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Carl Urmston
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
German
Certified and experienced exam teacher- 15 years of experience both face to face and online.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
German
Certified and experienced exam teacher- 15 years of experience both face to face and online.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Other, United Kingdom (00:44 UTC-06:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 11, 2021InterestsTravelMusicHistory
Hi! I'm Carl, 41. I love teaching and travelling and I've been doing both for over 10 years now. I've lived in Azerbaijan, Timor-Leste, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Lebanon and Mexico and I taught professionally in all those countries, as well as at home in the UK. I've also visited over 40 countries worldwide. Currently I'm trying to improve my Spanish and German language skills. I love to converse about all topics, especially language, history, culture, sports and politics. I like to keep active and enjoy hiking and cycling when I have time. I can tell you a lot about British culture and what makes British people tick! I look forward to meeting you!Me as a Teacher
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. My lessons & teaching style
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 students is to give them the confidence, rather than just explaining how things work. I believe a strong personality and a good sense of humour is key to any lesson, and I love to have a good rapport with all my students. I love being challenged with difficult questions, and I believe that a teacher should be approachable and flexible, and willing to go the extra mile to satisfy any question asked.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
Certificates
Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults - Manchester Academy of English, UK - 2008An intensive four month course of teacher training which gives classroom experience and expert knowledge of the subject matter.
Certificate verified
Education
2002 - 2005
Bachelor’s - English LanguageUnderstanding the mechanisms of the language.
Work Experience
2008 - 2013
English Language TrainerDelivery of general English lessons, IELTS and Cambridge examinations, Business English classes. Confident in teaching these at any level.
2013 - 2015
English TrainerDelivered the prestigious PREP programme to develop BP trainees' English to the level demanded by the company. Extensive teaching of technical and business-related English.
2017 - 2018
English Language TrainerA year providing IELTS, Business English and General English training to various companies, ministries and other governmental institutions in the developing country of Timor-Leste.
2018 - 2019
English AssessorConducting and assessing English speaking and writing examinations to assess a candidate's suitability for UK University entry,
2018 - 2019
FCE/CAE exam co-ordinatorTeaching exam strategies and co-ordinating and assessing students on their ability to pass mandatory Cambridge English-language courses at a Lebanese university.
2019 - 2021
FCE/CAE TeacherTeacher-training, helping existing local English teachers to pass the CAE exam to boost their career prospects.
2020 - 2020
Pre-sessional teacherPlanning and delivering an intensive Academic English course that prepares students for their University course and introduces them to academic conventions.
5.0
Rating
139
Students
1,205
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
1 lessons completed
USD 9.50+
Accent reduction
C1 - C2Language Essentials109 lessons completed
USD 10.50+
Package with 7% off
General Conversation
A2 - C2Conversation577 lessons completed
USD 19.50+
Package with 7% off
The UK, its culture and traditions
A2 - C2Language Essentials278 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 7% off
pre-2024 students
B2 - C2Conversation23 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 8% off
Availability
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51 Reviews
Renat
129 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
Franziska
1 English lesson
Die Bildschirmqualität war schlecht, ansonsten war die Unterrichtsstunde okay.
Jul 22, 2024
Andrey Korolev
16 English lessons
A professional and sincere teacher. The best of the best
Mar 21, 2024
arturmoryc
137 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
mic
174 English lessons
I´ve been taking classes with Carl for a while now. I´m happy with my classes. Very reliable - always on time. Wide range of knowledge . And he has a lot of patience and calm and relaxed vibe - which I really really need from a teacher. And it´s great fun! Thanks ! I´ve already learned a lot.
Nov 21, 2023
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