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Michael Gibson
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English
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French
Arabic (Maghrebi)
German
Spanish
Arabic (Modern Standard)
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Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
Arabic (Maghrebi)
German
Spanish
Arabic (Modern Standard)
Other
From United KingdomLiving in Other, United Kingdom (03:57 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 23, 2020InterestsReadingHistoryScienceWritingEnvironment & Nature
Hi, I’m Mike, and I’m a professional linguist involved in training others in linguistics, research and consultancy. I have a PhD in Linguistics, and I’ve taught all sorts of courses in linguistics in several countries, as well as English courses. I’m probably more suitable for high-level learners of English, e.g. in academic writing.
Specialities: analysis of where you need to grow, pronunciation, writing, linguistics.
If you’re looking for someone who can explain what’s going on with English grammar and linguistics at a high level, I’m your guy – I can particularly help you master sounds that you find difficult to produce, as I’ve taught phonetics. I should be able to help with most linguistic issues.
I also speak French, German, Spanish, and Arabic (my Tunisian is better than my Standard Arabic) to a high standard, so can help explain things especially well if you are from one of those language backgrounds, using that language when that is helpful.
I will first establish what it is you want and need help with most (especially pronunciation - phonetics; grammar; linguistics; conversation practice), and will structure things to help you most.5.0
Rating
274
Students
1,396
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
99 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Pronunciation, Phonetics and Phonology
A2 - C2Language Essentials359 lessons completed
USD 24.00+
Package with 9% off
Grammar Coaching
A2 - C2Language Essentials94 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 9% off
Academic Writing
B1 - C2Language Essentials81 lessons completed
USD 27.00+
Package with 11% off
Editing Reports and Papers
B1 - C2Language Essentials127 lessons completed
USD 27.00+
Package with 11% off
Linguistics
B1 - C2Language Essentials262 lessons completed
USD 24.00+
Package with 11% off
Conversation Practice
B1 - C2Conversation374 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 9% off
Availability
141 Reviews
Khristina
6 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Michael provided me an amazing direction for advanced English learning. I started understanding better both English Grammar and pronouncation. It is a miracle to find a teacher of this level on Italki. Highly recommended for everyone who want to learn English deeper.
Mar 1, 2022
Ian
8 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
As a linguist, Mike can identify the cause of my mistakes in pronunciation clearly and tell me how to corretc them in a very specific way. Thanks a lot, Mike!
Jan 6, 2021
Abdel
5 English lessons
Thank you for this lesson! It was a pleasure to see you again.
Jan 29, 2026
Artem Kliuka
16 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
best as always
Jan 15, 2022
Abdel
5 English lessons
Thank you for this moment! It was fun and informative. See you next time.
Feb 4, 2026
Abdel
5 English lessons
It was a pleasure chatting with you, Mike, I didn't even notice the time passing! Thank you.
Dec 29, 2025
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