Chris
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Chris
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Chinese (Mandarin)
Specialties
BusinessTest PreparationI help students around the world become confident speakers of English.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Chinese (Mandarin)
Specialties
BusinessTest PreparationI help students around the world become confident speakers of English.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Oviedo, Spain (00:50 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 12, 2016InterestsBusiness & FinanceHistoryScienceFoodTech
PLEASE NOTE: I am currently accepting adult students (16+) only.
I am a friendly, approachable, and experienced teacher of English currently working in the north of Spain. A native speaker, I am practiced in teaching adults of all levels, and I have proven success in helping students achieve their goals in the Cambridge English and IELTS exams.
I have a strong background in teaching business English to professionals, and I can provide business classes on a wide range of topics for individuals or organizations. I have worked as the Chief People Officer for an international video game company so I am well-positioned to help you succeed in interviews for new jobs.Me as a Teacher
I will develop interesting and relevant courses to suit your specific requirements. I always aim to deliver classes of the highest quality in a friendly and professional environment to help you achieve your language learning goals.
Please note:
-Students must be at least 18 years old to be eligible for classes.
-When booking a class for the first time, please include a message about who you are, what your current English level is, and what you want to achieve from our classes. I will not be able to accept requests where this information is not provided.
-Missed classes or short-notice cancellations are charged at full price per the Italki lesson cancellation policy.My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are very flexible and have a strong communicative focus. You will be using real English from the first class, and our aim will be to help you feel confident in a wide range of communicative situations. The classes that I offer include the Cambridge FCE and CAE courses, preparation for the IELTS exams, conversation and speaking development, business English, and interview preparation.
If you have any questions about my classes, please feel free to send me a message and I will be happy to provide additional information.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
30 Hour Teaching Business English qualification - The TEFL institute - 2024This certification is a 30-hour specialist training course covering the teaching of both business English and English for specific purposes (ESP). The modules covered include needs analysis and course design, selecting and developing materials, teaching business speaking skills, teaching business writing skills, intercultural training, and teaching English for specific purposes.
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30-Hour IELTS preparation qualification - The TEFL Institute - 2024This certification is a 30-hour specialist training course for experienced teachers who intend to teach IELTS preparation courses. The modules covered are: an introduction to IELTS, teaching listening for IELTS, teaching reading for IELTS, teaching writing for IELTS, teaching vocabulary for IELTS, and possible challenges that the teacher may encounter.
I have further taught 6,976 classes on Italki, maintaining a perfect 5.0 star rating, of which at least 908 classes were for exam preparation.
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Cambridge English TKT unit 2 - Cambridge English Language Assessment - 2015In 2015, after a program of study at the Oviedo TEFL Centre, I passed the Cambridge Teacher Knowledge Test (TKT) unit 2, demonstrating comprehensive and extensive knowledge in the field of lesson planning and the use of resources for language teaching.
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Cambridge English TKT unit 1 - Cambridge English Language Assessment - 2015In 2015 I passed the Cambridge Teacher Knowledge Test (TKT) unit 1, demonstrating comprehensive and extensive knowledge in the field of Language and background to language learning.
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Cambridge English TKT unit 3 - Cambridge English Language Assessment - 2015In 2015, after a program of study at the Oviedo TEFL Centre, I passed the Cambridge Teacher Knowledge Test (TKT) unit 3, demonstrating comprehensive and extensive knowledge in the field of managing the teaching and learning process.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2015 - 2024
Teacher
Education
2003 - 2006
Other - Merchant Vessel OperationsFrom 2003 to 2006 I trained at one of the leading maritime academies in the united kingdom. At the completion of the course, I passed the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency exams and was granted a Certificate of Competency (CoC) to serve as Officer of the Watch on vessels of unlimited size and operational area.
Work Experience
2015 - Current
Profesor de inglésAs an English Teacher in one of the most respected private academies in Oviedo I have been responsible for the educational development and language acquisition of students from a range of ages and levels. I teach classes with varied objectives, including school support, business English and exam preparation. In my classes, I seek to encourage a love of language learning from an early age and always endeavour to provide a high-quality service in a professional and friendly environment.
2003 - 2015
Officer of the Watch (deck)As a navigating officer in the merchant marine, I was responsible for the professional development and safety of crewmembers from diverse cultural and personal backgrounds. My leadership role included significant dedication to providing high-quality training in areas as diverse as sea-survival, emergency response, fire-fighting and watercraft handling.
5.0
Rating
660
Students
7,808
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
357 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
English for Interviews
B1 - C2Business366 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 10% off
Real-world English conversation
A2 - C2Conversation3,034 lessons completed
USD 16.50+
Package with 10% off
Real business English
B1 - C2Business865 lessons completed
USD 18.75+
Package with 10% off
English for web developers, software engineers and IT professionals
B1 - C2Business770 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 10% off
Exam English: B2 First (FCE), C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS (bands 7,8,9)
B1 - C2Test Preparation1,012 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 10% off
Speaking and writing
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,364 lessons completed
USD 18.75+
Package with 10% off
Availability
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706 Reviews
Elena
85 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Chris is the best choice for you, if you need quickly improve your english for job interview. I had only 5 lessons with him before my the most important job interview? and now I have just received the offer! Thank you, Chris! Highly recommended!
Aug 24, 2022
Dmitry
111 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Chris is my favorite teacher because our classes consist of a new vocab include a lot of practice and really useful phrases. We discuss about issues from my business life and I'll able to use it in my ordinary life. I enjoy our classes.
Feb 22, 2018
CN0814
1 English lesson
很好的老师！很认真负责
Mar 28, 2025
Esther
12 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Chris is a very efficient and high standard teacher. He knows perfectly how exams (TOEFL, IELTS, CAE) work and he has a lot of tips and resources to help you. The class is dynamic and you have a lot of fun. Also, he makes the most of a 60 minutes class!!
Jul 25, 2018
Ilia Basov
7 English lessons
Thank you
Apr 3, 2025
Ilia Basov
7 English lessons
Thank you. Looking forward to my next lessons.
Mar 21, 2025
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