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Debbie

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Native British English Teacher | Business English, Fluency & Exam Preparation (B1–C2)

Teaches

English

Native

Speaks

Italian

Specialties

Business

Test Preparation

Native British English Teacher | Business English, Fluency & Exam Preparation (B1–C2)

About Me

Me as a Teacher

My lessons & teaching style

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From United KingdomLiving in Forli, Italy (17:54 UTC+02:00)

About Me

italki teacher since Jun 24, 2021

InterestsEnvironment & NatureTechTravelScience

Hi. I’m Debbie from Liverpool in the UK — a native British English teacher with a clear, easy-to-understand accent. I’ve lived on four continents and currently live in Italy. My background is a little unusual: before teaching, I worked as a Research Chemist, then spent 16 years travelling the world as a sports instructor, teaching people of all nationalities. When I returned to Europe, I earned my TEFL certificate and started teaching English full-time. I now help adults from all over the world speak English more naturally, confidently, and professionally.

Me as a Teacher

I have over 20 years of teaching experience and specialise in working with adult learners (B1–C2). My key areas are: Fluency development Business English Technical / scientific English IELTS preparation TOEFL preperation Improving pronunciation, accuracy, and real-life communication My lessons are structured yet flexible, and I always adapt my teaching style to suit your learning preferences. I teach adults only and focus on students from high B1 to C2. Many of my students work in international companies, are preparing for job interviews, or need English for meetings, emails, and presentations.

My lessons & teaching style

My classes are very conversational because I believe the best way to improve is by using English actively. In every lesson you will: Speak a lot Learn vocabulary in meaningful contexts Practise listening and pronunciation Work with real-life materials (videos, audio, articles, presentations) Get clear explanations and examples to help you remember the language I create a relaxed, supportive atmosphere so you feel comfortable expressing yourself and taking risks in English. If you want to improve your fluency, feel more confident in professional situations, or prepare for an exam like IELTS, I’m here to help. I look forward to meeting you in class!

My teaching material

PDF file
Audio files
Test templates and examples
Text Documents
Image files
Articles and news
Presentation slides/PPT
Video files
Quizzes
Homework Assignments

Certificates

Teaching TOEFL prep - Bridge Education group - 202620 hour micro certificate for the teaching of TOEFL exams

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Teaching IELTS Preparation - Premier TEFL - 202130 Hour Teaching IELTS Exam Preparation Course

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Teaching IELTS preparation course - Premier TEFL - 2021How to prepare students to pass the IELTS Exams

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TEFL 160 hour - Full Circle - 2020Teaching English as a foreign language certificate

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Work experience - International companies - 2000I have 11 years working in the corporate world in the R&D area for chemistry. During this time I was responsible for project planning, budget, staff recruitment, collaborative work with academic and business partners, presenting information at international conferences, and publishing scientific papers and applications for multiple patents. I worked in tourism, with specific experience of two startups and managing a multinational company for 6 years. 4 years of teaching business online

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Teaching experience

2022 - 2024

EducatorTEFL, IELTS and TOEFL - FC, ItalyTeaching language learning in both an online and in-person environment. With 15 years of experience teaching a different subject, I have been able to adapt my style to specialising in English as a subject. Having many years in a corporate environment, I can teach both general and business English and am also trained in IELTS and TOEFL exam preparation. I specialise in teaching pre-intermediate to advanced student to improve their overall language level.

2001 - 2016

Sports InstructorPADII have worked as a sports instructor for 15 years teaching all levels of students the theory and practical aspects. I taught beginners, new to the sport up to Instructors, so they were able to teach in the profession.

Education

1998 - 2001

Bachelor’s - ChemistryKingston University1st Class Hons degree in Chemistry

Work Experience

2020 - 2023

Freelance English Teacherremotely from home - Forli, ItalyWorking as an online teacher for English

2017 - 2020

Reservations ManagerAll 4 Diving Liveaboards.com - Forli, ItalyCustomer Service Manager for a start-up company developing web site content, social media and systems for the company. Development of a new website for content, functionality and SEO. Development of a customer service system with macros and systems used within Zendesk. Establishing B2B contracts with service providers. Co-ordination with the team for content and updating of the website. Writing of Blogs and newsletters. Updating all content on the website. Customer service from initial web visit

2015 - 2017

European Team LeaderLiveaboard.com - Forli, ItalyTeam Leader for the Europe region taking reservations for 300 different liveaboard trips. Managing the team in the EU area to ensure all aspects of the work are completed. The positions involves email enquiries, phone calls and live chat with both guests and operators. Training of new staff including writing of the training manual. Taking payment, collecting details and assessing reviews and following up. Dealing with and issues, cancellations or changes or itinerary. A ticket system is used to

2011 - 2015

Customer Service ManagerScuba Cat Diving - Phuket, ThailandThe Last year was focused on re-witing the website content and increasing the SEO to improve search position. Writing blogs and being active on social media to promote buisness. Management of day to day running of the operation. Sales and marketing for 2 shops based in Patong, web site updates, social media, co-ordination with tour operators and hotels for guest services. Organizing the daytrip and liveaboard schedules, allocation of staff for courses and guiding. Updating of social media sites,

2001 - 2011

Dive center manager and instructorVarious - plus other counties, ThailandWorking as a dive instructor, cruise director, sales and marketing and dive center manager in many locations world wide. Work area's include, Dutch Antilles, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Turkey and Zanzibar among others. Run day trip and liveaboards for 4 - 7 nights. PADI Master Instructor, cruise director and gas blender.

1998 - 2001

Senior ChemistBAT - Southampton, United KingdomResponsible for blue sky research of flavour delivery systems for products both tobacco and non tobacco. Running a small team to develop microencasulation products suitable for use in packaging, filters, papers and tobacco rods. This was to achieve on the spot delivery of a fragrance or aroma at the point required without any degradation of the product during storage or transport. Developing new agglomeration technology to recon products. Use of supercritical fluid extraction for the reductio

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