David Paul
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David Paul
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
French
Portuguese
Chinese (Mandarin)
Amharic
Vietnamese
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
French
Portuguese
Chinese (Mandarin)
Amharic
Vietnamese
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (01:45 UTC+00:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 17, 2018InterestsTechEnvironment & NatureScience
I have many interests and I find something new to learn about every day!
Some of my hobbies and interests are:
- learning languages
- playing the piano
- playing the guitar
- trampolining
- riding the unicycle (see my video)
- yoga
I love to travel and I've lived in Spain, Peru, Vietnam, Indonesia and Ethiopia. I've visited many countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and South America. I also love to hear, from my students, about places that I haven't been to and how people live in those places.
At the moment, I live in Ethiopia.Me as a Teacher
My two academic interests have always been languages and science.
I have a Bachelor's of Science in Neuroscience and I worked in online medical education for two years, but I wanted to spend more time speaking with people, so I decided to become an English teacher. I studied for the CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) so that I could become a good teacher, and then I taught English in Vietnam for one year. Since then, I have taught hundreds of lessons online.My lessons & teaching style
I have four types of lesson that you can choose from.
The 'Conversation Practice' lessons are 100% conversation. Here, you will get great experience in natural conversation to increase your fluency. We will correct your most common errors, to increase your accuracy.
In the 'Conversation Through Fun and Games' lessons, we will play games and perform role-play activities, to improve your everyday conversation skills.
My 'Grammar Focus' lessons focus on grammar, but also improve reading, listening and speaking. By the end of the lesson, you will be more confident, and using the grammar in conversation.
My 'Fun lessons for children' are full of fun, games and stories.My teaching material
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Text Documents
- Graphs and charts
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
- Flashcards
- PDF file
Certificates
CELTA (Cambridge English Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) - Cambridge English Language Assessment - 2017I created thorough lesson plans and taught eight lessons to small groups of adults. I also completed four assignments about teaching theory. I received a Pass B, meaning that I exceeded the expectations of the course administrators.
The certificate gives me the essential skills and knowledge I need to teach English to adults and older teenagers.
Certificate verified
Education
2010 - 2013
Bachelor’s - Neuroscience
Work Experience
2017 - 2018
Foreign Teacher
2018 - 2019
Online Teacher
4.9
Rating
143
Students
932
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
96%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
87 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Grammar Focus Lessons, Exam and Interview Preparation
A1 - C2Language Essentials170 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 8% off
Conversation Practice
A1 - C2Conversation359 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 8% off
Availability
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168 Reviews
Miguel
6 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
David is definitely the best teacher that i have ever met !!!!! I recommend without hesitation.
May 21, 2021
Gapur Tutaev
36 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
It was extremely interesting lesson. We played a few new games which helped me to memorise several words and enjoy with a learning process at the same time.
Jan 12, 2020
ქეთევან წიქარიშვილი
1 English lesson
He didn’t attend lesson
Apr 26, 2024
Yuriy
11 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
As always, it's been very fun and useful! David is one of the best language teachers I've had - he's very supportive, and his positive attitude really helps to relax and enjoy every lesson as if it's a conversation with a friend. He always finds a way to make lessons more interesting and engaging: one moment you play a guessing game, then you read a poem together, and end up on YouTube watching music video of Billy Eilish - all of which is to work on a particular issue you might have - whether it's speaking, pronunciation, or general comprehension. David always takes notes, corrects gently, and makes sure that over the course you repeat and remember all the things he's noted. I definitely recommend David if you're looking to improve your level of English. Looking forward to the next one!
May 15, 2020
Gianluca
74 English lessons
I have been studying with David for years and he's always been supportive and encouraging. The way he could teach you will grant you tangible advancements and a lot of laughs. To me, the latter aspect is fundamental, since learning should at least be fun, a pleasure. That's how I see my journey in the language. A mix of proficiency and humour. Thanks, David!
May 21, 2024
Gianluca
74 English lessons
I have been studying with David for a long time, and I am satisfied with the decision I made at the beginning of my voyage to this platform. I highly recommend David to every student who wants to level up with fun.
Apr 16, 2024
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