Cambridge CELTA-certified native English teacher with 5+ years of experience from Los Angeles 😊
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Greek
Cambridge CELTA-certified native English teacher with 5+ years of experience from Los Angeles 😊
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume
From United StatesLiving in Los Angeles, United States (20:54 UTC-07:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 30, 2016
Interest topicArtTravelGaming
Hi! I'm Brian ✌️ I am a Cambridge CELTA-certified English teacher from Los Angeles, California. I’ve been teaching English online for over 5 years. My goal as a teacher is to help you to feel comfortable and confident when speaking English!
• Education & Degrees
Bachelor's Degree with Honors, Digital Media
Cambridge CELTA Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
120-hour Certificate of Educational Studies with Distinction in TEFL
• Professional Development
B1 Proficiency in Greek
IELTS Teacher Training Program - Writing & Speaking Certificate
Certificate of Achievement: Teaching English Online
Certificate of Achievement: Early Childhood Associate Teacher
My creations
Me as a Teacher
"Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin
Ready to feel more confident when speaking English?
Learning a new language isn’t easy. There’s no magic button. No shortcut. No secret formula. It takes time, energy, and hard work! I can’t do it for you…but you don’t have to do it alone! With a bit of help and whole lot of practice (and maybe a few laughs) —I promise you’ll be surprised about how far you’ll go. How can I help? 😊
My lessons & teaching style
• Lessons are focused on building your skills in all areas of language learning: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
• I use authentic materials including news articles, music, and videos to expose students to real-world language. Every lesson is built around a theme, ranging from ancient philosophy to the latest tech news (and everything in between!).
• You will have the opportunity to express your ideas both through writing and speaking, while engaging in real-world conversations about relevant topics. Communication is the focus, while simultaneously expanding your vocabulary and reviewing grammatical structures as needed.
• All classes are conducted on Zoom.
My teaching material
Text Documents
Video files
Articles and news
Quizzes
Homework Assignments
Education
2008 - 2010
Other - ArtSanta Monica CollegeAssociate's Degree with High Honors
2011 - 2014
Bachelor's - Digital MediaOtis College of Art and DesignBachelor's Degree with Honors
Certificates
IELTS Teacher Training - IELTS Speaking IDP IELTS 2023IELTS teacher preparation course focused on assessment criteria and terminology, key features of performance, writing assessment method, application of public Band Descriptors, and practice in using the public Band Descriptors.
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Cert of Achievement: Teaching English Online Cambridge Assesment English 2020This online course prepared teachers to teach English online by exploring the tools and teaching skills
needed to develop learners’ language skills in both one-to-one and group online lessons.
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IELTS Teacher Training - IELTS Writing IDP IELTS 2023IELTS teacher preparation course focused on assessment criteria and terminology, key features of performance, writing assessment method, application of public Band Descriptors, and practice in using the public Band Descriptors.
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Α2 Πιστοποιητικό Ελληνομάθειας με Επίδοση Άριστα/ A2 Certification of Proficiency in Greek with Excellent Performance Το Κέντρο Ελληνικής Γλώσσας/ Center for Greek Language 2016
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Cambridge CELTA Cambridge Assessment English 2020CELTA courses are delivered by Authorised Centres on behalf of Cambridge Assessment English. All CELTA courses include at least 120 hours of contact between candidates and course tutors. The CELTA course covers a range of topics:
-Learners and teachers, and the teaching and learning context
-Language analysis and awareness
-Language skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing
-Planning and resources for different teaching contexts
-Developing teaching skills and professionalism
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Certificate of Educational Studies with Distinction in TEFL with TEYL Specialization (120 Hours) Coventry House International - OnTesol 2016Accredited by ACTDEC/Accreditation Council for TESOL Distance Education Courses
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English Lessons
Trial Lesson
112 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Guided Conversation [No Homework]
A2 - C2Conversation Practice588 lessons completed
USD 16.00
Package with 10% off
English Workshop: Reading, Writing, Speaking, & Listening [+Homework]
A2 - C2General616 lessons completed
USD 20.00
Package with 10% off
20-Hour General Business English Course [+Homework & Certificate of Completion]
A2 - B2Business65 lessons completed
USD 20.00
Package with 10% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Vocabulary (2)
389 Reviews
Hadrien Lolivier
27 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Étant depuis un an sur italki, c'est l'un des meilleurs professeurs que j'ai eu. Les cours portent toujours sur des sujets intéressants et variés. Brian est très professionnel dans sa manière d'enseigner : ponctuel, organisé, il nous envoie des documents, rédige des fiches avec nous pour progresser en prononciation, en vocabulaire et en grammaire. En bref, un super professeur pour progresser en anglais !
Jun 25, 2022
Reamy Lee
58 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
저는 1년동안 브라이언 선생님의 수업을 들었는데 강추드려요:)
특히 English workshop 수업은 듣기, 읽기, 쓰기, 말하기를 골고루 연습할 수 있어요.
수업 주제도 다양하고 난이도 별로 준비되어 있기 때문에
자신에게 알맞는 레벨과 자신이 관심있는 주제에 대해서 영어로 연습할 수있습니다.
그리고 아카데믹한 글쓰기를 원하시는 분께도 추천드립니다!
단순히 영어문법만을 체크해주시는 것이 아니라
더 전문적이고 아카데믹한 글을 쓸 수 있도록 지도해주세요.
I've been taking his English class for one year and I highly recommend it.
His English workshop is especially helpful because you can practice reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
He prepares classes at various levels with different topics, so you can practice at your desired level while learning about topics that interest you.
I recommend this class especially for those who are interested in academic writing. He doesn’t just correct grammar, he also teaches how to write professionally in an academic context.
May 6, 2022
Natalya
22 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Очень рекомендую занятия с Браеном всем, кто хотел бы улучшить конкретные языковые навыки - например, бизнес-коммуникацию на английском. Браен работает по собственной интерактивной и вовлекающей методике, дает очень много полезной информации и советов, которые можно применить на практике. Если вам нужен реальный опыт в использовании американского английского, Браен станет вашим лучшим помощником. Очень рекомендую этого преподавателя!
Jun 5, 2021
Mario
24 English lessons
Another best lesson with Brian. Thank you.
May 27, 2023
Mario
24 English lessons
Brian is one of the best teacher I've ever met. He's really professional and encourages you to do your best in class. With him, I'm gonna learn so many things. I recommend him.
May 19, 2023
Dmitry
64 English lessons
Today we practiced a product manager’s interview question. The task was to improve teachers experience on italki and to defend my solution. I didn’t know what the task would be and the challenge of this is what I enjoyed most. Sure, there was a lot of errors and rambling on my side. But Brian was motivating and gave me a honest feedback that I will use to improve my speaking next time. Thank you!