From United KingdomLiving in Other, United Kingdom (00:50 UTC+00:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 21, 2021
I have a very wide variety of interests but am particularly passionate about the arts and music, current affairs and politics. I am fascinated by language and communication and love finding out about the origin of words and the subtleties of pronunciation and intonation. I love to travel and have visited much of Europe, Scandinavia, North America, India and China and I worked for a short time in East Africa.
Me as a Teacher
As a professional educator I have experience across a broad age range, having taught in UK Primary Key Stage 2 (Ages 7-11), multi-national teenagers at EFL Summer schools and both children and adults online. Many of my adult students were engaged in preparation for study abroad at Masters or Doctoral level.
My lessons & teaching style
I have a relaxed and friendly teaching style, experienced with both adults and children.
I use a variety of materials and tailor my lessons to the specific needs and requirements of each student.
Certificates
TQUK Level 5 Certificate in TEFL - The TEFL Academy - 2018168 Hours of Guided Learning
Certificate verified
Education
1979 - 1983
Bachelor’s - Education / English / DramaHomerton College, CambridgeBEd (Hons) Cantab including Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Work Experience
2010 - 2020
Class Teacher / Supply TeacherSomerset County Council - Frome, United KingdomPermanent Class Teacher then Supply Teacher in English Primary Education, teaching all subjects but specialising in English and Drama.
5.0
Rating
122
Students
1,901
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
122
Students
1901
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Pronunciation and Fluency Practice
A1 - C2Language Essentials513 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 10% off
Conversation
A1 - C2Conversation613 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 10% off
General English
A1 - C2Language Essentials705 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
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78 Reviews
Saska Petr
35 English lessons
A very interesting story about the Olympics and sports.
Aug 6, 2024
Alina Dro
1 English lesson
Very pleasant conversation and comfortable teacher
Aug 15, 2023
Saska Petr
35 English lessons
I like it, a good lesson
Jul 27, 2023
Denis Revega
31 English lessons
Thank you, Mark, for lessons. They help me a lot)
Sep 28, 2023
Christine
1 English lesson
Thank you, Mark, for this very effective lesson. I appreciate your detailed comments to my pronunciation deficits. Very helpful!