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Robert Barton
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Specialties
BusinessExperienced business executive, MBA, TEFL qualified, graduate of Oxford and Cambridge Universities
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Specialties
BusinessExperienced business executive, MBA, TEFL qualified, graduate of Oxford and Cambridge Universities
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Birmingham, United Kingdom (04:03 UTC+00:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 31, 2017InterestsSports & FitnessTravelMarketingTechBusiness & Finance
I’m a UK based Business English coach for executives, CEOs, CFOs, investors, and leaders who need to command boardrooms, pitch flawlessly, and negotiate with authority. With over a decade in high-stakes business, including running a $1.5bn turnover business and being non-exec board director of a large construction company, I teach the the real language of power, persuasion, and global deal-making in English. I'm a TEFL-qualified coach and founder of cambridgebusinessenglish.com, which creates online support materials. I have degrees and masters degrees in finance, IT and construction from Oxford and Cambridge Universities, and an MBA from the London Business School.Me as a Teacher
I specialize in working with ambitious professionals that need to perform in English at the highest levels. Whether you're delivering a presentation, pitching to investors, leading a team, or negotiating a deal, I help you find the precise words, tone, and confidence to succeed.
My teaching is results-driven, highly personalised, and grounded in real-world business experience. I’ve taught 1-to-1 online, developed online courses, and delivered training tailored to sectors including finance, tech, consulting, and manufacturing. My lessons & teaching style
I offer:
• 1-2-1 executive coaching for Business English
• Presentation and pitch training
• Interview and career coaching in English
• Bespoke professional development programs in Business English.
• Online courses, e-books and communication toolkits
If you want to speak English with confidence, communicate like a leader, and operate effectively in international business, I’d be delighted to help.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
- Text Documents
- Video files
Certificates
Master of Studies - University of Cambridge - 2023Construction Management
Certificate verified
TEFL - TEFL - 2017Qualified TEFL Teacher
Certificate verified
TEFL online - tefl.org.uk - 2017TEFL qualification for teaching English online
Certificate verified
MBA - London Business School, University of London - 2002
Certificate verified
Education
1996 - 1998
Master's - Information TechnologyMSc
2017 - 2017
Other - Teaching English OnlineTEFL Online Teaching Course
2017 - 2019
Other - FinancePostgraduate Diploma in Finance
2017 - 2017
Other - Teaching English as a Foreign LanguageTEFL Certificate
2021 - 2023
Master's - Constructiuon BusinessMaster of Studies degree from the University of Cambridge
1999 - 2001
Master's - Business & EconomicsMBA from Europe's top ranked business school
Work Experience
2017 - Current
Managing DirectorBusiness specialising in investment, AI and education via the latest technology
2014 - 2017
New Business Directorconstruction business director
2010 - 2014
Special Projects Directorinternational and regional development company
2007 - 2011
Head of Major ProjectsDevelopment company specialising in London real estate for international markets
2002 - 2007
Development DirectorSpecialising in the development of new towns and cities
1995 - 2002
Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (UK & Europe)Construction products for the UK, Ireland, northern Europe and Singapore
1997 - 1999
Teacher, IT & BusinessTeaching adult students HNC in IT and Business
5.0
Rating
106
Students
530
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
54 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Business English Coaching
A2 - C2Language Essentials7 lessons completed
USD 28.00+
Package with 5% off
Business Conversation Practice (30 mins for $20)
A2 - C2Conversation21 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 5% off
Complete Coaching & Programme
A2 - C2Business0 lessons completed
USD 40.00+
Package with 4% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
64 Reviews
Aline Borges
3 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
My class with Robert was good. He was interested to get to know the student and assess the needs for the class. He provided good content and attended my specific request. I recommend Robert for Business English.
Minha aula com o Robert foi excelente. Ele se interessou em me conhecer e explorar as minhas necessidades para as aulas. Ele forneceu materiais interessantes e atendeu o meu pedido. Eu recomendo o Robert para Inglês para Negócios.
Feb 14, 2018
Luma Manina
7 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Thank you for the great lesson we had today! I think this might be the first time in my life when I speak to a teacher for the very first time and then I immediately go, "More lessons!! Booking more lessons with him NOW!" Speak to you soon
Aug 13, 2017
Luis Diaz
5 English lessons
A wonderful and professional professor
Nov 2, 2025
Juliana Gutierrez
7 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Esta fue mi primera lección en Italki. Me pareció un profesor sólido y culto. Toma las clases con seriedad y creo que lograré mejorar de una manera entretenida.
C'était ma première leçon en Italki. Je pensais qu'il était un enseignant solide et cultivé. Il est professionnel et attentionné et je pense que je vais améliorer mon anglais de manière divertissant
Jan 26, 2018
Luis Diaz
5 English lessons
Wonderful
Nov 5, 2025
Luis Diaz
5 English lessons
It was very good class! Robert is very professional and very well business educated, and very good at teaching, I enjoyed very much this class.
Oct 30, 2025
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