English language consultant. Prepared, Professional & Reliable! 🇬🇧
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Thai
Arabic
Chinese (Other)
Specialties
Business
Test Preparation
Kids
English language consultant. Prepared, Professional & Reliable! 🇬🇧
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Bangkok, Thailand (03:43 UTC+07:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 20, 2021
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🇬🇧 Your Trusted English Consultant: Precision Meets Passion
Hello! I’m Duran, a London-born English educator with over 15 years of teaching experience across Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and China. I specialize in IELTS preparation, Business English, and confident conversation, helping professionals, students, and young learners communicate clearly and naturally.
My international teaching journey—from London to Bangkok—has allowed me to work with thousands of students both in classrooms and online, tailoring lessons to different cultures, goals, and learning styles.
My creations
Me as a Teacher
Welcome!
🌈Say Hi English เรียนภาษาอังกฤษ กับTeacher Duran เจ้าของภาษา จากลอนดอน ประเทศอังกฤษ เรียนสนุก พูดได้อย่างคล่องแคล่ว
⭐ What I Teach
📈 IELTS Preparation & Exam Strategies
💼 Business English & Professional Communication
🗣️ Conversation & Fluency for Adults
📚 Grammar & Vocabulary Development
🎒 Engaging English Lessons for Kids (stories, activities, and fun learning)
I hold a degree from the University of Greenwich (London) along with certifications in TEFL, SEND, IELTS preparation, and TEYL (Teaching English to Young Learners).
⭐ฉันมีประสบการณ์การสอนมากกว่า 10 ปีในประเทศซาอุดีอาระเบีย ไทย และจีน สไตล์การสอนของฉันสนุกและมีประสิทธิภาพ!
My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are structured, engaging, and fully personalized. Whether you're preparing for an exam, improving workplace communication, or simply building confidence in everyday conversation, I design materials and activities specifically around your goals.
📊 In your first lesson, I will:
Assess your current level
Understand your goals
Create a clear learning plan tailored to you
Together we’ll make learning English practical, enjoyable, and effective.
สวัสดีครับ มาพัฒนาภาษาอังกฤษของคุณไปด้วยกัน!
Let’s turn your English goals into real progress.
⚓🤞จองแล้วทดลองเรียนกับฉัน เพื่อการเรียนภาษาอังกฤษได้ตามเป้าหมาย และผลลัพธ์ที่ดี มีความก้าวหน้าด้านภาษา🚦✨
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
Homework Assignments
Certificates
Business English - Global Language Training - 2024This certificate proves that I have the knowledge to teach Business English to professionals and corporate company employees.
Certificate verified
00207356 - Bridge Education Group - 2024Teaching IELTS test preparation
Certificate verified
TEFL Professional Development Institute - TEFL Professional Development Institute - 2019120 hrs TEFL certificate
Certificate verified
Teaching Of English to Young Learners - Global Language Training - 201640hr Teaching Of English to Young Learners
Certificate verified
GLT2016009425 - Global Language Training - 2016This certifies that I have the skills to teach English to young learners.
Certificate verified
120 hour TEFL - Text and talk academy - 2011
Certificate verified
Education
2006 - 2009
Bachelor’s - English Language and English Language Teaching (ELT)Greenwich University
2020 - 2020
Bachelor’s - TESOL/TEFLGlobal language training
Work Experience
2016 - 2024
Online English ConsultantiTutorGroup/TutorABC - Taipei & Shanghai, Taiwan, China
2024 - Current
Head of Englishsayhienglish - PathumThani, Thailand
5.0
Rating
55
Students
268
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
55
Students
268
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
31 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Pronunciation Practice (Materials Provided)
A1 - C1Conversation68 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 20% off
BUSINESS ENGLISH for Professionals (Materials Provided)
A2 - C2Business27 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 20% off
Tailored English Lessons for Your Unique Goals (Materials Tailored for you)
A1 - C2Language Essentials77 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 20% off
BEGINNER ENGLISH: Learn to master the basics! (Materials Provided)
EXAMS for school: FCE, PET, and Cambridge YLS. (Materials Provided)
A1 - C2Test Preparation9 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 20% off
**NEW COURSE!** FREETALK: NATURAL CONVERSATIONS. (No Materials)
C1 - C2Conversation1 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 20% off
Availability
My creations
Podcast (11)
Quiz (19)
42 Reviews
Dorota
8 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Duran is an amazing teacher. A positive person, with a sense of humor. The class runs smoothly with him. I feel I'm learning a lot and making real progress. I wholeheartedly recommend Duran's classes. You should give them a go too.
Feb 13, 2025
ketinart sumrit
6 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Today class about pronunciation of voice and voiceless sound. He encouraged me to speak better and more confident
Jun 26, 2024
Tiger Zi
37 English lessons
thank you
Feb 3, 2026
Moon
2 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
The teacher Duran is very attentive, he provided detailed guidance and examples for every question I asked, which helped me learn a lot. Moreover, his warm smile creates a welcoming atmosphere, making the class feel very comfortable.
Nov 21, 2024
Katrina Lin
4 English lessons
Teacher Duran motivates my son, Otis, to learn English with fun way. Thanks.
Feb 4, 2026
Katrina Lin
4 English lessons
Teacher Duran uses interesting materials and lots of positive encouragement. It really helped my kid who didn’t like speaking English start to respond. Now he really looks forward to the class.