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English with Tracey
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Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Polish
Russian
Other
FYI: I only use Google Meet for lessons. I have a 2 hour booking window. Book a trial today! š
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
FromĀ United KingdomLiving in Oxford, United KingdomĀ (13:51Ā UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 21, 2018InterestsEnvironment & NatureScienceArtAnimation & ComicsTravel
Originally from the suburbs of east London, Iāve lived in Poland, Russia, Nicaragua, and Guatemala- fuelling my love for languages and cultures. Now based in England, Iām a post-graduate DELTA-qualified teacher with a Masterās in Applied Linguistics, specialising in creative, student-tailored English lessons, for both professionals and art and design enthusiasts alike.
A disability shifted my pace, but not my curiosity: I explore villages and nature on my trike, craft jewellery, sew and upcycle, and devour fantasy/horror stories. This adaptability mirrors my teachingāwhether youāre polishing pronunciation, discussing films, or need flexible, expert guidance.
What sparks your passion?Me as a Teacher
I'm TEFL-qualified, with a postgraduate Cambridge DELTA and an MEd in Applied Linguistics. I've taught EFL for many years at university level, as well as in adult education and in private language schools. I have also worked as an examiner, project manager, and craftswoman. Nowadays, I run both a teaching and a jewellery business from home.
Students describe me as: professional, dynamic, knowledgeable, patient, and kind.
Students describe lessons as: engaging, challenging, motivating, and memorable.
Iām relaxed and easy to talk to, offering expert, tailored lessons at your pace. Weāll work together to match your learning style so you get the most out of every class. My lessons & teaching style
All classes include plenty of speaking to build your confidence, focussing on grammar, vocab, pronunciation or a particular skill in any one lesson.
Example approaches/activities:
- role plays, discussions, problem-solving activities etc.
- vocabulary exercises exploring words, phrases, collocations, idioms.
- inductive guided discovery where grammar rules are inferred.
- immersion rather than translation activities from Q&A and dictation, to visuals and extensive examples, to speaking and listening activities.
- real life tasks, such as planning an event or creating a presentation.
Book a trial lesson todayāIād love to help you reach your goals!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Understanding Autism - National Autistic Society - 2020
Certificate verified
Autism & Sensory Experience - National Autistic Society - 2020
Certificate verified
Autism, Stress & Anxiety - National Autistic Society - 2020
Certificate verified
Autism & Communication - National Autistic Society - 2020
Certificate verified
Autism: Supporting Families - National Autistic Society - 2020
Certificate verified
Certificate of CPD: IELTS Teacher Workshop - British Council - 2019
Certificate verified
Cambridge DELTA - King's College London - 2006
Certificate verified
Cambridge CELTA- Pass Grade B - International House London - 2000
Certificate verified
Education
1999 - 2002
Bachelorās - Open degree- English Language and PsychologyFirst Class Honours
2005 - 2008
Master's - Master's in Applied Linguistics
Work Experience
2012 - 2018
Senior TeacherI taught General English and English for the Arts at the university. I also developed teaching materials and ran a few teacher training workshops.
2011 - 2012
Summer EFL TeacherThis was summer teaching only in 2011 and 2012, predominantly working with teenagers.
2010 - 2010
EFL TeacherTeaching general English to adults, but predominantly teenagers.
2009 - 2009
EFL TeacherI taught the Spanish teachers English for their work with tourists. I also taught a number of under-10s.
2009 - 2009
Springtime EFL TeacherThis was a temporary springtime contract, working predominantly with teenagers.
2004 - 2008
Assistant Curriculum Manager and Skills for Life TeacherI managed a team of teachers and volunteers, as well as teaching and teacher training. I also organised, examined, assessed and internally verified national ESOL exams.
2003 - 2003
Project Co-ordinatorI liaised with local libraries, organising and delivering literacy/ESOL and I.T. classes.
2001 - 2002
EFL TeacherI taught business English in-company, working with companies such as CitiBank and Price Waterhouse Cooper.
2002 - 2003
Freelance EFL TeacherI taught both general and business English during this time.
1998 - 2000
Community Rehabilitation Co-ordinatorThis post involved community outreach work to reintegrate stable heroin users back into the community through education, voluntary work and fitness. It also involved teaching literacy, numeracy and I.T. skills on a one-to-one basis.
1994 - 1998
Project Manager and TeacherThis involved starting and managing a community project to get marginalised groups back into education. I did outreach to various homeless hostels and ran classes from a local community centre (literacy/ESOL).
2018 - Current
Freelance Online EFL TeacherI started teaching online at the start of 2019 whilst living in Russia. I teach several areas, including English for the Arts, IELTS and Business English, as well as Conversation and General English.
5.0
Rating
220
Students
4,262
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
113 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Tailored General English: Single lessons or packages to boost speaking, listening, pronunciation, reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary
A2Ā -Ā C2Language Essentials1,730 lessons completed
USD 36.50+
Package with 10% off
Tailored English for Art & Design: single lessons or packages to boost speaking, listening, pronunciation, reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary
A2Ā -Ā C2Language Essentials325 lessons completed
USD 36.50+
Package with 10% off
Conversation class: single lessons or packages for relaxed, natural speaking lessons focussing on fluency, accuracy and pronunciation
A2Ā -Ā C2Conversation1,145 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 10% off
Tailored pronunciation class: single lessons or packages to work on all aspects of pronunciation to improve your fluency and accuracy
A1Ā -Ā C2Language Essentials245 lessons completed
USD 18.50+
Package with 10% off
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450 Reviews
tomasz
40 English lessons
Teacherās pick
Thank you, Tracy! You always make my day. Thanks for your kindness, energy, and super super chill lessons! I appreciate it all and canāt wait for the next one!
May 27, 2025
Kate
18 English lessons
Teacherās pick
Tracey is a wonderful teacher with the approach that works perfectly well for me:
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Notes on advanced vocab/collocations and grammar issues that need my special focus
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Feedback on language (not overwhelming, but just enough to upgrade my language)
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Natural and personal conversation with a caring interlocutor and a creative person
Thank you šš»
encouraging.
Mar 13, 2024
Iām Burn
5 English lessons
She can get my point of lesson. I think itās my luck which I can find this teacher .See you next time. Have a lovely day.
Sep 25, 2025
Julia
234 English lessons
Teacherās pick
Tracey is so friendly and attentive teacher. I like her lessons, especially last of them about conditional and tamagotchi:)
May 20, 2025
Cris
2 English lessons
I had my first class with Tracey and I'm already booking the second. We had a lovely conversation, I discuss my golas with her and she ended the class give me the feedback I was asking for. Thank you so much Tracey!
Mar 12, 2026
Iām Burn
5 English lessons
I just want to say Tracey who is so brilliant.
Sep 23, 2025
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