**Please send me a short message when you request a lesson**
I am the son of a journalist and a librarian. This means I was raised with a passion for both discovering new information and helping others find material that is useful and interesting.
I have more than ten years of professional writing and editing experience and hosted a weekly radio show for ten years. This means I can help you make both your written and spoken English sound more accurate and natural.
I spent 15 years in the Pacific Northwest of the U.S. and now live in Guadalajara, Mexico. I love music, comedy, and being in nature. I also love learning languages and sharing strange and interesting stories from real life.
Mes créations
Moi en tant que professeur
I’m a professional English teacher (CELTA certified), language coach, writing tutor, and conversation partner at the same time.
I have taught more than 3,000 classes on italki. My students inspire me to constantly improve as a teacher and learn more about different cultures, languages, and professions.
Becoming “fluent” in a language is a lifelong process. I want to encourage you to enjoy the journey of learning English. It’s a strange and frustrating language, but if you’re focused on topics that you’re passionate about, the process can be much more enjoyable.
Podemos usar el español como apoyo.
A gente pode usar o português como apoio.
PLEASE NOTE:
I currently only work with adults.
Mes leçons et ma méthode d'enseignement
Think for a minute:
What do you want to do in English that you can't do now?
Your goals will determine what our classes look like. More than anything, I want to make sure you have tools to use your skills more confidently in your real life.
I will keep an updated document of words and phrases we learned in class and share it with you after our class. We will use materials that are both relevant and interesting.
I recommend recording our classes and watching the video later. It’s a great way to notice your own strengths and weaknesses, especially if you want to improve your speaking and listening.
If you want me to give you homework, it will probably be writing practice.
Mes ressources d'enseignement
Fichier PDF
Documents texte
Diaporamas/PPT
Fichiers audio
Fichiers image
Fichiers vidéo
Cartes mémoire
Articles et actualités
Quiz
Modèles et exemples de test
Graphiques et tableaux
Devoirs
Certificats
Teaching Business English - Bridge Education Group - 2024
Certificat vérifié
Teaching IELTS Exam Prep - Bridge Education Group - 2024
Certificat vérifié
CELTA - Teaching House - Atlanta - 2021
Certificat vérifié
Formation
2004 - 2008
Licence - Liberal ArtsBeloit College
Expérience professionnelle
2009 - 2020
ReporterCourthouse News Service - Portland, OR, États-Unis
2014 - 2024
Radio DJXRAY.FM - Portland, Oregon, États-Unis
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5.0
Évaluation
513
Élèves
3472
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Leçons (Anglais)
Leçon d'essai
181 leçons terminées
USD 18.00+
Advance Your Writing (Proofreading, Editing)
A2 - C2Essentiel des langues313 leçons terminées
USD 20.00+
Forfait avec 20% de réduction
General Conversation (Unstructured)
A2 - C1Pratique de la conversation1,784 leçons terminées
I have been taking classes with Nick for a month, and although I don’t have much time to dedicate to it, I feel like I’m really improving. Nick is very patient, and the fact that he is also learning and speaking foreign languages has been a clear advantage. I highly recommend working on your English with him.
22 juil. 2025
italki21320
45 leçons en Anglais
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I'm very grateful to you for being my teacher. I feel I now have more skills to communicate appropriately. Sometimes I fail, but it's just the beginning of something wonderful for my future.
8 sept. 2022
Liubov
3 leçons en Anglais
It was an incredible lesson, structured, engaging, informative. Thank you for your time :-)
2 déc. 2025
Victoria
35 leçons en Anglais
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If you’re looking for a great conversation with an intelligent and comforting person, Nick is definitely the right choice. He is an engaging and encouraging teacher, and lessons with him are always a lot of fun. I can feel so much progress in my English, and I’m becoming a much more confident speaker. Thank you, Nick—I really appreciate you!
12 mars 2025
Gabriele Grassi
49 leçons en Anglais
Nick is an excellent teacher because he is a fellow traveler on the journey of learning the English language: he lets you walk on your own whenever he sees that you are capable; he supports you when your step becomes uncertain. Thank you, Nick, for your patient work with me!
21 déc. 2025
Gabriele Grassi
49 leçons en Anglais
It is always interesting to talk to Nick because he has a vast culture and is always updated on everything. This allows him to bring up many topics. Even if you have a basic level of English, he helps you speak by helping you find the most suitable way to express your opinions.
18 nov. 2025
Leçon d'essai
USD 18.00
Les paiements seront effectués en dollars américains (USD)