English teacher Marvin Dent

Marvin Dent

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Teaches
English
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Spanish
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Test Preparation
Business
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10 years experience, Masters in TESOL & CELTA - 100% success rate in CPE/CAE/FCE and IELTS
From United KingdomLiving in Other, United Kingdom (23:28 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 1, 2016
InterestsGamingFoodFilms & TV SeriesSports & FitnessReading
I am Tefl-Q accredited which means I am fully qualified in this field with the following qualifications 1. MA TESOL 2. Postgraduate Diploma TESOL 3. CELTA I have 10 years of experience in the classroom and 9 years online with proven results which include CPE - 100% passes at A,B & C CAE - 100% passes at A & B IELTS - 100% improvement with EVERY student I have had, maximum 8.5 overall and 9.0 individual bands FCE - 100% passes at A I have worked around the world from Europe to Mexico and in my home country of England. I am also a fully accredited worker of the British council as well being proficient in Business English, having worked for Panasonic and universities around the world. I possess a 100% success rate in interview practice classes, candidates have gone on to work at Google, Facebook, Amazon, BCG, McKinsey, Bain, Harvard, MBA programs, investment banks, private equity firms, gained promotions and emigrated to England, Canada, Australia and Europe. This is only possible because I refuse to let you fail, I take great pride in this profession, my record and achievements. I love teaching, the opportunity to help people reach their goals and dreams is a blessing and I am grateful for this profession. For this reason I feel a huge sense of pride and responsibility to bring you my very best! I will be with you until you reach your dream life I believe in every student and I liken this to being in your corner, I will be there to help you no matter which way, as...
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Rating
1264
Students
18572
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

English Lessons

Trial Lesson
597 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Professional English Development
A2 -  C2

Language Essentials

5,795 lessons completed
USD 37.50+
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Test Preparation: IELTS/FCE/CAE/CPE/TOEFL/TOEIC (100% success)
A2 -  C2

Test Preparation

3,039 lessons completed
USD 40.50+
Package with 43% off
Conversation Practice & Development (with added analysis)
A2 -  C2

Conversation

4,387 lessons completed
USD 35.50+
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British Pronunciation Masterclass (RP)
A2 -  C2

Language Essentials

3,997 lessons completed
USD 38.50+
Package with 45% off
Work, Essay and CV Correction - (Proofreading, Translation, CV improvement, University Essay Correction)
A2 -  C2

Language Essentials

179 lessons completed
USD 38.00+
Package with 41% off
Interview Practice
A2 -  C2

Business

578 lessons completed
USD 39.00+
Package with 45% off

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2,016 Reviews

Student Vasyl Andrela
Vasyl Andrela
21 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
What sets Marv apart is his ability to make English lessons truly engaging. He doesn't just focus on grammar rules - instead, he skillfully weaves personal life experiences into his teaching. This approach makes the content both relatable and memorable. In his class, you don't just learn how to construct sentences correctly. Marv shows you how language applies to real-world situations, enhancing both your English skills and your ability to express yourself effectively in various contexts. His teaching method bridges the gap between textbook knowledge and practical application. It's refreshing to see an instructor who understands that language learning is about more than just rules – it's about communication and personal growth.
Oct 18, 2024
Student 安德烈 (Andrea)
安德烈 (Andrea)
10 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I agree, one of the best teachers I ever had! Marvin is extremely professional, commited and dedicated to his students, in just one hour we were able to go over so many things that I feel really like I got the most from this hour, let alone the fact that this was just the first time we met. I also appreciate that he targeted the lesson for me, so I was doing something were useful, and he had great ideas too. I like his approach also because he goes deeply into everything. Thank you for your great job, see you soon!
Oct 9, 2016
Austin
11 English lessons
We always have good time in the class, Marvin really teaches carefully and it's easy to make progress, also he always knows what to talk next and there's no embarrassment.
Apr 25, 2026
Student Ethan
Ethan
10 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Feeling progress!!! You've helped me work miracles on my speaking!
Oct 22, 2016
XU SHILING
2 English lessons
Marvin is a very professional teacher and make me think and speak better.
May 2, 2026
Liliana Suchankova
30 English lessons
Mr. Dent is the best teacher I could have possibly chosen for my CPE preparation. He helped me make incredible progress. If you want to make sure you will be ready for your exam, this is your person. Structured lessons, real exam-style preparation, constructive feedback, and, most importantly, always making sure you understand everything even if it means he needs to explain it in five different ways – that is what makes Mr. Dent really stand out. Thank you.
Feb 14, 2026