English teacher James Tugade

James Tugade

Community Tutor
Teaches
Filipino (Tagalog)
Native
English
Speaks
Korean
An experienced teacher with dedication and passion in teaching and learning ^^
From PhilippinesLiving in Baguio, Philippines (05:19 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 16, 2021
InterestsTravelFoodMedical & HealthcareReadingMusic
Hello, I'm James and I'm an English and Tagalog teacher from the Philippines! I love music so my hobbies include playing the guitar and singing with my wife. I love travelling too. It helps me in my self-development and gives chances to learn about other cultures and backgrounds. I get to taste different cuisines. I have a good palate^^. I have lived in South Korea for 10 years so I was able to learn basic Korean communication skills. I have passion in teaching and learning as well. I want to share that passion to my students. I earned TESOL, TEFL and EFSET Certificates. Getting to know the student by asking them questions about themselves and why they want to learn English is relevant in my teaching method. I listen carefully and in that way, I can able to figure out what I need to work on with the students. My teaching is more on casual conversations. My students will expect my classes to be educative, interactive and of course fun. I'm really flexible. I can slow down for beginners and can speed things up with those advanced in level. I am patient and will not give up until you feel confident!
My teaching material
  • PDF file
  • Audio files
  • Flashcards
  • Test templates and examples
  • Text Documents
  • Image files
  • Articles and news
  • Video files
  • Presentation slides/PPT
5.0
Rating
128
Students
1086
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

English Lessons

English
Filipino (Tagalog)
Trial Lesson
76 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
English Conversation Practice for Adults
A1 -  C2

Conversation

142 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 4% off
English Conversation Practice for KIDS : Ages 8 - 15
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

151 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 4% off

Availability

73 Reviews

All
English
Filipino (Tagalog)
Student Wilfredo Gonzalez
Wilfredo Gonzalez
1 Filipino (Tagalog) lesson
Teacher’s pick
He is very patient and knows exactly how to teach Tagalog. He explains clearly, listens well, and adapts to your goals. Great structure and very professional. Highly recommended.
Feb 11, 2026
Student Julian
Julian
90 Filipino (Tagalog) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Guro James is a great teacher and is often interested in asking his students about news from their region and sharing news from the Philippines as well. He prepares his lessons well if you have any outstanding questions he might not know, he will get back to you in the next lesson to answer particulars of Tagalog and also practise those examples. He is patient and will make the best use of time with however long your learning session is with him. I highly recommend him as an excellent Tagalog teacher and he's helped me immensely with improving my Tagalog. Maraming salamat po para sa mga session mo tsaka salamat sa pagtulong sa akin.
Jan 17, 2025
Student Dan Santos
Dan Santos
43 Filipino (Tagalog) lessons
Friendly tutor. Enjoyable lessons!
Nov 13, 2025
Student Joseph
Joseph
46 Filipino (Tagalog) lessons
Teacher’s pick
My Filipino speaking has gotten way better with Mr. Tugade. He tells me when it is correct, and he gives suggestions on how it can be more natural. At saka nakakatawa siya; he's funny! Please select him to be your Tagalog/Filipin teacher. Napakahusay si Mr. Tugade!
Apr 10, 2025
Student Jonathon Mayerl
Jonathon Mayerl
6 Filipino (Tagalog) lessons
James is an incredible teacher! He is very kind and patient and is very organized with the subject he provides for the day. I feel that each lesson I have booked with him has helped me further my knowledge in Tagalog. I'd highly recommend him! Maraming Salamat James for all that you do po!
Mar 30, 2026
Piolo Calusin
3 Filipino (Tagalog) lessons
James is a very personable teacher! Even if you make mistakes, he's very patient. He uses multiple tools (flashcards, readings, videos, etc.) to help familiarize with the language, making lessons very engaging. Can't recommend him enough. Maraming salamat James!
Oct 25, 2025