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Simon Eagles
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Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Other
Specialties
BusinessTest PreparationFully qualified Business English and General English teacher with over 20 years of experience.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Other
Specialties
BusinessTest PreparationFully qualified Business English and General English teacher with over 20 years of experience.
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in London, United Kingdom (19:57 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 10, 2021InterestsTravelFoodSports & FitnessEnvironment & NatureMusic
I am married with a teenage son and we live in Hackney in London. I was born in Leeds and spent my formative years in Ilkley in Yorkshire, before studying Business Studies at Newcastle University and then travelling to Paris to teach English in 1982. I like to keep fit; love to play tennis and enjoy cycling and swimming. As well as sport, I enjoy reading and travel and have a great love of the outdoors and countryside, which is just as well, as I have a massive German Shepherd that requires a lot of walking.
I always enjoyed English as a subject at school and received good grades. With English and my qualification in Business Studies I was then able get my first teaching job in Paris, teaching predominantly Business English in schools and in companies. Teaching gave me the opportunity to indulge my passion for travel and I spent the next four years teaching in Europe before returning to the UK to consolidate my work experience with a Diploma in TEFL. Since then I have taught mainly in central London Schools and appreciate the opportunity it has given me to really get to know people and their different cultures.
Generally I think that for students to learn effectively it's important to create a relaxed, less formal atmosphere in lessons, whilst also ensuring that students are being made aware of the progress they are making. However that said, I think that my lessons and teaching style are dependent to a great extent on the students - their wants and expectations; as well as ...My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Curriculum Vitae - Home - 2021
Certificate verified
Reference - British Council - 1994
Certificate verified
Reference - Regent Summer Schools - 1993
Certificate verified
Diploma in TEFL - University of Kent - 1987
Certificate verified
Diploma in TEFL - University of Kent - 1987
Certificate verified
BEC Higher National Diploma - Newcastle University - 1981
Certificate verified
Higher National Diploma - Business Education Council - 1981
Certificate verified
5.0
Rating
48
Students
380
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
22 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
General English
B1 - C1Language Essentials166 lessons completed
USD 24.50
Package with 7% off
Business English: Intermediate to Upper Intermediate
B1 - C1Business126 lessons completed
USD 24.50
Package with 7% off
Business English: Elementary to Intermediate level
A2 - B1Business13 lessons completed
USD 24.50
Package with 7% off
Job Interview Preparation
B1 - C1Business6 lessons completed
USD 24.50
Package with 7% off
IELTS
B1 - C1Test Preparation47 lessons completed
USD 24.50
Package with 7% off
General English
B2 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 25.50
Package with 10% off
Availability
28 Reviews
John67
8 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Simon is a professional teacher! I started to feel more confident after our classes
Mar 5, 2021
JOSE DELGADO
4 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
He is a very good teacher, very friendly and capable to understand the needs of the students. I'll book other lessons with him and I recommend him!
Feb 16, 2021
Giulia Rognoni
13 English lessons
Wonderful! I like Simon's lessons, he is a very polite teacher and kindly corrects all my mistakes.
Dec 18, 2025
Natalia
6 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Simon is an excellent teacher who quickly identify my knowledge gaps and helped me get rid of of them once and for all. Thank you Simon. I’m looking forward to seeing you next lesson.
Mar 3, 2021
Christine Ahner
8 English lessons
Simon ist großartig! Wir haben sehr persönliche, profunde Gespräche und er korrigiert mich effizient, wo nötig. Ich freue mich immer auf eine Stunde mit ihm!
Feb 24, 2026
Giulia Rognoni
13 English lessons
Great Time with Simon, he is a wonderful teacher
Nov 13, 2025
Trial Lesson
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