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Mike from Scotland
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Scots
Native
Speaks
Spanish
French
Italian
Conversation Practice / Academic English / Writing Course / Proofreading / English for Teachers
Teaches
English
Native
Scots
Native
Speaks
Spanish
French
Italian
Conversation Practice / Academic English / Writing Course / Proofreading / English for Teachers
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Glasgow, United Kingdom (18:37 UTC+00:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 13, 2020InterestsMusicTravelWriting
I am a native English and Scots speaker from Glasgow, Scotland and I can help if you want to:
- practice conversations in English informally,
- improve your English writing,
- improve your English to study at university,
- be more confident using English in your classroom. This course is especially for teachers,
- increase your vocabulary, improve your fluency and accuracy, and sound more like a native speaker,
- learn about the Scots language or learn its poetry, songs, and literature,
*please note that I do not teach children. You can find lots of tutors on Italki who can teach children.Me as a Teacher
My goal is to help you achieve your goals. So whatever reason you want to learn English or Scots (conversation, travel, teaching), I can help you.
My students report that I have a lot of patience. I will smile when you do something well, and I will give you all the encouragement I can. I am also very open, friendly person.
I have 10 years of experience teaching English and have recently started teaching Scots. I also sometimes teach French and Spanish in my local community.
I have also taught English for specific purposes, such as academic study and business. Therefore, if you want to learn English or Scots, I can help you achieve your goals. My lessons & teaching style
We can practice any aspect of English or Scots: grammar, reading, writing, listening, speaking. I aim to make my lessons fun, rewarding, and challenging.
I have a wide range of materials and lesson plans but I am happy to customise the lessons and work at a pace that is suitable for you. For me, it is essential that the lessons are conducted according to your needs and goals.
* Please note that if you don't turn up for your lesson without prior notice or you cancel your lesson less than 6 hours before the scheduled start time, you will still be charged for the lesson.*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
MSc Teaching Adults, with Distinction - University of Glasgow - 2018Degree certificate for Master's degree as described in Education section
Certificate verified
Education
2016 - 2017
Master's - Teaching AdultsSpecialised in teaching foreign languages, specifically ESOL.
Course included 100-hour placement teaching ESOL at community setting in Glasgow, UK.
Modules: Psychology of Adult Learning, International Issues in Adult Education, Curriculum Development, Modern Educational Thought
Dissertation: Motivational Factors in Language Learning
Work Experience
2013 - 2014
English Conversation AssistantTeaching English Conversation to groups of 30 adult learners of English (B1-C1 level).
Experience that helps me teach on italki: preparing, planning and delivering sessions; using technology in teaching language; setting goals and objectives; encouraging fluency and accuracy in oral production.
2016 - 2017
ESOL Tutorteaching ESOL at beginner's level as part of Master's degree placement.
Experience gaines: planning, preparing, and delivering sessions, designing learning resources; encouraging confidence in speaking; providing feedback
2017 - 2018
Corporate English TrainerTeaching both general and business English to adult learners in multinational companies via Skype.
Relevant experience gained: teaching using online platforms; teaching business English; initial diagnostic assessments; choosing resources; teaching via Skype.
2013 - Current
Tutor (ESOL/Spanish)Teaching one-to-one and group lessons in both ESOL and Spanish.
Duties include: initial diagnostic assessment, course and material design, teaching one-to-one and groups; exam preparation.
5.0
Rating
286
Students
3,277
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
English Lessons
English
Scots
Trial Lesson
159 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
English Conversation Practice
B1 - C2Conversation2,474 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 7% off
Improve your English writing
B2 - C2Language Essentials107 lessons completed
USD 13.50+
Package with 9% off
Advanced English
B2 - C2Language Essentials97 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 9% off
English for University
B2 - C1Language Essentials6 lessons completed
USD 24.00+
Package with 9% off
English for Teachers / Educators
A1 - C1Language Essentials7 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 8% off
Writing-Check Service
A1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 40.50
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Vocabulary (7)
Podcast (5)
Quiz (3)
253 Reviews
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English
Scots
Cindy
11 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Thanks Michael for explaining detail my error and giving me suggestions in my writing.
Feb 21, 2024
Yixuan
4 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Thanks for giving me lots of suggestions about dissertation. It’s really helpful for me!
Jul 19, 2023
Benny To
11 Scots lessons
Today in addition to studying the past tense in Scots, we also talked a bit about English/Scots literature education in schools. Very interesting discussion, as always! Michael has good learning resources that range from dialogues to poems, which we will probably do some in the future.
Nov 7, 2025
Dagmar Pesta
5 Scots lessons
Teacher’s pick
Michael is a very good teacher and a nice person. He has a good feeling for pupils and knows how to make conversation before the lesson content starts to show that he is interested in his pupils.
Feb 7, 2024
Benny To
11 Scots lessons
Today we studied another dialogue applying the past tense. Learnt a couple more Scots words and also had a good chat about the culture of new year celebration in Scotland!
Nov 19, 2025
Benny To
11 Scots lessons
We finished the study of adjectives in Scots today. We also had a good chat about current affairs in Scotland and Britain in general. It is always enjoyable talking with Michael. He’s engaging and friendly and willing to check things out in response to my enquiry!
Oct 23, 2025
Trial Lesson
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