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English teacher James Shepherd

James Shepherd

Community Tutor
Community Tutor
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Certified TEFL English teacher with over 6000 classes taught online
From United KingdomLiving in Manizales, Colombia (12:57 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 24, 2019
InterestsEnvironment & NatureTravelSports & FitnessTechPets & Animals
Hello! I’m James, a TEFL-certified English teacher from England with **6000+ online classes** taught. Having lived in London and now Manizales, Colombia, I blend British expertise with Latin warmth. As a Spanish speaker (C2) married to a Colombian, I *truly* understand language struggles—let’s conquer them together! Specializing in **conversational English** and **IELTS Speaking**, I help students like you sound natural and confident. Whether you love sports, travel, or history (my passions too!), our lessons will be lively and relevant. Ready to progress? Let’s chat!
5.0
Rating
696
Students
6136
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

English Lessons

Trial Lesson
316 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
Conversation Practice
A2 -  C2

Conversation

5,086 lessons completed
USD 8.50+
Package with 13% off
Grammar/Pronunciation
A2 -  C2

Language Essentials

527 lessons completed
USD 8.50+
Package with 11% off
IELTS Speaking practice
B1 -  C2

Language Essentials

203 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Package with 13% off

Availability

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318 Reviews

Student monica
monica
197 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
James introduced Quaid to a lot of knowledge about Italy. He also taught him many things about traveling, such as taking a plane and other means of transportation. The course content James prepared with great care is very practical and helpful . We are going to travel to Italy soon. Wish James a happy summer vacation.James’class is amazing and thank you so much.
Jul 10, 2025
Natalya Shybeka
255 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Highly Recommended Teacher! I’ve been learning with James for over two years now, and it has been an incredible journey. His lessons are always well-prepared and conducted in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. James has a talent for tailoring materials to my goals and language level, making each session highly effective. What I appreciate the most: Flexibility: James adjusts the lessons to match my needs, whether it's conversational practice, grammar improvement, or professional vocabulary. Positive Approach: He’s incredibly encouraging, which makes learning enjoyable and motivates me to keep improving. Professionalism: Everything is explained clearly, with helpful examples and detailed breakdowns of complex topics. Thanks to James, I’ve made noticeable progress in my English skills and gained more confidence in speaking. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to improve their English!
Nov 21, 2024
Student ELAINE
ELAINE
4 English lessons
孩子反馈,老师跟她谈了关于历史的话题,我觉得很有意思,希望老师以后也都能在每节课和孩子就专门的话题做讨论,非常棒!
Sep 12, 2025
Student Waldek
Waldek
194 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
James is awesome to talk to about pretty much anything. I’ve had loads of lessons with him, and I’ve always been satisfied with how they went. He’s easy to talk to, really engaging, and I’d totally recommend him to anyone.
Dec 18, 2024
Student ELAINE
ELAINE
4 English lessons
Sorry for being late.
Sep 25, 2025
Student Piotr
Piotr
5 English lessons
Interesting lessons. Always a pleasure talking to James.
Aug 12, 2025
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