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Cathy

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English

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French

Italian

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Business

Test Preparation

Teaches

English

Native

Speaks

French

Italian

Specialties

Business

Test Preparation

About Me

Me as a Teacher

My lessons & teaching style

Resume & Certificates

From United KingdomLiving in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom (21:45 UTC+01:00)

About Me

italki teacher since Sep 8, 2021

InterestsHistoryReadingTravel

Hi, my name is Cathy. I was born in the UK and have lived all over Britain - in Northern Ireland, Wales and England. As a result, I speak with a clear neutral British accent (even UK people can’t tell exactly where I’m from). I’ve also been lucky enough to live abroad briefly, and to travel for pleasure too. I hope to travel a lot more in the future. I have a varied background, and am excited to be starting this new phase of my life, sharing my love of, and passion for, the English language with amazing and interesting people from all over the world!

Me as a Teacher

I know it can be hard learning a new language (in my case, Italian), so as a teacher my main priority is to be patient and encouraging. I love the space that working one-to-one brings - the lessons go at the pace and the level you the student need, with feedback given in the way that works best for you, and homework (if wanted) that focuses on consolidating what we cover in lessons. I have completed a 169-hour TEFL qualification, as well as an Advanced Grammar for Online English Teachers course and an IELTS Specialist Teacher course.

My lessons & teaching style

As well as being patient, encouraging and flexible, I aim to provide fun and interesting lessons on whatever gets you talking freely. I love to find out about new cultures and traditions, so talking about your home country and your own life is a great place to start. I can also provide lots of discussion topics, and we can use articles, film clips, or anything that gets us talking! I teach adults only (sorry, no children), and offer: * General conversation lessons * Guidance on grammar, pronunciation and accent, either as we go along in a general conversation or through separate, customised lessons * Interview training, proof reading and basic General Training IELTS preparation

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PDF file
Text Documents
Homework Assignments

Certificates

Job Interview Masterclass - One Education - 2024The course covered all aspects from CV creation to job hunting and focussed particularly on Interview preparation and how to handle the most commonly asked questions with in depth analysis of what employers are looking for and how to craft the perfect answer in different situations. This was a paid course by a registered CPD company, recognised by, amongst other, the British Government.

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Teaching Advanced Grammar - Premier TEFL - 202130 hour course on the teaching of advanced grammar as part of TEFL

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TQUK Level 5 Certificate - TEFL.org - Training Qualifications UK - 2021TQUK Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (RQF)

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Teaching IELTS Preparation - Premier TEFL - 2021IELTS Preparation training course - 30 hours

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Teaching IELTS Preparation Course - Premier TEFL - 2021Teach the four key areas of language acquisition: reading, speaking, writing, & listening. Plan & deliver effective lessons that meet student learning objectives, typically relating to an IELTS score of 6.5 or above. Understand the nuances of teaching English to exam-focused non-native speakers. Grasp English grammar terminology and know how to teach it to students of all levels. NB - paid course leading to a Certificate of Achievement from ODLQC & OFQUAL Regulated Center, No: 21338.

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Education

1986 - 1989

Bachelor’s - HistoryLoughborough University

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Rating

658

Students

4,258

Lessons

100%

Attendance rate

100%

Response rate

5.0

Rating

658

Students

4258

Lessons

100%

Attendance rate

100%

Response rate

English Lessons

Trial Lesson

408 lessons completed

USD 7.95+

General English Conversation for Adults

A2 - C1

Language Essentials

3,292 lessons completed

USD 13.50+

Package with 8% off

IELTS Speaking Practice Lessons

A2 - C1

Test Preparation

381 lessons completed

USD 15.50+

Package with 6% off

Proof Reading

A2 - C1

Language Essentials

16 lessons completed

USD 20.00

Interview Preparation & Training

B1 - C2

Business

24 lessons completed

USD 23.00

Availability

198 Reviews

Grace

6 English lessons

Very Helpful！

Mar 19, 2026

Rocky Gu

1 English lesson

只是一堂试用课

Jan 15, 2026

Grace

6 English lessons

Nice and helpful

Jan 8, 2026

Nikolly Freitas

4 English lessons

Cathy is just lovely! A very kind and attentive teacher 🥰

Mar 2, 2026

Alena

11 English lessons

thanks a bunch!

Jan 15, 2026

Mar Canela

1 English lesson

Cathy is excellent! She's very patient, she was very kind to me and helped me prepare for my IELTS exam. Her tips and advice were invaluable, and I really appreciate them. Besides, she has a very clear accent. Thank you so much, Cathy!

Jan 5, 2026