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Dr Steve Wilmshurst
Professional TeacherProfessional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
Spanish
Specialties
KidsHigher degrees in both science and theology
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
Spanish
Specialties
KidsHigher degrees in both science and theology
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Bristol, United Kingdom (02:15 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 5, 2018InterestsReadingEnvironment & NatureHistoryScienceTravel
I love talking about all sorts of things, including travel, sports (especially rugby, football and cricket), current affairs and politics, and everything that's going on in the world. I'm married with two grown-up daughters, and I enjoy living in Bristol in the southwest of England. I'm a member of a local church, and in fact I used to work for a church.Me as a Teacher
What makes me a great teacher for you?
One: I have a wide educational background, includings a PhD in physics and an MPhil in theology - an unusual combination, especially for an English teacher! So I can help you with just about any subject you like - including interview preparation.
Two: I hold the CELTA qualification from a brilliant school, International House in Bristol. I've also trained in preparing students for the OET test. I have an excellent and accurate knowledge of the English language.
Three: I have taught at many levels, both in the classroom and one-to-one. I have the experience you need.
Four: I love meeting people from all sorts of different backgrounds. That means you!My lessons & teaching style
I like teaching in an interactive way, and I will always adapt my style and methods to the student. I think that's really important. I'll use whatever topics you are interested in.
I will also do a LOT of error correction, even in my informal classes, because if you've been learning for a while, that's what you need most!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Experience - italki - 2024I am advised by your staff that I should quote my italki experience as proof of qualification, so I trust this will be accepted in accordance with your recommendations. As you will see, I have taught well over a thousand classes the children, with excellent approval ratings and a huge amount of positive feedback which you can easily access.
Certificate verified
CELTA - International House Bristol - 2018
Certificate verified
Education
1980 - 1987
Doctorate - Physics - BA then PhD
2000 - 2001
Master's - Theological studiesFor my MPhil with Bristol University, I made a special study of one passage from the New Testament and the important issues it raises for Christians. I also studied Hebrew and New Testament Greek at a high level, along with the interaction between science and Christian belief.
1998 - 2000
Bachelor’s - Theological studiesI studied the Bible and theology in depth and also studied other religions. This has helped me understand myself and other cultures much better. Some people don't want to talk about religion, but I am very happy to!
Work Experience
2001 - 2017
Director of TrainingAs a member of the leadership team in a large, multi-cultural church, I had lots of experience of teaching and mentoring people, I interacted with people from all over the world, and I really enjoyed it. That's a great help for on-line teaching!
1987 - 1998
EngineerI worked at nuclear power stations and at head office on many projects involving nuclear technology and engineering. That means I am well qualified to discuss engineering, physics and a whole range of issues relating to energy policy and the environment.
2018 - 2021
Regular cover teacherTeaching English to classes at a wide range of levels, as well as one-to-one teaching from beginners up to proficiency standard
5.0
Rating
289
Students
5,185
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
127 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Conversation and error correction
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,030 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 11% off
General English for adult learners
A1 - C2Language Essentials656 lessons completed
USD 24.40+
Package with 12% off
Scientific English for academic studies
B2 - C2Language Essentials145 lessons completed
USD 48.80+
Package with 10% off
Accent reduction and British pronunciation
A1 - C2Language Essentials152 lessons completed
USD 36.00+
Package with 11% off
Science for young learners
B1 - C2Kids1,639 lessons completed
USD 20.10+
Package with 11% off
Informal lessons about YOU
A2 - C2Language Essentials1,428 lessons completed
USD 20.10+
Package with 11% off
Availability
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336 Reviews
Lana
13 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I had the pleasure to enjoy our lessons with Steve during the past month of my preparation for OET. And I am so happy that I found these lessons. Steve is one of the most responsible and reliable persons that I've ever met. And believe me, you want to have this kind of teacher, especially when preparing for such an important exam. He has outstanding knowledge in medical English, general grammar, pronunciation, and most importantly, he knows the specifics of the OET. At every lesson, I received valuable feedback, and he always proposed ways for improvement. It gave me a good understanding of my weaknesses and made me more confident. Moreover, Steve is extremely talented in teaching. He is highly patient, polite, and very positive. And I appreciate every our lesson.
Steve, thank you so much for everything! All best.
Jun 4, 2021
Alma
11 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
If it hadn’t been for your (always challenging, but very target-oriented and useful) lessons, I still wouldn‘t feel ready to „tackle“ the CPE speaking exam. Thanks to you I‘m ready to take the bull by the horns now and I feel like I‘ll be able to handle whatever strange speaking topic they may come up with. Thank you for your patience with me and your very calm and supportive way of teaching.
Jun 24, 2019
Kay Zhang
78 English lessons
Great conversations. Steve is very nice and patient. I feel very relaxed talking to him. His corrections are very helpful, otherwise I would never have realized those mistakes. Thank you so much for your time, Steve. See you soon.
Mar 7, 2024
Timur
32 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I've been working with Steve for almost one year now and I never get bored or tired of our classes.
His positive and friendly attitude made conversations with him pleasant and comfortable, and his perfect listening skills enabled me to speak a lot and improve my fluency. While listening to me he collected probably all my mistakes in non-intrusive way and surprised me afterwards with very detailed and valuable feedback. When we discussed grammar points, his explanations were really helpful, structured and well-thought. Regardless of the topic or the format of the lesson I always recieved a lot of value from it.
Even though I'm making a break for now, I hope to continue with Steve after some time, since he is one of the best language teachers I met.
Thanks a lot, Steve! And see you later.
Sep 5, 2019
Maxim Tobe
1 English lesson
Great and patient teacher
May 21, 2025
Kexin
20 English lessons
Great teacher!
Feb 2, 2024
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