James Campbell
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James Campbell
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
German
Japanese
Spanish
CELTA certified English language teacher specialising in literature and proof-reading
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
German
Japanese
Spanish
CELTA certified English language teacher specialising in literature and proof-reading
From United KingdomLiving in Other, United Kingdom (08:55 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 11, 2018Interest topicArtHistoryWritingReadingFilms & TV Series
Hello! I’m James, an English language teacher and writer living in Scotland. I come from an academic background, having a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in English and American literature. That means I love reading and talking about books! I also enjoy going to the cinema; playing video games; spending time with friends and family; studying history, mythology and folklore; writing essays about popular culture and working on my novel.Me as a Teacher
I'm a qualified English language teacher, with TEFL and CELTA teaching certificates. I have previously taught pre- and upper-intermediate English language learners in a classroom setting. I’ve been commended for my professionalism, friendliness, warmth and sense of humour. I listen closely to my students and work hard to help them improve their English.My lessons & teaching style
I offer friendly and informal conversation-based tutoring for intermediate, upper-intermediate and advanced learners. We’ll improve your fluency by focusing on your pronunciation, intonation, spoken English grammar, vocabulary, understanding of idioms, and anything else you need help with.
We can talk about the topics that interest you, or we can roleplay the conversations you need to practice. I can also help you with your reading and writing.
Whatever it is you need help with, tell me, and I’ll be happy to help!My teaching material
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Cambridge English Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) (QCF) - Centre of English Studies (CES), Edinburgh - 2017A 140 hour teacher training course that included 60 hours of teaching practice (including collaborative planning, peer observation, shared evaluation and feedback) and 6 hours of individual teaching, observed and assessed by an experienced trainer.
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Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) - TEFL Org UK - 2016A 150 hour online teacher training course. Included a three-day course in Glasgow, led by an experienced teacher and involving collaborative planning, peer observation, shared evaluation and feedback.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2018 - 2024
Professional TeacherI have been teaching professionally on italki since 2018, helping students to advance their English level as well as prepare for the IELTS test. In addition, drawing on my past experience as an academic specialising in English and American literature, I have been able to offer students more advanced lessons that seek to improve their English through reading, discussing and writing about literature. I have also worked closely with students to proofread their work and improve their writing.
Education
2009 - 2010
Master's - The Gothic ImaginationGraduated with an M.Litt (with distinction) in "The Gothic Imagination", a year-long course on the Gothic tradition in 18th - 21st century literature, art and popular culture.
2005 - 2009
Bachelor’s - English StudiesGraduated with a 1:1 BA (Hons) in English Studies (meaning English literature). Between 2005-2007, the course required me to take additional modules in History, Philosophy and Linguistics.
Work Experience
2015 - 2015
Volunteer Property AssistantWhilst volunteering as a property assistant, I worked primarily as a room guide at the NTS's Gladstone’s Land property on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. I studied the history of the property and of Edinburgh before relating this knowledge back to visitors. I worked closely alongside different teams of guides, co-ordinating their coffee breaks. I also assisted at reception and in the gift shop, selling tickets and merchandise, operating the till, taking inventory of stock and answering enquiries.
2015 - 2015
Volunteer Partnerships ResearcherAs a partnerships researcher I used my research skills to identify charities that ProjectScotland could partner with and to gather information requested by the Partnerships Managers. I developed a system for creating and managing the posters used to advertise ProjectScotland's volunteering opportunities, condensing the available information into clear, concise advertisements. I later returned to induct my successor in this role.
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Rating
563
Students
6,258
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
252 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Informal Tutoring
B1 - C2Conversation1,493 lessons completed
USD 23.00+
Package with 10% off
General English (Elementary to Advanced)
A2 - C2Language Essentials2,930 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 10% off
Language through Literature
B1 - C2Conversation900 lessons completed
USD 28.00+
Package with 10% off
Proof-reading
B1 - C2Language Essentials583 lessons completed
USD 26.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
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My creations
Vocabulary (1)
520 Reviews
g.potanin
19 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
James turned my learning experience around. Not only did learning English through literature advance my language skills, it also gave me an opportunity to switch perspectives, jump into someone else's shoes, and absorb experiences I'd never have a chance to go through in real life.
Aug 20, 2024
michal.wolny
37 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
James is an exceptional English teacher whose passion for teaching shines through in every lesson. With his patient guidance and encouragement, I've seen significant improvement in my English skills. I highly recommend James to anyone looking to enhance their proficiency in English.
Apr 9, 2024
Michelle Facchin
2 English lessons
I really enjoyed the First class.
Aug 18, 2024
Yumiko.I
14 English lessons
I enjoyed my trial lesson with James. He is polite,friendly and communicative. I'm looking forward to the next lesson.
Jun 27, 2024
Carmen Morales Espej
14 English lessons
EXCELLENT LIKE ALWAYS
Jun 4, 2024
Geraldo Azevedo
1 English lesson
Professor muito atencioso. Possui boa didática, explicando com clareza os erros. Gostei muito da aula.
May 26, 2024
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