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Rich | IELTS | TOEFL
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Portuguese
Spanish
Chinese (Mandarin)
Russian
Vietnamese
Welsh
Specialties
Test PreparationBusinessCertified IELTS and TOEFL teacher with 10+ years of experience.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Portuguese
Spanish
Chinese (Mandarin)
Russian
Vietnamese
Welsh
Specialties
Test PreparationBusinessCertified IELTS and TOEFL teacher with 10+ years of experience.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Newport, United Kingdom (20:12 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 5, 2018InterestsWritingScienceReadingMusicTravel
Hi, I’m Richard—a Cambridge-qualified IELTS/TOEFL specialist with 9+ years of experience helping students hit top scores for universities like Oxford and Cambridge. Born in the UK and fluent in 3 languages, I tailor lessons to break through plateaus, whether you’re stuck at B2 or aiming for C2 mastery.
Beyond exams, I host the *"Love to Learn English"* podcast (Apple/Spotify) and blend psychology techniques into teaching—ideal if nerves or motivation hold you back.
*Note: I teach ages 13+.*Me as a Teacher
In my classes, we can develop your writing, reading, listening, speaking, grammar, and pronunciation skills.
Qualifications: In my classes, we will focus on developing yours
+ Over 9 years of experience teaching online
+TEFL Qualified
+ BA in Geography from the University of Portsmouth
+ Cambridge IELTS tuition qualification
+ Qualified independent exam verifier
+ Have previously worked in management for an energy training company
+ Advanced Portuguese
+ Intermediate Spanish
+ Jane Duarte's teaching Portuguese as a second language certificate
+ Jane Duarte's course for teaching Portuguese grammar
+ DBB Specialization course for translators
+ Level 2 Psychology Counselling skills CPCAB My lessons & teaching style
I personalize my classes for each student as I strongly believe no two students are the same. In our first class, we will assess your level and create a plan to achieve your specific goals.
I do not teach young children (ages 13 and under).
I can work with students from beginner to an advanced level. In particular, I am suitable for students who struggle to progress to the next level and are unsure how to improve.
I am also a specialist in IELTS and TOEFL preparation courses. Schedule a class today to make a plan to get your desired grade.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Italki - Italki - 2024I have conducted numerous high-quality business English classes on italki for several years, consistently delivering tailored lessons that meet the unique needs of professionals from diverse industries. My extensive experience has enabled me to help students improve their business communication skills, including negotiation, presentation, and professional writing, ensuring they can confidently navigate the global business environment.
Certificate verified
Translation - English and Portuguese - DBB - 2022Complete 180 hours of classes and pass the related coursework.
Certificate verified
Portuguese Grammar for PLE teachers - Jane Duarte - 2021The course objective was to outline the main principles of Portuguese grammar and to learn how to apply them to teaching Portuguese as a second language.
O objetivo deste curso é abordar pontos principais da gramática, discutindo suas aplicabilidades ao PLE. Não abordarei todos os pontos, pois seria um curso de formação e esse não é o foco aqui. Quero que você dê os primeiros passos na área de pesquisa de forma segura e tranquila.
Certificate verified
Teachers of Portuguese as a second language - Jane Duarte - 2020To complete this course, I needed to complete 80 hours of tuition. The course covered the main aspects of teaching Portuguese as a second language including; cultural differences, lesson planning, marketing, teaching methods, and much more.
Certificate verified
How to teach IELTS - Cambridge - 2019
Certificate verified
How to teach IELTS - Cambridge University Press - 2019This 25-hour course, "How to Teach IELTS," is designed to equip educators with the skills, knowledge, and strategies needed to effectively teach the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) to students. The course is ideal for both new and experienced teachers who aim to specialize in IELTS preparation.
Certificate verified
TEFL - tefl.org.uk - 2018I had to complete 140 hours of training including grammar, teaching large groups, teaching over the phone and teacher training. It enables me to teach English as a second language.
Certificate verified
Independent Verifier of assessments - Oxford Cambridge & RSA - 2017
Certificate verified
Assessing vocational achievement - Oxford Cambridge & RSA - 2016
Certificate verified
Education
2010 - 2013
Bachelor’s - GeographyDuring my course, I focused on geopolitics, environmental policy and the geography of labour markets.
Work Experience
2016 - 2018
Teacher- English classes online via Skype
- IELTS and TOEFL preparation courses
- Conversation classes
- Business English
- Writing correction services
- General English classes
2017 - Current
TeacherAs a self-employed teacher, I have learnt how to consistently deliver high-quality English classes that exceed the customers' expectations. I privately teach IELTS, TOEFL, business English, British pronunciation, grammar, and general English courses.
2017 - Current
TeacherWorking for SkyEng I have primarily focused on teaching business English students. These skills will be transferable to Italki as my students have high expectations regarding the quality of the classes and their application to the real business world.
2017 - 2019
Online English TeacherMy experience with Cambly has connected me to students from a wide range of international backgrounds. This has allowed me to confidently deal with common issues students face from a variety of different language backgrounds. The classes mostly have focused on conversation, though I have also prepared many students for the IELTS and TOEFL tests.
2014 - 2016
Operational managerDaily duties included the matching of customer demand to centre resources, dealing with any issues that arose in the business, answering the phones, producing estimates and invoices, dealing with any computer issues and courting potential clients. I also developed strategies to secure business growth and retain current business.
2020 - 2022
Independent exam verifierIn this position, I am responsible for verifying that all gas exams processed by the training centre have been administered correctly according to the relevant legal regulations.
4.9
Rating
528
Students
3,044
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
338 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Premium IELTS Preparation Course
A1 - C2Test Preparation755 lessons completed
USD 32.00
Package with 10% off
Premium TOEFL Preparation Course
A1 - C2Test Preparation719 lessons completed
USD 32.00
Package with 10% off
Premium Interview Preparation Course
A1 - C2Business336 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 25% off
Premium General English Course
A1 - C2Language Essentials761 lessons completed
USD 28.00
Package with 8% off
Premium Business English Course
A1 - C2Business23 lessons completed
USD 27.00
Package with 8% off
Availability
174 Reviews
Svetlana
175 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have been learning English with Richard since summer and I feel a huge progress.
First, I forgot about my language barrier. I used to get nervous when I was speaking in English. But now I am comfortable to speak in English and completly forgot about this feeling.
Second, this is my grammar skills. My favorite thing is that we often discuss how British and American people use this rule in common life. The big news was that native speakers do mistakes :)
3rd, I increased my vocabulary and I often use new learned phrases and words in a conversation.
In the end I would like to add that Richard is friendly, supportive and at the same time always controls your learning process doesn't give you to decrease your requirements.
Thank you.
Feb 12, 2020
Emily
9 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I dare say that Richard's class is the best class that I've ever had.
Jan 18, 2019
Tom 🇲🇫
6 English lessons
Richard a parfaitement compris mes attentes. Je suis satisfait de ma leçon d'essai.
Sep 27, 2025
Vera Nadyktova
17 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Richard, thank you 🙏🏻 You gave me very useful strategies for speaking. It is that thing that I’ve always been thinking about but couldn’t formulate and organize it. I’m really glad that I chose you as a teacher.
Oct 31, 2019
珍朱奶茶🐽
2 English lessons
这个老师很温柔，很随和，感觉性格好好，声音也好好听，也有一个整体的框架，目标清晰，让我知道我在学什么
Feb 18, 2026
Noor Alkaf
12 English lessons
If you want to take an Ieltes exam I really recommend this teacher
Aug 19, 2025
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