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Tom Brennan
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Specialties
BusinessIELTS & Business English Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Specialties
BusinessIELTS & Business English Teacher
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From IrelandLiving in Da Nang, Vietnam (03:21 UTC+07:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 14, 2020InterestsTechReadingBusiness & FinanceTravelSports & Fitness
As a Cambridge-certified English instructor with a specialisation in IELTS and Business English, I bring a unique blend of professional expertise and multicultural experience to my teaching practice. Having lived in 4 different countries and travelled extensively to over 30, I've developed a deep appreciation for diverse cultures and perspectives, which I integrate into my approach. My teaching methodology emphasises practical application, utilising real-world case studies and situational roleplays to prepare students for academic and corporate environments. Beyond the classroom, I maintain a vibrant intellectual life with interests spanning entrepreneurship, foraging, reading and travelMe as a Teacher
I’m a Cambridge/CELTA qualified professional native English teacher since 2017. I teach IELTS and Business English mostly.
I’ve taught General, Academic and Business English to students from all over the world. I teach Business English focusing on specific skills such as meetings, presentations, interview skills and vocabulary of Business. I’ve prepared classes and 121 students for IELTS & TOEIC exams while also tutoring postgrad students preparing theses. My lessons & teaching style
What is my teaching style?
Conversational, structured and blended approach.
Work with the student to develop a plan for learning. Gives the student and teacher a roadmap of where they want to get to and how to get there.
Method & Materials used?
Primarily conversational, tasks/activities, video, audio, articles & podcasts, authentic materials.
Conversational & situational role play with discussion/analysis/ interpretation.
Business case studies - articles, video, audio, Tedtalks, elearning tools
IELTS/TOEIC test papers. online resources and authentic materials.
Tailored and specific material to engage and challenge students of Business English and cultural studies.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Articles and news
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Video files
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
- Graphs and charts
- Image files
- Text Documents
- Test templates and examples
Certificates
CELTA - Cambridge University - 2018I’m a Cambridge/CELTA qualified professional native English teacher with over 2 years experience in the classroom/online environment
Certificate verified
BSc Hons Business & Information Technology - University - 2001An honours degree program of 4 years from Ireland's leading University - Trinity College Dublin
Certificate verified
Education
1997 - 2003
Master's - Business & Information TechnologyI’ve spent 12 years in and around academia. I’m a graduate of Ireland’s foremost university Trinity College Dublin which is a sister college of Oxford and Cambridge universities in England. I hold BSc(Hons) and MA degrees in Business & Information Technology. I also hold an MII Diploma in Marketing. I won a Phd scholarship (Health Sciences) in 2018 but decided not to accept. I’ve spent 4 years doing post grad research in Anthropology exploring themes around narratives of mental health.
5.0
Rating
67
Students
415
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
29 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
Conversational English
A2 - C2Conversation198 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 12% off
General English
A2 - C2Language Essentials30 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 10% off
Business English
B1 - C2Business7 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 10% off
IELTs Test preparation
B1 - C2Business0 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 14% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
29 Reviews
Michela
3 English lessons
Professional approach to report problems and reschedule the meeting!
Nov 4, 2025
Michela
3 English lessons
Although a trial lesson, I would like to mention Tom's professional teaching style in understanding how we could work together to achieve my target
Oct 20, 2025
Francisco de Vasco
1 English lesson
Tom is an excellent English teacher!
His teaching style is clear, engaging, and very effective. He creates a relaxed and friendly environment that makes you feel completely comfortable to speak and make mistakes – which is essential when learning a new language. I felt very at ease during the lesson and really appreciated his patience and encouragement. I’m looking forward to continuing the lessons with him!
Aug 7, 2025
Michela
3 English lessons
Excellent way of working on business topics based on your targets!
Oct 28, 2025
ALA
2 English lessons
Great first lesson! The teacher is very nice and patient. I felt relaxed and motivated to keep learning.
Oct 12, 2025
Julia
4 English lessons
Great lesson, Tom is very supportive and assertively listens, thank you
Jul 17, 2025
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