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Annette

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Teaches

English

Native

Speaks

French

Dutch

Specialties

Medical

Test Preparation

Positive, professional, supportive and highly experienced UK native speaker. Hope to meet you soon!

Teaches

English

Native

Speaks

French

Dutch

Specialties

Medical

Test Preparation

Positive, professional, supportive and highly experienced UK native speaker. Hope to meet you soon!

About Me

Me as a Teacher

My lessons & teaching style

Resume & Certificates

From United KingdomLiving in Ipswich, United Kingdom (05:14 UTC+01:00)

About Me

italki teacher since Dec 2, 2021

InterestsEnvironment & NatureHistoryFoodMusicTravel

I'm TEFL 120 hours, B.Ed Hons and OET qualified, and my background is in education and geography - with 38 years experience in Teaching, Tourism and Visitor Services. I specialise in supporting B2-C2 students develop their skills for study, travel and life! I'm happiest outdoors - especially gardening, walking by the coast/in the countryside; but have lived in London and overseas, and love exploring towns, cities and culture locally & further afield too, including in The Netherlands and Hong Kong. I love connecting with students worldwide from diverse situations. Enthusiastic and committed, I welcome motivated and dedicated students and look forward to meeting you in a Trial lesson!

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Me as a Teacher

🚶🏽‍♀ 'Language learning is a marathon not a sprint!' I’m a highly experienced TEFL qualified online teacher and former classroom teacher. I'm friendly, flexible and patient and want you to feel relaxed and enjoy our lessons as you reach to further develop your existing English skills and knowledge :-) However, I'm also happy to give clarity and direction on all aspects of English including regular and positive, but specific and honest feedback! I like to understand why you're learning English, what your approximate current level is, and how I can best support you to cover your learning priorities. Please book a 30 minute lesson initially. I now offer 30 and 45 minute lessons.

My lessons & teaching style

Teaching and learning is a dynamic and interactive process. I will support your learning through - Conversation appropriate to your level, skills and interests. - Using material to read and discuss thoughts, ideas and opinions on. - Providing structured practise and preparation for exams, interviews or presentations. - And giving detailed, informed feedback. Learning (& teaching!) should be engaging and fun and we'll agree plans together. Please book a 30 minute first lesson. I offer lessons of either 30 or 45 minutes. * Italki Cancellation Policy always applies - https://support.italki.com/hc/en-us/articles/360022945974-italki-Lessons-Cancelation-and-Reschedule-Pol.

My teaching material

PDF file
Text Documents
Audio files
Image files
Video files
Articles and news
Quizzes
Test templates and examples
Graphs and charts
Homework Assignments

Certificates

OET (Medical English Specialism) - OET - 2024Holders of OET Knowledge certification have completed Level 1 of OET Teacher Training, which signifies that this teacher has the skills and information to be able to competently prepare candidates for success in OET. During the training, teachers completed 7 modules: * Intro to OET for teachers * Starting out as an OET teacher * Teaching OET Listening * Teaching OET Reading * Teaching OET Writing * Teaching OET Speaking * Setting up your OET course

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OET (Medical English Specialism) - OET - 2024

Certificate verified

OET (Medical English Specialism) - OET - 2024Teaching and supportive preparation of students for OET exam

Certificate verified

TEFL (120 hours, Premier) - TEFL.Org - 2021120 hours online study training, equipping and enabling me to teacher English as a Foreign Language both face to face and online, to both adults and young learners/children. The course included:- 50-hr TEFL, 30-hr Grammar & Language Awareness, 20-hr Video and Observation, 10-hr Telephone Teaching and 10-hr Teaching Large Classes Courses

Certificate verified

Education

1983 - 1987

Bachelor’s - Education and Geography B Ed 2.1 (Hons)University of LancasterB Ed 2.1 (Hons) Education and Geography

Work Experience

2018 - 2019

Education, Welcome and Membership AssistantIWM Duxford - Cambridge, United Kingdom

2019 - 2019

Membership Development OfficerSuffolk Wildlife Trust - Suffolk, United Kingdom

2020 - 2021

Retail AssistantSuffolk Food Hall - Suffolk, United Kingdom

2021 - 2021

English TeacherCambly - Online/Worldwide, United Kingdom

1987 - 2000

Class teacher and Geography Coordinator rolesVarious UK State Primary Schools - Suffolk/London and Service Children's Education, United Kingdom

2002 - 2018

Tourist Information Manager/CoordinatorMid Suffolk and Babergh District Councils - Suffolk, UKDuring this period I was responsible for the management of a busy Tourist Information Centre, which included the shared retail, admissions and administration for a large Museum with whom we worked in partnership. As well as welcoming all visitors, we were responsible for the marketing and promotion of Suffolk and Britain locally, nationally and internationally. I managed a small team of staff and volunteers and was also responsible for social media accounts including eg Facebook and Twitte

5.0

Rating

642

Students

3,588

Lessons

99%

Attendance rate

100%

Response rate

5.0

Rating

642

Students

3588

Lessons

99%

Attendance rate

100%

Response rate

English Lessons

Trial Lesson

382 lessons completed

USD 8.95+

English Conversation/Reading and Discussion ~ Intermediate/Advanced ~ 21 years + please.

B1 - C2

Conversation

2,067 lessons completed

USD 12.75+

Package with 7% off

OET Speaking

B2 - C1

Test Preparation

248 lessons completed

USD 12.95+

Package with 8% off

English Grammar ~ Intermediate/Advanced Level ~ 21 years + please

B1 - C1

Language Essentials

256 lessons completed

USD 12.75+

Package with 7% off

Visiting or Moving to UK ~ Intermediate or Advanced ~ 21 years + please

B1 - C2

Conversation

69 lessons completed

USD 12.75+

Package with 7% off

Interview or Presentation Preparation ~ 21 years +

B1 - C2

Language Essentials

41 lessons completed

USD 12.75+

Package with 7% off

* Special Category for Annette's longer term students (20 lessons +)

B2 - C2

Language Essentials

202 lessons completed

USD 12.25+

Package with 7% off

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241 Reviews

Andrea

2 English lessons

Teacher’s pick

It was my first lesson with Anette, and I really enjoyed it. She is very kind, friendly, and fun to talk to. I felt comfortable right away, and practicing English with her felt natural and easy. I’m already looking forward to the next lesson.

Mar 26, 2026

Letizia

9 English lessons

Teacher’s pick

Innanzitutto l'inglese di Annette è il vero british english, ed è proprio ciò che cercavo. è una insegnante gentile, sorridente, che spiega e torna indietro se non hai capito. incoraggia e corregge serenamente gli errori, fornendo spiegazioni e modi alternativi di esprimere il concetto. mi è piaciuto molto poter lavorare con lei sul mio inglese

Dec 2, 2025

Sibylla

157 English lessons

Today was another very intensive and creative lesson with lots of interesting topics. And as always, the time flew by... Thank you Annette!

Dec 30, 2025

Elsie

5 English lessons

Teacher’s pick

The materials provided are helpful. I’ve also really enjoyed the lessons and looking forward to the next one.

Feb 4, 2026

Elsie

5 English lessons

I’m very happy to have found Annette as my first teacher on iTalki. She’s polite, articulate, and made our first lesson feel relaxed and engaging. Talking with her feels natural, which makes me want to engage more in our conversations. I truly enjoy our first lesson and looking forward to more!

Jan 27, 2026