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Freddie PGCE MA FHEA
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
German
Specialties
KidsTest PreparationBusinessUniversity Lecturer | High-level Specialist | Original Courses | Detailed Feedback
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
German
Specialties
KidsTest PreparationBusinessUniversity Lecturer | High-level Specialist | Original Courses | Detailed Feedback
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in London, United Kingdom (15:20 UTC+00:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 26, 2021InterestsFoodBusiness & FinanceTechHistoryFilms & TV Series
Hello there! I’m Freddie; an award-winning educator, university lecturer, and founder of FoL English, with over 15 years’ experience teaching and examining across 10 countries.
I am a Convenor and Director of Studies at a British university and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). My qualifications include a degree in Philosophy, PGCE (QTS), MA TESOL (Distinction), and Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English Online, alongside a British Council Commendation and a Mentor of the Year award.
My interests range from philosophy, politics, history, business, economics, AI, and tech to travel, tea, TV, and strategy games — and I’m comfortable discussing virtually any topic.Me as a Teacher
I specialise in intermediate to advanced learners (B1–C2+) who feel their English has plateaued and want to move decisively to the next level.
My students include professionals and executives, entrepreneurs, undergraduate and postgraduate students, exam candidates, young learners (13+), and English teachers.
I help learners refine how they communicate — with greater precision, fluency, and confidence — whether for an urgent presentation or interview, or for long-term academic, professional, or exam success.
Please note:
- 24 hours’ notice required to cancel/reschedule.
- First lessons will be treated as a trial.
- Zoom is preferred.
- Availability varies in line with my university job. My lessons & teaching style
I teach primarily through original, interactive PowerPoint courses that you won’t find anywhere else. Better yet, all materials are provided for you.
My lessons go well beyond everyday small talk, engaging instead with abstract and intellectually demanding topics appropriate for the highest levels of English.
Every class concludes with a detailed PDF containing personalised corrections and feedback. Optional homework is available on request.
My teaching style is friendly, positive, and supportive, while appropriately challenging — with the occasional British joke along the way.My teaching material
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Fellowship (FHEA) - Higher Education Academy - 2025Awarded Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (Advance HE).
Certificate verified
DBS Enhanced Certificate - UK Government - 2022Certificate for eligibility to work with children under 18 years old.
Certificate verified
Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English Online - Cambridge University - 2021Teaching English online in both one-to-one and group lessons.
Certificate verified
Teaching Entrepreneurship - European Institute of Innovation & Technology - 2021Teaching entrepreneurship, i.e. entrepreneurial knowledge, skills and attitudes.
Certificate verified
Business & Entrepreneurship - King's College London - 2021Business certificate with a specialisation in business start-up and entrepreneurship.
Certificate verified
MA TESOL - Canterbury Christ Church University - 2020Master's in Teaching English conferring British Council TEFL-Q Status [Grade: Distinction]
Certificate verified
Cambridge Certificate in Assessment - Cambridge Assessment, Cambridge University - 2015Cambridge certificate in assessment and examining.
Certificate verified
Context and Concepts of Assessment - Cambridge Assessment, Cambridge University - 2015Certificate for examiners in the context and concepts of assessment at Cambridge.
Certificate verified
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - Canterbury Christ Church University - 2009Fully qualified British teacher.
Certificate verified
QTS - UK Department for Education - 2009UK Qualified Teacher Status
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2009 - 2014
English TeacherDesigning and delivering bespoke English courses to multi-national classes.
2014 - 2020
Director of StudiesTeaching, managing teachers and overseeing general, business, exam, academic and teacher development courses. Based in the UK, but teaching in: Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland and Switzerland.
2020 - 2022
Pre-Sessional English LecturerTeaching undergraduates and postgraduates English for Academic Purposes on medium and short pre-sessional university courses.
2022 - 2024
English For Academic Purposes LecturerTeaching undergraduate and postgraduate university students academic English and academic skills; supervising and assessing research projects and presentations.
Education
2008 - 2009
Master's - PGCEPostgraduate Certificate in Education: The British master's level advanced teaching qualification conferring UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
2019 - 2020
Master's - MA TESOLMaster's in Teaching English conferring British Council TEFL-Q Status [Grade: Distinction]
2005 - 2008
Bachelor’s - BA (Hons) PhilosophyFocusing on language, ethics, metaphysics, epistomology and continental philosophy.
Work Experience
2011 - 2017
ExaminerMarking multiple exam papers for Cambridge Assessment.
2020 - 2023
Founding TeacherManaging an online learning platform, offering high quality online lessons, courses and editing/proofreading services.
5.0
Rating
130
Students
467
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
74 lessons completed
USD 39.99+
🎓 Academic University Tutorial
B1 - C2Language Essentials58 lessons completed
USD 50.00+
Package with 15% off
💭 Big Ideas: Advanced Discussion
B2 - C2Conversation107 lessons completed
USD 60.00+
Package with 15% off
💼 Business & Professional English
B1 - C2Business80 lessons completed
USD 70.00+
Package with 15% off
🗣️ Conversation Club: ANY Topic + Corrections
B1 - C2Conversation26 lessons completed
USD 50.00+
Package with 15% off
💯 Exam Masterclass [CAE|CPE|IELTS]
B1 - C2Test Preparation47 lessons completed
USD 65.00+
Package with 15% off
⛰️ National Geographic Course
B1 - C2Language Essentials74 lessons completed
USD 50.00+
Package with 15% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
56 Reviews
Elena
8 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I can confidently recommend Freddy as a teacher. All lessons with him are conducted in a very friendly and comfortable atmosphere. During each lesson, I receive a great deal of new information that is very useful for everyday life. After each lesson I recieve detailed feedback with recommendations for improvement.
Feb 14, 2026
Gene Liu
12 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Freddie is one of the best teachers I have ever met in Italki. In each class, he is well-prepared, and he creates his own teaching materials to suit specific needs. Today, he identified areas for improvement in my essay by highlighting using different colors. The discussion was specific, to the point, providing a clear objective. If you are looking for a true professional, Freddie is definitely a teacher you can't miss.
Jul 17, 2021
Angel
6 English lessons
Freddie is absolutely a trustworthy and professional university course tutor. I was very troubled with the design of my thesis, but thanks to his help, I was able to overcome it.（still working on it hopefully very soon）
Jul 18, 2024
Vera Huang
11 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Highly recommend Freddie’s courses. He’s patient and well prepared. He knows what I need exactly to improve my English skills and give me valuable suggestions. I’m excited to discuss the “big ideas” with Freddie. I learn lots of new words during the lesson.😀
Mar 26, 2022
Ivan Borschov
10 English lessons
Amazing!
Sep 21, 2025
Carole
10 English lessons
Freddie is a very good teacher and uses good online tools..
Jun 18, 2024
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