Paul
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Paul
Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
French
Catalan
Italian
General and Business English to help you reach your goals and give your career a boost.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
French
Catalan
Italian
General and Business English to help you reach your goals and give your career a boost.
From United KingdomLiving in Dundee, United Kingdom (20:34 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 13, 2021Interest topicMedical & HealthcareEnvironment & NatureSports & FitnessReadingBusiness & Finance
My name is Paul, and I am an English teacher from the UK. I live in Dundee, on the east coast of Scotland and am a keen language learner. I speak Spanish fluently and am learning French and Italian on italki.
In my free time I love to learn about other cultures, I enjoy sport and exercise, and reading crime fiction both in English and in Spanish.
I have a background in languages, translation and international business covering the public, private and charity sectors.Me as a Teacher
Language learning has been a part of my life for over 30 years. I understand the joys and frustrations that come from learning another language, as well as the techniques that make language learning a success. Every student has a different goal for learning English, and I adapt my lessons to meet those goals.
I have a university degree in Spanish and Teaching English to Students of Other Languages (TESOL), and a Masters in Translation Studies. I spent many years living in Central America and in Seville, Spain where I taught English to secondary school students and university students. I have also taught English and Spanish to adult learners here in the UK.
I don't offer classes to childrenMy lessons & teaching style
Learning a language can be so much fun, and because of that, I prefer a relaxed, conversational style of teaching. I want you to feel confident and motivated. I like to create an atmosphere where you can make mistakes without feeling embarrassed because that’s one of the ways we make progress.
Learning a language is also hard work, so I encourage my students to find ways to apply what they learn in their daily lives. To help with this I offer conversational practice on a wide range of topics or more structured lessons based on your goals.
In our lesson we will generally review your last lesson to make sure you have made progress and then discuss specific topics that interest you.My teaching material
- Articles and news
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Homework Assignments
- Audio files
Certificates
Teaching Business English - TEFL.org - 2022An advanced TEFL course looking at the differences between general and business English; what to include in a needs analysis; course development, such as creating a bespoke syllabus, exploring the key skills students need to develop their Business English in practical ways and the importance of cultural awareness.
Certificate uploaded
Teaching English Online - TEFL.org - 2021An advanced CPD course looking at the different teaching styles, methods and technology required to run successful online teaching sessions. The course included observed and peer-reviewed teaching sessions and teaching practice.
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English Grammar - TEFL.org - 2021A refresher course in English grammar for teachers of English as a Foreign Language.
Certificate uploaded
Education
2007 - 2010
Bachelor’s - Foreign Languages and TESOL
2017 - 2020
Master's - Translation Studies
4.9
Rating
40
Students
189
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
25 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Conversational English - Improve your spoken English and reach fluency.
A1 - C2Conversation Practice138 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Proofreading and correction (not a Skype lesson).
B2 - C2General0 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Vocabulary (1)
28 Reviews
Gabry
14 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
It is a pleasure to take a lesson with Paul.
He is professional and friendly at the same time.
He provides good topics to discuss during the lesson and depending on your choice he always sends some links relating to them.
Thank Paul for your amazing job!
Jan 10, 2022
Marcin Kacprzak
23 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Perfect lesson with loads of vocabulary insights
Dec 22, 2021
FRANCESCA
17 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I appreciated all lessons with Paul. He is really patient and accurate with grammar and with the pronunciation.
Sep 27, 2021
italki604591
1 English lesson
I love this class. Paul gave me some tips and he has a dynamic class.
Oct 31, 2022
Gabry
14 English lessons
Apr 3, 2022
Gabry
14 English lessons
It's always nice to do the lesson with Paul.
Thanks, Paul for your time and for sharing your experience with me.
Feb 16, 2022
Trial Lesson
USD 5.00
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