NY105

NY104

italki2024

In this lesson we will get to know each other. You will practice self-introduction and tell me about your learning goals. This will allow me to assess your level and help me customise a learning plan for you, based on your interests and needs.

This is a speaking and listening course, designed around your interests and learning goals. Our primary goal will be to improve your English fluency in a fun and engaging way, training you to express yourself with clarity and confidence.

Before the lesson, you will receive a short article which we will use as a jumping off point. Then during class, I will ask you various questions, enabling you to practice speaking extensively. We'll focus on expanding your vocabulary, fixing any pronunciation mistakes, and addressing any lingering grammar issues.

In addition to the main article, you'll also get:
 - Homework to help you remember the key vocabulary
 - Example sentences for the vocabulary we discussed in class

Conversational English + homework & notes

This is a course for absolute beginners and those who have some basic knowledge of English. We will focus on vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. I will also share tips and tricks that I have found to be effective when learning a language.

Beginner English + homework & notes

This is the Conversational English course for groups of 2-6 people. Please contact me before booking.

Conversational English (Group class)

This is a speaking and listening course, designed around your interests and learning goals. Our primary goal will be to improve your English fluency in a fun and engaging way, training you to express yourself with clarity and confidence.

Before the lesson, you will receive a short article which we will use as a jumping off point. Then during class, I will ask you various questions, enabling you to practice speaking extensively. We'll focus on expanding your vocabulary, fixing any pronunciation mistakes, and addressing any lingering grammar issues.

*This course has no homework or in-depth notes.*

Conversational English

Cambridge English Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Do you want to speak English or Farsi?
I am here to help you realize that you have a knack for languages... :)
give yourself a chance!

We can try to find a way to learn Persian(Farsi) which suits you best TOGETHER!
>For language learners age 6-15 , 30 minutes lessons are recommended.

Persian Lessons

This is for the people who want to learn by communicating and for communicating :)
 The topic is based on your interests but you will have to let me know about it before we start the class...

casual conversation about everyday topic

This lesson is for
 language ( Grammar / Vocabulary/ Functional Language) 
Skill ( Listening / Speaking / Reading /Writing )

English Essentials

English , Music, Songs, Stories, Games and …
based on the student's demands and interests.
learn English in a fun ,supportive and creative atmosphere.

English for young adults (-15)

General English classes will help to improve a students’ all round ability in English. These classes will provide a balance of practice in reading, writing, listening and speaking skills and will also cover grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.
This class is for students who need to improve their skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Teachers may use a course book and/or material from other sources eg newspapers, magazines, multimedia broadcasts etc. Students will improve their skills, look at language used in certain situations and practice language during lessons and outside. Lessons will help students develop their overall language skills .

B2/C1/ C2 English Lesson

Get ready to learn the letters and sounds of this beautiful language in a fun and engaging way. Let's start building the foundation for your Farsi language journey together!

Farsi/ Persian Alphabet

Embrace the opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Persian literature a world where every word holds a secret, every verse carries a message, and every story unveils a new perspective.

Farsi Poetry and Prose

vocabulary

quiz

French, English, Spanish

*****PLEASE CONTACT ME FIRST BEFORE BOOKING 

LESSONS MUST BE BOOKED AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE*****

All lessons are on Skype

A0:

You want to learn English and you are a complete beginner? No worries!

I’ve designed documents to study the very basics: alphabet, phonetics, pronunciation, greetings, basic vocabulary, simple sentences, etc. 

When you learn a new language, the basics are very important; that’s why we will go at your own pace to make sure you’ve understood everything before moving on. 

I am here to help you and I am extremely patient so don’t be shy :)

At A0 level, I usually send you the lesson we’ve worked on and your job is to assimilate it. Meanwhile, be curious. Surf the Internet. Listen, read, and learn between classes. 

Once you’re ready, we can move on to the A1 syllabus.


A1 and A2:

We will work on different language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing -including grammar and pronunciation.
Working on grammar is necessary at this level but doesn't have to be boring, right? That's why I'll explain it in context, give you directions to work on it alone and review it with you regularly. 

How do we work? 
First 20 mins: chatting together (about your life, your weekend), reviewing what we did before, HW, etc. Then we start working on sth new!

The real aim of our class is to make you speak, right? :)

We will speak English as much as possible! You'll get to learn more about English-speaking countries, people, culture, customs, daily topics, useful vocabulary, etc. The book is divided into units -topics. With this book, you can practice daily conversations learning useful words and expressions. We also work on audios to train on listening comprehension. 
At the end of each unit, I will send you a test and you will grade yourself. 

What do I need? 
You don’t need to buy anything as I share my screen with you but you need to have a copybook to take notes. I will also create a Google Doc we'll use for each class.
At the end of each class, I give you homework. 

Personal work between classes is essential. 

CAUTION, lessons last 55 minutes.

ENGLISH * Course for Beginners -A1 to A2

*Please note this is a full course. It's the equivalent of what you'll get from famous French institutes, in accordance with the CEFR levels. Except that I'm only here for you! This way you make better progress than with a group class, and it's also cheaper.*

A0:

You want to learn French and you are a complete beginner? No worries!
I’ve designed documents to study the very basics: alphabet, phonetics, pronunciation, greetings, basic vocabulary, simple sentences, etc. 

We will go at your own pace to make sure you’ve understood everything before moving on. 
I am here to help you; I am extremely patient so don’t be shy :)

I send you a lot of material to improve between lessons; your job is to follow my guidance and assimilate what we do. Meanwhile, be curious. Surf the Internet. Listen, read, etc.
Once you’re ready, we can move on to the A1 syllabus.

A1 and A2:

We will work on different language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing -including grammar and pronunciation.
Working on grammar is necessary at this level but doesn't have to be boring, right? That's why I'll explain it in context, give you directions to work on it alone, and review it with you regularly. 

How do we work? 
First 15 mins: chatting together + reviewing what we did before, HW, etc. 
Then we go on with the lesson!

We will speak French as much as possible! You'll get to learn more about France and other French-speaking countries, French people, culture, customs, daily topics, useful vocabulary, etc. You will practice daily conversations learning useful words and expressions applied to various topics. We also work on audios to train on listening comprehension.  

What do I need? 
You don’t need to buy anything as I share my screen with you. I will also create a Google Doc we'll use for each class.
At the end of each class, I give you homework. 

Personal work between classes is essential! 

CAUTION, lessons last 55 minutes.

FRENCH * Course for Beginners and Complete Beginners -A1 to A2

*Please note this is a full course. It's the equivalent of what you'll get from famous French institutes, in accordance with the CEFR levels. Except that I'm only here for you! This way you make better progress than with a group class, and it's also cheaper.*

B1 and B2:

We will work on all the different language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing -including grammar and pronunciation.

How do we work? 
We usually spend the first 15 minutes chatting together + reviewing what we did, HW, etc. 

At this level, you're supposed to know basic grammar. We are thus able to get into more complex tenses and structures. We will work on it punctually. It doesn't have to be boring, right?

Besides, our first objective during the class is to make you speak! :)

We will speak French as much as possible! You'll get to learn more about France, French-speaking countries, people, culture, customs, daily topics, useful vocabulary, etc. The book is divided into units -topics. With this book, you can practice daily conversations by learning more complex and useful words and expressions while having fun. We also work on audios to train on listening comprehension. At the end of each unit, I will send you a test and you will grade yourself. 

What do I need? 
You don’t need to buy anything as I share my screen with you but I recommend you to have a copybook to take notes. I will also create a Google Doc we'll use for each class.

Personal work between classes is still essential, even at this level!

At the end of each class, I give you homework.

CAUTION, lessons last 55 minutes.

FRENCH * Course for Intermediate Students -B1 to B2

Book your trial lesson here for any language
French or English

DO NOT BOOK 60 MINS! TRIALS ONLY LAST 30 MINS

TRIAL LESSON  -> FRENCH / ENGLISH

For students with a high level ONLY.

No syllabus, no structure, no preparation, no exercises, no homework; just everyday conversation practice.

CAUTION, lessons last 55 minutes  /  25 minutes.

Informal Tutoring for Advanced students

This course will get you QUICKLY into the language!

If you're planning to go to France soon and want to be able to speak a bit during your trip, then it's the right course for you! 
If you wish to learn a bit of French, just for fun, then it's the right course for you as well!

However, if you wish to fully learn this language on a long-term basis, you need to book my other course named "General Classes".

Because it's an immersion course, the goal is to see each other a lot over one week to create that immersion feeling. That's why you have to make sure you can commit to 4 or 5 lessons a week. All lessons need to be taken the same week. If you don't show up then you'll lose the package. No rescheduling will be accepted. 

We can also do more than a week. For example, if you wish to create a 3 weeks immersion then you can book 3 packages; but each package needs to be used within a week.

Please contact me BEFORE booking anything because I need to know what your objectives are to prepare the course in advance for you, and we also need to find common time slots for every day of the week.

CAUTION, lessons last 55 minutes.

special * Quick IMMERSION course *

Are you struggling with French pronunciation?

Whether you're a complete beginner or a more advanced student, if you've answered "yes" to that question then you're in the right place!

For some reason, French pronunciation is barely taught to students.
And yet, it is the key to success! 
Mastering French vocabulary and grammar is useless if people are unable to understand you due to your strong native accent. 

That's why I've designed this course to help you master that tricky nasty fancy French pronunciation!

By joining this course, you'll be able to master the different sounds, get the right intonation and a clearer diction, and be more confident in yourself when speaking French!

We will work together using different proven techniques -focusing on sounds, intonations, rhythm, diction, breathing, etc- to reduce your native accent and make you sound more like a French speaker!

I will also guide you to train by yourself between lessons.

Because we'll need more than one lesson to help you, you can get a discount on the 5 lessons package!

If you have a specific project such as practicing a speech, etc. then this course is also for you.

The course is open to everyone, regardless of what your mother tongue is; it is also open to teenagers.

Don't hesitate to contact me so we can discuss your objectives :)

CAUTION, lessons last 55 minutes.

French PRONUNCIATION Course  /  ACCENT REDUCTION

How can you sound very casual and informal in French? 
You've heard some slang in French series and you'd like to reuse that? 
Do you like French rap music? But you have no idea what they're talking about?

I can teach you that as well!
I grew up in Paris, where most of the slang you hear on tv/music comes from!

As a teacher, I like teaching formal expressions but knowing informal ones is also part of the journey!

CAUTION, lessons last 55 minutes  /  25 minutes.

Informal / SLANG * French *

120-hour TEFL course

ITTT Business course -in progress

Certificate to teach French as a foreign language.
Advanced level.

Certificate to teach French as a foreign language.
Beginner level.

. small groups and private classes focused on: conversation, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, oral and written expression, etc.–beginner to advanced students
. prepare and organize the courses
. prepare students for specific exams
. evaluate students’ progress

. group classes and private classes –beginner to advanced students
. prepare schemes of work and lessons plans  
. prepare students for IELTS exam

Grade 2:
. develop schemes of work and lessons plans –academic subjects: language, science, math, social studies 
. prepare classroom for class activities 
. observe and evaluate students' performance 
. assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments 
. maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school

Young students: 3yrs – 13yrs old.
. teach phonics; provide the I Can Read Literacy System
. prepare classroom for class activities 
. observe and evaluate students' performance 
. assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments 
. maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of ICR

podcast

Needs based lesson: let's talk together and explore your wants and desires for lessons together. I have a passion for grammar, but also vocabulary and writing.

I have a passion for grammar and vocabulary. Also, I can help with writing, speaking, and listening. Let's talk together and expand your knowledge of the language.

Student driven

I have a broad variety of interests and am driven by the desire to help you expand your knowledge of the language. We can discuss your needs and wants and help you continue on your journey of communicating in English

Conversation

I am presently offering a discount to new students. Let us design a package together that is right for you and your needs, whether it be a grammar point, pronunciation problems, vocabulary expansion, or interesting conversation. I want this package to be guided by you, the student. I can also help with your writing, reading, listening and speaking skills.

Package lessons

English honors society for having a 4.0 out of 4.0 grade average.

One hundred hour training if TEFL. Received letter saying I had performed much higher than the required level, and thus awarded an A letter grade.

Taught all phases of English as a foreign language, eventually becoming evening lead teacher.

Aside from teaching all levels in reading, writing, grammar, listening and speaking, also taught a University Preparation course.

Teaching online at all levels. Very high satisfaction rate.

A trial lesson offers you the chance to know something about me, and vice-versa - that is to say that I too will have the opportunity to discover something about you, the person. That is indispensable, because you have sovereign value, and therefore must be treated as such. You are not simply another commodity, or a paycheque; you are a person just as much as I am. You have a family, friends, a community, a past, a present, and dreams for the future. By knowing about who you are and what makes you tick, we will be able to journey to places in our lessons together that will be of deep interest to you.

A trial lesson also gives you the opportunity to understand something about me, the teacher. Equally it gives me the opportunity to understand something about you, the student. A caveat: I am a “teacher” in name only, since just as you are a student, so am I; for we are all students of Life and if we have understood one of the fundamentals of our existence, then we are aware that fulfilment is the result of working doggedly towards reaching our full potential. In order to understand you as a student, I must gauge your strengths & weaknesses in order to work towards your strengths, and mitigate your weaknesses. I must seek to understand what style & methodology you respond to, and mould myself as a teacher according to your needs as a student.

Finally, a trial lesson is an opportunity for you to have an idea on what you can expect in lessons with me, for you to share with me your aspirations as a learner, and for us to set goals & objectives in order to conquer the challenges that lie before you!

I finish with gratitude for your kind attention. Whether or not you choose to have a trial lesson with me, my sentiments towards you remain the same: I wish you nothing but the very best!


“Work single-mindedly to be the best version of yourself for humankind & the world, and by default, you will be blessed beyond your wildest fathomings.” -anon

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Learn how to converse and express yourself orally in English through conversation. But not just any conversation, a conversation in which we seek meaning and purpose in everything we discuss, where we question each other's beliefs and views with a constructively critical eye so that together we are able to grow and hone our mindsets and world views. I like to make my conversations personal, because I seek to connect not with a façade, but with the real you, and one day, to be able to call you a "friend". You are, after all, not merely a student and a means to putting food on my table at home, but a human-being with sovereign value. Equally, that means that I too am an open book and welcome all your no-holds-barred questions!

As you speak, I take notes on your English. Then, before the end of the lesson, we study the language you have produced and I guide you towards correcting your own mistakes. Rather than give you answers on a plate, I make you do the work, because this is how you will most effectively and efficiently improve learning and language skills. Grammar covered as and when required according to your individual needs, mostly as homework. This, to maximise your time in the virtual classroom so that you can interact with a professional teacher and native speaker of English. 


"The key to being a great orator is to speak only The Truth." -anon

"The tongue has the power of life and death..." [excerpt from Pr 18:21]

"...be quick to listen, [and] slow to speak..." [excerpt from Ja 1:19]

"For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of." [excerpt from Lu 6:45]

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☦ Speak Deep with Meaning & Purpose 🗣

It is impossible to reach proficiency in a language without knowing how to write effectively. Those who deeply understand the ins and outs of a language, for example how it is organised and manipulated, what works and what doesn’t, and how to use the language appropriately over a range of different contexts, invariably know how to write well. Think of your own mother-tongue, and doubtless the same is true.

Since I was a schoolboy, I have been told, initially by my teachers, and subsequently by others qualified to make a judgement worth listening to, that I have a talent for writing. Add to that: that I am also passionate about the written word in almost all its forms, the 16 years of experience teaching it, and the stage is set for me to coach you towards reaching your full writing potential. Learn how to make a written impact clearly, concisely, completely, descriptively, inspirationally, persuasively, professionally, structurally, and more. Win hearts and minds over with a pen and a piece of paper, or its digital equivalent. You name the written objective you have in mind, and I will endeavour to provide you with the very best assistance; no stone will be left unturned on the road to writing success!

Amongst others text-types, I can collaborate with you on:

✔️ covering letters/self-introduction;
✔️ CV/résumé;
✔️ emails (formal/informal);
✔️ essays (argumentative/informative/persuasive);
✔️ speeches;
✔️ scripts;
✔️ blogs;
✔️ fictional works;
✔️ non-fictional works;
✔️ writing for a literary/intellectual purpose.

On booking a lesson, please procure to send me the text that you would like to work on at least 48 hours in advance of the lesson date/time. This helps me do the best possible job for you; I use this time to pour over your piece, and deliberate on the most compelling way to achieve your written goals and objectives.

Note: I aim to cover about 500 words in a 60 minute lesson, and 750 in a 90 minute one.

Doubts? Ask, and I’ll only be too happy to help.

☦ Write with Meaning and Purpose ✍🏽

He who possesses something of VALUE to communicate with his fellow human-beings, and knows how to do it, will always be in demand by his peers. If we aspire to make this dream a reality, our children will logically receive quality input (C.S. Lewis, Tolkein, J.K. Rowling, to name a few) that promotes heroism, victory of good over evil, perennial hope, forgiveness, redemption, and salvation; in short, all things moral and ethical. Reading and writing are lynchpin skills on the road to language proficiency.

For 18 years, I have been teaching English Language & Literature to kids (re Work Experience). I have also fathered a boy & a girl. There is little in life that gives me greater pleasure than to try and arrive at a boy or a girl’s mind through their heart - this has always been the methodology that has served me unfailingly, and paved the way to teaching success.

Lessons should be purchased in pairs. In the first lesson of each pair, we read out-loud together. Your child will be guided on how to read out-loud effectively in English so that the words jump off the page, and come to life in the imagination. Incidentally, I have experience working as a narrator. After we read each chapter, I ask your child questions that encourage them to “read between the lines”, and reflect deeply about the content, especially in terms of the moral and ethical dimension, making connections with their own life experience. For homework, a comprehension/writing assignment is set. In the second lesson of each pair, we will take apart your child’s work and improve on it in terms of content, structure, plus naturally the English. As parents, I will report to you on the attitude and progress of your child, as well as referring you to the homework assignment for the next lesson.

“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” (Proverbs 22:6) [NIV]

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☦ Read, Write, & Speak with Meaning & Purpose 📖 ✍🏽 🗣

To interview or make a presentation effectively, you have to be able to perform under pressure. As an avid amateur actor, I lived to perform under pressure; it was how I got my “high” in life. Years later, I discovered that the skillset that had served me so well as an actor on stage would also help me to perform at my peak under pressure when being interviewed, or equally when faced with the prospect of making a presentation in front of an audience.

Whether or not interviewing or making a presentation comes naturally to you, your objective reflects that of anyone with any sense about them: you want to harness all your potential, and mitigate anything that might hold you back, in order to wow the interviewer or your audience. And that’s not just in terms of your English Language skills, but fundamentally with the substance behind the words.

Whoever you are and whatever your strengths and weaknesses, if you have an interview or a presentation in English, I will strive to pull out all the stops and run the extra mile so that you maximise all of your potential. In order to achieve such success we will endeavour to:

✔️ Prepare meticulously;
✔️ Imbue you with confidence;
✔️ Work on the content of your interview/presentation with an analytical/critical eye;
✔️ Think outside the box;
✔️ Work towards your strengths;
✔️ Use your English Language skillset (whatever that might be) to achieve optimal results;
✔️ Achieve the greatest gains within the limited time available;
✔️ Present the best version of yourself.

If you have an upcoming interview or presentation in English, and you want to do everything in your power possible in order to achieve success…if you’re looking for a teacher passionate about life, people, communication, and language…then somehow, you’ve arrived at the right place…


Doubts or questions? I welcome them, and will respond as soon as I see your message.


“Either give more than you’re asked to give, or don’t bother giving anything at all.” -anon 🤲🏽

☦ Interview / Present with Meaning & Purpose

As well as my work experience as an oral examiner, I’ve been preparing students for standardised English tests for 14 years. They were always part of the syllabus at the bilingual schools I plied my trade in, where our pass rates hovered between 85 and 90%. I’ve coached literally hundreds of students to exam success. I’m most familiar with the Cambridge Main Suite (KET, PET, FCE, CPE), and IELTS. However, I also have limited experience with TOEFL, and Cambridge Starters, Movers, and Flyers. Whatever the standardised English exam (they all follow similar formats and require comparable skills) , I feel confident, God willing, of being able to do a sterling job of coaching you towards reaching your maximum exam potential.

In terms of what you can expect from lessons, we will focus on speaking and writing. I can advise you and answer your queries on the listening & reading sections, but you can hone your skills on these sections without the aid of a teacher; there is masses of material in the form of past papers that you can get a hold of on the internet. What I least desire is to waste your time & money. Where a teacher can give you a significant advantage in terms of your preparation are the speaking & writing sections. Under normal conditions, we will alternate lessons between the aforementioned skills: one lesson we speak, the next we write, and so on. In terms of speaking, we will go through questions you can expect to receive in the test. In terms of writing, every lesson you will complete part of a paper. Then together, we will correct & improve on your effort. I will elicit enhancements from you, so that it is you that is thinking & growing as an intellectual and a language student.

If you are looking for top quality, devoted commitment, and someone who will run the extra mile for you, somehow, you’ve arrived at the right place.


NB 30 minute class for speaking test practice only.

Doubts, queries, and/or concerns? Fire away! 🙃

☦ Excel @ Exams [including IELTS and Cambridge]

Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

The gold standard teaching qualification

CELTA from Cambridge is a qualification for teaching English as a foreign language. It is the most widely recognised English teaching qualification in the world and the most often requested by employers; three out of four English language teaching jobs require a CELTA qualification.

Taken from [https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/teaching-english/teaching-qualifications/celta/]

This was my first teaching job after completing my CELTA. It set me off on a love-affair with English and languages in general as vehicles for communication, practical linguistics, grammar, and pedagogy - that is to say the study of learning and teaching, and how we might best achieve our educational objectives. I was blessed with a brilliant mentor in terms of both mind and heart. In his appraisal of my performance, he writes that, “Jay is one of the best young teachers I have ever met”.

This was the language institute where I cut my teeth as a teacher of ESL in the salsa capital of the world, Cali, Colombia. Experience with students from children to adults, beginner to advanced levels. I arrived to Colombia without any knowledge of Spanish, and started to learn through a book called Hugo Spanish in 3 Months. I have managed, thank God, to reach proficiency in Spanish. My foreign language learning experience puts me in the ideal position to help you reach proficiency in English.

Bulk of experience in Middle and High School. My boss was another life-changing mentor & friend who taught me that to touch minds I must first touch hearts. Designed & authored much of the classroom material including writing assignments complete with student model plus accompanying language and literary activities. Head of Department and Principal write that I am able to shoulder "an immense workload" and that I left an "indelible mark on the school" in their appraisals of my performance.

Interim position that I took after taking a sabbatical year off work as a contracted teacher to pursue personal interests such as writing (my first language love) and bringing up my two year-old son. Had another lovely boss who appraises me as a "creative talent with excellent writing and communication skills...an engaging approach...able to motivate students to reach their learning potential." Although I was offered a new contract, I left after receiving a more attractive offer of employment.

I have always had something of a workaholic reputation, but Montessori School in Medellín stretched me further in terms of workload than I'd ever been before. Being a perfectionist didn't help! I believe that quantity should never be sacrificed for quality - here the balance was a tricky one to juggle. But there's always a silver-lining: I learnt valuable lessons on efficient use of time, & prioritisation. Boss writes that I have a "great willingness to help" and "values of the highest quality".

Accrued inside knowledge of how to get through standardised English tests such as IELTS, & Cambridge Main Suite Exams. Once one understands how one standardised English test works, one understands them all, at least to some degree, because much of the know-how & exam technique, is cross-applicable from one test to another. Through Teacher Experience, I have learnt that because of their limitations, I'm not a fan of standardised tests, but thank God, I know how to effectively prepare you for one.

I was brought up by a beloved father who would justifiably be described as a "book-worm". One of the routines he held sacred with his children was to read them stories before beddy-byes. His voice was full of colour & emotion - the words would leap off the page and come to life in the eye of our minds so that our imaginations would be swept into a fantastic world far away from home. I was led to narration, because I was told that I have the same gift as the old-man that I hold dear to my heart.

When you understand that we have all been given something special to share with others, there may come a time when you want to remove yourself from your comfortable box, and take a risk in the hope of injecting yourself with a new lease of life. This was the logic that I was presented with that convinced me not to go back and work for someone else on this occasion. Father Time will decide if cutting loose from the Matrix and taking the plunge was a stepping-stone towards a destiny fulfilled.

I have been teaching Business English on italki since March of 2021. Therefore, on italki alone, I have three and a half years' experience teaching Business English with a focus on Interviews and Presentations. Thankfully, I have a selection of informative positive reviews from students who have paid for my services on the italki platform.  I can provide additional student references as well as references from past employers if necessary.

I have been teaching Exam Prep on italki since March of 2021. Therefore, on italki alone, I have three and a half years' experience teaching Exam Prep. Thankfully, I have a selection of informative positive reviews from students who have paid for my services through the italki platform. I have attached a screenshot of a student review of one of my Exam Prep lessons. I can provide additional student references as well as references from past employers if necessary.

Reference letter from the Bilingual Studies Coordinator of the Benett School in Cali, Colombia that confirms that I have worked with school children within the English Language and Literature Department as a Specialist Writing Teacher.

Come join me for a 30 minute trial lesson to find out how I can help you in your English adventure.

General English, communication practice, helping you to gain confidence in your daily communication.  Effective methods for self-correction.
Interesting exercises to expand your vocabulary and (voluntary) homework exercises to improve grammar.

Communication confidence boosting

If there are areas of English Grammar that you're not confident with, or really don't understand I can help you with this.  I've been teaching for many years, so I have all of the necessary exercises to enable you to make rapid progress.

Grammar confidence

BSc (Hons) Technology and Management. Covering various aspects of business and engineering.

The role combined face to face and online lessons.  Teaching English classes to individuals and small groups.

Teaching private clients (individuals and small groups) in face to face lessons,

Teaching online lessons to individual students

Teacher English for Academic Purposes to international students preparing to begin a Master's Programme at the university.

Online English for Academic Purposes classes, preparing students for Master's programmes in the UK, teaching academic skills required for life in the UK

Teaching online and on campus.
Preparing students to study Master's programmes in the UK.

We will focus on speaking, vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. Lessons are for beginners who want to start  learning English or Afrikaans.

Learn to improve your English through reading, spelling, Writing. We will focus on speaking fluently, grammar and pronunciation depending on what your needs are.

Language Essentials

The focus will be on various topics of interest. This is a great way to extend your vocabulary
and build confidence while speaking English as a language.

Conversation Practice - Language Essentials

For ages 4- 15years of age. Age appropriate learning materials suited to the learners needs.
Lessons will be fun and interactive.

Kids Lesson

These lessons are dedicated to my faithful adult and child students who have completed over ten lessons and have accompanied me since the beginning of my italki journey.

Special Lesson

Qualified to instruct students from Reception years through to Grade 3.

Qualified to teach English Grammar to a diverse group of language learners, from children to adults.

I have taught English to Arabic-speaking learners between the ages of 3 and 6 in various public and private schools over a period of six years.

Provided education to at-risk kindergarten children aged 3-6 years. Supported a multidisciplinary team in the remedial education of students facing learning challenges.

In this first lesson we will discuss your goals and expectations so that I can understand what you want to accomplish with your English lessons. This will help me to design a program to maximize your learning.

I will also explain my background and teaching methods. This is an opportunity for you to ask questions to determine if we are a good fit. if you decide you would like to proceed with lessons we can build a plan which will cover the areas you are interested in.

As a retired management consultant I speak the language of professionals such as accountants, consultants, engineers and managers. I worked as an engineer at Boeing for several years before getting my MBA and working 15 years as a management consultant in the oil and gas, manufacturing and chemicals industries. 

I can not only help you with your English, but also help you become more effective in your job, whether it is dealing with associates, bosses or subordinates.

I do not have a specific text book or materials. I will customize each lesson so that you learn what you want to achieve your goals.

If you want to improve your conversation or vocabulary skills we can role play business or technical conversations. If you are more interested in reading or writing we can interpret business or technical reports and documents and perhaps write one.

A key skill in any professional job is the ability to prepare and deliver a good speech. I can help you prepare for this as well as give you tips on how to prepare and deliver a powerpoint presentation.

Advanced English for Professionals, Engineers and Managers

120 hour TEFL certificate awarded October, 2021 with grade of B.

Teaching and training was a big part of my job as a consultant. I have given hundreds of training sessions to mid and high level managers, supervisors, engineers and other staff. The topics ranged from technical training such as problem solving and statistical process control to management skills such as communication and giving feedback. My job also required a lot of one on one coaching, so I am trained to observe and tailor my approach to my clients (students) in order to maximize learning.

As part of the Environmental Control Systems team, I helped design, build and test the air conditioning systems on Boeing 747 and 767 aircraft.

Graduate level business courses in marketing, finance, strategy, operations and human resources. Specialized in international business.

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