Native English and Photography teacher, traveller and artist.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Native English and Photography teacher, traveller and artist.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Bogota, Colombia (09:35 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 22, 2020
InterestsEnvironment & NatureHistoryTravelTechArt
Hi, I'm Rob Powell, an experienced and qualified English teacher with a degree in photography. I'm certified with a PTLLS Level 4 teaching qualification and am currently living in Bogota, Colombia. I'm also studying Spanish and understand the challenges of learning a new language. I'm patient, supportive, and create a welcoming environment in my lessons. I encourage using real-life experience and a creative approach to learning. I provide a variety of links and materials to support my teaching and give further learning opportunities. Teaching conversational English is inspiring for me and I feel privileged to share with people from around the world.
Me as a Teacher
I'm passionate about cultural exchange and incorporate it into my teaching. I use real-life situations and a variety of different materials to make learning immersive and engaging. Learning a new language helps us understand and appreciate different cultures as well as reflect better on our own. I believe that learning should be driven by enjoyment and exploration and that with an engaging subject and conversation we learn naturally.
My lessons & teaching style
I am an experienced and knowledgeable teacher looking to provide a fun and friendly class through real-life experiences, creativity and culture. I focus on expanding vocabulary, correcting errors, and improving fluency while also giving students the freedom to discuss a variety of topics. I incorporate grammar instruction into my lessons to help students understand the underlying rules of the language. My goal is to provide a personalized and engaging learning experience that meets the needs of each individual student.
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Audio files
Image files
Video files
Articles and news
Quizzes
Graphs and charts
Homework Assignments
Education
2016 - 2016
Bachelor’s - PTLLS TeachingNQF
2006 - 2009
Bachelor’s - PhotographyManchester School of Art
Work Experience
2018 - 2022
TeacherProfesores Extranjeros - Bogotá, ColombiaEnglish teacher providing personalised face to face classes in Bogotá.
2014 - 2018
TeacherDerbyshire Dales County Council - Derbyshire, United KingdomPhotography and digital imaging teacher
5.0
Rating
335
Students
2,773
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
335
Students
2773
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
151 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Conversational English - quickly develop your conversational ability
A1 - C2Conversation2,358 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 10% off
Learn English through the art of photography
B1 - C2Language Essentials166 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 17% off
Being English
B1 - C2Conversation95 lessons completed
USD 18.70+
Package with 14% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
124 Reviews
Farhad
10 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Recently had another great English lesson with Rob. His teaching style is not only effective but also enjoyable. Rob's warmth creates a comfortable learning environment. He goes above and beyond to ensure everyone understands, making the lessons engaging and dynamic. I always recommend him to friends and blog subscribers. If you're looking for a skilled and personable English teacher, Rob is the one!
Nov 9, 2023
Melissa
16 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
The lesson was great as always. Rob is very friendly and supportive. Besides teaching the language, he also brings lots of curious information about the UK culture and its difference from South America´s. As we are pushed to speak out about a big range of controversial issues, we can feel our speaking skills going to the next level.
Sep 22, 2020
Rania
1 English lesson
I had an excellent trial lesson with Rob. We discussed about my reasons for taking the class and my expectations, about a plan for possible future conversational lessons and about languages in general. Rob was kind and motivational, and provided helpful feedback through chat during our discussion. I enjoyed the lesson a lot.
Oct 3, 2025
Simone Giusso
5 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have tried 4/5 teachers on italki so far. Then I met Rob. Best teacher up to now in my opinion. This is my first review on italki and I would like to explain why in my view Rob is a good teacher.
He is very prepared. I like the way he focuses on you. Through conversation he understands your hobbies and interests and he asks to you questions and opinions about them. In this way you can improve your speaking skills. If you cannot understand something he writes the word on the chat and then he explains it. In this way you can learn new vocabularies. Moreover he corrects you “offline” without interrupt you. In this way you can learn from your mistakes.
Without any doubt I will continue to have lessons with him! :)
Apr 15, 2021
Aynur Akbarova
53 English lessons
Great teacher 👨🏫 Really enjoy our engaging and lively conversation.
Oct 31, 2025
Lourdes
4 English lessons
Thanks a million again Rob for the brilliant lesson and chat! Looking forward to the next one :)