James Mackay
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James Mackay
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English
Native
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Italian
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Italian
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From United KingdomLiving in Bologna, Italy (05:20 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 8, 2025InterestsFoodScienceGamingPets & AnimalsBusiness & Finance
Hi! I’m James, an English teacher from the UK, now living in Italy. I’ve worked in education for over 20 years, teaching in schools, universities, and businesses. I became a certified English teacher in 2011.
I love Italian culture, cooking traditional dishes, and exploring the mountains with my dog, CeCe. In my free time, I enjoy video games, TV series, and music. Most of all, I love meeting people and having great conversations. My passion is helping learners grow in confidence and achieve their goals.Me as a Teacher
I specialize in English Language Exam Preparation and Business English. My teaching style is supportive and focused on your needs. With over 20 years of experience, I’ve helped students from many backgrounds improve their skills.
I believe learning should be practical and motivating. My goal is to help you feel confident, whether you’re preparing for an exam, improving workplace communication, or simply becoming more fluent in English.My lessons & teaching style
My lessons focus on your goals. If you're preparing for IELTS or Cambridge exams, I’ll help with strategies, practice exercises, and tips to boost your score.
For Business English, I tailor lessons to your job. Need to give a presentation? We’ll work on your speech and slides. Want to improve customer service skills? We’ll practice real-life conversations. My aim is to help you gain confidence and fluency in a way that is useful for you.Certificates
Cambridge ESOL - University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations - 2011
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2017 - Current
English Language Teacher
2002 - 2006
Maths, IT and RE Teacher
2006 - 2009
Head of IT
Education
2011 - 2012
Master's - E-learning and Digital EducationMSc in E-Learning from the University of Edinburgh
1997 - 2001
Bachelor’s - Mathematics with EducationBSc in Mathematics and Education
PGCE in Secondary Mathematics
Work Experience
2009 - 2011
Director of IT and Media Services
2023 - Current
Instructional Designer and E-Learning specialistI help companies and organisations identify and eliminate problems, and when training is needed, I create e-learning solutions. I also help people with mindshift, and change.
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A1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
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