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Dave

English

Native

French

Portuguese

From United Kingdom

Living in Other, Portugal

Conversational English Tutor with 9 years of italki teaching experience. Sheffield-born, Portugal-based, and endlessly passionate about the English language! With 30 years of diverse roles—from acting to customer service—I like to think I've become pretty adept at the art of clear and sophisticated communication. Whether through poetry, comedy, or everyday chats, I thrive on helping learners speak confidently and naturally. As an italki tutor since 2016, I specialise in relaxed, conversation-focussed lessons where mistakes are just stepping stones. Let’s turn your English into a tool for connection—with humour, patience, and most importantly, fun! PLEASE NOTE: I only teach adults over 18 and I don't teach outside my scheduled hours. I’m learning Portuguese, so I know how scary using a second language can be. Back in the UK, I had a lot of experience of correcting letters, emails, reports and presentations: even though I have no formal training as a teacher, I can help if you’re working towards exams or looking for a job – or if you’re simply learning English for pleasure. I'm here to help you master the art of conversational English, to gently point out the right words to use, the proper grammar, the correct pronunciation. I'm not here to criticise or put you under pressure: I want you to enjoy our lessons and above all, have fun! I'm a community tutor, rather than a professional teacher, which means that my lessons are informal and led by you, the student. We can talk about whatever you like: films, music, TV programmes, books, travel, current ...

Interests

Films & TV Series

Music

Writing

Pets & Animals

Reading

English

Trial Lesson

299 lessons completed

USD 7.00+

Informal Tutoring

B1-C2

Conversation

2,676 lessons completed

USD 9.00+

10% off

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For beginners·56

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1 English lesson

Teacher’s pick

If you are looking for a teacher who makes learning enjoyable, Dave is your guy. He is incredibly encouraging and easy to talk to. Our class flew by because we had such a fun, natural conversation, and he really knows how to ask the right questions to keep you engaged. I truly look forward to our next sessions together.

Katja

35 English lessons

Teacher’s pick

Entertaining and funny as always 😁 Thanks for the nice chat, Dave! Looking forward to next time! 🌻

Lev

100 English lessons

thanks a lot for the lesson ❤️

Denis

14 English lessons

Teacher’s pick

Dave is an amazing teacher; the lessons are so much fun. He is patient and intelligent; it's pure joy to speak with him. Definitely will stick with him for longer.

Denis

14 English lessons

Dave is amazing as usual; certainly recommend him for whatever skill you need to improve.

ÁLVARO CAVALCANTI

5 English lessons

A aula de inglês com o professor Dave foi de forma descontraída, me deixando à vontade para me expressar, ajudando nas dificuldades de expressão, sempre motivando para continuar a conversação solta. Orientou-me para ajudar nas práticas de ouvir e falar, assistir TV Britânica e Podcasts