**Please send me a short message when you request a lesson**
I am the son of a journalist and a librarian. This means I was raised with a passion for both discovering new information and helping others find material that is useful and interesting.
I have more than ten years of professional writing and editing experience and hosted a weekly radio show for ten years. This means I can help you make both your written and spoken English sound more accurate and natural.
I spent 15 years in the Pacific Northwest of the U.S. and now live in Guadalajara, Mexico. I love music, comedy, and being in nature. I also love learning languages and sharing strange and interesting stories from real life.
내 창작 콘텐츠
지도 경험
I’m a professional English teacher (CELTA certified), language coach, writing tutor, and conversation partner at the same time.
I have taught more than 3,000 classes on italki. My students inspire me to constantly improve as a teacher and learn more about different cultures, languages, and professions.
Becoming “fluent” in a language is a lifelong process. I want to encourage you to enjoy the journey of learning English. It’s a strange and frustrating language, but if you’re focused on topics that you’re passionate about, the process can be much more enjoyable.
Podemos usar el español como apoyo.
A gente pode usar o português como apoio.
PLEASE NOTE:
I currently only work with adults.
내 강의 및 지도 스타일
Think for a minute:
What do you want to do in English that you can't do now?
Your goals will determine what our classes look like. More than anything, I want to make sure you have tools to use your skills more confidently in your real life.
I will keep an updated document of words and phrases we learned in class and share it with you after our class. We will use materials that are both relevant and interesting.
I recommend recording our classes and watching the video later. It’s a great way to notice your own strengths and weaknesses, especially if you want to improve your speaking and listening.
If you want me to give you homework, it will probably be writing practice.
내 수업 자료
PDF 파일
텍스트 문서
프레젠테이션 슬라이드/PPT
오디오 파일
이미지 파일
비디오 파일
플래시카드
기사와 뉴스
퀴즈
테스트 템플릿 및 예제
그래프 및 차트
숙제
자격증
Teaching Business English - Bridge Education Group - 2024
자격증 확인 완료
Teaching IELTS Exam Prep - Bridge Education Group - 2024
자격증 확인 완료
CELTA - Teaching House - Atlanta - 2021
자격증 확인 완료
학력
2004 - 2008
학사 - Liberal ArtsBeloit College
경력
2009 - 2020
ReporterCourthouse News Service - Portland, OR, 미국
I have been taking classes with Nick for a month, and although I don’t have much time to dedicate to it, I feel like I’m really improving. Nick is very patient, and the fact that he is also learning and speaking foreign languages has been a clear advantage. I highly recommend working on your English with him.
2025년 7월 22일
italki21320
45개의 영어 강의
강사님의 선택
I'm very grateful to you for being my teacher. I feel I now have more skills to communicate appropriately. Sometimes I fail, but it's just the beginning of something wonderful for my future.
2022년 9월 8일
Gabriele Grassi
38개의 영어 강의
Thanks to Nick I'm able to learn English and find out a lot of interesting things about the United States. Exactly what I was looking for!!! Thank you very much, Nick!
2025년 11월 3일
Victoria
35개의 영어 강의
강사님의 선택
If you’re looking for a great conversation with an intelligent and comforting person, Nick is definitely the right choice. He is an engaging and encouraging teacher, and lessons with him are always a lot of fun. I can feel so much progress in my English, and I’m becoming a much more confident speaker. Thank you, Nick—I really appreciate you!
2025년 3월 12일
Gabriele Grassi
38개의 영어 강의
From the very first lesson, Nick encourages and supports my small efforts, without getting tired of correcting my mistakes. Great Nick!
2025년 11월 7일
Gabriele Grassi
38개의 영어 강의
Nick is a very helpful and patient person. He knows how to help even a beginner like me. He encourages and values the progress he sees, even small progress. This facilitates learning. He provides examples and makes materials available. It is easy to interact with him. I really enjoy working with him and I am grateful for the work he is doing with me. I highly recommend him!