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A trial lesson with new students *(Students with a language level of B1-C2 only) - I will assess your level of English and give you an introductory lesson.

*This doesn't apply to native Polish speakers (I'm able to teach Polish speakers with a low level of English)
Nie dotyczy to rodzimych użytkowników języka polskiego (jestem w stanie uczyć osób mówiących po polsku z niskim poziomem języka angielskiego)

These classes are ideal for novice and expert student.
Great for students who can already speak good English and would like to practice their listening and speaking skills!
I will help you with your grammar, fluency, pronunciation and comprehension of the English language.

Conversation Practice

Send me the document and I will check and correct all your written mistakes and provide feedback on your resume or CV during the lesson. This includes help with structural problems and suggestions on style. I will correct up to 450 words (30 minutes) or 900 words (1 hour). I use Windows 10. RTF Format would be best.

You must tell me what you would like me to check and when you will send it. I also need to know when you need it by. Thank you.

Resume or CV Proofreading (30 minutes only)

Do you have problems with using articles? 
The lesson includes:
A grammar topic or set of vocabulary explained with exercises, articles and speaking practice. Reviewed at the start of the next session or beforehand via email if you prefer.

General English (Focus on Grammar/Vocabulary)

Do you want to improve your English with a friend/friends?    
I run group classes on Skype which are booked via Italki.
Participation is limited to four students.

Reasons to join:
1.	Group lessons are fun and less expensive than individual lessons.
2.	Learn English with a close friend.
3.	Each lesson will cover a topic.
4.     Learn new vocabulary, idioms and phrases from a native English speaker

Group English Language Lessons for Intermediate and Advanced Students

Chcesz mówić po angielsku?
Lekcja obejmuje:
Temat gramatyczny lub zestaw słownictwa wyjaśniony za pomocą ćwiczeń, artykułów i ćwiczeń mówienia. Recenzja na początku następnej sesji lub, jeśli wolisz, wcześniej przez e-mail.
Do you want to speak English?
The lesson includes:
A grammar topic or set of vocabulary explained with exercises, articles and speaking practice. Reviewed at the start of the next session or beforehand via email if you prefer.

Lekcje dla początkujących z Polski/Lessons for Polish Beginners

European Studies with a focus on the Russian Language

I provide English language support to Chinese students which helps them to improve their employability in the UK.

At first, I'll teach you Useful Tagalog and Waray Words/Phrases/Sentences. But If you already have the knowledge on some words/phrases/sentences of the language we can start on a Conversation Topic which is a Structured Lesson, and as to your preference we can have random topics during our class. Then, we will talk about your learning goals and we will work together to make a learning/study plan that best suits your needs. 

I focus in teaching vocabulary development, oral fluency, reading comprehension, developing conversational skills, grammar, sentence structure, enunciating words coupled with constructive error corrections. We can also discuss varied topics or anything you would like to talk about. My lessons in Tagalog and Waray are for  Beginners, Basic Users, Independent Users and Advanced/Proficient Users. Conversational English lessons to non-native speakers who are beginners, intermediate and upper intermediate levels. I prepare lessons/topics/subject matter as to the needs of the students and each lesson is sent to to the student. I assure you that I will make lessons both engaging and useful.  

Learn, Practice and Master with me!
Book a lesson with me! 
I am looking forward to meeting you soon in my class.

Have a great day!

Lessons aim at improving your communication skills through meaningful discussions and conversations. In my class, learning the Tagalog (Filipino) language would be more fun and engaging as I do incorporate and integrate Filipino culture, values, traditions, and a lot more ideas about the Philippines and what the country can offer you. We will be focusing on vocabulary development, oral fluency, developing conversational skills, reading comprehension, sentence structure, enunciating words correctly, accent reduction, and constructive grammar error correction for improvement. We can also discuss varied topics according to your interest or anything you would like to talk about and different activities like travel, destination, transport, airport, money, directions, hotels, resorts, restaurants, phone calls, eating, business, health emergencies, holidays, vacations, visiting someone, lovers' language etc. Lessons are for beginners through advanced learners. 

I always design lessons according to the students' needs, and each lesson file is sent every day after class. 

Discover, practice, and master!

So, let's start your Tagalog, Waray, and English journey together with much fun.

Book a lesson with me! 

I am looking forward to meeting you soon in my class. 

Have a great day!

🌟Tailored and designed conversational Filipino/Tagalog lessons on varied topics for vocabulary development, grammar, oral fluency, and reading comprehension.

Discover, practice, and master it!

I offer different types of lessons, and all of these are tailored and designed according to your needs. We will focus on vocabulary development, oral fluency, reading comprehension, enunciating words and grammar, coupled with constructive error corrections. I adapt my teaching styles according to the type of learner. My lessons aim at improving students' communication skills through meaningful discussions on various topics and students' interests. 

So, let's start your Tagalog and Waray journey together with much fun.

Book a lesson with me! 

I am looking forward to meeting you soon in my class.

Have a great day!

🌟Tagalog for beginners 🌟Tagalog for adults 🌟Tagalog for travel 🌟Basic Tagalog 🌟Tagalog for test preparation 🌟Business Tagalog 🌟Tagalog for academic study 🌟Tagalog as a hobby 🌟Oral Tagalog

I can help you build your vocabulary, speak more fluently, improve your conversational skills, understand what you're reading, understand how sentences are put together, say words correctly, and fix constructive grammar mistakes.
I'm a professional educator who thinks that learning should be enjoyable! I am approachable and easy to talk to, and I enjoy my profession since it allows me to meet kids from all over the world! I understand how vital having a good instructor is. This is why I work hard to give my students the best learning and teaching experiences I can.
Learn, master, and succeed alongside me! See you in my class shortly!

Conversational English with Non-Native Speakers for Beginner to Intermediate Levels

In our class, it would be engaging and interesting. The lessons are a fun way for young children up to adults to learn the alphabet, phonemes, reading words, phrases, and sentences, vocabulary development, constructing sentences, reading comprehension, and grammar.

In our class, we can start learning words/phrases/sentences for vocabulary development (vocabulary banking) that would be very helpful in strengthening your understanding of various lesson materials and for other learning goals. 

I use very practical strategies incorporating the learning aspects of speaking, reading, grammar focus, listening, writing, and illustrating in new language acquisition and to become proficient in the English language.

Different types of lessons are all tailored and designed according to your needs, which will help you enunciate words with fluency, develop reading comprehension, and improve grammar coupled with constructive error corrections.

I adapt my teaching styles according to the types of learners and needs of learners to improve communication skills. 

While developing vocabulary, dialogues and other appropriate activities that would be helpful for retention are included and well applied.

You will be given a lot of time to speak and practice during lessons.

English for Beginners: Lessons are all tailored and designed according to your needs, which will help you enunciate words with fluency, develop comprehension, and improve grammar.

In order to learn a new language and become fluent in Waray, I employ extremely practical tactics that incorporate learning factors such as Speaking, Reading, Grammar Focus, Writing, and Illustrating.

Different sorts of courses are all specialized and suited to your needs in order to help you pronounce words with fluency, build reading comprehension, and improve grammar while also correcting constructive errors.

To develop communication skills, I change my teaching techniques based on the type of learners and their needs.

Dialogues and other relevant activities that would be good for retention are incorporated and properly used when developing vocabulary.

During lessons, you will get many of opportunities to speak and practice.

Classes are all specialized and suited to your goals, and they will help you pronounce words with fluency, build reading comprehension, and improve grammar while also correcting constructive errors.

Freely Talking Anything Under the Sun without any tailored or designed material.
Freely Talking Anything Under the Sun without any tailored or designed material.

Freely Talking Anything Under the Sun without any tailored or designed material.

In this class, both students will be taught Tagalog at the same time for an hour. The same material will be used for both students for grammar, conversational, etc.

22 U$D for TWO STUDENTS in TAGALOG/FILIPINO per Class Hour

To get the TESOL Certificate I was required to study each module or the components, follow the guides, and answer each quiz. Then take the final examination and at least get a rating of Distinction. Taking TESOL Certificate Course enables me to acquire knowledge and equipped me on how  I could deliver Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages the best way.

What was required to get the TEFL Certificate of Completion is to finish the 120 Hour Course just like the TESOL. Study and take the quiz of each module, then take final test. Taking the TEFL Course enabled to equipped my knowledge on learning strategies and different teaching methods that I can apply to diverse learners in international teaching. It gave me confidence that I have the capabilities to educate foreign language learners.

I am a Licensed Teacher here in the Philippines. In the certificate I attached here, it entails that I am a General Education teacher which allows me to teach all subjects areas in the Philippines' Basic Education Curriculum including Tagalog(Filipino), Waray and English. I have been teaching these three languages for 14 years now. I am looking forward that my Teacher's License to teach base on the Certificate I provided, that your office will consider me as Professional Teacher. Thank you.

BURAUEN NORTH CENTRAL SCHOOL, BURAUEN, LEYTE
5th and 6th Grade Teacher (October, 2011 – March 2020) 
Subjects Taught: English, Filipino, Science, Social Studies                                  

TABOANON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, BURAUEN, LEYTE
1st Grade Teacher (July, 2008- March, 2010)
Subjects Taught : English , Filipino, Science, Math, Social Studies

5th and 6th Grade Teacher (June, 2010 – September 2011)
Subjects Taught: English, Filipino, Science, Social Studies

4th–6th Grade Teacher (June 2007 – March 2008)
Subjects Taught: English, Filipino, Science, Social Studies

Elementary, High School, and University Students Tutor

These trial Lessons are designed to get you talking about subjects that are of interest to you and I will support you to increase your talk-time.  

We will discuss areas you need to improve and the type of courses / classes you may require.
Please review my lesson list and let me know what type of classes interest you.

All lessons offered are listed on my teachers profile. However should you require a more 'bespoke' service, pls let me know durning the trial lesson and I will be happy to design a course around your Personal / Professional needs.

Open to all students and language levels - I will help you reach your goals in these engaging and supportive lessons.  

See you soon!

Exclusive Executive Coaching – Elevate Your Influence & Authority

Tailored, high-level coaching for corporate leaders.

As a CEO, executive, or business owner, you operate in a high-stakes world where exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership are non-negotiable. 

Command the Room – Executive Presence & Charismatic Leadership Training
Are you a CEO, director, senior executive, or business leader who needs to command attention, influence decisions, and inspire action?

🔹 Develop a Powerful Executive Presence – Walk into any room with confidence, authority, and credibility.
🔹 Master the Art of Persuasion – Use advanced storytelling, voice modulation, and non-verbal communication to captivate any audience.
🔹 Speak Like a True Leader – Learn how to control your tone, pace, and gestures to maximize impact.
🔹 Psychology of Influence – Apply neuroscience-backed techniques to build trust and loyalty among clients, stakeholders, and employees.
🔹 Crisis & High-Stakes Communication – Deliver calm, controlled, and persuasive speeches under pressure.

💼 With over +25 years of NLP experience training C-level executives, I’ll help you transform your communication style, project confidence, and leave a lasting impact.

📅 Book a session today and take the first step towards becoming a more powerful, influential leader.

⚡ Packages available for ongoing coaching.

📩 Contact me for details.

Command the Room – Executive Presence & Charismatic Leadership Training

Master Sales Negotiation & Business Development in English

For beginner to mid-level executives who want to excel in international business.

With years of experience training hundreds of sales executives, I will help you develop the skills needed to negotiate with confidence, close deals effectively, and build strong relationships with English-speaking clients.

What You’ll Gain:
✅ Expert Sales & Negotiation Training – Learn from a seasoned British business coach who has trained hundreds of sales teams.
✅ Realistic Role-Play Practice – Engage in interactive sessions that simulate real-world business scenarios.
✅ Perfect Your Pitch & Presentation – Gain confidence in delivering persuasive proposals to international clients.
✅ Advanced Relationship Management Skills – Understand how to develop and maintain profitable client connections.
✅ Personalized Feedback & Coaching – Improve your technique, vocabulary, and communication style.
✅ Cultural Adaptation Strategies – Learn how to tailor your approach for diverse business environments.

How to Get Started:
🔹 Book a trial session to discuss your goals and industry-specific needs.
🔹 Receive customized coaching designed to take your negotiation and business development skills to the next level.

📩 Contact me for more details.

📌 Please provide supporting documents (PDFs, web links, etc.) at least 24 hours before the lesson for full preparation.

*** SALES / BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ***

Master Job Interview Skills with an Expert British🇬🇧 Recruiter

Want to secure your dream job? These professional interview training sessions will help you succeed!

What You’ll Get:
✅ Realistic Role-Play Practice – Train in a professional business setting.
✅ Expert Guidance – Learn from a British businessman with 25+ years of experience recruiting hundreds of candidates.
✅ Advanced Interview Techniques – Discover insider secrets used by recruiters.
✅ Communication & Non-Verbal Skills – Improve your listening, body language, and response techniques.
✅ Confidence & Preparation – Perfect your answers and feel fully prepared for any job interview.

Take Your Skills to the Next Level:
🔹 Book a 5-lesson package to explore neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) techniques.
🔹 Learn how to control the interview and gain an edge over other candidates.

📅 Secure your spot now and get ready to impress!


Successful Student Feedback:

"Duane is a great interview trainer! His advice has helped me pass my final interviews for HSBC and Swire".
(Feng Shanghai China)

"Hi Duane! I am happy to let you know that I had my offer finally. You helped me a lot to build confidence and prepared me quickly with a lot of great advice. I got the perfect job offer with the first try! So, thank you very much again for guiding me through this period."
(Olga - Russian Moscow)

"Hello Duane I wanted to let you know I was offered the job at KPMG in London. Your advice / guidance was invaluable. I don't think I would have ever got the job if it wasn't for your help. Thank you so much" 
(Edvard - Poland-Łódź)

"Gutan tag Duane! I got the job !!! The 5 lessons we had was simply amazing. I can't begin to thank you enough. My family is now preparing to move to the US next month. You have helped change our lives... Thank you kindly from me and the family"
(Max - Germany-Berlin)

*** Advanced JOB INTERVIEW Skills and Techniques ***

Speak Clearly. Be Understood. Move Forward in Your Career.

Are you a technical expert, engineer, or IT professional who finds it challenging to communicate in English? Do you feel like your ideas don’t always get the attention they deserve in meetings, presentations, or project discussions?

Many professionals in technical fields:
✔ Struggle to express complex ideas in simple, professional English.
✔ Find it difficult to participate in discussions with confidence.
✔ See others advance in their careers while they stay in the background.

I can help you speak with clarity, confidence, and impact—without changing who you are.

🔹 Learn how to explain technical concepts clearly in professional English.
🔹 Practice real-life situations like presentations, meetings, and project management.
🔹 Use structured communication techniques to stay clear and focused.
🔹 Get personalised feedback & strategies suited to your thinking style.
🔹 Feel more comfortable leading discussions and sharing your expertise.
🔹 Ensure your contributions are recognised and help move your career forward.

You already have the skills. Now, let’s make sure your voice is heard and your expertise stands out.

📅 Book a lesson today and take the next step in your professional growth.

*** Business English for Technical Professionals & Engineers ***

🇬🇧 British English Conversation Practice

🛑 Not a Business Class 🛑
(If you’re looking for business-related lessons, please check my other courses!)

This class is all about natural conversation practice, tailored to your interests, language level, and learning style. The goal? To help you speak more confidently, improve your pronunciation, and enjoy using English in real discussions.

✅ Suitable for all ages and levels
✅ Engaging, relaxed, and supportive learning environment
✅ Practice speaking about topics that truly interest you

Example Discussion Topics:
🕰 History – "Can prehistory teach us anything about today’s world?"

🌍 Politics – "What’s your take on the current geopolitical situation?"

🤔 Philosophy – "I think, therefore I am—what do you think !?"

🔭 Science – "The James Webb Telescope is changing our view of the universe—how might this affect our understanding of space?"

💉 Medicine – "mRNA vaccines have revolutionized medicine—what does the future hold?"

⚖ Ethics – "Deepfake technology is evolving fast—how should we handle its ethical challenges?"

🌱 Environment – "Is carbon capture technology a real solution or just an excuse to delay action on climate change?"

🏛 Political Philosophy – "With the rise of populism, are democratic values under threat?"

🧬 Medical Ethics – "CRISPR gene editing is advancing—should there be limits on how we use it?"

Each lesson will focus on a topic of your choice, giving you the chance to express your opinions, expand your vocabulary, and refine your fluency—all in a fun and relaxed setting.

💬 Let’s talk! See you in class! 😊

*** English Conversational Skills (Correct British English) ***

Master Business Presentations & Public Speaking with Expert Training

Are you a business professional who needs to give presentations, speak at conferences, or address stakeholders in English? Do you feel nervous about public speaking? I can help you build confidence and deliver your message effectively.

What You’ll Gain:
✅ Advanced Public Speaking Techniques – Learn how to engage your audience and communicate with impact.
✅ Practical Rehearsal & Feedback – Develop your speaking skills through guided practice.
✅ Psychological & Physiological Strategies – Stay calm, focused, and in control under pressure.
✅ Confidence in Business Communication – Speak with clarity and authority in meetings, presentations, and networking events.
✅ Personalized Coaching – Get tailored support to strengthen your unique speaking style.

📅 Book your session now and take your business communication to the next level!

📌 Please send any supporting documents (PDF files, web links, etc.) at least 24 hours before the lesson for proper preparation.

**Business Presentations & Public Speaking**

120 hours intensive course to teach English as a foreign language.

Studied for a combined Hons in Law and Business.

Working as a consultant with the British government, helping to implement E-learning platforms. IT e-learning platforms technology systems infrastructure:
Network architecture
Server administration
Cloud computing
Data center management
Virtualization
Cybersecurity
IT service management (ITSM)
Disaster recovery
Software-defined infrastructure
Scalability

Photography teaching assistant and darkroom skills:
Pedagogy
Curriculum development
Classroom management
Educational technology (EdTech)
Student assessment
Lifelong learning
Educational psychology
Differentiated instruction
Teacher training
Learning styles

Assisting US Collages and Universities obtain international student admissions:
Talent acquisition
Job posting
Candidate screening
Interviewing techniques
Applicant tracking system (ATS)
Recruitment strategies
Employer branding
Diversity and inclusion hiring
Onboarding process
Recruitment analytics

As part of my school's work experience I volunteered at Kings College London, gaining experience in:

Medical diagnosis
Healthcare management
Patient care
Electronic health records (EHR)
Medical imaging
Telemedicine
Hospital administration
Clinical trials
Healthcare regulations
Medical ethics

During my degree in business and law I gained work experience with the UK public legal advice scheme called citizens advice bureau my duties included:

Legal advice
Citizen rights
Legal aid
Advocacy
Consumer rights
Mediation
Legal clinics
Access to justice
Community legal services
Pro bono services

I was asked to upload a screen shots of my Italki clients with regards to my business teaching experience.  As you can see I have taught over 700 lessons on business related subjects. And i'd like to point you to my student reviews eg: (James Chan) a senior Hong Kong government legislator who considers me a 'Expert' in business communications and refers to me as his 'mentor'...  Pls look at the other reviews on my student review profile most of which a senior business executives...

Pick a Trial Lesson below and get ready to have a great time! 

Get a taste of my "Scenes & Monologues" class in this action-packed, mini session! We'll take a few minutes to get to know each other, then jump into an improvisation game, and finish our time together acting out a short, comedic scene.

OR

Try my "Poems & Short Stories" class! Together, we'll read a poem or short story from the Google Drive (you choose!), focusing on pronunciation and definitions, and discussing our thoughts! 

OR

Sign up for my "Chatterbox" trial lesson. Bring a snack if you wish, and let's have fun getting to know each other!

OR

Book a "Creative Writing Class" and bring a short creative writing sample that you would like to work on, and we'll discuss the inspiration for this piece and start making corrections to help you clearly express your ideas in English.

**All materials will be provided in advance. If you do not have access to Google, please let me know so I can send you the materials in PDF form.**

Recite a monologue or perform a scene with me and gain acting skills and self-confidence all while improving your English! In this structured class, you'll learn to act, build vocabulary, improve pronunciation and intonation, and work on expressing your character's emotions through your voice, facial expressions, body language, and gestures. No previous performance experience is necessary - all performance levels are welcome! 

📖 NOTE 1: This class requires reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.

📝 NOTE 2: You will have homework at the end of every lesson. 

🎭 NOTE 3: It usually takes 3 lessons to complete a script, because we will be adding new 
      skills and theatre terminology to the script each time we meet. 

👩🏽‍🏫 NOTE 4: All materials will be provided, however, you're always welcome to bring in your 
      own! If you're interested in this option, please message me in advance, or ask me for 
      details in class.

Scenes & Monologues (Theatre Class)

Practice being an expressive reader, by using your unique voice to bring poems and short stories to life! From comedies and dramas to mysteries and true stories, there are lots of writings for us to explore together! This class focuses on developing your reading comprehension and speaking skills, including pronunciation, intonation, and sharing your opinions about the writings. You'll also pick up lots of new vocabulary! 

📖 NOTE 1: This class requires reading, speaking, and listening skills.

📝 NOTE 2: There is no homework in this class. 

⏰ NOTE 3: If we don't finish a poem or short story during one lesson, we can finish it 
      together in the next lesson, or you're welcome to finish it on your own, and we'll 
      discuss your thoughts the next time we meet!

👩🏽‍🏫NOTE 4: All materials will be provided, however, you're always welcome to bring in your 
     own! If you're interested in this option, please message me in advance, or ask for details 
     in class.

Poems & Short Stories (Reading Class)

A “chatterbox” is a person who talks A LOT. In fact, it may seem like they never STOP talking! 😂 In this new conversation class, we'll chat like friends! Maybe you want to learn American idioms and slang or share photos of a family event or recent vacation. Perhaps you have a YouTube channel and you need help writing or practicing your script. Whatever it is, let's make it FUN AND CASUAL! 

📖 NOTE 1: This class requires speaking and listening skills. Reading and writing may also 
      be incorporated depending on the discussion or activity. 

🚫 NOTE 2: Conversations should be light and casual. Please no inappropriate language 
      or content. 

🍿 NOTE 3: You’re welcome to bring snacks to our lessons!

Chatterbox (Conversation Class)

Do you dream of writing romantic poems in English or a science fiction short story? How about a dramatic script with memorable characters? Maybe you have a YouTube channel or a blog and want your content to sound like a native English speaker. If you like to write and want to improve your storytelling skills, then I invite you join me in the Creative Writing class!

📝 HOW IT WORKS:
      1. Write a poem, short story, script, etc. outside of class or during our lesson.
      2. I'll help you make corrections and suggest alternative phrases, sentence structures, 
         and vocabulary to elevate your work!

🤔 NEED SOME IDEAS? 
      When you book this class, you'll get access to the Creative Writing folder in the 
      Classroom Google Drive where you'll discover lots of exciting writing prompts to 
      inspire your imagination, such as music, sound effects, lines of dialogue, and more!

Happy writing; I can't wait to read your work!

Creative Writing (Writing Class)

Majored in Dramatic Writing with a concentration in screenwriting. Minored in Performing Arts, with a focus on theater and acting for film and television.

I am a Pronounciation Expert, I will help you recognise simple mistakes and how to say every english word/sound correctly so you will be easy to understand for other english speakers at work, in presentations, traveling or normal conversation.
Extra Focus:
-Lips, Teeth, Toungue, Throat placement
-Rhythm
-Emphasis
-Expression
-Phonetic Alphabet
-Conversation practice
-Confidence techniques when speaking in english

I speak British English, if you would like to learn how to speak with a British accent, please ask at the beginning of the class and I will be happy to help explain how to do this in four simple steps. 

See you soon!

-Assessment of English level (A1-C2), How to improve, Goal setting plan
-Grammar and Vocabulary pdf workbooks, in class and homework
-Pronunciation Clarity, everyone will Understand you, Detailed explanation of correct word formation
-Business vocabulary/phrases, Job interview practice, Public speaking techniques, Expert Sales techniques
-Conversation practice with corrections explained for consistent improvement each class
-IELTS test preparation for level 6,7,8,9
-Hablo Español nivel intermedio

Bonus: Personal Development/Life Coaching/Get Your Dream Job! If you want to do something different from standard italki lessons my favourite hobby is self improvement and I will help you get even better results from your life using pdf workbooks and various personality tests. I'm very proud to say I have helped several of my students work through issues with self-belief and feeling stuck in life to ultimately get their dream job! Could I do the same for you?

See you soon!

5 Classes, 5% Discount, Conversation, Corrections, Feedback, Fluency!

10 Classes, 10% Discount, Conversation, Corrections, Feedback, Fluency!

20 Classes, 20% Discount, Conversation, Corrections, Feeback, Fluency!

Book a single lesson and let me know what you want to improve or practice when the lesson starts or in a message before.

-Assessment of English level (A1-C2), How to improve, Goal setting plan
-Grammar and Vocabulary pdf workbooks, in class and homework
-Pronunciation Clarity, everyone will Understand you, Detailed explanation of correct word formation
-Business vocabulary/phrases, Job interview practice, Public speaking techniques, Expert Sales techniques
-Conversation practice with corrections explained for consistent improvement each class
-IELTS test preparation for level 6,7,8,9
-Hablo Español nivel intermedio

Bonus: Personal Development/Life Coaching/Get Your Dream Job! If you want to do something different from standard italki lessons my favourite hobby is self improvement and I will help you get even better results from your life using pdf workbooks and various personality tests. I'm very proud to say I have helped several of my students work through issues with self-belief and feeling stuck in life to ultimately get their dream job! Could I do the same for you?

See you soon!

Single Lesson: Conversation, Corrections, Feedback, Fluency!

Take a lesson with your friends/students you know and practice your speaking together. Corrections on pronunciation, grammatical errors and more common English phrases. Please message me if you have any questions. See you soon!

Group Class: Practice your speaking skills with people you know 2-6 people

130 hours guided learning, 70 hours self study, Achieved Level 5 in: Language Awareness, Learner Profile, Materials Assignment, Unknown Language, Teaching skills

I taught Chinese students online from 4 to 16 years old for two and a half years. I am comfortable teaching any student at any age due to this teaching experience. I know how to keep my classes fun and engaging for children, even if their english level is very beginner. Although teaching children is often the most challenging type of class it is also the most rewarding and I am proud of my work with this company, helping many students to speak excellent english.

I have just over one year teaching mostly adults online with Cambly. I have many regular students and this is my full time job, I am available 50 hours per week and I teach 45 of them due to my successful teaching style. I am ways receiving compliments about how I help people really feel good after a class with me because of my fun, positive, engaging teaching style. I want to teach on italki because I know my classes are superb and I want to take my teaching to the next level.

A session to get to know each other and discuss your learning needs and motivation.  If preferred we can just practice conversation.      

I look forward to working with you!

Send me your writing to proof read and correct.     This can be any type of writing - examples include reports, blogs, application forms, letters, presentations, academic or personal written work. I will suggest English language corrections, and/or highlight areas that you need to make clearer.   Note:  I can usually offer session times in addition to those shown on my calendar for OFFLINE proofreading - please just ask me.

Types of sessions (please confirm your preference in a message to me when booking)
1.  One which we both attend at the agreed time, where we can discuss the contents and any corrections during the session, or 
2.  One which you don't attend but instead send your work to me to read alone and return with written suggestions on how to improve issues such as spelling, vocabulary, grammar and structure.   I return the work within 24 hours of the booked session time (unless an earlier time is agreed with you - please just ask if you need this).

Proof reading and correction of written work

This is an opportunity for us  to hold a conversation in English together and I will offer correction and feedback  to help you improve.   

You may wish to choose a topic of conversation or particular theme for us to discuss although you don't have to.

Conversation practice

Teach English to speakers of other languages

Bachelor of Law (Hons) and post graduate diploma in legal practice.

I worked with disabled and dyslexic students helping to ensure that they got the support they needed to learn in a way that worked for them.  I also worked with academic colleagues to help them best support disabled learners.

Teaching an English programme to children aged between 8 and 12 years old.  Class sizes were up to 10 students, and most of the delivery was in an online classroom owing to the pandemic.

Teaching English to international students from across the world at a residential summer programme.

Get ready to answer the following question: What do you need to speak Italian for? Hobby? Travelling? Studying? Working? Giving a speech at your sicilian friend's wedding? We can start from there!

Credi che l'unico modo per parlare inglese sia abitare per un po' in Uk o negli Usa? Non è vero. Io ho imparato senza mai cambiare indirizzo. Ti spiego come si fa! :)

Parlare inglese senza trasferirsi all'estero

Di cosa ti va di chiacchierare? Vuoi raccontarmi una storia, parlarmi di un film che hai visto o del tuo prossimo viaggio? Io sarò qui per aiutarti a farlo nel tuo miglior italiano!
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What do you feel like chatting about? Do you want to tell me a story, tell me about a movie you saw or about your next trip? I will be here to help you do it in your best Italian!

Informal tutoring - Italiano

Is "buon giorno" all you can say in Italian? Is Italy your next destination? These classes are all about travelling in Italy. We're gonna discuss transportation, accomodation, connectivity, locations, food. If you're a total beginner about to fly to Italy you'll be able to make simple sentences in Italian by the end of lesson one. Don't end up in a tourist trap! Know your surival italiano! :)

Survival Italiano (Beginners)

This is my basic course for those who just started learnin Italian. You won't need any previous experience. What would you like to learn first?

"Come va?" Studiamo Italiano (from scratch!)

Ti vo fari nà chiàcchiàriata? Mi voi cuntari na passata? Mi voi parrari di nu fimm chi vidisti o du to prossumu viaggiu? Io sugnu 'ccà mi ti iutu a parrari u to megghiu sicilianu!
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Do you feel like chatting away? Do you want to tell me a story, tell me about a movie you saw or about your next trip? I will be here to help you speak your best Sicilian!

Informal tutoring - Sicilianu

Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

The DITALS Certification is a cultural qualification granted by the University for Foreigners of Siena that certifies the possession of the theoretical and practical competences needed to fulfill the role of teacher of the Italian language to foreigners after an examination consisting of written and oral assignments.

I've been working for broadcast media for more than 20 years. Reporting stories from Italy and from abroad!

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This trial lesson is an excellent opportunity to get to know me as an English teacher, listen to my accent, hear how I talk and ask any questions you may have.
I will also ask you why you are learning English and what you want to gain from our lessons.

Feel free to message me for more information. 
Looking forward to seeing you in the classroom！ 😄

Are you one of those students who can read and write proficiently in English but has difficulty speaking? If so, I can help!
These lessons are designed to help you improve your speaking skills and boost your confidence in a relaxed, friendly and non-judgemental environment. 

Just want to chat? Great!
These lessons are also available for students who are looking for someone to practice their speaking skills with. 

Whatever your reason for speaking English is, I can offer you instant feedback on your speaking skills and give you great advice on getting you closer to fluency and sounding more like a native English speaker. 

Feel free to contact me for more information. 
Looking forward to seeing you in the classroom! 😄

Conversational English

Please note that these classes are specifically designed for students who have difficulty with pronunciation and not for those seeking to reduce their accent.

Pronunciation is a crucial aspect of speaking English fluently. Our lessons will focus on the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) to help you identify the sounds of English that you struggle with. We will also explore the significance of English melody.

If you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Looking forward to seeing you in the classroom！ 😄

Pronunciation and the IPA

Are you struggling with the Present Perfect tense, or maybe you can't decide whether you should be using 'make' or 'do'? 
We can work together to fix your grammar mistakes in these lessons and do some practice activities ✌️

Feel free to message me for more information. 
Looking forward to seeing you in the classroom！ 😄

The Rules of English

Reading and writing in English are just as essential as speaking English and are often ignored.
These lessons will focus on improving your reading and/or writing skills. 
We can practice reading novels, and I will give you tips on how to sound more natural when reading and how reading can improve your listening skills.
If you are unsure of the rules of writing an email, a blog/diary entry, an essay or even a letter, we can cover these in more detail and also how to use a thesaurus. 

Feel free to message me for more information. 
Looking forward to seeing you in the classroom！ 😄

Reading and Writing Practice

***This course is intended for B2-C2 level students, but if you are a curious student at a lower level, you are still more than welcome to participate. This course is also NOT designed to help you pass any kind of exam***

Which phrasal verbs do native English speakers actually use?
Do native speakers use such a high level of English?
Are you interested in sounding less like a "learner" of English, and more like a "speaker" of English?
In this course, we will focus on making you sound more like a native speaker; looking at vocabulary and phrases that are learned and the ones that are actually used. 

Please, contact me for more information. 
Looking forward to seeing you in class.

Advanced English

A 20-hour practical course further enabling me to teach English as a foreign language.

This course focused on the principles of teaching English for the IELTS exam preparation in the areas of listening, reading, writing, speaking, and vocabulary.

This is a 20-hour Grammar Awareness Course, which enables me to teach English grammar to students of other languages

This course was divided into six different modules where I learnt how to set up as an Online English Teacher, made sense of the teacher/learners needs, how to teach virtually, how to be an effective online English teacher and other important factors when teaching English online.

This is a 60-hour online TEFL course which allows me to teach English as a foreign language.

This is a 20-hour Teaching Business English certificate, which enables me to teach business English to speakers of other languages.

I used this course to brush up on my grammar skills. In order to receive this certificate, I partook in a 30-hour online course which included how words are formed, how to arrange words in sentences, the English tenses and how to teach advanced grammar.

In this course, participants worked together to plan, create and facilitate inclusive online learning that will engage and inspire young people.

I was responsible for educating both children (aged 3-12) and some adults. While my primary role was to teach in a classroom, I also had to conduct online classes at times. It was crucial for me to understand the specific needs of each student, such as helping them learn English for their move abroad, enhancing their interview skills, and preparing them for IELTS.

As a teacher of adults, I had several responsibilities such as conducting group classes, one-on-one sessions, and online classes through WeChat’s video call feature. My main goal was to help my students improve their English language skills for their future move abroad. Therefore, I had to prepare customised classes for each individual student to meet their specific needs.

As an English teacher for adult students of various backgrounds, my responsibilities included assessing their levels and placing them in appropriate classes.

I taught English to primary school students, developing lesson plans based on the curriculum and evaluating their progress quarterly.

I was responsible for teaching English to groups of five or fewer adults via Zoom. The company provided all the lesson plans, and I taught students of all levels, ranging from A1 to C1. During the lessons, I covered different topics such as grammar, pronunciation, and reading. At the end of each session, I provided detailed feedback to each student on their performance, highlighting their strengths and areas for improvement.

My responsibilities include teaching small groups of adults from Europe and South America. My job involves conducting lessons on a variety of topics that expand on what the students have learnt through the Babbel application. The company provides all the lesson materials. As a teacher, I assist the students in improving their pronunciation and vocabulary, correcting their grammar, and addressing any other concerns they may have regarding the English language.

Get to know me as a teacher! :) 
A demonstration of what my classes are like. You or I pick a topic of conversation and I will send you related materials beforehand.

Let's chat and improve your vocabulary and grammar while having fun! :) There are two ways we can do this:
- Select any topic at the start of our lesson and go from there.
- You or I pick a topic before your lesson and I will send you materials related to such topic for you to revise and practise beforehand.

The choice is yours, see you in class! :)

Conversation Practice - Learning by Speaking!

Mejora tu vocabulario y gramática mientras conversamos y nos divertimos! :) Tú o yo podemos escoger el tema de conversación antes de la lección o podemos improvisar, tú decides! :)

Improve your grammar and vocabulary while we chat and have fun! :) You or I can choose the topic before our lesson or we can improvise, the choice is yours :)

Aprendamos conversando! - Conversation Practice

In this class we will work together through exercises in order to improve your grammar, vocabulary, listening and more. I'll offer corrections when necessary.

Grammar, vocabulary and more

Trial lessons are a great way to see if we work together, we can discuss your goals with learning English.

This class is aimed at B1/B2/C1/C2 students.

These lessons can follow a flipped lesson plan structure, where I send you material before the class to complete and then in class we will discuss, and I will send you feedback afterwards.

Struggling to pick-up Phrasal verbs? Don't worry, I'm here to help YOU out! 

Phrasal verbs and idioms are difficult for many English learners to get their heads around, it's not everyones cup of tea to learn! 

These are structured lessons to help you learn and understand Phrasal Verbs and idioms, with the objective to use them naturally.

These classes will allow you to practice free and natural conversation about all kinds of topics. I will be able to correct you.

During our class we will use a shared document where we can keep track of some 'notes' from class, with new vocabulary, grammar rules, pronunciation etc.

These classes can also be structured, I have pre-prepared material that I will send before the class which then we will discuss and use target language.

Flipped Lessons, Phrasal Verbs and Idioms 📚 Informal Teaching- Conversation English with NOTES!

This is a fun and interactive course created for A1/A2 and B1/B2  adult students of English, to introduce or take your to the next step in your English learning journey.

Through this course, it is aimed to encourage students:
-Build confidence creating sentences in English 💪 🗣 
-Expand vocabulary 📖 
-Build listening skills👂 
-Strengthen reading skills 📚 
-Learn about British culture 🇬🇧 

I use a range of interesting materials.

There will be weekly homework, to help engage you between our classes.

Adult Interactive Beginner/Intermediate English Classes- A1/A2/B1/B2🔥

Are you looking for a dedicated and experienced teacher for your child? Look no further.
These are lessons specifically for Kids, ages 4-15. They are designed to engage children and allow them to learn English in a fun way. 
I would recommend if the student is under 9 years old (level dependant also) to book 30 minute classes, as this will allow the student to remain engaged and enjoy the classes!

Within this course, we will use a Cambridge Young Learners (Starters, Flyers and Movers)  material. Once I have assessed their level after the first class, we will follow a structured learning plan.

The lessons aims:
🌞Using and creating full structured answers
🌞Building vocabulary 
🌞 Step by step learning Grammar rules
🌞Practicing through repetition
🌞Games
🌞 Build confidence with using English, with a heavy focus on speaking.
🗣️ Pronunciation drills
🙌 After our class, I like to send a little review/report of our class. (This is usually sent between 1-3 working days after our class.)

Please note:
🌞 Please let me know a little about your child before the class, such as their level and age
🌞 My preferred communication tool for the classes is Zoom (I think it allows the best learning experience)
🌞 Homework (I can set weekly homework as requested)

KIDS EXAM PREP ✅ Starters/Flyers/Movers/KET/PET Exam

This is a speaking/conversation class. I will provide no materials for this class.
We can practice natural conversation.

SPEAKING/CONVERSATION CLASS ONLY 60 MINS

Teaching 1-1 classes to students from 3-16 years old. Using structured courses for Pre-beginner to Upper Intermediate.

Teaching English to groups of 8 students from 3-16 years old. Following a specific story based methodology.

Teaching 1-1 private students from A1-C2. Helping students reach their goals with learning English. Creating tailored courses for the students specific needs.

This trial lesson includes small talk like a short introduction for the both of us, I will ask what areas you would like to improve on and suggest a good schedule for lessons, your experience with english (if you learned it in school, university or online) as well as a question session where you can ask me anything. I will also evaluate your English proficiency and let you know about my teaching styles.

This lesson covers the the English tenses (past, present and future), how to form sentenses in all three tenses as well as key words every english speaker should know for each of them. At the end of the lesson the learner will be required to change a passage written in the present tense to the past and future tenses.

English Tenses for Beginner to Intermediate Learners

In this lessons, I like to surprise my students with topics to talk about. I start of for example by talking about yourself, your studies/work and general topics then continue to talk about topics that might be a little bit more challenging.

English Conversation Practice for Intermediate to Proficient

In this lesson, I will focus on the key words and structure of writing a formal letter or email needed for a job application for example. A shared Google Doc will be created where I can speak and type in real time during the lesson. This will go well with after lesson work or homework to write as if you are someone else writing for a certain job etc. This lesson also includes small talk on how to address people in a formal manner.

Formal English for Business/Professional situations  (writing emails etc) for Intermediate to Proficient

A Bachelor's degree in Technology in Mechanical Engineering majoring in Fluid Dynamics and Vibrations

Assisted and collaborated with students to complete homework assignments & prepare them for tests and exams

Even if you have already used all three trial lessons allotted by italki (with other teachers), you may still  have a trial lesson with me. In any case, you are allowed only one trial lesson, of course. I'm eager to introduce my personal learning environment to you. We will discuss the best way to assess your current level, you can inform me about your needs, and I can give you sample lessons, tailored accordingly. Hope to see you soon!

Naturally, a 'tailored' course is flexible. During our first meeting, I will listen to your English speech skills and habits, offer some informal testing, and access your communication strengths and weaknesses, compared with native and non-native English speakers. I will listen to your own assessment, too, and address any requests you might have, such as accent improvement, vocabulary enhancement, etc. We will discuss my recommendations, and make an agreement for an effective study routine, tailored to your needs.
Also, a special offer to students who book classes with me more frequently: If you complete a full package of 10 classes within 30 days, I will give you 1 extra class, same length, no charge. That’s an additional 9% discount, substantially reducing the cost per lesson.

Tailored English Course 定制英语课程

Your academic or professional experience can shine through and create a great impression of your talent and abilities, even if your English writing and speaking isn’t perfect. But if your errors are too serious, you risk giving the impression that communication with you could be problematic.

My knowledge of formal English writing, and experience with editing is more than sufficient to take your written work well beyond the ‘adequate’ level (Candidly, it’s no exaggeration to say that any capable editor can easily make it flawless, and sparkle like a jewel!) However, more modest improvements are often a wiser choice, to match the level of your conversational (and presentational) English skills. As we review and revise your written information together, your ability to express this information verbally (speaking and conversing) will naturally grow. You will find I am well prepared to guide this process – recognizing where my patience as a teacher is necessary, because the expression of such information may become quite complex.

CV and Presentation Proofreading/Coaching

If the teacher promotes a supportive atmosphere and strong rapport with the student, inspiration happens and productivity flourishes. This course focuses especially on developing strong English speech habits and confidence in conversation. It also closely follows lessons presented in a textbook series, and is NOT suitable for beginners, because only English is spoken. (Parents: please notice the guidelines explained in my italki video, and provide me with information about recent English studies.) The teacher will recommend one of several available textbook series and, after a careful assessment of the student’s current skill level, will also determine which level in the series to begin studies. There are challenges, and results, in all important skill areas: reading, listening, speaking and writing. 如果教师营造一种支持性的氛围并与学生建立良好的融洽关系，就会激发灵感，提高生产力。本课程特别注重培养良好的英语口语习惯和对话信心。它还紧密遵循教科书系列中的课程，不适合初学者，因为只讲英语。（家长：请注意我在 italki 视频中解释的指导方针，并向我提供有关最近英语学习的信息。）教师将推荐几本可用的教科书系列中的一本，并在仔细评估学生当前的技能水平后，还将确定从该系列的哪个级别开始学习。在所有重要的技能领域都有挑战和结果：阅读、听力、口语和写作。

Supplemental Language Training for Children and Teens 儿童和青少年的补充语言培训

The job included routine accounting work, keeping financial records, meetings and discussions. Lots of useful language of business.

At times, I've had as many as 45 private lessons per week. Great experience with lots of different learning styles! Every student has different needs.

Though this is a basic TEFL (teaching English to foreign learners) 120 hours training certificate - already approved by italki - my training did include an optional component (which I chose to add) for TEYL (teaching English to young learners.
In case this application does not provide another place for it, let me include this information: From 2018 to 2021, I was employed by an English Training Center in Shanghai, to conduct classroom English teaching to 4-12 kids aged 5-12. 100s of classes.

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