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Charlie Collingwood
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
Chinese (Mandarin)
Haitian Creole
Professional teacher - 30+ years' experience - Cambridge TESOL Diploma
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
Chinese (Mandarin)
Haitian Creole
Professional teacher - 30+ years' experience - Cambridge TESOL Diploma
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom (09:37 UTC+00:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 26, 2021InterestsFilms & TV SeriesTravelHistory
Hi everyone! My name is Charlie. I am a qualified teacher from the UK, with a neutral English accent.
I have been teaching English for over 30 years: in England and abroad (mainly in France and the French Caribbean). I have traveled in many countries including China, Brazil and most European countries.
I speak fluent French and am currently learning Mandarin Chinese - so I well understand the difficulties of language learning! :)
What I really love about teaching English is learning about other cultures and helping people change their lives, through communicating in a new language.
I have a bachelor’s degree in English and French, and a Cambridge University TESOL Diploma (350 hours).Me as a Teacher
Do you dream of speaking English with confidence?
Do you need a qualification like a Cambridge exam or IELTS?
Would you like to develop your career prospects?
Are you planning to study or work in an English-speaking country?
I have helped 1000s of people to achieve dreams like these, and I can help you too!
I know it can be hard at the start, but learning one-to-one on Italki is different! We will focus on the parts of language that YOU need and discuss topics that interest you.
We will use grammar in contexts that connect with you, focus on your specific pronunciation problems. and with regular lessons on Italki you will make rapid progress. Soon, those dreams will become a reality! My lessons & teaching style
We will work as a team. I like to make my lessons varied, organised and fun!
You tell me what you need, what your goals are, and what you find difficult.
I will listen to you, get to know you, and together we will decide on material, topics and a plan that will help you progress in a relaxed and structured way!
I can also correct your errors, improve your pronunciation, give you feedback – and, if you wish, work to do outside of class.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Univ. Cambridge TKT: KNOWLEDGE ABOUT LANGUAGE Cert - Newcastle College, Newcastle upon Tyne, U.K. - 2011This was a component of my Cambridge ESOL Diploma: "TKT:KAL is a test of knowledge of the lexical, phonological, grammatical and discoursal features of the English language.
I achieved the maximum Band score of 4.
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Cambridge ESOL Level 5 Diploma in Teaching English - Newcastle College, Newcastle upon Tyne U.K. - 2011This was a 350h, 2-year part time course involving weekly input sessions, course work and observed teaching practice. At the time of taking it was considered to be equivalent to the Cambridge DELTA.
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Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) Modern Studies - Staffordshire University, U.K. - 1982This was a 4-year degree course (including 1y. as an English language teaching Assistant in a French lycee (High School)). I majored in English and French, with modules in Philosophy and Politics.
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Education
1978 - 1982
Bachelor’s - English + French+ modules in philosophy, politics
Work Experience
2014 - 2020
Private tutor: English languageOnline and one-to-one tutoring - mainly with University and High School students in the U.K. or abroad (China, Saudi Arabia).
2013 - 2014
English LecturerAcademic English: preparation of overseas Undergraduate and Graduate students for university study.
2012 - 2012
EFL LecturerWorking with groups of foreign migrants settling in the U.K.
2011 - 2011
Tutor: English for Academic PurposesUndergraduate and post-graduate students (including social activities and student welfare).
2005 - 2011
ESOL LecturerWorking with migrant communities coming for reasons of work or asylum to the U.K.
2002 - 2007
ESOL LecturerTeaching international students and migrants.
1994 - 2002
English TutorTraining high school students for entry to specialist schools of higher education.
1982 - 2002
English teacherEnglish classes provided primarily for the professional and business community.
5.0
Rating
409
Students
2,412
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
266 lessons completed
USD 6.95+
English Conversation for Adults
A2 - C2Conversation1,357 lessons completed
USD 13.30+
Package with 12% off
General English Course
A1 - C2Language Essentials789 lessons completed
USD 13.30+
Package with 12% off
Availability
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127 Reviews
Melody
37 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
My child Melody has been learning English with Charlie for more than half a year and during this time I have noticed that Melody has improved a lot. In terms of speaking, not only is she more confident and fluent, but she often gets full marks in her essays during school exams. Melody said that teacher Charlie's class was very informative, grammar and humanities, and very interesting. Teacher Charlie is also very responsible, and will leave Melody with homework for her to consolidate in each class. In short, choosing teacher Charlie was one of the best decisions I made.
Apr 11, 2025
Yunan Peng
75 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Every session with Charlie is truly a delight. His depth of knowledge and wisdom shines through in each lesson. Conversations flow seamlessly, ensuring there's never a moment of discomfort or silence. Moreover, his provision of genuine resources has enriched my understanding of English culture in a lively manner
Oct 7, 2023
Hechuan
21 English lessons
It has been a great pleasure to attend Charlie’s classes. I really appreciate his engaging teaching style and the enjoyable discussions we had together.
Oct 12, 2025
Vasilis Karakostas
62 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
The lessons with Charlie are an exceptional experience! He actively engages during the lesson, providing valuable guidance. He actively fosters discussion and dialogue, providing valuable tips that significantly enhance my speaking skills.
Dec 12, 2024
Ilana
1 English lesson
Our first meeting went very well, and I’m confident that the next ones will be productive and beneficial.
Nov 18, 2025
Sally Xia
1 English lesson
The teacher is very patient and interesting. We were talking about Chinese culture and teas. Also he was correcting me my mistakes and how to pronounce correctly the words.
Sep 17, 2025
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