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Patrick Roberts
English
Native
Afrikaans
Other

From South Africa

Living in Portland, United States

READ MY STUDENTS' REVIEWS - 25+ years' training experience. Business & interview specialist classes. READ MY STUDENTS' REVIEWS - Reliable endorsements say so much Job interview preparation Presentations & meetings Conversations - professional & casual Relocation & international travel practice Bespoke classes and subject matter for each student personally Achieve practical fluency tailored to your goals Confidence building As a South African native English speaker with 25+ years in corporate training, I’ve coached other teachers, executives, pilots and travelers to speak confidently and fluently. My HR & senior management background means I understand professional communication deeply. I value helping students unlock their potential through relaxed, personalized lessons. My interests - aviation, sports and creative hobbies like LEGO & photography. Do you stress about learning? I create a relaxed environment, whilst keeping things professional, so my students enjoy our classes and come away from them with valuable learning having taken place. I provide lots of written feedback during and after the lesson, so students can always refer to it for continuous self-improvement. What is your motivation - building a better life for you and your family? My motivation - helping hundreds of students obtain jobs and promotions. Can AI build your confidence like a good tutor can? That's what I do. It requires engagement, active listening and simultaneously providing accurate feedback whilst having a deep conversation. AI can't offer that same degree of complexity nor personal touch.
My teaching material
  • PDF file
  • Text Documents
  • Presentation slides/PPT
  • Audio files
  • Image files
  • Video files
  • Articles and news
  • Quizzes
  • Test templates and examples
  • Homework Assignments
  • Graphs and charts
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Trial Lesson
131 lessons completed
USD 7.50+
INFORMAL TUTORING
A1-C2
Conversation
4,013 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
4% off
CONVERSATIONAL PRACTICE
A1-C2
Conversation
3,092 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
4% off
INTERVIEW PREPARATION, BUSINESS & WORK RELATED
A1-C2
Language Essentials
963 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
4% off
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Piotr
398 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
If I had to choose three traits of Patrick that describe him as a teacher, I would go with: diligence, creativity, and flexibility. Diligence, because he is always fully committed to clearly and thoroughly explaining every nuance of the language the student is struggling with. Creativity, because he is not only focused on correcting the student’s mistakes. Instead, he provides a lot of alternative vocabulary with relevant examples. Flexibility, because he is very open-minded and able to adapt to any topic, which is evident from pertinent and thought-provoking questions he often asks. All of the above makes me recommend Patrick to anyone looking for an excellent teacher/mentor. Thank you, Patrick, for your hard work.
Student Estela Barberá
Estela Barberá
79 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Patrick is not just a fantastic teacher, he's a fantastic person. Thank you SO much for helping me today, not just with my English, but also with my problems! Patrick spent almost 20 more minutes than the 30 I booked, and he didn't mind, so I really appreciate it. I'm just looking forward to speaking with you soon :D Honestly, many thanks.
Mariana Megda
3 English lessons
Patrick is a great teacher. He is thoughtful and does his best to help the student. I did like his teaching methodology and how he provided guidance throughout timely, constructive and useful feedback. I look forward to working with him. Thank you, Patrick!
Student Niwantha
Niwantha
232 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
It is a joy to speak to Patrick every week because he is my friend. In today’s class we covered wide-range of topics. I am so happy that I could tell Patrick about my father who passed away when I was just 13. Apart from our discussion, I really enjoy reading Patrick’s feedback. As far as English is concerned, there are so many areas I want to discuss with Patrick and am so looking forward to our future classes. Thanks again Patrick and take care always.
Mariana Megda
3 English lessons
Another awesome class! I just can’t wait for the next one. If you need a professional to help you navigate the intricacies of the English language, wait no more and book a lesson with Patrick!
Student Béa
Béa
47 English lessons
Merci pour cette leçon c’était un grand plaisir de se revoir