- British
- English teacher for 16 years
- Capable and flexible
- Two different levels of Cambridge teaching qualifications (CELTA and DTELLS)
I mostly help students to:
- learn or improve grammar (A1-B2);
- increase their fluency and vocabulary (B2-C2);
- prepare for IELTS or other exams
- enhance pronunciation and business skills.
I live in England, but lived in Mexico City for 11 years. This means I fully understand the challenges of stepping outside your comfort zone and interacting in a different language, and can give special support to Spanish speakers.
I love music, nature, history, and learning about other cultures and countries. I'm very happy to speak about any topic, though.
My creations
Me as a Teacher
Since 2009, I've taught students from all continents. First, I helped people to develop the language they needed to live, work, and study in the UK. This included preparing them for ESOL qualifications and the IELTS exam. Living outside Britain, I also worked with people looking to improve their English for jobs in international companies, or for tourism purposes.
I am adaptive. So I want to know what your priorities are. Do you want more confidence when speaking? Do you need to improve your pronunciation, grammar, or vocabulary? Do you need to pass an exam, get a new job, or travel? Or are you learning for fun? Whatever your goal, I'll use all the tools I have to help you achieve it.
My lessons & teaching style
You as students should always be at the centre of your lessons. I don't believe in lecturing you. I believe in providing the bricks - of grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation - so that you can be the builders. I'll be there to guide you, but in the end it's your time and dedication that will help you to progress.
I'll seek to get regular feedback from you about how you feel with the classes and what you'd like to do more of or less of. The best type of teaching, in my opinion, is communicative and flexible.
Where are you in your English journey? The start? The middle? Near the end? What are your strengths and weaknesses? Let me know, and we can start moving towards your goals right away!
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Presentation slides/PPT
Audio files
Image files
Video files
Articles and news
Quizzes
Test templates and examples
Graphs and charts
Homework Assignments
Certificates
QTLS - Institute for Learning - 2013Qualified Teacher Learning & Skills (QTLS) status
Certificate verified
DTELLS - University of Cambridge - 2012Diploma in Teaching English (ESOL) in the Lifelong Learning Sector
Certificate verified
Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults - University of Cambridge - 2010CELTA
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2009 - 2013
ESOL tutorKirklees College - Huddersfield and Dewsbury, United Kingdom
2013 - 2014
English teacherWall Street English - Mexico City, Mexico
2014 - 2024
English teacherFreelance - Mexico City, Mexico
2021 - 2024
English teacherItalki - Mexico City, Mexico
Education
2005 - 2009
Bachelor’s - Spanish, Portuguese, Latin American StudiesUniversity of Manchester
Work Experience
2009 - 2013
ESOL tutorKirklees College - Huddersfield and Dewsbury, United Kingdom
2013 - 2014
English teacherWall Street English - Mexico City, Mexico
2014 - 2024
English teacherPrivate classes - Mexico City, Mexico
2021 - 2024
English teacherItalki - Mexico
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Students
3,961
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
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5.0
Rating
403
Students
3961
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
English
A1 - C2Language Essentials65 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
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Podcast (4)
Quiz (57)
87 Reviews
Will Wang
8 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Great lesson with Mark. Today, we talked about a presentation I am gonna give for an interview. Mark gave some good suggestions and advice on my presentation and English, which is much appreciated!
Apr 14, 2023
هيثم ابو عيسي
32 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Mr Mark is one of the most intelligent, supportive snd competent teachers that I have witnessed along my journy eith English. I wish you best of luck, prosperity and success, hoping that you continue supporting foreign students to learn and love English as you helped me feel.
Feb 10, 2023
Oleg R
150 English lessons
Thank you!
Nov 18, 2024
Maja
15 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Mark is an amazing teacher that adapts the lesson to the students' needs.