Speak with confidence: From beginner to advanced conversational skills
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English
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Russian
Spanish
Speak with confidence: From beginner to advanced conversational skills
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From United KingdomLiving in Murcia, Spain (10:05 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 7, 2020
InterestsTechTravelHistoryReadingScience
Hello! With more than 20 years of management experience in the UK and 12 years working in Russia, I’ve learned how powerful clear and confident communication can be. I love helping professionals—especially in IT—feel comfortable expressing themselves in English, whether for interviews, presentations, or everyday conversations. My approach is practical, friendly, and interactive, so learning English becomes natural, enjoyable, and effective. Even in today’s world, I’m committed to staying connected with Russian IT professionals, supporting your growth, and helping you succeed. Let’s turn your words into your greatest strength!
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Me as a Teacher
I believe that even the most challenging tasks can be explained in a simple way. My goal is to make learning conversational English as easy, enjoyable, and rewarding as possible. Many students have told me that my soft South London accent is easy to understand, and that my friendly, approachable style makes lessons both welcoming and effective.
When it comes to business and management topics, I focus on simplicity, clarity, and building a strong understanding—this approach benefits everyone.
Learning a language should feel like an adventure, one that we share together. Step by step, we identify challenges, make a plan, and work through it until you reach your language goals. I am here to g
My lessons & teaching style
I take a relaxed and positive approach to teaching. I would describe my style as patient, encouraging, motivating, and full of energy. I love helping students feel confident and excited about learning.
Everyone learns languages in their own way. Some people enjoy studying grammar and textbooks, some learn best through pictures or visual ideas, and some are not sure what works for them yet. My job is to find the method that works best for you and make learning feel natural and fun.
On italki, my lessons can be flexible, structured, or focused on specific topics (you can see the topics available). Together, we will find the way that helps you learn effectively, make progress, and most import
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Graphs and charts
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Articles and news
Homework Assignments
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Students
5,749
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Rating
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Students
5749
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English Lessons
Trial Lesson
157 lessons completed
USD 13.91+
Interview Skill Preparation! Maximise your career growth potential by gaining the extensive knowledge required to stand out from the crowd. Name your price and learn how to monetize your abilities.
A2 - C2Conversation535 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
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General conversation (I only teach adult students)
A1 - C2Conversation4,768 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
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Learn how to prepare and give presentations, learn how to inspire, motivate and persuade your audience. Learn how to deal with the question and answer sessions afterwards. Plan, react and succeed!
A2 - C2Conversation264 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
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British culture, stereotype, humour, integration, euphemistic language, accents and much more...!
A2 - C2Conversation24 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
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604 Reviews
andreas kohlhas
89 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Smart teacher with diverse interests and a lot of knowledge about international issues. I am happy to be back in conversation with Nigel.
Jul 2, 2022
Basil Bogonatov
16 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I really felt being interviewed during our mock job interview yesterday. Nigel carefully explained all my mistakes and following "maybes". Just invaluable experience.
Mar 6, 2020
Paola Guerzoni
5 English lessons
I'm really happy with my classes.
Jan 21, 2026
Pornchai
206 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I had a thought-provoking discussion with Nigel which helped me improve my speaking. I look forward to the next session.
Jan 2, 2022
Renjie
21 English lessons
I thoroughly enjoyed our exchange and debat about a series of themes today!
Jan 25, 2026
PAULA CINTI
57 English lessons
Great teacher!!!
Very patient, supportive and makes learning English easy and enjoyable.
Highly recommend!!!