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Andrew Wright
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Thai
French
Arabic
Specialties
Test PreparationExperienced Teacher offering both effective IELTS Examination and General Speaking Classes.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Thai
French
Arabic
Specialties
Test PreparationExperienced Teacher offering both effective IELTS Examination and General Speaking Classes.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Chiang Mai, Thailand (23:23 UTC+07:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 16, 2020InterestsScienceSports & FitnessFilms & TV SeriesTravel
I have always loved teaching, firstly as a music teacher . When i started travelling i discovered Asia and fell in love with its wide diversity of fascinating cultures, hospitable people, delicious food and interesting places to visit.
I love learning languages and have managed to achieve a high level in French, Thai and passable Arabic.
In my free time i enjoy playing & listening to music, cooking, playing sports and meeting new people from all over the world. I have taught in British Council for 7 years and the top Thai University for 10 years as well as a number of private language schools. i have also been an examiner for many international exams including IELTSMe as a Teacher
I am an IELTS Teacher & Examiner. Also, my wide range of teaching experiences throughout my career has found me teaching students of all ages and levels , ranging across a spectrum of different courses from General English to Academic Writing, Presentation Skills, Business English and Examination Preparation courses. Also, teaching in different countries and cultures has helped me to be adaptable and sensitive to the differing needs and and expectations of students that i encounter. As a result i feel confident in being able to provide students with what they seek when they choose to study in my online classes. My lessons & teaching style
i feel that a teacher's lesson format and style should be adaptable to what the students need and feel comfortable with. Having said that, my aims are to deliver well-paced, goal-oriented with a relaxed and fun class atmosphere. Enjoyment is Key! I try to avoid teacher-centred classes if possible, thus encouraging students to be responsible for their own learning. Also, i plan lessons very carefully, but not rigidly because flexibility, for me, is paramount in the classroom. i aim at all times to be approachable, so that students will be confident to stop me and ask about target language that they haven't quite grasped or would like to practise more until they feel they have "got it".My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Test templates and examples
- Text Documents
- Articles and news
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
CV - My Teaching Career - 2024My C.V.
Certificate verified
D.TEFLA - Cambridge Board - 2001I had to take a course of Preparation classes from the instructors accompanied by preparing and presenting classes to carry out with the students, who observed and later gave feedback on each lesson. This course was taken after my C.TEFLA. In addition i have taken an exam from IGCSE exams, which i passed and was able to examine students in schools within Bangkok. I also taught IELTS classes with the British Council and was an IELTs Examiner from 1998 to 2013.
Certificate verified
D.TEFLA - British Council/Cambridge Exams - 1993i Worked for the Diploma alongside of normal teaching duties at British Council.
A Local Supervisor guided me through the course material and observed my classes frequently. I had done the C.TEFLA, of course (5 years beforehand). Unfortunately, my C.TEFLA Certificate was mislaid when i lost some luggage moving to a new country many yeas back.
NB. I have enclosed a copy of my Diploma Certificate together with an IGCSE Certificate i obtained to examine in local schools.
Certificate verified
Education
1981 - 1984
Bachelor’s - ZoologyStudied Zoology specialising in Animal Behaviour/Psychology & Neurology
Work Experience
1996 - 2003
English Language TeacherI taught all Many courses, in particular, General English, Academic Writing/Reading skills, Business English, Pronunciation, Conversation Classes. Also worked on some course development.
2003 - 2013
English Language Teacheras with British Council , i taught a wide range of courses, including General English, Academic Writing/Reading Skills, Presentation skills, Business English & Report Writing. Also, taught Conversation and Pronunciation Courses.
I had to write/mark exams and Academic Essays for the students.
5.0
Rating
397
Students
1,883
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
244 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
IELTS Speaking Focus
A1 - C2Test Preparation586 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 20% off
General English
A1 - C2Language Essentials943 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 28% off
Pronunciation Refinement
A1 - C2Conversation110 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 15% off
Availability
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304 Reviews
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19 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Our lessons with Andrew are improving day by day. The examples he provides and his way of explaining are very clear and easy to understand. Since I started taking lessons with him, my confidence in speaking has significantly increased. He is an excellent teacher and a wonderful person🍀
Dec 15, 2024
Sema Amanatov
6 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Teacher Andrew is very attentive and instills confidence in you, thanks to the lesson I am finally beginning to understand where my mistakes are and will correct them. I am very glad that I found such a teacher and I would like to continue my studies until I pass the IELTS test. Thank you!
Oct 13, 2023
zzz
6 English lessons
It's a true pleasure to be Andrew's student. He creates a very positive and supportive learning environment where I never feel afraid to make mistakes. His patience is remarkable, and his kindness makes every lesson enjoyable. Most importantly, his feedback is always constructive and practical, which has significantly boosted my confidence and motivation to learn.
Nov 21, 2025
Lodovico Cortelazzo
11 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Andrew is an excellent teacher who has significantly improved my English skills. His lessons are well-structured, engaging, and tailored to my needs. Andrew's patience, clear explanations, and constructive feedback have boosted my confidence. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to enhance their English. Thank you, Andrew, for your exceptional teaching!
Jul 17, 2024
fred
6 English lessons
an excellent teacher who is very patient,has a wonderful teaching skill! If you want some help for ielts,I promise that Andrew is the best teacher you can find in italki !
Nov 23, 2025
fred
6 English lessons
Very good teacher
Nov 17, 2025
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