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British Lesley
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
Specialties
BusinessTest PreparationHello! I’m Lesley, a UK-born ESL teacher with *11 years* of experience—*8 focused on IELTS*
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
Specialties
BusinessTest PreparationHello! I’m Lesley, a UK-born ESL teacher with *11 years* of experience—*8 focused on IELTS*
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Chiang Mai, Thailand (03:17 UTC+07:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 20, 2020InterestsFoodTravelHistoryPets & AnimalsMusic
Hello! I’m Lesley, a UK-born ESL teacher with *11 years* of experience—*8 focused on IELTS*. Whether you’re prepping for exams, have a job interview coming up or craving lively conversations, I’ll help you speak naturally and confidently.
Living in Thailand (and previously Greece, China, and Taiwan) taught me how languages unlock cultures—let’s swap travel stories while polishing your English! My TEFL certification and examiner-trained IELTS methods ensure you’ll learn *exactly* what scores high.
P.S. If you love food, history, or furry friends, we’ll never run out of fun topics!
***PLEASE NOTE*** Due to local Thai laws, I am not able to teach students who are from Thailand.Me as a Teacher
As a teacher, I am able to develop a personalised curriculum for one on one classes, teaching a broad range of subjects including Conversation English, Business English, IELTS and Survival English.
in Taiwan, I was a private tutor, mostly to children on a one to one basis using materials and games in a fun and inspiring way.
In China, I taught adults one to one IELTS classes in a IELTS Training School with a high success rate.
I have also taught kids online with a Chinese Company which I have to say I absolutely loved. Kids always put a smile on my face and their energy and cuteness is just the best!
I have been teaching on iTalki for 4 years with a consistent 5 star rating. My lessons & teaching style
Depending on the lesson, my students can expect a different format.
For general classes for example, I don't just ask the student the same boring questions that you’ve heard many times over your learning experience. We could discuss some interesting material together and pose questions, assisting you in finding the answers.
My speciality area, however, is teaching the IELTS exam and I would love to help you prepare well for this exam using idioms, natural speech, conjunctions etc in accordance with the Band Score Criteria.
I have been teaching IELTS a long time and I was trained by IELTS examiners. I therefore know what the examiner is and is not looking for.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Flashcards
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Pattison Reference Letter - Pattison English Training School - 2018
Certificate verified
Proof of employment - Pattison Ielts Training Centre - 2018Copy of a signed and dated reference letter showing my experience in teaching IELTS, TOEFL, academic writing and academic speaking.
Certificate verified
Reference letter - Pattison IELTS Training Centre, Harbin. - 2018Reference letter showing my experience as an IELTS teacher, together with Academic Speaking and Writing experience.
Certificate verified
TEFL Certificate - Albany Language School - 2013Class based with written assignments and teaching practice - 120 hours
Certificate verified
Education
1979 - 1984
Other - English
Work Experience
2016 - 2018
English TeacherI developed personalised curriculum for one on one classes, teaching a broad range of subjects including Oral English, IELTS, TOEFL, Survival English and Academic Speaking and Writing
5.0
Rating
247
Students
1,983
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
143 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
IELTS speaking
B1 - C2Test Preparation1,388 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 4% off
General classes
B1 - C2Language Essentials192 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 4% off
IELTS Writing Corrections (Offline only)
B1 - C2Test Preparation0 lessons completed
USD 28.00+
Package with 3% off
IELTS Writing
B1 - C2Test Preparation29 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 3% off
Professional Business English Tutor - Legal & Corporate Background
B1 - C2Business0 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 4% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Quiz (1)
274 Reviews
Yumi
38 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Lesley真的是我超爱的老师！超级温柔和有耐心，跟她一起上了很久的课了，她的课对我很有帮助，给大家疯狂安利她！！是我的宝藏老师～狠狠爱了，都来和她一起学习英语吧！真的对能力提高很有帮助～😍😍
Mar 17, 2025
Katie S
3 English lessons
I had my first 30-minute lesson with Lesley, and she was absolutely wonderful. Even in such a short time, she taught me so much -- useful idioms, new vocabulary, and helpful speaking techniques based on the IELTS speaking format. She explains things clearly, creates a comfortable atmosphere, and is very encouraging. I’m really looking forward to taking more lessons with her!
Nov 19, 2025
Sayuri
2 English lessons
Thank you so much! Our first lesson makes me more motivated. The teacher's advice was concise and clear.
Nov 10, 2025
Katie S
3 English lessons
Lesley is an excellent teacher! She is very attentive and sensitive to what I am lacking, always focusing on the areas I need to improve. Even though it’s only my second lesson with her, she has already taught me useful new words and more natural ways of speaking English that will help me prepare for my IELTS Speaking test. :)))
Nov 26, 2025
Ron Student
67 English lessons
Enjoyable lesson! I was so immersed in the story we explored that I didn’t even notice how quickly the time flew. Lesley is a teacher who truly inspires her students to do their best in every lesson.
Nov 13, 2025
Ron Student
67 English lessons
Lesson with Lesley boosts my speaking skills and give me a high level of confidence
Nov 7, 2025
Trial Lesson
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