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Cathy
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
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French
Italian
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BusinessTest PreparationTeaches
English
Native
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French
Italian
Specialties
BusinessTest PreparationAbout Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom (04:41 UTC+00:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 8, 2021InterestsHistoryReadingTravel
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 preparationMy teaching material
- Articles and news
- 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
Certificate verified
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 - History
5.0
Rating
646
Students
4,150
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
400 lessons completed
USD 7.95+
General English Conversation for Adults
A2 - C1Language Essentials3,208 lessons completed
USD 13.50+
Package with 8% off
IELTS Speaking Practice Lessons
A2 - C1Test Preparation368 lessons completed
USD 15.50+
Package with 6% off
Proof Reading
A2 - C1Language Essentials16 lessons completed
USD 20.00
Interview Preparation & Training
B1 - C2Business22 lessons completed
USD 23.00
Availability
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197 Reviews
Nikolly Freitas
1 English lesson
Cathy is just lovely! A very kind and attentive teacher 🥰
Mar 2, 2026
Alena
9 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
Rocky Gu
1 English lesson
只是一堂试用课
Jan 15, 2026
Grace
1 English lesson
Nice and helpful
Jan 8, 2026
Alena
9 English lessons
Thanks Cathy for our lessons! So many collocations and learning slang is enjoyable!
Dec 18, 2025
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