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English with Nick
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Japanese
Portuguese
Specialties
BusinessKidsShy? I can help!
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Japanese
Portuguese
Specialties
BusinessKidsShy? I can help!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Other, Portugal (19:51 UTC+00:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 2, 2021InterestsScienceWritingTravelPets & AnimalsFood
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You can do this!
I'm a learner, too. I've lived in five countries, speak three languages, & take weekly classes.
I'm a professional. I've got a TEFL certificate & taught 7+ years. I've also got a master's degree in journalism & a bachelor's in East Asian Studies.
I have life experience. I was a reporter & editor & even started my own newspaper.
Let's do this together!Me as a Teacher
You'll get to talk. A lot. Our classroom is your language laboratory. Have fun! Try things!
We all have strong areas! We all have weak areas, too! Me? I'm a horrable speller!
Let's practice together! My lessons & teaching style
Want to chat? Choose “Conversation.” Practice chitchat or select one of 40 prepared topics, each with its own vocabulary, phrasal verbs, and idioms.
Want something formal? Choose “Adult Class.” We'll use a textbook or two. Plus homework, if that's your thing.
Is this for a kiddo? Choose "Kid Class." We'll play games, work through a curriculum, play some more games, and even, hopefully, have fun.
See you in the classroom!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Homework Assignments
- Image files
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
389
Students
6,693
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
243 lessons completed
USD 7.99+
Conversation
A1 - C2Conversation2,906 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 8% off
Adults
A1 - C2Language Essentials530 lessons completed
USD 21.50+
Package with 16% off
Teens & Kids
A1 - C2Kids640 lessons completed
USD 26.89+
Package with 8% off
Teens & Kids (PRC)
A1 - C2Language Essentials2,285 lessons completed
USD 26.89+
Package with 8% off
Interviews, Editing, & More
B1 - C2Business35 lessons completed
USD 26.89+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
282 Reviews
Elena
187 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
71 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
Julia
25 English lessons
Many thanks for your time and inspiration to move on in English! Have a great Holidays and take care of yourself !
Dec 20, 2025
Alan yang
674 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Great!
May 28, 2023
Man Su
2 English lessons
Very happy to take the course.Nick is professional.
Jan 2, 2026
Julia
25 English lessons
Hi Nick! Just wanted to say a big thanks for your awesome help with the interview rehearsal. When the anxiety wore off after class, I could see how useful your tips were. Really appreciate it! Julia
Oct 19, 2025
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