Charles Elstub
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Charles Elstub
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
Other
Specialties
Test PreparationBusinessFormer Lawyer, Now Qualified Teacher: Job Interviews, Business English, Pronunciation
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
Other
Specialties
Test PreparationBusinessFormer Lawyer, Now Qualified Teacher: Job Interviews, Business English, Pronunciation
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in London, United Kingdom (02:09 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 3, 2021InterestsSports & FitnessWritingReadingTravelBusiness & Finance
As a former lawyer, with a BA degree in English from Exeter University, I love teaching English to my many clients who work in Finance, the Law, Industry and Tech (employees from Google, Software houses, Manufacturing Industry ). I also help clients with Speechwriting, Presentations for conferences/meetings. I also help students with theirpronunciation.
My class preparing my clients for job interviews is popular and successful. A lot of my clients have had success in interviews after working with me and I will give you proven strategies to prepare you and boost your confidence. I teach clients how to "sell" their skills to employers. Please check out my reviews. Also University interview.Me as a Teacher
I will use proven strategies to take you forward. We will practice conversation in real time and I will give you correction as we go along. Rather than complex rules of grammar, I will show you with real examples the correct use of English, and you will progress faster than you imagined. Using a relaxed method I often find that after a few lessons things that need to be corrected filter through and will become part of your everyday speech.
Alongside work that I do for interviews, is the work of CV Curriculum Vitae and Resume drafting. I will ensure that you do list your key skills and show you how to improve the layout. I have seen hundred of CVs and I can really help you here.My lessons & teaching style
We'll talk about the things that hold you back (often it's not even English related) so that you can break through the barriers that are keeping you stuck. For IELTS I will guide you carefully to success.
I will tailor specific tasks to help you in your business sector. For a student in real estate, we went to real estate websites to read and understand the articles there. One of my students was making a pitch to investors to raise funding for his business expansion and we looked at Investment vocabulary and then did a role play exercise where I was the investor, so that he made his pitch to me.
I really look forward to helping you and I am confident I can help you move forward.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Flashcards
- Text Documents
- Articles and news
Certificates
IELTS LISTENING - INTERNATIONAL HOUSE - 2023I attended a 6 month course with the renowned International House and obtained an accreditation “How to Teach IELTS LISTENING”. I look forward to helping you with this.
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IELTS WRITING - INTERNATIONAL HOUSE - 2023I attended a 6 month course with the renowned International House and obtained an accreditation “How to Teach IELTS Writing”. I look forward to helping you with this.
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IELTS SPEAKING - INTERNATIONAL HOUSE - 2023I attended a 6 month course with the renowned International House and obtained an accreditation “How to Teach IELTS SPEAKING”. I look forward to helping you with this.
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IELTS READING - INTERNATIONAL HOUSE - 2023I attended a 6 month course with the renowned International House and obtained an accreditation “How to Teach IELTS Reading”. I look forward to helping you with this.
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IELTS CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING - International House - 2023I completed training from International House to allow me to teach students the IELTS Exam. I have seperate certificates for listening, reading, speaking, writing, but there is only room here to upload one of them.
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CELTA - Cambridge Assessment English - 2021I completed at 12 week training course with International House London, to achieve this certificate giving lessons to a wide range of students from differenet countries at Intermediate and advanced levels. I completed 6 hours of teaching practice.
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Law Society Practising Certificate - Law Society - 2020This allowed me to practise as a Lawyer in the UK
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Law Society Practicing Certificate - The Law Society of England and Wales - 2019This certificate shows that I am a registered Lawyer in the United Kingdom, also known as a solicitor. It shows I am legally qualified. I spent over 30 years in business working as a shipping Lawyer.
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Bachelor of Arts - University of Exeter - 1982I studied for 3 years at University of Exter. My subjects were English, French and History
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Education
1979 - 1982
Bachelor’s - English French HistoryGeneral Honours in English French and History. This is why I have upper intermediate French language skills.
1982 - 1984
Bachelor’s - Lawyers TrainingI passed the exams to become a qualified Solicitor/Lawyer
Work Experience
1991 - 2019
Employed solicitorI am a qualified solicitor in the UK with a degree in English from Exeter University and the College of Law. I worked for all my career as a shipping lawyer on the litigation side, first with Hill Dickinson & Co and then I moved in house to the insurance industry where I conducted litigation.
4.9
Rating
719
Students
1,872
Lessons
100%
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100%
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English Lessons
Trial Lesson
271 lessons completed
USD 12.50+
Business English (includes practice speaking and improve your fluency)
B1 - C2Business659 lessons completed
USD 25.00
Job Interview
B1 - C2Business401 lessons completed
USD 25.00
General English for Intermediate and Advanced Learners (includes practice speaking and improve fluency)
B1 - C1Language Essentials451 lessons completed
USD 25.00
CV - Resume - Curriculum Vitae Preparation
B2 - C1Business53 lessons completed
USD 25.00
IELTS - ACADEMIC AND GENERAL MODULES - READING, WRITING, SPEAKING, LISTENING
B2 - C2Test Preparation36 lessons completed
USD 25.00
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138 Reviews
Ekaterina Popova
34 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I thoroughly enjoy each and every lesson with Charles and find myself eagerly anticipating the next one. He possesses an incredibly keen eye for identifying hidden talents and untapped potential.
Not only does he inspire me to explore subjects more deeply than I've ever done before, but his genuine passion for the English language is also incredibly contagious. As a student, it motivates me to excel so that I can engage with him on an equal footing.
With Charles as my teacher, I feel inspired to push my boundaries and explore new avenues of thought, continuously driving my own intellectual growth.
Charles doesn't just teach English; he instils a love for the language and fosters a lifelong curiosity in his students. I am truly fortunate to be under his guidance, and anyone genuinely passionate about English would feel the same.
Sep 10, 2023
Simona Cesari
6 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Great teacher! He helped me to prepare for the job interview and I got the job! Highly recommended
Mar 5, 2022
Yunwen Feng
4 English lessons
I had two mock interview lessons with Charles. He is very professional and his insights on the interview questions are very spot on. I passed an online interview for an internship under his help. Strongly recommend.
Apr 26, 2025
Chika Yam
5 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Charlie is a dedicated teacher. He quickly sorted out my English improvements and explained them to me in a way that was easy to understand. I would recommend him to any student who is serious about improving their English!
Jun 30, 2023
Justyna Tyburska
1 English lesson
Honest and professional lecturer.
May 9, 2025
chanheepark
5 English lessons
I’ve had a fantastic experience learning with Charles! He is incredibly patient and always takes the time to explain things clearly. His teaching style makes learning both effective and enjoyable. I truly appreciate his encouragement and structured approach, which helps me stay motivated. If you're looking for a knowledgeable and supportive tutor, I highly recommend Charles!
Feb 28, 2025
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