Freddie BA PGCE MA
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Freddie BA PGCE MA
Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
German
Award-winning British educator & university lecturer empowering high-level learners.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
German
Award-winning British educator & university lecturer empowering high-level learners.
From United KingdomLiving in London, United Kingdom (03:11 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 26, 2021Interest topicTravelFilms & TV SeriesFoodBusiness & FinanceHistory
Hello there! The name's Freddie. Educator Freddie. I'm a highly qualified British university lecturer specialising in coaching high-level learners. My unique classes will help you surpass your short-term and long-term goals.
CV:
🎓 Master's in Teaching English (Distinction)
🎓 Cambridge Cert in Teaching English Online
🇬🇧 Certified British teacher (PGCE/QTS)
✍️ Cambridge Assessment Cert
✍️ Ex-examiner
👨🏫 15 years teaching
🌍 10 countries
🏆 British Council Commendation Award
🏆 University of Kent Mentoring Award
Interests:
🗺️ Travel, history & culture
📖 Philosophy & politics
💼 Entrepreneurship, business & economics
♟️ Strategy & board games
☕ Food, drink & tea (with milk)Me as a Teacher
I work with:
👤 Intermediate and higher levels (B1-C2)
👤 Adults (18+) in any profession
👤 Students (under/postgraduates)
👤 English teachers (aspiring/current)
👤 Young learners (13+)
I offer:
✅ Needs analysis:* I will assess your needs and make personalised recommendations.
✅ Level test:* Accurately gauge your current level (upon request).
✅ Original courses: Benefit from my original PowerPoint courses you won't find elsewhere.
✅ All materials: including homework (you will be sent links & passwords).
✅ Multiple-teacher experience: I work with other experts as part of FoL English.
*These can be completed before or during our class.My lessons & teaching style
My Lessons feature:
🔓 Access to original course materials
🚄 High-speed internet (500+ Mbps)
🖋️ Custom correction levels (1-5)
💭 Higher-order thinking skills
🏠 Homework (optional)
My teaching style:
✅ Complete: Class materials, courses and homework (all hosted on my site FoL English).
✅ Versatile: Need to pass an exam, ace an interview or write an excellent essay? No problem!
✅ Fun: I have a sense of humour and, better still, will even add in a (British) joke or two.
Lesson policies:
⚠️ Video: I strongly recommend Zoom
⚠️ Notice: 24 hour notice required to cancel/reschedule
⚠️ Availability: Variable as I also teach at universityMy teaching material
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English Online - Cambridge University - 2021Teaching English online in both one-to-one and group lessons.
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - Canterbury Christ Church University - 2009Fully qualified British teacher.
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DBS Enhanced Certificate - UK Government - 2022Certificate for eligibility to work with children under 18 years old.
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Teaching Entrepreneurship - European Institute of Innovation & Technology - 2021Teaching entrepreneurship, i.e. entrepreneurial knowledge, skills and attitudes.
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Cambridge Certificate in Assessment - Cambridge Assessment, Cambridge University - 2015Cambridge certificate in assessment and examining.
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MA TESOL - Canterbury Christ Church University - 2020Master's in Teaching English conferring British Council TEFL-Q Status [Grade: Distinction]
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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
105
Students
368
Lessons
99%
Attendance
99%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
60 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
🎓 Academic University Tutorial
B1 - C2General25 lessons completed
USD 40.00+
Package with 10% off
💭 'Big Ideas' Advanced Philosophical Discussion
B2 - C2Conversation Practice80 lessons completed
USD 50.00+
Package with 10% off
💼 Business [Communication|CVs|Interviews|Presentations]
B1 - C2Business78 lessons completed
USD 60.00+
Package with 10% off
🗣️ Conversation Club [& Custom Corrections]
B1 - C2Conversation Practice17 lessons completed
USD 40.00+
Package with 10% off
💯 Exam Excellence [CAE|CPE|IELTS]
B1 - C2Test Preparation46 lessons completed
USD 55.00+
Package with 10% off
⛰️ National Geographic Pathways [Speaking/Listening OR Reading/Writing + Critical Thinking]
B1 - C2General62 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
54 Reviews
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
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
Greg Kanevsky 🗡️
10 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Most of the time Freddie shows an outstanding level of English. Not only he does this but he also shares knowledge accurately according to his students' specific studying approaches. By saying that I mean, Freddie is not the type of teacher that will mess around. All the forms of activities being focused on lessons are followed with concrete guides from Freddie. Every kind of problem has its structural step-by-step instruction of how to deal with troubles and overcome them. Saying shortly, Freddie is clearly proficient at English, therefore his professional view is essential for all the people that are oriented at learning English.
Mar 11, 2021
Angel
3 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
Carole
9 English lessons
Freddie is a very good teacher and uses good online tools..
Jun 18, 2024
Hansen
2 English lessons
Already signed up for a lesson after a trial dateone. Brilliant experience.
May 31, 2024
Trial Lesson
USD 18.00
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