive way, always explaining the reason behind each correction and offering more natural alternatives. I can really feel my vocabulary, fluency, and confidence improving with every lesson. He adapts the content to my level and goals, and the classes always feel relaxed yet truly beneficial. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to improve their English through natural conversation.
Nov 20, 2025
Student Wei Jie Chen 陳韋潔
Wei Jie Chen 陳韋潔
21 English lessons
It’s always glad to have conversations with Barry😊
Sep 25, 2025
Student Monique
Monique
21 English lessons
It's always great talking with Barry. I feel my English is really improving, and I've become much more comfortable speaking.
Nov 25, 2025
Student Leire García
Leire García
2 English lessons
The lesson with Barry was great. We had a very good and interesting conversation and he really helped me practice my english and get out of my comfort zone. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for an english conversational teacher 😊
Nov 18, 2025
Student Wei Jie Chen 陳韋潔
Wei Jie Chen 陳韋潔
21 English lessons
Happy to see Barry as usual
Jun 10, 2025