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Tom Brennan
Professional TeacherProfessional Teacher![]()
Teaches
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 (08:42 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
65
Students
404
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
29 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
Conversational English
A2 - C2Conversation191 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 - C2Business3 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)
25 Reviews
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
Anastasia Sedova
50 English lessons
Excellent teacher.
Dec 5, 2024
Anastasia Sedova
50 English lessons
Excellent teacher. Easy to communicate.
Oct 1, 2024
Julia
4 English lessons
Great lesson, Tom is very supportive and assertively listens, thank you
Jul 17, 2025
Anastasia Sedova
50 English lessons
Excellent teacher with a broad outlook and knowledge in various fields.
Nov 9, 2024
Violette
59 English lessons
excellent!
Aug 17, 2021
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