English teacher Carl Urmston

Carl Urmston

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English
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Spanish
German
Certified and experienced exam teacher- 15 years of experience both face to face and online.
From United KingdomLiving in Other, United Kingdom (16:33 UTC-06:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 11, 2021
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Hi! I’m Carl, a certified English teacher with 15+ years of experience—specializing in IELTS, Cambridge exams, and confident communication. I’ve taught professionally in 6 countries (Azerbaijan to Mexico!) and understand the challenges learners face. Whether you need to ace an exam, master tricky grammar, or just chat naturally, I’ll help you build the skills—and confidence—to succeed. Fun fact: I’ve visited 40+ countries, so ask me about British culture, travel stories, or why native speakers sound so fast! Let’s make learning rewarding. I have a wide range of teaching experience- I especially enjoy goals-focused lessons such as exams. I have over 15 years' experience in planning and delivering IELTS and Cambridge exam classes. I have worked for prestigious universities in both the UK and overseas. I can give you the confidence you need! I particularly enjoy explaining difficult grammar and pronunciation problems, and I love to be challenged in this area. I can help you with functional language and conversational fluency. I can also help you with the difference between different dialects and accents, and I can explain to you just why it is sometimes just so DIFFICULT to understand what native speakers are saying. I have a real passion for this job - one of the reasons I have been doing it for over ten years. I believe my teaching style relies on giving the student the confidence to realise they can open the doors themselves. I strongly believe that the key to helping stude...
My teaching material
  • PDF file
  • Text Documents
  • Audio files
  • Image files
  • Video files
  • Flashcards
  • Quizzes
  • Test templates and examples
  • Graphs and charts
  • Homework Assignments
  • Articles and news
  • Presentation slides/PPT
5.0
Rating
146
Students
1325
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

English Lessons

Trial Lesson
3 lessons completed
USD 9.50+
Accent reduction
C1 -  C2

Language Essentials

113 lessons completed
USD 10.50+
Package with 7% off
General Conversation
A2 -  C2

Conversation

624 lessons completed
USD 19.50+
Package with 7% off
The UK, its culture and traditions
A2 -  C2

Language Essentials

278 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 7% off
pre-2024 students
B2 -  C2

Conversation

90 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 8% off

Availability

52 Reviews

Student Yoshi Noda
Yoshi Noda
2 English lessons
I wanted to learn British English pronunciation and accent, so I took his accent reduction course. Carl was very thorough and explained the meaning of schwa sounds and British phonetics to me. It was a very useful lesson. I strongly recommend him as a professional teacher.
Apr 17, 2026
arturmoryc
153 English lessons
I have been having English lessons with Carl for more than a year on a regular weekly basis. I am extremely satisfied with his methods. Most of the time, half of the lesson consists of an interesting talk about various topics, including British culture, different accents, comedy, films, and travel. He always corrects or suggests a better alternative in order to sound better. Another half of the lesson is doing real tests together - his input is very helpful. He always explains right away if something is needed. Most importantly, we also had a few lessons related to phonetics and accents. It was very interesting to know how native speakers speak and what sounds are produced in their regular speech. I can recommend Carl to every English learner. He is a professional teacher with tremendous experience in helping to improve English on every level.
Oct 8, 2025
lvan 5
5 English lessons
Carl es un gran profesor de ingles. Se aprende mucho con el y hace muy amenas y entretenidas sus clases.
May 1, 2024
Renat
138 English lessons
I have completed over 120 English lessons with Carl and the experience has been excellent. Our lessons are highly conversational, covering a wide range of topics, which makes learning both engaging and practical. Carl is professional, patient, and attentive, and he always corrects me when I make mistakes, providing clear guidance and constructive feedback. The lessons are well-structured yet flexible, allowing for natural conversation while steadily improving my fluency and confidence in English. After more than 120 lessons, I can confidently say that studying English with Carl has been both effective and enjoyable. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a friendly, professional and dynamic learning experience
Oct 25, 2025
Student Franziska
Franziska
1 English lesson
Die Bildschirmqualität war schlecht, ansonsten war die Unterrichtsstunde okay.
Jul 22, 2024
Student Andrey Korolev
Andrey Korolev
16 English lessons
A professional and sincere teacher. The best of the best
Mar 21, 2024