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Darren Poynton
Professional TeacherProfessional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Expert Tutoring in Conversational, Academic & Business English. Equipping You for Success.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Expert Tutoring in Conversational, Academic & Business English. Equipping You for Success.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Peterborough, United Kingdom (23:08 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 6, 2016InterestsHistoryScienceEnvironment & NatureReadingWriting
Hello! I’m a Cambridge-certified English teacher (CELTA) with a PhD in Politics & Philosophy, specializing in Academic and Business English. Whether you’re drafting a research paper, preparing a presentation, or negotiating in a global workplace, I’ll help you communicate with clarity and confidence. Having taught across Spain and the UK – in schools, businesses, and online – I tailor lessons to your goals, blending expertise with real-world relevance. Let’s turn language barriers into bridges for your success!Me as a Teacher
My teaching philosophy revolves around practicality and relevance. I believe that language skills should be immediately applicable to real-life situations. Whether you're looking to excel in your academic pursuits or thrive in a professional business environment, my lessons will equip you with the language tools you need to communicate confidently and effectively.
What to Expect:
Tailored Lessons: Each lesson will be designed according to your goals, proficiency level, and areas for improvement.
Interactive Sessions: Engaging discussions, role plays, case studies, and practical exercises will be the core of our lessons.
Constructive Feedback: I'll provide detailed feedback on your languageMy lessons & teaching style
Academic English:
Are you preparing for an important academic presentation, research paper, or entrance exam? I'll work closely with you to enhance your writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills. From structuring essays to refining your academic vocabulary, I'll provide personalized guidance that aligns with the expectations of academia.
Business English:
In today's global business landscape, effective communication is paramount. I'll help you gain the language proficiency necessary to excel in negotiations, presentations, meetings, emails, and more. We'll cover business etiquette, formal language usage, and strategies for clear and persuasive communication.Certificates
CELTA - Cambridge Regional College - 2019
Certificate verified
140 Hours TEFL / TEOSL - i-to-i - 2015
Certificate verified
Education
2016 - 2018
Master's - Philosopohy
2008 - 2015
Bachelor’s - Politics, Philosophy and Economics
2020 - 2024
Doctorate - Philosophy
Work Experience
2016 - 2018
FacilitatorPhilosophy workshops in schools and the community
2019 - 2019
Native English classroom assistant
2019 - 2020
English language teacher
2022 - 2023
Assistant lecturerI delivered seminars and workshops on a philosophy and politics module.
2025 - Current
TESOL and IT teacherI taught English and beginners IT at a language and immigration advice charity.
4.9
Rating
23
Students
33
Lessons
97%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
9 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Conversation practice (for adults only)
B1 - C2Conversation12 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 10% off
Academic English writing coaching.
C1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 25.00
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
7 Reviews
Gabriel Pinho
11 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Darren is a great teacher! He's always calm and patient and is helping me to improve my vocabulary and feel more confident.
Aug 2, 2024
Bruna
1 English lesson
Teacher’s pick
Darren is a very patient and kind teacher and he helped me practising new vocabulary with helpful and fun examples and exercises.
A very enjoyable first session, thank you very much!
Jun 13, 2016
Artem
1 English lesson
Thank you! It was a good experience)
Oct 10, 2016
antonio
1 English lesson
Teacher’s pick
Interesting conversation. The teacher was calm,patient and always easy to be understood.
May 22, 2024
Gabriel Pinho
11 English lessons
Darren is a great teacher. I really recommend him to everyone interested in practising their English more.
Jul 12, 2024
kiumars heidari
1 English lesson
He was kind and polite.we discuss about global warming , my job and travelling.
It was a new experience.
Sep 22, 2016
Trial Lesson
USD 15.00
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