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Mark Thomas
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TechnologyBusinessImprove your English. Grow your career. Achieve your goals.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Specialties
TechnologyBusinessImprove your English. Grow your career. Achieve your goals.
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Oxford, United Kingdom (10:59 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 17, 2020InterestsFilms & TV SeriesBusiness & FinanceTechMusicHistory
Do you want to feel more confident speaking English at work?
Do you want better opportunities in your career?
I help professionals improve their English for real work situations.
I am a native British English speaker with over 35 years of experience in sales, marketing, and management. I have negotiated deals, managed teams, and worked in technology companies in Europe and North America.
I have worked in: IT, software services, manufacturing, engineering, and telecommunications.
My lessons combine real business experience with professional teaching skills. You will learn useful English for:
● job interviews
● meetings
● presentations
● negotiations
● career development
Together, we will make your English a strong tool for your professional success.
Each lesson is planned for your level and your personal goals. Every lesson has a clear objective, so you always know what you are learning and why.
I use modern tools, including AI, and a range of materials. We can also use real examples from your job or industry, so the language is practical and relevant.
You will also learn about culture and how to use the right level of formality when living, working, or studying in an English-speaking environment.
You will have:
● Speaking practice for real situations
● Personal feedback to help you improve
● Lessons focused on your goals
● Clear explanations in simple English
Start improving your English today and feel more confident at work.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Flashcards
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Articles and news
- Image files
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Video files
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Teaching Business English via italki - italki experience - 2024Most of my career - in fact, for over 35 years - I actually worked in business. My roles included senior management positions within a variety of businesses - from start-ups to FTSE-100 listed blue-chip corporations. As such, my experience of the use of English in a business context actually comes from a use of the language in real situations - namely: meetings, presentations, negotiations, interviews; and interaction with colleagues and customers. Over 800 business English lessons on italki.
Certificate verified
CELTA - Cambridge Assessment English - 2019
Certificate verified
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering - University of Surrey - 1984I have a degree in Engineering and over 35 years of experience of working within the IT and telecommunications industry.
Certificate verified
Education
1980 - 1984
Bachelor’s - EngineeringEngineering with management.
Work Experience
2015 - 2019
DirectorSet up a company supplying UK businesses with cloud-based security and communications services.
2001 - 2014
Sales SpecialistSelling BT’s IT and telecommunications products and services to other UK telecommunications companies for resale under their own branding.
2000 - 2001
Strategic SalesCanadian software company which developed XML technologies and commerce solutions for e-business.
1998 - 2000
Sales Development, EuropeBusiness development and account management of European publishers of electronic academic journals.
1995 - 1998
Sales and Marketing ManagerStart-up ISP and networking company with a focus on local government and SMEs.
1991 - 1995
DirectorSet up company distributing audio gift products for U.S. record label.
1987 - 1991
Account ManagerU.S. manufacturer of real-time and UNIX computers.
1984 - 1987
Marketing EngineerU.S. semiconductor manufacturer. Product Marketing Engineer for analogue to digital conversion products, supporting sales activity within Europe.
2019 - 2024
Self Employed Teacher
5.0
Rating
249
Students
1,929
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
176 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Let's Talk Business - English for Business and Work
B1 - C2Business1,127 lessons completed
USD 33.75+
Package with 6% off
General English - English for Everyday Life
B1 - C2Language Essentials354 lessons completed
USD 33.75+
Package with 6% off
Let's Talk Tech - English for Technology and Business
B1 - C2Technology31 lessons completed
USD 33.75+
Package with 6% off
Availability
126 Reviews
Gian Luca Caruso
4 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Mark is not just a Coach, but a real Mentor of English language 💪😉
Mar 13, 2025
Viola
101 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
He is so gentle and has really good memories. I am so surprised that he remembered me and my family. He is so experienced on English teaching skills, and I love his teaching style so much.
Feb 2, 2024
Karima
7 English lessons
Génial!!!
Jan 17, 2026
CN6409
9 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Mark is an incredible teacher!he is always patient and kind,providing clear guidance when I feel nervous .his support and understanding make it easy for me to stay calm and focus.
Nov 12, 2024
Yue
13 English lessons
Mark’s lesson structure is progressive and every lesson always proceed from elementary to the profound. The atmosphere is quite relaxed and he summarized the learning points after every class and that helps consolidate knowledge a lot. He is a teacher worth cooperating with for a long time.
Mar 13, 2026
Danilo Carfi
10 English lessons
Mark is a very professional teacher! Thank you!
Nov 17, 2025
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