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 (05:12 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 educator with over a decade of experience across Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and China. Specializing in **IELTS coaching** and **Business English**, I help professionals and students communicate with clarity and confidence.
My multicultural journey—from Canterbury to Bangkok—taught me how language bridges worlds. Whether you’re prepping for exams or mastering workplace fluency, I tailor lessons to your goals with structured yet engaging methods.
Let’s turn your English aspirations into achievements! *สวัสดีค่ะ มาสนุกกับการเรียนภาษาอังกฤษที่ออกแบบมาเฉพาะสำหรับคุณ!*
My creations
Me as a Teacher
Welcome!
🌈Say Hi English เรียนภาษาอังกฤษ กับTeacher Duran เจ้าของภาษา จากลอนดอน ประเทศอังกฤษ เรียนสนุก พูดได้อย่างคล่องแคล่ว
I’m passionate about teaching and have had the chance to work in Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and China. Over the years, I’ve become a patient, culturally aware teacher with a unique teaching style. My lessons are fun, enthusiastic, and engaging.
Good preparation and time management are key to great lessons, and I always bring these to class. With experience teaching so many students online, I’m ready to help you improve your English. Let’s learn together!
⭐ฉันมีประสบการณ์การสอนมากกว่า 10 ปีในประเทศซาอุดีอาระเบีย ไทย และจีน สไตล์การสอนของฉันสนุกและมีประสิทธิภาพ!
My lessons & teaching style
In my classes, I like to use visual effects, pictures, audio, and video, depending on the course and type of lesson. Materials are custom-made for specialist courses; pronunciation and accent reduction, while IELTS, PET, and Cambridge courses follow a structured curriculum based on the course syllabus.
With specialist training in ELT (BA), IELTS and TOEFL Test Prep, and TEFL/TESOL/TEYL, I was honoured to be recognized among the top 10 global teachers for one of Asia’s leading online teaching companies. You will be excited to learn more in my classes.
⚓🤞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
45
Students
210
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
45
Students
210
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
26 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Pronunciation Practice (Materials Provided)
A1 - C1Conversation46 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 17% off
BUSINESS ENGLISH for Professionals (Materials Provided)
A2 - C2Business9 lessons completed
USD 23.00+
Package with 10% off
Tailored English Lessons for Your Unique Goals (Materials Tailored for you)
A1 - C2Language Essentials71 lessons completed
USD 24.00+
Package with 9% off
BEGINNER ENGLISH: Learn to master the basics! (Materials Provided)
Exam Preparation: IELTS, PET, and Cambridge YLS. (Materials Provided)
A1 - C2Test Preparation9 lessons completed
USD 26.00+
Package with 15% off
FREETALK: ONLY NATURAL CONVERSATIONS. (No Materials)
C1 - C2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 15% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Podcast (11)
Quiz (19)
38 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
BeBe / Ubonrat
7 English lessons
The teacher provided very helpful learning advice and was non-judgmental. They also offered guidance on how to practice conversational English.
Dec 26, 2025
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.