與母語外籍教師線上暢聊，玩轉日常口語。新用戶優惠代碼「italkigo」 限時滿$10送$5。

實用日常英語 你的海外生活通行證

Parents' guide

依照你的需求客製化學習內容，即時獲得課堂回饋，有效提升。

個性化1對1課程

和母語人士學道英語，了解文化差異，輕鬆融入當地。

英語母語外教

上一課付一課，無需訂閱。隨時隨地上課，讓英語融入生活。

更靈活的學習方式

為什麼選擇italki

他們經驗豐富，熱情耐心，幫助你的英語學習事半功倍。

這些5星英文老師也許很適合你

聽聽italki的學生怎麼說

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A trial lesson, designed to meet your individual needs and interests. This will provide an opportunity for us to introduce ourselves and identify your learning goals.

A conversation lesson, or a course of lessons, designed to meet your individual needs or interests so that you can speak English at your current level and gain the confidence and skill to advance to the next level and beyond. These lessons are suitable for people of 18 years and above, please do not book a lesson for a child.

Conversation with Correction

A lesson, or a series of lessons, based on informal, spontaneous conversation. These lessons are suitable for people of 18 years and above, please do not book a lesson for a child.

Informal Tutoring

The focus of these lessons would be either listening comprehension or reading comprehension, or both of these depending on the student's preference. Points of grammar will be explained and discussed in the context of the text used in the lesson and guidance on effective ways to study and use grammar will be provided. These lessons are suitable for people of 18 years and above, please do not book a lesson for a child.

Comprehension and Grammar

These lessons are suitable for adult learners, over the age of 18 years, who are learning English for the first time, please do not book a lesson for a child. We will begin by introducing the smallest parts of the language, the letters and their sounds and then introduce words, phrases and natural language at a pace which suits the learners needs.

Absolute Beginners

This qualification allows me to work as a specialist teacher for students with specific literacy difficulties.

This certificate qualifies me to teach general subjects, including English, in primary and secondary schools in the UK.

This masters degree required me to study the development of language and literacy and included a research project on the theme of specific language difficulty.

This qualification allows me to work as a specialist teacher for students with specific numeracy difficulties.

This is a counselling diploma, I think my counselling skills are very helpful in my language teaching as students often become anxious when speaking in a new language.

Language and Communication Impairment in Children. I studied the way in which language develops typically, a range of language impairments and effective intervention strategies to work with children and adults with language and learning development. During this course of study I carried out a research study into the development of syntax in the English language.

I am a Specialist Teacher in special education, I teach students with literacy difficulties and including dyslexia and English as an additional language. 
In this role I carry out assessments for the purpose of diagnosis and deliver multisensory literacy programmes and English language programmes to individuals and small groups of students.

I deliver the PGCE Specialist Dyslexia Training AMBDA/APS/ATS course, for which I have also written course materials. In this role I have mentor adults working at post graduate level, including students for whom English is an additional language.

Fernhurst School was a secondary school for students from 11-16 years of age. I managed the
Communication faculty, which encompassed English, Literacy and Modern Foreign Languages.

In this role I taught children from 7-16 years of age, across 3 key stages, and I had responsibility for teaching English at Key Stage 3.

In this role I supported students with additional needs to access learning in mainstream schools. Bolton is a thriving multicultural city with many students requiring support for English as an additional language.

I was a primary school teacher, teaching the whole curriculum including English and Maths.

I worked in the Microbiology Department (Pathology) of an NHS hospital, where I analysed clinical samples. I feel that having held this post is helpful to me in being an italki teacher as it demonstrates that I have experience and subject specific knowledge in the field of science and medicine.

Basic greetings, formulating and answering questions. Beginner students can expect and introduction to phonics and greetings.

This course will be determined by the student's fluency and interest. Beginner and intermediate topics in Biology, Earth and Environment, and Chemistry will be introduced to the student. Advanced topics in Biology are available. Please include your interests and provide me with your level of proficiency.

Science -  Ages 9-17

These lessons will cover vocabulary and principles from different disciplines of science (general, earth, biology, ecology, chemistry, and physical science). The lessons will be tailored to accommodate levels of English proficiency B1-C2.

Science

Customized Science classes with choice of text. Students may only register with approval from the teacher.

Special Science Texts

Interdisciplinary degree in microbiology, soil science, plant science, and environmental chemistry.

Instructed university courses in Biology, Anatomy, and Physiology.

Remote English tutor for Chinese students.

Tutored high school students and conducted weekly laboratories for biology, chemistry and physical sciences classes.

Instructed college level Microbiology courses.

This certification required 20 hours of instruction of how to communicate, encourage, and teach English to young learners online.

I have taught approximately 2130 classes to children and adults on italki.

TRY A CLASS BEFORE GETTING A PACKAGE!!

All trial classes can include:
          1. An assessment to establish your level. 
          2. Detailed feedback on your current level and how you can improve. 
          3. A plan of classes to help you succeed. 
      
 Book now to achieve your goals in English!!

PREPARE FOR YOUR EXAM WITH A FORMER IELTS EXAMINER 

I have successfully helped more than a thousand students achieve bands 7 - 9 after just a few classes with me. You can message me on italki for more proof of this. 

I can tell you exactly how to boost your IELTS score with some very simple tips. I can do this because I have examined thousands of candidates and I know exactly where they make mistakes. 

All classes can include:
          1. A set of videos and material to help you succeed in IELTS. This is worth $500 for 
          every student. Check out the IELTS examiner band 9 series on Youtube or bilibili for 
          samples.
          2. All courses include two practice exams in both writing and speaking if you wish.
          3. We can focus on any of the four key skills: speaking, writing, reading and listening.
          You can decide which we do and for how many classes. 
          4. Each course is 10 classes with a practice IELTS exam at the 
          beginning and one at the end to show your improvement. (done in examination 
          conditions if you wish) 
          5. All tasks will be marked according to how an IELTS examiner would mark 
          them in the real exam.
          6. I can give you a very good idea of your IELTS band and 
          how to improve it.
      
 Book now to achieve your desired IELTS score!!

IELTS Exam Preparation with A Former IELTS Examiner (Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening)

GET HELP FOR IELTS IMMEDIATELY 

I have successfully helped more than a thousand students achieve bands 7 to 9 after just a few classes with me. You can message me on italki for proof of this. 

All classes can include:
          1. Intensive exam practice with extensive written feedback.
          2. All packages include a set of videos and materials to help you succeed in IELTS. 
              This is worth $500 for every student. Check out the IELTS examiner band 9 series 
              on Youtube or bilibili for samples.
          3. Complete many practice exams before your real exam. 
          4. Get ready and confident for the exam. 
          5. All tasks will be marked according to how an examiner would mark them in 
           the real exam. 
          6. I can give you rapid feedback on how to improve your IELTS band.
      
  Book now to achieve your desired IELTS score!!

IELTS Intensive Course (Get Help for Your Exam Immediately: Speaking and Writing)

IMPROVE YOUR IELTS WRITING SCORE TODAY!! 

All essays will be marked like the real exam and by a former examiner. I have marked thousands of IELTS essays during my career and therefore I can help you achieve a high score in your IELTS Writing. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A FACE TO FACE CLASS. 

All classes can include:
        1. All essays will receive detailed written feedback with corrections. 
        2. All packages include a set of videos and materials to help you succeed in IELTS 
            Writing. This is worth $500 for every student. Check out the IELTS examiner band 9 
            series on Youtube or bilibili for samples.
        3. All essays will be marked like the real exam.
        4. All essays will be marked using the four key IELTS assessment criteria. 
        5. The notes from me will really help you improve your writing.
        6. Book 30 minutes for one essay to be marked.
        7. Book one hour for two essays to be marked.
        8. Receive feedback on the same day as you book the class.

Book now to achieve your desired IELTS score!!

IELTS Writing Service with A Former IELTS Writing Examiner (Offline Writing Marking With Extensive Written Feedback)

IMPRESS YOUR BOSS AND CO-WORKERS!!

I am a former corporate trainer who worked for the British Council's training department. I taught business English to some of the world's leading companies and I can help you as well!!

All classes can include:
           1. Making excellent business presentations in the English language. 
           2. Writing business reports that will impress your boss.
           3. Useful vocabulary for meetings.
           4. Improve your networking English.
           5. Business writing for emails and letters. 
           6. Describing data or a process.

Book now to fulfil your career ambitions!!

Business English with a Former Corporate Trainer for IBM and Microsoft!! (Presentations, Interviews, Meetings, Business Writing, Reports, Describing Data)

IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH QUICKLY!! 

This course is for anyone who just wishes to improve their General English. It is less structured and can include a range of activities which include. 

All classes can include:
         1. Simple conversation practice to improve your fluency. 
         2. Reading from the newspaper and answering questions. 
         3. Pronunciation help using the phonemic chart. 
         4. Improving your listening skills by watching TV. 
         5. Reading books or literature that you bring to class. 
         6. Or any other practice activity you would like to do. 

Book now to improve your English and meet your goals!!

General English (Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening)

KNOW YOUR SCORE IN IELTS TODAY!! 

I have successfully helped thousands of students improve and know their real IELTS score. 

All classes can include:
       1.   A practice exam in examination conditions if you wish. 
       2.   All packages include a set of videos and materials to help you succeed in IELTS. 
             This is worth $500 for every student. Check out the IELTS examiner band 9 series 
             on Youtube or bilibili for samples.
       3.   Precise written feedback from a former IELTS Examiner.
       4.   Some simple tips to help you improve your score. 
      
 Book now to achieve your desired IELTS score!!

IELTS Mock Exam (Know your Real Score Before the Exam)

CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is an internationally recognized qualification for teaching English as a foreign language. It is awarded by Cambridge English Language Assessment, a part of the University of Cambridge. It primarily focused on teaching adults and university students.

An MBA, or Master of Business Administration, is a graduate-level degree that focuses on developing skills in business management and leadership. The program typically covers a wide range of business-related topics, including finance, marketing, operations, strategy and human resources.

The DipTESOL (Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is an advanced, internationally recognized qualification for experienced English language teachers. It is designed to enhance both theoretical knowledge and practical teaching skills, focusing on areas such as language awareness, phonology, teaching methodology and assessment.

The Online Learning Design Certificate from University College London focuses on equipping participants with the skills and knowledge needed to create effective and engaging digital learning experiences. The course typically covers key areas such as instructional design principles, e-learning technologies, multimedia content creation, user experience (UX) design and assessment strategies.

The Postgraduate Certificate (PGC) in English Language Assessment is a specialized program designed to enhance professionals' understanding and skills in evaluating English language proficiency. This course provides comprehensive training in the principles and practices of language assessment, covering areas such as test design, validity, reliability and fairness in testing.

The British Council's Teacher Trainer Certificate is a professional qualification designed for individuals who aspire to train and develop educators. This certificate program typically covers key areas such as adult learning principles, training methodologies, curriculum design, classroom management and assessment strategies.

A Politics degree is an academic program that explores the theory and practice of government, political processes and political behavior. It typically covers topics such as political theory, comparative politics, international relations, public policy and political institutions.

During my career at the British Council, I had a variety of different jobs in Hong Kong, Cairo and Kuala Lumpur. I worked as an IELTS examiner in many different countries including China. I also worked for the British Council's exams department, as a teacher trainer and as a corporate trainer.

I was an English teacher during a summer school at Oxford university (Embassy Summer) and I was teaching university students. The course focused on developing their skills for listening, reading, writing and speaking.

I was an English teacher during a summer school at Sheffield university and I was teaching university students. The course focused on developing their skills for listening, reading, writing and speaking.

I had to do several management projects and pass an exam. This certificate is accredited by the Open University. I was also a corporate trainer while working at the British Council and taught business skills to many of the world's leading companies. (Evidence for all of this is available upon request.)

I had to pass the IELTS Examiner training and pass the six month probation period. I have conducted 1000s of IELTS exams, taught 100s of IELTS classes at the British Council and taught more than 5000 IELTS classes on italki. I have also trained teachers to conduct the IELTS exam and teach IELTS classes. (Evidence can be provided for all of this upon request.)

I have been teaching on italki since 2020 and have developed courses for students studying IELTS. I have continued my professional development by completing qualifications at Cambridge University and University College London. I have taught more than 6000 IELTS classes on italki. 85% of my students achieve bands 7 - 9 after a package of classes and after 1 or 2 classes 90% of my students achieve half a band higher. (Evidence of this can be provided upon request)

Use this to try me as a teacher. This trial has a set agenda, so if you are looking for interview practice or conversation about a particular topic, please select the 30 minute class of one of the other class options.

This is a comprehensive course for people interested in the cultural and language subtleties for the work place.  Learning goals include:

Applying and Interviewing for Jobs
         -Includes various interview types used in the US
         -Mock Interviews
         -Resume critique
Attending and Running Meetings
        -Various meetings used in a corporate environment
        -Language and culture presented through dialogues
Presentations
       -Presenting Data
       -Interacting and involving the audience

and more!

Intro to Business English / Mock Interviews

This course is for those who want to practice conversation but are tired of practicing the same few topics, "Hi how are you" "How is the weather" "What time is it" and want to have more systematic conversation practice.

I provide you with a video and/or article which you watch or read as homework. We then discuss during the class with some questions and prompts I design to help practice specific vocabulary and grammar.

English Conversation (Guided)

Conversation with a focus on pronunciation.

This is a custom course that depends on your level and native language. I studied French and English phonetics in university and apply that knowledge to this course.

Conversation will still be the main focus of these lessons but I will provide additional exercises for focus on specific sounds in each lesson using news articles and other native materials. The goal is to ensure you are understood by native speakers.

Focus on English Pronunciation

For preparing for exams such as TOEFL, IELTS, etc.  We will focus primarily on spoken and auditory parts of the test during class and reading/writing as homework.

Test Preparation

The training included review of critical grammar concepts, lesson plan development, cultural awareness and classroom management. A final exam, hypothetical scenario lesson plan development as well as a written assignment on how cultural differences affect classroom dynamics was required. My essay was on respecting and understanding Japanese culture and how it can affect classroom dynamics for an English teacher abroad in Japan and received a rating of outstanding.

Chemical Engineering with a focus on material science. Humanities electives in Linguistics, French, German, and Russian.

I did 1 on 1 and group tutoring of English using a combination of textbooks, games and self made materials.

Yes/No questions game/activity. Numbers game/activity. Preposition of place game/activity. Days/months/seasons game/activity. General introduction conversation.

These are simple, enjoyable and productive English classes for improving language skills. I include activities/games, and we can engage in verb tenses, idioms and phrasal verbs as well as numbers in English. I have sites that I also like using for listening practice, and I like creating lessons - at the moment - based on your level and interests.

Conversation practice

Listening and speaking activities for improving pronunciation. Simple exercises and activities are included for "L/R," "V/B," "V/W," "F/P" and other difficult pairings for East-Asian students (including consonant-vowel combinations). Exercises and practice for the "hard" and "soft" sounds of "TH" are also featured. 

I can also provide charts for tongue positioning and videos for extra help. This is hard work (for both of us) but very effective.

I have offered these lessons previously - to many students - under the "regular" lessons title.

Pronunciation Coaching for Chinese, Korean and Japanese students

A first lesson and package introduction with Peter (Παναγιώτης/Pierre). This is intended to give students - from all over the world - an opportunity to experience a lesson or package with me. It is a welcome introduction to each other, and to my unique teaching style. I have a lot of experience with Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and Japanese students (Asia); Greek, Italian, French, Polish and Russian students (Europe); Brazilian, Chilean, Costa Rican and Peruvian students (South America); and French students from Canada (Quebec). This package is intended for adult learners who might be "shopping" for a teacher who is a good fit for their learning styles (who isn't "shopping" these days?).

Lesson/Package with Peter for students with me a long time

I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from this prestigious university in Montreal in 1986. I studied math as a minor and philosophy (philosophy of languages) as a major. It was also where and when I developed a serious interest in French. Montreal is one of the best cities in the world for French and English.

I studied modern history and obtained my masters degree (with thesis) in 1994. I also worked as a Teaching Assistant (T.A.) on a regular basis during that period. My specialty was teaching the bilingual (French and English) Canadian Public Policy courses.

I taught English and math at this prestigious school in Hangzhou, China until recently (September, 2019). I developed curriculum and created tests and assessment on a regular basis. I learned more about being flexible and tailoring  classes for different learners' needs.

I taught English and Science to young learners who had very limited English skills. This experience taught me a lot about patience, perseverance and creating engaging lessons.

I taught English to Chinese adults from all levels. I specialized in beginners, but worked well with all levels. WSE gave me an opportunity to develop my creative teaching style in a formal atmosphere. I developed interesting and effective lessons for pronunciation, grammar and day-to-day speaking practice. The classes ranged from one-on-one private teaching to large groups.

I taught ESL - mostly business English, grammar, idiomatic expressions and pronunciation - in classrooms and on business sites in and around the Montreal area mostly to adults from a French and Spanish background. It was fun and rewarding to develop techniques and strategy for teaching English to learners from a Latin-based language.

I taught English at various vocational colleges in the Greater Montreal Area (mostly in the northern suburb of Laval) for a six-year period on a contract basis. The students were mostly young adults and the classes were often of a specialized technical or business English. I developed the skill of teaching English for specific jobs and careers.

I taught English, French and Greek (occasionally) at the adult training centre of College Platon for a six year period after I returned to Canada from South Korea. The students were predominantly adults from an international background who had come to Montreal to improve their English and/or French. It helped me develop the skill of teaching to students from diverse nationalities, backgrounds and levels.

I taught English to the freshman classes at the oldest and one of the most prestigious universities in Seoul, South Korea. It helped me develop the habit of creating unique and interesting classes with original testing. I also developed effective listening and writing exercises to help students pass exams.

I taught ESL to Korean adults of all levels for a little more than a one year period in probably the largest English language training centre in South Korea. Located in the heart of Seoul, this school gave me my first taste of teaching all types of classes to motivated adults. I learned to teach all types of classes - listening, writing, speaking, grammar and test preparation - one-on-one and in small and large groups.

I tutored English - mostly to Korean, Japanese , French and Greek students. It was either for business or exam preparation.  Most of the students were high school seniors, university undergraduates or adults.

IELTS Speaking Test Practice ● Trial Lesson  
IELTS Writing Test Practice ● Trial Lesson  

[I DO NOT GIVE IELTS Speaking Tests in Trial Lessons. If you want to do an IELTS Speaking Test - please book a 60-minute lesson called: IELTS SPEAKING TEST PRACTICE *** THE REAL THING ***]

First of all, we'd need to have a chat about why you need to take the IELTS Test. 

It would be useful if you could tell me what sort of experience you have of learning English. For example: When did you start learning English? How many years did you spend learning English at school, university or college? How often do you use English? What do you need English for?  

It would also be interesting to know what you do. Do you work or study?

IELTS Speaking Test
We could spend the lesson practising for Part 1 OR Part 2 of the IELTS Speaking Test.

Part 1:
"Introduction and Interview": Talking About Yourself.
I'll ask you some questions about familiar topics such as: work / studies / family / exercise / sports / hobbies / activities / friends / weekends / free time ...

Part 2: "Long Turn": Talk for 1 - 2 minutes on your own, uninterrupted!
I'll give you a Cue Card, which asks you to talk about a particular topic for 2 minutes.
You'll have 60 seconds to prepare what you're going to say ...
Then, you need to speak for 1 - 2 minutes about the subject on the Cue card.
I won't interrupt you at all during Part 2 of the IELTS Test. You're on your own!

IELTS Writing Test
If you're interested in practising for the IELTS Writing Test, I can explain to you what Part 1 of the IELTS Test involves. We can look at the types of questions in Part 1 of the Academic Writing Test, or the kinds of Letters in Part 1 of the IELTS General Writing Test.  (150+ words)

And, if we have time, I could tell you about Part 2 of the IELTS Writing Test, which is the same for people taking both the IELTS Academic Writing Test and the IELTS General Writing Test. (250+ words)

I hope to see you for a trial lesson soon ...

IELTS SPEAKING TEST SPEAKING   ***** THE REAL THING *****

You can practise for all 3 parts of the IELTS Speaking Test during our 60-minute lesson!

We'll spend 15 minutes practising for each part of the IELTS Speaking Test!

Part 1: "Introduction and Interview", during which you have to talk about yourself!

I will ask you general questions on some familiar topics, such as your home, your family, your work, your studies or, your interests and hobbies.

Part 1 is 4 - 5 minutes long.

Part 2: "Long Turn", where you have to talk for 2 minutes on your own,  uninterrupted!

I will give you a task card, which asks you to talk about a particular topic for 2 minutes.

You will have exactly 1 minute to prepare your talk!

I will not interrupt you at all during Part 2 of the test. You're on your own!
 
Part 2 lasts for 3 - 4 minutes, including the one-minute preparation time.

Part 3: "Discussion", in which we expand on Part 2 of the IELTS Speaking Test and discuss issues related to the topic in Part 2, in a more general and abstract way and, where appropriate, in greater depth.
 
Part 3 lasts for 4 - 5 minutes.

This will then be followed by an IELTS-like Speaking Test during the last 15 minutes of the lesson to give you some real, authentic Exam Practice!

This covers the same 3 parts of the Speaking Test, practised earlier in the lesson and lasts for 11 - 14 minutes, just like the real IELTS Speaking Test!

So, it's a perfect rehearsal for the real test!!

I'll give you an immediate assessment of your IELTS Speaking Test Mark (a mark between 1 and 9), telling you what your strengths and weaknesses are! I'll also give you advice about how you can improve your speaking for the IELTS Speaking Test before the end of the class!
EVERY SINGLE LESSON!!!

IELTS SPEAKING TEST PRACTICE   ***** THE REAL THING *****

IELTS   * INTENSIVE *   SPEAKING TEST PRACTICE

PRACTICE FOR ALL 3 PARTS OF THE IELTS SPEAKING TEST!
 
5 LESSONS TO GIVE YOU PRACTICE FOR THE IELTS SPEAKING TEST!

We'll spend 15 minutes practising for each part of the IELTS Speaking Test during the sixty-minute lesson!

Part 1: "Introduction and Interview", during which you have to talk about yourself!
I will ask you general questions on some familiar topics, such as your home, your family, your work, your studies or, your interests and hobbies.

Part 1 of the Speaking Test is 4 - 5 minutes long.

Part 2: "Long Turn", where you have to talk for 2 minutes on your own, uninterrupted!

I will give you a task card, which asks you to talk about a particular topic for 2 minutes.

You will have exactly 1 minute to prepare your talk!

I will not interrupt you at all during Part 2 of the test. You're on your own!

Part 2 of the Speaking Test lasts for 3 - 4 minutes, including the one-minute preparation time.

Part 3: "Discussion", during which we expand on Part 2 of the IELTS Speaking Test and discuss issues related to the topic in Part 2, in a more general and abstract way and, where appropriate, in greater depth.

Part 3 of the Speaking Test lasts for 4 - 5 minutes.

If you want, this can then be followed by an IELTS-like Speaking Test during the last 15 minutes of the lesson to give you some real, authentic Exam Practice!

This covers the same 3 parts of the Speaking Test, practised earlier in the lesson and lasts for  between 11 and 14 minutes - just like the real IELTS Speaking Test!

So, it's a perfect rehearsal for the real IELTS Speaking Test! That is, if you want a Speaking Test!

If you do, I'll give you an immediate assessment of your theoretical IELTS Speaking Test Mark (a mark between 1 and 9), telling you what your strengths and weaknesses are! I'll also give you advice about how you can improve your speaking for the IELTS Speaking Test before the end of the lesson!

IELTS   * INTENSIVE *   SPEAKING TEST PRACTICE

♦ NO TEST! ♦ JUST IELTS SPEAKING TEST PRACTICE! ♦   

We can practise for all 3 parts of the ♦ IELTS SPEAKING TEST! ♦ We can just do whatever you want, or feel you need! You decide! And, we'll do it!!

I suggest we spend about 20 minutes practising for each of the ♦ 3 PARTS OF THE IELTS SPEAKING TEST ♦ However, if you want to spend the entire lesson on just one Grammar Point, or look at a particular Tense that you find difficult - like the Present Perfect Progressive, for example (often called the Present Perfect Continuous), we can do that! Or, what about Relative Clauses? Did you know that there are 2 types of Relative Clause? Or, the Future Tenses! Do you have any idea how many different forms of the Future Tense there are in English? I can tell you one thing for sure, it's more than you have in YOUR language! If you book a lesson, I can tell you, if you want!

We can also cover Pronunciation Practice, Stress and Intonation Practice, Grammar Points, Tense Reinforcement, Vocabulary and anything else you want!
 
♦ PART 1 OF THE IELTS SPEAKING TEST ♦ is the "INTRODUCTION AND INTERVIEW", during which you have to Talk About Yourself! The Examiner asks you General Questions on some familiar topics, such as your Home, your Family, your Work, your Studies, or your Interests and Hobbies!

Part 2 the "LONG TURN", where you have to talk for BETWEEN ONE AND TWO MINUTES on your own, uninterrupted. The examiner gives you a task card, which asks you to talk about a particular topic for 2 minutes. You will have exactly 1 minute to prepare your talk. The examiner will not interrupt you at all during PART 2 of the Test. You're on your own! Yey! FOR 2 WHOLE MINUTES! Nice, eh?

PART 3 is the "DISCUSSION", during which the Examiner asks you questions to expand on ♦ PART 2 of the IELTS SPEAKING TEST ♦ and you both discuss issues related to the topic you talked about in ♦ PART 2 ♦, in a more general and abstract way and, where appropriate, in greater depth!

♦ NO TEST! ♦ JUST IELTS SPEAKING TEST PRACTICE! ♦

♣ STRUCTURED PRACTICE FOR IELTS GENERAL WRITING TEST: TASK 1 + TASK 2 ♣  
 
♣ IELTS GENERAL WRITING TEST TASK 1 ♣ 

Learn all the Grammatical Structures, Lexis (Vocabulary), Active and Passive Tenses (Present, Past and Future), Relative Clauses, Adjectives and Adverbs needed to write:
 
Formal Letters / Semi-formal Letters / Informal Letters

Learn strategies to answer questions in a logical and coherent way.

Produce 150+ words of QUALITY WRITING!

We'll see what Examiners look for when marking ♣ IELTS GENERAL WRITING TASK 1 ♣

♣ TASK 2 OF THE IELTS WRITING TEST ♣ 
Learn how to write essays about:                       

Opinions / Discussions / Advantages + Disadvantages / Problems + Solutions / Causes + Solutions / Direct Questions / 2-Part Questions 

Learn about the Grammatical Structures, Lexis, Active Tenses (Present, Past and Future) and Passive Tenses that you need to use! Practise using the 3 Main Forms of the Conditional - especially the Second Conditional. Improve your ability to use Deduction, Dynamic Adjectives, Adverbs and Adverbial Phrases and Relative Clauses - to enable you to produce at least 250 words of QUALITY WRITING, so that you can improve your mark in this part of the IELTS WRITING TEST. 

Learn strategies to enable you to answer the questions in a logical and coherent way that will help you to perform better in ♣ TASK 2 of the IELTS WRITING TEST ♣ 

We'll look at the things that Examiners are looking for when marking ♣ TASK 2 OF THE IELTS WRITING TEST ♣ and which are likely to help you to achieve that elusive 6.5 or 7.0 to go to the university of your choice, or to emigrate to a country you've always dreamed of living in, or maybe even, to get that newly-advertised job you've just seen!

I'll mark ONE TASK 1 ESSAY and ONE TASK 2 ESSAY in our Google Doc between each Writing Lesson.

WHY NOT GIVE IT A TRY?

♣ IELTS GENERAL WRITING TEST TASK 1 + TASK 2 ♣

Practise Your Speaking!

We can talk about whatever you want! You decide! And, we'll talk about it!

I suggest we spend about 15 - 20 minutes talking about 3 or 4 different things!

But, if you want to spend the entire lesson on just one grammar point, or look at something you find particularly difficult - like the difference between the Present Perfect Simple and the Present Perfect Progressive (also called the Present Perfect Continuous!), for example - we can do that!

Or, what about Relative Clauses? Don't you just love them? Did you know that there are 2 types of Relative Clause?

Or, the Future Tenses! Do you have any idea how many different forms of the Future Tense there are in English? I can tell you one thing for sure! It's more than you have in YOUR language! I'll tell you how to use some of the most useful ones, if you want!

We can also cover pronunciation practice, stress and intonation practice, grammar points, tense reinforcement, vocabulary and anything else you want! The Meaning of Life! Holidays on the Moon! Knitting! Shopping visits to Mars! Anything!!!

We can talk about you, your family, sport, your job, your studies, your home, your country, countries you've visited, countries you'd like to visit, travel, your last vacation, where you're going for your next holiday, tennis, basketball, skiing or your interests and hobbies! Or global warming, climate change, pollution in cities, transport systems, electric cars, cycling, pets or even elephants and bananas! Or watching paint dry ... Synchronised swimming! - you'd need to bring your own peg to put on your nose for that one! Yodelling - maybe if you live in the Swiss mountains! Education, schools, universities. Medical systems, hospitals, dentistry! Habitats, penguins, polar bears, the environment, space, the universe. Whatever you want, really!

♥ Speaking Practice! ♥

♠ STRUCTURED PRACTICE FOR THE ACADEMIC WRITING TEST: TASK 1 + TASK 2 ♠  

♠ IELTS ACADEMIC WRITING TEST - TASK 1 ♠  
Learn all the Grammatical Structures, Lexis, Active and Passive Tenses, Relative Clauses, Adjectives and Adverbs needed to describe: 

Bar Charts, Line Graphs, Pie Charts, Tables, Processes, Maps + Flow Charts  

Learn strategies to answer questions in a logical and coherent way. 

Produce 150+ words of QUALITY WRITING!

We'll see what Examiners look for when marking ♠ TASK 1 of the IELTS Academic Writing Test ♠

♠ IELTS WRITING TEST TASK 2 ♠                                                                                                                                         
Learn how to write essays about:                       

Opinions / Discussions /  Advantages + Disadvantages / Problems + Solutions / Causes + Solutions  / Direct Questions / 2-Part Questions 

Learn about the Grammatical Structures, Lexis, Active Tenses (Present, Past and Future) and Passive Tenses that you need to use! Practise using the 3 Main Forms of the Conditional - especially the Second Conditional. Improve your ability to use Deduction, Dynamic Adjectives, Adverbs and Adverbial Phrases, and Relative Clauses - to enable you to produce at least 250 words of QUALITY WRITING, so that you can increase your mark in this part of the IELTS WRITING TEST. 
 
Learn strategies to enable you to answer the questions in a logical and coherent way that will help you to perform better in ♠ TASK 2 of the IELTS WRITING TEST ♠. 

We'll look at the things that Examiners are looking for when marking ♠ TASK 2 of the IELTS WRITING TEST ♠ and which are likely to help you to achieve that elusive 6.5 or 7.0 to go to the university of your choice, or to emigrate to a country you've always dreamed of living in, or maybe even, to get that newly-advertised job you've just seen!

I'll mark ONE TASK 1 ESSAY and ONE TASK 2 ESSAY in our Google Doc between each Writing Lesson.   

WHY NOT GIVE IT A TRY?

♠ IELTS ACADEMIC WRITING TEST: TASK 1 + TASK 2 ♠

This is a high-level teaching diploma that is best taken when you've already been teaching for about 5 years. It allows you to hone your skills, so that you go from being an average-ability teacher to a really competent teacher! It took a full year to get this certificate and involved written course work, as well as being observed by a teacher trainer twice a week at the British Council in Cairo, Egypt for a whole year! At the end of the year, we also had to take 2 written exams! It was tough!

One year of study at Sheffield University, including two lengthy periods over 4 months doing  two separate periods of teaching practice - one in the language unit of a Secondary School in Sheffield, and the other at a College of Further Education in Hull, in the north of England. This certificate allows me to teach any age group in the UK - from 3 years old right up to university and college level and also, to teach English at most institutions in other countries - right up to university level.

3 years of studying English Language, to enable me to teach English as a Foreign Language anywhere in the world.

Single Honours Degree in English Language involving the study of Old English, Old Norse, Middle English, Modern English, Linguistics and Sociolinguistics

Royal Society of Arts Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Langague to Adults (now known as the Cambridge DELTA)

Postgraduate Certificate in Education specialising in Teaching English as a Foreign Language with Teaching English as Additional Language as a Subsidiary Subject

Tutoring students in preparation for the IELTS Speaking Test

I taught children between 4 and 11 years old, specialising in EAL (English as an Additional Language), as well as teaching the entire school French (550 children) and teaching the older ones Spanish, too. I was the only teacher trained to teach English as a Foreign Language and Foreign Languages in the school. So, I've taught all ages from 4 to 85 years old!

I taught children between 11 and 16 years old for about 8 months before retraining to teach in a Primary School.

I taught English as a Foreign Language to adults from all over the world for 6 and a half years at Bell Language School, which was, and still is the most prestigious school in the United Kingdom, where I was an exams specialist for Cambridge Proficiency (CPE), Cambridge Advanced (CAE) and First Certificate (FCE) Exams. I was also the coordinator for Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL).

I taught adults, who were mainly Spanish, for 12 months at all levels of English, from Beginner to Advanced, specialising in Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) and First Certificate of English (FCE) Exams. FCE is now called B2 First! I was also an Examiner for the Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) and First Certificate of English (FCE, now B2 First) Speaking Tests during my time there.

I worked for the months of August and September, 1992 as a Teacher of English as a Foreign Language at the Summer School at The Bell Language School in London, England.

I worked for 4 months at the International House Business Centre, teaching a large number of businessmen and businesswomen from all over the world! It was a really fascinating job and a wonderful experience! International House is as good as the Bell Language School in the UK - especially their Business School, which is of a very high calibre, indeed!

I was an Examiner for the IELTS Speaking Test while I was working at the British Council Cambridge English School in Tokyo, Japan - examining about 12 candidates every two weeks for more than three years. Of course, I also taught adults, who were mainly, but not exclusively, Japanese, English as a Foreign Language at the School, where I was the Coordinator for Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) and Manager of all the Elementary Courses, for more than three years. I loved life in Japan!

I was an Examiner for the IELTS Speaking Test and I also marked the Written Test for two years while I was working at The British Council in Hong Kong (although it was called "ELTS" when I was an examiner, then!) I taught English at all levels from Beginner to Advanced and was involved in teaching for the Cambridge First Certificate Exam. I was also Head of Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL).

I taught English as a Foreign Language to adults, who were mainly Egyptian, and who were the liveliest students I've ever taught anywhere in the world! They were brilliant fun to teach! I was really sorry to leave Egypt! There, I also worked as a Course Developer and as a Coordinator for Needs' Analyses in Commercial Firms in Cairo. You should really visit Egypt at some point in your life! It's a brilliant place! And Egyptian people are fabulous - really friendly! At least in my experience!

I worked for two glorious months in the summer of 1983 at a Summer School in Oxford. The School was named after Michael Swan, who was a very influential person in the early stages of the development of English language teaching in the world! He was one of the first people who developed the idea of teaching languages communicatively. I'm not sure if the school still exists any more, actually! But, when I worked there, it was absolutely delightful! Run by a lovely woman (Elsie??)! Great memories!

I taught adults for a year in Northern France, working for the French "Chambres de Commerce de Lille, Roubaix, Tourcoing", at "La Chambre de Commerce de Roubaix", teaching mainly General English courses, but also specialising in teaching Business English to a variety of businessmen and businesswomen. That was the hardest job I've ever done, teaching up to 35 contact hours a week - except working in an English Primary School - which is incredibly tough, believe me! 62 hour working week - minimum!

My first professional job! I worked in this school for two years and had great fun teaching German students, who were always very friendly and sociable! It got me started as a teacher, but to tell you the truth I wasn't that great because I didn't really know what I was doing back then! I reckon it took me about five years to become a really competent teacher - and I'm still learning now, after all these years! Doing the RSA DELTA was what really made me become a truly competent teacher in 1985!

In this lesson we will have a conversation to get to know each other. We can also talk about what your future goals are and make a plan to reach them

This lesson focuses on revising written English work.  These lessons are different from General English due to the teacher's out-of-class time document editing and review. Additionally, they focus on :
-Conversations because they will focus on:
-writing for professional settings
-professional presentations
-writing a CV /Resume /Curriculum 
-writing a cover letter
-interview

For these lessons, they also include my edits and recommendations on the work material you provide. For example, if you send me a copy of your resume (CV/Curriculum) I will proofread it and provide suggested edits. We will do an in-depth discussion about these suggestions and why they are used. 

*Please note: if you don't send a copy of your work before the lesson, I would suggest that you select a lesson with more time because it usually takes longer than expected to review your work and discuss it. Otherwise, we might run out of time.

English for Work - Work Document Corrections

The main focus of this lesson is conversation and talking as much as possible in English. These  lessons can have additional focuses on:
-reading comprehension
-pronunciation
-building vocabulary
-grammar
-writing
-listening comprehension
-conversation for work or social life
-any other area you want to work on

General English - Conversation

I chose this course in order to be a TEFL certified ESL teacher.

I studied Psychology, clinical and research,  and I minored in Spanish.

I have been working as a community tutor on Cambly. I have worked with students from around the world. I primarily worked with older students and those with level of B1 or higher, but I have had a lot of younger students as well as those new to English. It has allowed me to hone my teach style and skills, and also allowed me to learn a lot about my students' cultures.

Assisted in the diversity and inclusion consulting efforts by identifying clients’ needs conducting individual interviews, writing the project proposal and agreement, and then developing and aiding in executing the program. Was responsible for creating webinar and speaking presentations as well as supporting documents.

Identified inefficiencies within the organization and provided continuous improvement 
solutions that align with the strategic goals. Lead a portfolio of projects by employing 
process improvement methodologies and analytics. Assisted in operationalizing 
improvements into the culture of the organization to accomplish measurable and 
sustainable business process improvements and strategic objectives
» Created a volunteer research assistant program which trains and mentors 
university students

quiz

In this lesson we will get to know each other, discuss your interests and learning experience, and establish your short and long-term goals in your target language. This will also give me a better sense of your current level so that I can more easily determine which materials will be best suited for our lessons together.

Would you like to build up a strong foundation in German? Do you already know some basic expressions or are you starting to learn the language from scratch? Then this course is for you!

We will use an A1 or A2 level book series to learn vocabulary, practise speaking on a variety of everyday topics, and ease into grammar. Whether you aim to spend some time in a German-speaking country, learn something new, or one day speak German to family, friends, and loved ones, we will work to develop your ability to express yourself and understand spoken and written German for use in everyday life. 

Students will be assigned light homework exercises to review vocabulary and structures covered in class before the next lesson.

General German for Beginners to Elementary (A1-A2)

In order to improve your reading and writing skills we will practise different reading techniques and strategies and look at writing as a process. During our German lessons we will read an interesting text - at times aloud, at times individually - before completing exercises that will help to strengthen your understanding of the text and expand your vocabulary. You will learn how to avoid writing mistakes and how to successfully structure and edit your own writing so that is easily readable. 
 
Our aim in this course is not to seek perfection or mistake-free German, but rather to strive towards an understandable use of the language in speech and writing and deepen your joy of reading.
 
Um Ihre Lese- und Schreibfertigkeiten zu verbessern werden wir zusammen unterschiedliche Lesetechniken und -strategien üben und das Schreiben als Prozess betrachten. Während der Deutschstunde lesen wir mal vor, mal als Einzelarbeit, und erledigen Aufgaben, die Ihr Verständnis des Textes verfestigen und ihren Wortschatz erweitern sollen. Sie werden lernen wie man Schreibfehler vermeiden kann und einen gut lesbaren Text erfolgreich aufbaut und bearbeitet. 
 
Wir streben nicht nach Perfektion oder fehlerfreiem Deutsch, sondern nach einer verständlichen Sprache in Wort und Schrift und mehr Freude am Lesen.

Lesestunde: German Reading and Writing (B1-C2)

In this course you will improve your use of English by reading, discussing, and writing about thought-provoking essays, interviews, articles, and stories of various lengths and types. We will practise reading aloud and individually during our English lessons, although at times you may be asked to read a chapter or medium-length short story at home to prepare for our discussion in the next lesson. We will look at different strategies for using a text to learn new vocabulary, complete comprehension exercises in order to strengthen your understanding of key ideas in the text, and learn to structure and edit your own stories, essays and written responses.
 
Our aim in this course is not to seek perfection or mistake-free English, but rather to strive towards an effective use of the language in speech and writing and deepen your joy of reading.

Book Club: Reading and Writing in English (B1-C2)

If you’ve ever wanted to tackle Beowulf or a Shakespearean play in a stress-free, non-academic setting, this course is for you!

In this course we will read and discuss a handful of English-language texts that have served as the inspiration for art, poetry, drama, and film from their conception to the modern day. We will take a look at both historical and modern works, including plays, short stories, essays and longer works, some of which may be adapted for the modern reader. Although our discussions and activities will be loosely structured on key themes and elements of style in the texts, students are encouraged to bring their own discussion questions and ideas to class.

A modest, manageable amount of at-home reading may be assigned depending on the work we are covering. Students are advised to take their time with the material and wait to book the next lesson until they have completed the reading.

Exploring the Canon: A Light Reading of English Classics (B1-C2)

This class option is ideal for German learners at all levels who are:

+ preparing for an upcoming unit test/quiz in your German class at a (language) school or university
+ at risk of failing a German class and need additional support
+ self-learners with various questions about the language and/or would like structured practice on a specific grammatical topic

We can schedule a specialised one-time session or package deal in order to clarify, review, and practise using the grammatical structures and vocabulary that you find difficult. If you would like regularly-scheduled, personally customised lessons for a reason other than those mentioned above, please send me a message about what you would like to focus on specifically and we can see about developing the proper course of action to realise your language learning goals.

Individually Customised Lessons in German (A1-C2)

In this course you will be provided with interesting videos, articles or other learning materials to watch or read at home before the next lesson. We will then discuss the materials together, learn and practise using interesting vocabulary found in each resource, and expand your ability to speak on a variety of different topics.

Conversational Speaking

In this course you will learn about the rules of English grammar in speech and writing. You will learn how to structure simple and complex sentences, tell stories using the narrative tenses, effectively use modal verbs and improve your use of conditionals, continuous forms and prepositions. 

Students will be provided with digital learning materials for class and assigned homework exercises to review grammatical structures and concepts before the next lesson.

Intensive English Grammar

I was required to complete 140 contact hours, including input and feedback sessions from the tutor trainers, six hours of assessed teaching practice, and four assessed assignments in order to obtain the CELTA. This course bolstered my understanding of effective teaching strategies and lesson types, attuned me to preparing student-centred activities that encourage the use of the target language in the classroom, and qualified me as a professional, internationally-recognised teacher of English.

My studies centred around the German language and literary canon from the Early Middle Ages to the 21st Century. I learnt about the history of German language and literature while simultaneously gaining a keen awareness of the biographical, cultural, political, and psychological background that influenced major German authors and poets. In my Creative Writing degree I attended a series of workshops designed to improve my rhetoric and art of narration in different genres of literature.

At International House Minsk I had the opportunity to work with a diverse group of students of different backgrounds. I learnt how to adapt the course material for stronger and weaker classes and keep to a syllabus while remaining flexible. Moreover, I was able to attend a series of workshops organised by the school and I received direct feedback from my colleagues in the form of formal observations and teacher appraisals, which served as a constructive critique of my own teaching skills.

I teach and tutor students of various ages, academic backgrounds, and ethnicities in German and English. My lessons correspond with the CEFR and are highly personalised to help my students achieve their individual fluency goals, from general knowledge to grammar. This position requires me to develop learning strategies that are tailored to the learning styles of each student and adapt course material for use on an online platform.

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