Online
Mark Thomas
Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Do you need English for work? Or to develop your career? Do you want success? – I can help you!
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Do you need English for work? Or to develop your career? Do you want success? – I can help you!
From United KingdomLiving in Oxford, United Kingdom (09:59 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 17, 2020Interest topicTechMusicHistory
I am a professional teacher. I specialize in English for business and exam preparation for intermediate and advanced adult learners.
I come from Oxford in the UK and I am a native speaker with a standard, southern British accent. I have a university degree in Engineering and Management as well as a Cambridge-accredited qualification in teaching English to adults.
For over 30 years I had a successful career in business - in sales, marketing and management.
I have worked for a wide range of companies in the UK, Europe and North America - from small start-ups to multi-national companies - dealing with information technology, telecommunications and electronics.Me as a Teacher
I became a qualified teacher as I really enjoy helping people to develop new skills.
I have learnt foreign languages myself and I know how difficult it can be - so my teaching style is friendly, supportive and motivational.
I believe this creates a productive learning environment which is enjoyable for both the student and the teacher.My lessons & teaching style
Based on an assessment of current ability combined with the learner’s personal aims, each lesson has a specific objective.
I use a broad and interesting range of content for lessons - including authentic material from the learner’s business/industry - so that the language is highly practical and relevant to the student’s needs.
You will also learn about the cultural and formality aspects of living, doing business or studying in an English-speaking country.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
Work Experience
2015 - 2019
Director Wye Technology Solutions LtdSet up a company supplying UK businesses with cloud-based security and communications services.
2001 - 2014
Sales Specialist British Telecommunications plcSelling BT’s IT and telecommunications products and services to other UK telecommunications companies for resale under their own branding.
2000 - 2001
Strategic Sales SoftQuad LtdCanadian software company which developed XML technologies and commerce solutions for e-business.
1998 - 2000
Sales Development, Europe Catchword LtdBusiness development and account management of European publishers of electronic academic journals.
1995 - 1998
Sales and Marketing Manager Smartways Technology LtdStart-up ISP and networking company with a focus on local government and SMEs.
1991 - 1995
Director The Natural World Trading Company LtdSet up company distributing audio gift products for U.S. record label.
1987 - 1991
Account Manager Encore (Gould) Computer LtdU.S. manufacturer of real-time and UNIX computers.
1984 - 1987
Marketing Engineer Analog Devices LtdU.S. semiconductor manufacturer. Product Marketing Engineer for analogue to digital conversion products, supporting sales activity within Europe.
2019 - 2020
Self Employed Teacher 121 English
Education
1980 - 1984
Bachelor's - EngineeringEngineering with management.
Certificates
CELTA Cambridge Assessment English 2019
Certificate uploaded
5.0
Rating
162
Students
1,233
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
115 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Let's Talk Business - English for Business and Work
B1 - C2Business702 lessons completed
USD 33.75+
Package with 5% off
General English - English for Everyday Life
B1 - C2General175 lessons completed
USD 33.75+
Package with 5% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
97 Reviews
Lena
7 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Thank you Mark for such interesting and engaging lessons! That was a great conversation practice, and very useful for me!
Jun 3, 2020
Eric
7 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
It was a very coherent lesson. The way Mark delivers lessons is very engaging and well-organised. I also like how clearly Mark articulates.
May 14, 2020
Tony
11 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Mark is one of the best teachers I've ever met on italki, none of them. He is humorous and versatile. In communication, he is good at enlightening and guiding us, and at summarizing. The equipment used in the conversation is also top-notch, and the effect is very good. I feel very lucky to choose him as my teacher. I suggest you all choose him. I'm not advertising. I'm from the bottom of my heart.
Apr 23, 2020
Elie Chen
3 English lessons
Great teacher. Highly recommend. Excellent teaching skills! A must-try for everyone seeking to enhance their language proficiency.
Jun 4, 2023
Konstantin Sotiriou
5 English lessons
Just enjoyed our second class, Mark is very helpful, organized and motivating. I see huge improvements in just 2 classes. Thank you Mark. Looking forward for our next class.
Apr 10, 2023
Elie Chen
3 English lessons
Great teacher! Recommanded : )
Mar 18, 2023
Trial Lesson
USD 10.00
Your final payment will be made in USD