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Sam Lancaster
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Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Thai
Arabic
Chinese (Mandarin)
Japanese
Korean
Portuguese
Russian
Turkish
Certified English Teacher with 14+ Years of Experience
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Thai
Arabic
Chinese (Mandarin)
Japanese
Korean
Portuguese
Russian
Turkish
Certified English Teacher with 14+ Years of Experience
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in London, United Kingdom (13:46 UTC+07:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 16, 2022InterestsTravelFilms & TV SeriesSports & FitnessBusiness & FinanceMusic
Sam has been an ESL teacher since 2010, with experience teaching both kids and adults, online and offline. As a British Engineer with a Master’s from the University of Birmingham (Top 100 World University) and a 120-hour TESOL certificate, he brings a structured and systematic approach to teaching. Fluent in Thai, Sam offers a unique Eastern and Western perspective. He is patient and committed to helping students achieve their goals. His passion for marathon running, with 14 races completed, instills discipline, perseverance, and goal-setting, which he incorporates into his teaching to inspire students to reach their full potential.Me as a Teacher
Sam has taught in primary schools, a technical college, and government teams and privately. Sam is a patient and dedicated ESL teacher with a background in engineering, which brings a structured and analytical approach to his lessons. Fluent in Thai, he understands the challenges of language learning and uses this insight to help students. Sam is conscientious with feedback, providing detailed and valuable comments on essays and recorded speeches, including for IELTS preparation. He encourages students to self-correct, building their confidence and independence. His teaching methods are informed by his personal and professional experiences, making him a well-rounded and empathetic educator.My lessons & teaching style
Sam tailors his lessons to meet the specific needs and goals of students of all ages and levels. For adults, he improves pronunciation, fluency, grammar, and vocabulary through engaging articles and discussions. For children and teens, he offers fun and effective courses, including a Phonics program, reading program, writing program, and age-appropriate 1000s of books and materials for all on any topic. Sam emphasizes using new vocabulary in stories and conversations, reinforced with games. He provides detailed feedback and homework, and each class can be video recorded with subtitles and feedback timestamps for review and practice, ensuring a comprehensive and enjoyable learning experience.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
120 hour TESOL Certificate - ICOES - 2018Grade: Distinction
Certificate verified
Education
2007 - 2008
Master's - Polymer EngineeringThesis titled, ‘The effect of cross-links on the properties of Nylon-6’ was a practical based study in which I gained experience of using equipment and knowledge in analysis techniques.
2001 - 2005
Bachelor’s - Mechanical EngineeringA large part of the course was practical, in which I gained experience and technical knowledge of manufacturing machines and processes.
Work Experience
2021 - 2022
English Teacher
2017 - 2021
English TeacherOnline
2016 - 2017
English TeacherTeaching adults
2015 - 2016
English TeacherTeaching adults English
2014 - 2015
English TeacherTaught ages 16 to 20 in various subjects. 28 hours a week. Using role-plays, fun activities, practice with foreigners, regular tests, and homework. Also responsible for several extra activities such as judging the English speech and singing competitions.
2011 - 2014
English TeacherWorking at a primary school for 4 years helped me gain valuable experience in teaching kids, creating engaging lesson plans, and tailoring my teaching to meet the individual needs of each student. This experience has been helpful in my current role as an online ESL teacher for both kids and adults, allowing me to create effective and engaging lessons that build student confidence. Overall, my experience working with kids has helped me become a more effective and knowledgeable educator.
2022 - 2023
English Teacher
4.9
Rating
533
Students
3,715
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
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274 lessons completed
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132 Reviews
Alba González Mirats
8 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Sam is a really good teacher, not only does he help you to become more fluent but also he has a lot of interesting topics to talk about. He is really open-minded and a really interesting person. I totally enjoy our classes and at the same time I learn new vocabulary and prectise my speaking.
Thank you, Sam!!
Aug 6, 2025
跳跳Zane
2 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
👍🏻Teacher Sam is erudite. My child learned a lot of interesting konwledge in his class. Thanks for Teacher Sam's hard work and patience to such a young student 💕
May 5, 2025
Kat
16 English lessons
Very good teacher
Jul 9, 2025
stefano pozzato
2 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Sam has a very balanced teaching approach: grammar, conversation, listening, and reading are naturally integrated, making the learning process effective and never boring. He is always available to clarify doubts, encourages active participation, and creates a positive and motivating environment.
Jul 28, 2025
Kat
16 English lessons
Really great teacher
Jul 16, 2025
Juancai
11 English lessons
对小朋友有耐心
Jul 2, 2025
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