English with Nick
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English with Nick
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English
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Portuguese
Japanese
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BusinessKidsDon't worry — you can do this! 😄
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Portuguese
Japanese
Specialties
BusinessKidsDon't worry — you can do this! 😄
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Other, Portugal (17:11 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 2, 2021InterestsWritingReadingPets & AnimalsFoodTravel
Shy? Want more confidence? Let me help!
First, I'm a language learner, too. 🙋 I've lived in five countries, speak three languages, & take weekly classes with native speakers.
Second, I'm a professional. 📕 I've got a TEFL certificate & taught 6+ years in person & online. I've also got a master's degree in journalism & a bachelor's in East Asian Studies.
Third, I have practical experience. 💼 Before teaching, I was a reporter and editor & even started my own print newspaper.
You can do this! Let's practice together!
📖😺🎶️🔮🍳🍄🍷🧉🏳️🌈🏴☠️Me as a Teacher
You'll get to talk. A lot. 🗣️🗣️🗣️ That's why you're here, right? Our classroom is your language laboratory. Have fun! Try things!
Learning English doesn't have to be frustrating or embarrassing. I'll praise successes and give clear, honest feedback. We all have strong areas! We all have weak areas, too! Me? I'm horrable at spelling!
🤣 Let's have fun and laugh our way through learning!My lessons & teaching style
What do you like? Let's do that!
🙂🙃 Want to chat? Choose “Conversation.” Select one of 40 prepared topics, each with its own vocabulary, phrasal verbs, and idioms. Study sheet included.
📚 Want a textbook? Choose “Custom English Course.” Complete, structured lessons with supplemental materials.
📃 Want to rehearse an interview, edit a paper, or improve your résumé? Choose “Interview Practice, Paper Editing, & Related Services.” Live edits and notes included.Certificates
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) - i-to-i - 2009• Completed 100-hour course including a Grammar Awareness course and Specialist Training certificates including “Business English”, “Grammar”, “Large Classes”, “One-on-one”, “Pronunciation”, “Young Learners”, and more.
Certificate verified
Teaching Business English - i-to-i - 2009Specialist course/module added to full 100-hour certificate entitled "Business English." Completed curriculum, lesson planning, and more.
Certificate verified
English to Young Learners - i-to-i - 2009Specialist course/module added to full 100-hour certificate entitled "English to Young Learners." Completed curriculum, lesson planning, and more.
Certificate verified
Education
2007 - 2008
Master's - Journalism• Journalism major, news production internship at National Public Radio, and thesis analyzing industry trends.
2003 - 2007
Bachelor’s - East Asian Studies• East Asian Studies major, History minor; Phi Beta Kappa academic honor society, Margaret Ribovich DiCenzo Prize for Academic Excellence in East Asian Studies.
• Year abroad via the Associated Kyoto Program at Doshisha University, including homestay.
Work Experience
2019 - Current
Online ESL/TEFL Teacher• Taught over 12,000 private lessons to adults and children on six continents, specializing in business English, interview skills, IELTS/TOEFL, and travel.
• Developed and implemented custom curricula using materials from Cambridge, Oxford, and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
2019 - 2020
In-Person ESL/TEFL Teacher• Taught group and private lessons to governmental departments, adults, and children, and Montessori-based lessons to preschool and kindergarten students.
• Organized and led four week-long English immersion day camps.
2012 - 2018
Owner, Publisher, & Editor• Founded and managed a monthly print newspaper reaching 12,500 readers.
• Oversaw publishing, editorial, advertising, and circulation, including staff management and redesigns.
• Partnered with advertisers and nonprofits on promotional projects, including an international arts festival and regional award show.
2009 - 2011
Assistant Editor & Enterprise Reporter• Promoted from reporter to assistant editor and enterprise reporter, coached reporters, moderated editorial board, and copy edited daily newspaper.
• Covered breaking news, city, education, enterprise, environment, feature, health, and public safety beats, with national reprints via The Associated Press.
5.0
Rating
374
Students
6,077
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
235 lessons completed
USD 9.99+
Conversation (adults)
A1 - C2Conversation2,659 lessons completed
USD 18.28+
Package with 16% off
Custom English Course (adults)
A1 - C2Language Essentials479 lessons completed
USD 21.50+
Package with 16% off
Custom English Course (teens & kids)
A1 - C2Kids574 lessons completed
USD 26.89+
Package with 8% off
PRC Custom English Course
A1 - C2Language Essentials2,042 lessons completed
USD 26.89+
Package with 8% off
Interview Practice, Paper Editing, & Related Services (adults)
B1 - C2Business35 lessons completed
USD 31.25+
Availability
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269 Reviews
Elena
182 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Nick is the best tutor I've ever met. He is very professional, attentive, supportive and easy to talk with – before our classes, I did not even know that effective learning of English can be also fun. Nick helped me prepare for the interview, find my strong language skills and improve my weak ones. And what else is very important to me – he is very accurate and inspiring in the feedback, after which you want to speak English more and more without any fear of making mistakes. I was deeply impressed by how quickly Nick taught me to be confident and truly believe in my ability to communicate in English.
Jul 10, 2023
Viktor Pankiv
62 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ник прекрасный преподаватель, вовлечённых в процесс. С ним реально чувствуешь себя "конфидент", занимаюсь 10 занятий и не планирую останавливаться. Очень рекомендую!
Oct 13, 2022
Karla S.
39 English lessons
Thank you, Nick! It's nice to be back.
Apr 11, 2025
Alan yang
562 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Great!
May 28, 2023
Viktor Pankiv
62 English lessons
The best teacher ever, everything is great as usual
May 8, 2025
Eugene
24 English lessons
Cool
Feb 26, 2025
Trial Lesson
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