You don't need to prepare anything for this lesson, and you don't need to worry about making mistakes  because this is a chance for us to meet each other and talk about what you want from your studies. It's vital for me to understand what motivates you and what difficulties you have faced in your learning that makes you think that Italki is the next step for you. It is also really important for you, as it helps you decide if I am the right teacher for you. 

I would like to offer this trial lesson for free, because I want to encourage you to take this trial lesson. In fact I recommend you take trial lessons with several teachers before deciding which one to choose. Italki say that teachers must charge a minimum of $5, therefore if you decide to take further lessons I will reduce the cost of your first lesson by $5.

I have developed this type of lesson by listening to my Italki students. It is designed for students who can already communicate with English native speakers in most everyday situations, but need to either improve their confidence and/or maintain fluency. The lesson is 100% speaking and listening, with lots of error correction and feedback from me.  There is no specific coursebook or grammar teaching involved, because in my experience most Italki students who are working at B2+ normally have a very good knowledge of the fundamentals of the language, but obviously, if we identify a gap in your previous learning (for example problems speaking in a particular tense) then we will look at ways that you can deal with this. If you have understood most of this paragraph then is probably the right choice for you! 

The aim is to give you the confidence to really put into practice what you have learned, and because people are all different the number of lessons is very much up to you. The subjects covered are very flexible and can be negotiated with me, so that we can focus on the things that interest you. 

Generally there is no need to prepare anything before the lesson or do any homework, although if students request this then I am happy to provide this.

Communicating in English - B2+ to C2 (Upper Intermediate and Advanced Students)

Teaching Qualification to work with students aged 16 and over in the UK

Post Graduate Course - Professional Qualification to Teach Adults in the UK

First Class Honours Degree in Humanities (mix of English, History, Sociology, Philosophy)

Qualification to teach English to speakers of other languages

1. Sociology Lecturer. Teaching Social Research Methods.  
2. Personal Tutor – Humanities. I had responsibility for the social and emotional welfare of pupils, and for assisting pupils in preparing for progression into work or further study. 
3. Trainee Teacher - History/Humanities. I taught Beginners ICT, GCSE & A-level History, and  Access HE course (History of Health).

Helping to set up a new online scheme helping adults in the UK who did not, for whatever reason, achieve English and Maths qualifications whilst at school. I supported learners, who worked at their own pace, to help guide their progress towards qualifications.

I work as a freelance teacher with mature students, on a one-to-one basis or in small groups, at one of most prestigious, and longest established schools in Canterbury. I specialise in helping improve communication skills for both General and Business English.

As well as working for Italki, I have completed a number of short-term contracts working for Italian state schools on schemes intended to raise the speaking abilities of students. I have also taught students studying towards the Cambridge KET exams, and worked with groups of students at summer schools