English coaching for adults — conversation, fluency, work and exam prep. 3,000+ italki classes
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Portuguese
Russian
Specialties
Business
Test Preparation
English coaching for adults — conversation, fluency, work and exam prep. 3,000+ italki classes
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Guadalajara, Mexico (21:09 UTC-06:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 9, 2021
InterestsFoodMusicFilms & TV SeriesTravelLegal Services
Your English is good enough to read this. But maybe you still freeze when talking to native speakers, hesitate in meetings, or write emails that don't quite sound like you. Together, we work on the gap between what you can do and what you want to do.
I'm an English coach for adults. Trained journalist by background, with more than ten years of professional editing experience. I've taught 3,000+ classes on italki to working professionals, university students, immigrants, and serious independent learners. Qualified Specialist in both Business English and Test Preparation.
Most of my work is spoken English coaching: conversation, fluency, pronunciation, presentations, meetings, interviews, and accent. I also coach IELTS, TOEFL, and Cambridge English candidates. Neutral American accent. Levels A2 through C2.
What makes the work different: after every class, I send you a personalized review document. Built from what we worked on, your level, your goals, and your real interests — vocabulary in context, exercises on your specific patterns, examples from your life. This is the editorial work most learners never actually get.
Adults only. Based in Mexico. Outside of class: music, food, history, travel — happy to use these as conversation topics if they interest you.
Podemos usar el español como apoyo.
A gente pode usar o português como apoio.
Book a trial — tell me what you're trying to do in English that you can't do yet. We'll start there.
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Presentation slides/PPT
Audio files
Image files
Video files
Flashcards
Articles and news
Quizzes
Test templates and examples
Graphs and charts
Homework Assignments
My creations
Certificates
Teaching Business English - Bridge Education Group - 2024
Certificate verified
Teaching IELTS Exam Prep - Bridge Education Group - 2024
Certificate verified
CELTA - Teaching House - Atlanta - 2021
Certificate verified
Education
2004 - 2008
Bachelor’s - Liberal ArtsBeloit College
Work Experience
2009 - 2020
ReporterCourthouse News Service - Portland, OR, United States
2014 - 2024
Radio DJXRAY.FM - Portland, Oregon, United States
5.0
Rating
560
Students
3,868
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
560
Students
3868
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
210 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Spoken English Coaching: Conversation, Fluency, Pronunciation
A2 - C1Conversation1,930 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 20% off
Business English for Working Professionals (Qualified Specialist)
A2 - C2Language Essentials514 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 20% off
Exam Preparation: IELTS, TOEFL, and Cambridge English (Qualified Specialist)
A2 - C2Test Preparation261 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 20% off
Availability
My creations
Quiz (7)
116 Reviews
ESCALERACARLOS
20 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have been taking classes with Nick for a month, and although I don’t have much time to dedicate to it, I feel like I’m really improving. Nick is very patient, and the fact that he is also learning and speaking foreign languages has been a clear advantage. I highly recommend working on your English with him.
Jul 22, 2025
italki21320
45 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I'm very grateful to you for being my teacher. I feel I now have more skills to communicate appropriately. Sometimes I fail, but it's just the beginning of something wonderful for my future.
Sep 8, 2022
nataliia
53 English lessons
I enjoy my lessons with Nick. We talk and discuss interesting topics. Nick is a very calm, kind, and knowledgeable person.
He also has a lesson plan with an interesting topic, including exercises, reading, listening, and sometimes grammar.
I really like my lessons with Nick and recommend him.
May 2, 2026
Victoria
35 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
If you’re looking for a great conversation with an intelligent and comforting person, Nick is definitely the right choice. He is an engaging and encouraging teacher, and lessons with him are always a lot of fun. I can feel so much progress in my English, and I’m becoming a much more confident speaker. Thank you, Nick—I really appreciate you!
Mar 12, 2025
Prerana Rai
11 English lessons
Nick is a fantastic teacher! I highly recommend anyone that are willing to learn English!
May 6, 2026
CalderonOscar
1 English lesson
Es paciente, se enfoca en los puntos a aprender, te orienta sobre como aprender mas rapido, es sincero sobre lo que necesitas para aprender ingles, te recomienda ser constante para lograr objetivos