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Rhys🇬🇧
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Welsh
Native
Speaks
Spanish
French
Basque
Portuguese
Sinhala
Specialties
Test PreparationFriendly Certified teacher IELTS, FCE, CAE Exam preparation General & Conversational English & Welsh
Teaches
English
Native
Welsh
Native
Speaks
Spanish
French
Basque
Portuguese
Sinhala
Specialties
Test PreparationFriendly Certified teacher IELTS, FCE, CAE Exam preparation General & Conversational English & Welsh
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Other, Sri Lanka (19:00 UTC+05:30)
About Me
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Hello, I'm Rhys, a professional teacher from the UK with 6 years' experience teaching English and Welsh for beginners, intermediate, and advanced learners. I also offer Cambridge exams (FCE, CAE), IELTS preparation, and conversation classes. My methods make learning effortless, enjoyable, and stimulating. I’m passionate about the cultures of the UK. I love travel, languages, history, sport and music. I’ve lived in the UK, Spain and Sri Lanka! I’m friendly and serious about your progress. Message or book a trial—let's reach your goals!Me as a Teacher
I have a Bachelor's degree in Welsh and Spanish, I hold a PGCE specializing in the teaching of international languages and a Master’s degree in Politics. I have taught Welsh, Spanish, and French in UK secondary schools through the medium of both English and Welsh.
Both spoken and standard written Welsh are crucial for any learner of Welsh, whatever your reason for learning. My Welsh degree provides me with the expertise to help you master standard Welsh so you can access news articles, official announcements and everything in between. I'm also a native speaker with a wide understanding of dialects, so I can help you speak naturally with anyone from Cardiff to Caernarfon. My lessons & teaching style
My teaching philosophy is based on evidence-backed language learning methods that make study more effective and engaging as well as fostering good language learning habits. I believe language learning should be enjoyable and rewarding, so I create a relaxed, supportive environment where students grow to love the process, making their goals more attainable.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
NQT induction Certificate - Education Workforce Council - 2025This is my certificate certifying that I have passed my first year of professional teaching at a UK secondary School (NQT), giving me the status of a fully qualified teacher. I taught Welsh second language at a UK Secondary school for one year.
Certificate verified
30 Hour Teaching IELTS Preparation Course - The TEFL Institute - 2025This course taught me the structure and specifics of the IELTS exam, trained me how to teach the specific parts of the exam, including exam strategies, giving feedback and how to mark both writing and speaking parts of the exam.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2024 - 2025
Teacher of WelshI taught Welsh second language as a full time teacher in a UK secondary school.
Education
2023 - 2024
Bachelor’s - Secondary PGCEPost Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) in the teaching of Modern Foreign Languages through the medium of Welsh. Included written assignments including classroom interventions whilst on two secondary school placements. The placements were Welsh medium schools where I taught Spanish, French and Welsh first language. This allows me to teach as a secondary school teacher in the UK.
Work Experience
2021 - 2023
English TeacherI was an English teacher in a language academy. I taught ages 10-60+, A1-C2 including exam preparation (Cambridge English First Exam, Advanced and Proficiency).
5.0
Rating
50
Students
351
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
98%
Response rate
English Lessons
English
Welsh
Trial Lesson
23 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Unstructured English conversational lesson
B2 - C2Conversation63 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 11% off
Structured English lesson
A1 - C2Language Essentials157 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 11% off
IELTS, CAE, FCE test preparation
B1 - C1Test Preparation35 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 11% off
Availability
23 Reviews
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English
Welsh
Maria Laura Peralta
14 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Such a great teacher! I am preparing to sit the CAE, and Rhys has been teaching me the best strategies to successfully pass it. Great examples, feedback and explanations!
Feb 24, 2026
Felipe Villada
39 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Rhys is a very good teacher; he is patient and dedicates his time to helping me learn the things I find difficult. He uses very professional teaching methods.
Nov 12, 2025
Gus Infante
4 Welsh lessons
My lessons with Rhys are fun and a great way of forcing myself to communicate in Welsh!
Mar 9, 2026
Timothy Johnson
29 Welsh lessons
Teacher’s pick
Great teacher! Rhys prepares original material for class and personalizes it for the student. I feel like I'm getting a solid base for learning Welsh and it´s very motivating. Highly recommended.
Oso irakasle ona! Kriston lana egiten du klaseak egokitzeko zure maila eta beharretara. Galesera ikasi nahi baduzu, Rhys irakaslea gomendatzen dizut :)
Nov 20, 2025
Maureen M.
3 Welsh lessons
Excellent lesson. I had a personalised lesson based on my current book.
Mar 11, 2026
aruzhan
6 English lessons
The first trial lesson was enjoyable. I really liked it. We discussed my learning goals. I think his teaching method is effective. I'd be happy to continue the lessons. Thanks!
Feb 16, 2026
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