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IELTS Coach Kate
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
Other
Specialties
BusinessTest Preparation๐ **IELTS Specialist | Business English Confidence Builder for Adults** ๐
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
Other
Specialties
BusinessTest Preparation๐ **IELTS Specialist | Business English Confidence Builder for Adults** ๐
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
Fromย United KingdomLiving in Gloucester, United Kingdomย (19:17ย UTC+00:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 13, 2012InterestsFilms & TV SeriesMedical & HealthcareTechPets & AnimalsArt
As the author of *"How to Go Up a Band in IELTS"*, I help ambitious learners like you achieve **faster results** with proven techniques. My background as a retired programmer and public speaking coach means I focus on **practical, real-world English**โwhether for IELTS, interviews, or presentations.
With a Masterโs in IT and British Council-trained IELTS teaching, Iโve guided hundreds of students to succeed in moving abroad or advancing careers. My gentle, patient style makes complex skills feel simple.
**Letโs assess your goals and start climbing!** *(Adults only, pleaseโno childrenโs materials.)*Me as a Teacher
My teaching style is patient and kind. I use my varied experience as a software engineer, charity worker and public speaking group leader, along with extensive training in IELTS, a CERT EDI TEFL level 5 certificate, and a native British accent not related to any particular region of Britain to create great learning experiences for my students. I focus on practical skills.
โโโโ I use a proven method of ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING to GET FASTER RESULTS. โโโโ My lessons & teaching style
๐๐๐๐๐ IELTS Speaking, Listening, Writing and Reading ๐๐๐๐๐
Assess your current English level (A), determine your target band score (B), and create a customized program to efficiently bridge the gap from A to B.
๐๐๐๐๐ Fluency ๐๐๐๐๐
Engage in our interactive fluency game to enhance your speaking skills rapidly, achieving fluency in just a few lessons.
๐๐๐๐๐ Interviews ๐๐๐๐๐
Master the art of acing interviews and secure your dream job.
๐๐๐๐๐ Public Speaking ๐๐๐๐๐
Gain confidence and reduce anxiety with proven strategies that better your English public speaking skills.
๐๐๐๐๐ Together We Can Create Your Perfect Course ๐๐๐๐๐My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
IELTS Teacher Workshop - British Council - 2019Two-Day Academic IELTS Workshop
Certificate verified
Pearson EDI Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language - i-to-i - 2013Level 5 Teaching Certificate, Equivalent to CELTA
Certificate verified
TEFL practical course - i-to-i - 2012
Certificate verified
Teaching English Online - TEFL England - 2012
Certificate verified
Teaching English One To One - i-to-i - 2012
Certificate verified
TEFL Certificate 40 hours - i-to-i - 2012
Certificate verified
Certificate In Business English Teaching - i-to-i - 201210-hour course in business English teaching
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2012 - 2024
IELTS tutorSince 2012, I have been providing exceptional part-time IELTS tutoring services on italki. My experience has enabled me to develop effective teaching methods that cater to the unique needs of each student. With my guidance, students can achieve their desired IELTS scores with ease.
2021 - 2022
Public Speaking CoachI am proud to have developed and delivered an impactful five-lesson course on public speaking, specifically tailored for small groups of Indian school children. I created it to enhance their confidence and help them speak up in class, and it was a big success.
Education
2007 - 2008
Other - Health and Social Care
1988 - 1990
Master's - Computing Science
1980 - 1986
Bachelorโs - Economics
Work Experience
1990 - 1998
Analyst/Programmer
1998 - 2006
Analyst/ProgrammerI programmed in COBOL and Visual Basic. I retired from this job to go and work in the charity sector as an advocate.
2006 - 2007
Volunteer ManagerI worked in the charity sector as a volunteer manager recruiting volunteers who would assist people with learning disabilities to engage in fun activities.
2008 - 2009
Advocacy Project CoordinatorI was a manager in a charity running their advocacy project, to be a voice for older people in care homes,
2012 - 2022
English TutorSince 2012, I have been a dedicated teacher on italki, focusing on helping students excel in various aspects of English language learning. My areas of expertise include acing the IELTS test, sharpening your conversational skills, mastering public speaking, honing interview techniques, and polishing your writing. Let me help you achieve your goals
2009 - 2014
Independent Mental Health AdvocateI worked alongside doctors and nurses as an independent advocate for people in an NHS hospital. I attended ward rounds a spoke up for the patients helping the communication between the medics and the patients.
4.9
Rating
1,050
Students
8,450
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
682 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
IELTS: Effective Techniques for Speaking and Writing
B1ย -ย C2Test Preparation3,262 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 23% off
Presentation Skills. Confidence in 5 Hours
B1ย -ย C2Business1,072 lessons completed
USD 29.00+
Package with 43% off
Conversation Classes - Brain Training - Business English - Fluency - Confidence
B1ย -ย C2Business564 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 13% off
Interview Practice in 5 hours - Charity Sector.
B1ย -ย C2Business0 lessons completed
USD 35.50
Package with 2% off
Interview Practice in 5 hours - IT Sector.
B1ย -ย C2Business0 lessons completed
USD 35.50
Package with 2% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Vocabulary (1)
Podcast (3)
Quiz (16)
1,408 Reviews
Zora
20 English lessons
Teacherโs pick
I had great classes with Kate, which have been incredibly helpful to me both the IELTS or in preparing job interview.
Jan 6, 2025
Aliya
11 English lessons
Teacherโs pick
Over the last couple of months, Kate has been teaching me how to effectively structure Task 1 and Task 2 essays for IELTS. Together, we read through all of my essays word by word and Kate provided valuable suggestions on the adjustments necessary to achieve my target band. I have also benefitted from self-studying collocations with the materials Kate picked up for me, and it made wonders for the quality of my writing. Kate, thank you for your outstanding professionalism and commitment to teaching!
Jun 20, 2024
Jean Chen
1 English lesson
Kate is a friendly and patient teacher, I felt comfortable speaking even when I made mistakes.
Jul 18, 2025
Daniela Madrid
29 English lessons
Teacherโs pick
This was my last class with Kate, and I must say she is absolutely wonderful. She takes the time to explain things like grammatical structures with creative examples and different perspectives, making everything easier to understand. I mainly practiced writing and speaking with her, and she provided excellent tips that are incredibly useful for the IELTS.
Highly recommended! She is very empathetic, so donโt hesitate to choose her!
Dec 27, 2024
Xin Tong
5 English lessons
Kate is a kind and patient teacher. For each lesson, she prepares comprehensive materials based on the topics we have agreed on in advance. She patiently explains any areas I don't understand, corrects my mistakes, and writes them down to send to me. Besides the lesson topics, we also chat about personal matters, such as our families and hobbies, just like chatting with friends. The atmosphere in the lesson is relaxed, and the time flies by quickly. I often feel like I want to continue the conversation, but the class has already ended.
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Nov 26, 2025
Jeongeun
2 English lessons
Since it was my first time to prepare for IELTS, I had no idea what to do. But thanks to this lesson, I get to know what to prepare, what is important, and how i can improve my speaking. It was really helpful, truly. I reckon everybody who takes this class wil get help a lot.
Jun 25, 2025
Trial Lesson
USD 11.00
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