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Catherine
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My lessons & teaching style
From United KingdomLiving in Exeter, United Kingdom (21:19 UTC+00:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 23, 2020InterestsSports & FitnessReadingEnvironment & NaturePets & AnimalsTravel
Let me tell you a little bit about me. I am from Somerset, which is in the south-west of England. It is a beautiful area, & I love walking, running, cycling & camping in the countryside when I am here. I also love spending time in different countries – yoga has drawn me to India several times. Nature & looking after the environment is very important to me, and I enjoy working in gardens & growing vegetables. I also spend a lot of time campaigning on climate, environment & animal rights issues. Finally, I really enjoy reading – actually, reading is one of my favourite things to do! Hopefully, we will have lots to talk about :)
* Please note - I update my schedule on a weekly basis *Me as a Teacher
I have over 10 years experience as a professional English teacher and have taught English at all levels. I have also taught preparation courses for IELTS and Cambridge exams. I have worked as a teacher in Oman, the UAE, Japan, Spain and the UK.
I'm an extremely patient teacher. I focus my teaching on getting students to speak as much as possible and look to develop their fluency. However, I also incorporate grammar into my lessons to ensure that students understand the grammar rules and feel confident when speaking. My goal is for you to become a proficient English speaker, however I always tailor my goals depending on your needs.
** Classes are currently for over 16s only ** My lessons & teaching style
My lessons on italki will be conversation based. We will choose a topic, and using a variety of materials we will have a relaxed conversation. During the lesson, I will introduce new vocabulary, and we will explore grammar that comes up. I will tell you the most important mistakes that you make when speaking English, and I will help you to correct your errors. To support our discussion, I enjoy using pictures, stories, articles, video clips, TED talks, and music. Depending on your needs, I also like to include pronunciation activities and games in our lessons.
** I am not currently offering lesson to children **My teaching material
- Audio files
- Articles and news
- Image files
- Text Documents
- Video files
- PDF file
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Rating
167
Students
1,717
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
70 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Conversation PLUS (with reading/listening & vocabulary/grammar)
A2 - C2Conversation1,237 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 6% off
ONLY for students who have taken more than 30 lessons with me
A2 - C2Language Essentials134 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 6% off
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104 Reviews
Samir
34 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Catherine is just a wonderful teacher. A great human being who will with patience and calm teach you , correct your mistakes in a gentle and intelligent way. She is open-minded and trustworthy and will accompanied you beautifully on your English journey. Do not hesitate to take classes with her.
Jun 29, 2025
Teresa
28 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Catherine our class was amazingly helpful, as usual! You are simply the best teacher I've ever met. You always try to tailor our lesson on my real needs and You do that with love and empathy. Thank you so much.
Feb 23, 2020
Karolina
2 English lessons
Thank you for a very pleasant meeting and interesting conversation. I'm looking forward to our next lesson!
Jan 2, 2026
Lucie Bartova
37 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Very nic English lesson as always. I always enjoy the conversation and the friendly atmosphere with Catherine. Part of the conversation was on the topic of the article Catherine sent to me in advance and part was a spontaneous friendly chat. Which is great for practicing English, when from time to time is not prepare in advance and I have to react immediately. And the last part of the lesson is devoted to a summary of the lesson, where I made mistakes and how to correct them.
Perfect lesson!!
Feb 24, 2025
Ellen
1 English lesson
It was a nice lesson with Catherine
Jan 2, 2026
Sandra
18 English lessons
Catherine is a rare find as a teacher. She is a great listener, patient, and diligent. Sometimes I struggle to complete my sentences, but she waits and gives me time to process my thoughts and express them more clearly. Then, she provides helpful explanations or corrections when needed.
So far I’ve taken more than 20 classes with her, and each time I learn something new. Last but not least, I always feel joyful during our classes and leave with a big smile! That positive energy is very important, as it motivates me and makes me believe that, sooner or later, I will achieve fluency and confidence in speaking.
Thanks again Catherine, and see you in our next session. 😊
Dec 22, 2025
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