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James Shepherd
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Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Certified TEFL English teacher with over 6000 classes taught online
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Certified TEFL English teacher with over 6000 classes taught online
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From United KingdomLiving in Manizales, Colombia (13:20 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 24, 2019InterestsEnvironment & 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!Me as a Teacher
I like to make learning fun and interesting. I believe that I am an animated teacher, I have over 16 years of voluntary teaching experience, over this time period I have developed different teaching techniques to help my students retain the main points of our lessons. I have been working on italki for the last 5 years. During this time I have taught students from A2 level up to C2 level.My lessons & teaching style
I believe that conversation is the best way to learn a language. I have learnt Spanish through conversation and I would love to help you improve your English language skills in the same way. My Pronunciation and Reading class is normally based around an article of general interest, we read together and then I am able to correct any mistakes that you make. I am also happy to identify grammar mistakes that you are struggling with, then we can work together to correct them.My teaching material
- Articles and news
- Image files
- PDF file
- Video files
- Text Documents
5.0
Rating
696
Students
6,136
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
316 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
Conversation Practice
A2 - C2Conversation5,086 lessons completed
USD 8.50+
Package with 13% off
Grammar/Pronunciation
A2 - C2Language Essentials527 lessons completed
USD 8.50+
Package with 11% off
IELTS Speaking practice
B1 - C2Language Essentials203 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Package with 13% off
Availability
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318 Reviews

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

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

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

ELAINE
4 English lessons
Sorry for being late.
Sep 25, 2025

Piotr
5 English lessons
Interesting lessons. Always a pleasure talking to James.
Aug 12, 2025

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