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Michael
Professionele leerkrachtGeeft les in
Engels
Moedertaalspreker
Spreekt
Esperanto
Chinees (Mandarijn)
Bosnisch
Kroatisch
Frans
Servisch
Noors
Portugees
Become fluent through real conversations!
Geeft les in
Engels
Moedertaalspreker
Spreekt
Esperanto
Chinees (Mandarijn)
Bosnisch
Kroatisch
Frans
Servisch
Noors
Portugees
Become fluent through real conversations!
Over mij
Ik als leerkracht
Mijn lessen en manier van lesgeven
Cv en certificaten
Uit Verenigd KoninkrijkWoont in London, Verenigd Koninkrijk (15:11 UTC+01:00)
Over mij
italki leerkracht sinds 28 Oct 2015InterestsITScienceFinanciënEnvironment & NatureSport
Welcome to my teacher profile! I'm a 31-year-old native speaker from Brighton in the UK. I'd love to welcome you to a Topic Discussion for a relaxed chat about any topic you like :)
I'm CELTA qualified and I have 10 years of teaching experience. Most of this time I have been working one-to-one with students like you on italki. I've also taught on summer camps and in English schools in Oxford in the UK, and for 2 years in China, delivering lessons to students of all ages including beginner, intermediate and advanced students.
I love to spend time outside in the sun, wind, and rain, I like to keep healthy and energetic by practicing sports and martial arts, and I love learning new things.Ik als leerkracht
In our classes we will explore topics and language functions which are interesting and useful to you, and I will use a lexical approach to teach you new language by focusing on its meaning in context. I will help you practice listening and reading strategies to allow you to communicate about any topic, whatever your current level of English.
I'm very passionate about my own learning, and I am interested in how learning is changing in the 21st century. It is important to learn how to study effectively by yourself, so as your teacher I will coach you to become a better learner and I will provide you with useful resources, websites and apps to help you study more efficiently. Mijn lessen en manier van lesgeven
My teaching style is all about having fun; if you aren't enjoying your classes, then you probably aren't learning very much! I enjoy the interesting conversations I have with my students, and I take a personal interest in helping you improve so that you can communicate more correctly, confidently, and fluently in English.
I believe that careful lesson planning is a very important part of teaching so you can trust me to always provide the most interesting and relevant teaching materials that challenge you, help you to improve, and encourage you to express your own thoughts and opinions.
If you are away from home, I am happy for you to use a smartphone to join our classes.Certificaten
CELTA - BSC Oxford - 2015'Pass' - awarded for 'Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages'
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2024 - Huidige
English TeacherFreelance English teacher, working with the team at OEC to deliver bespoke courses and cultural experiences, including focusing on high-level skills like debating and leadership.
2024 - Huidige
English TeacherTaught the advanced level class for the entirety of Sol Camps Oxford 2024, welcoming students from Saudi Arabia, China, Italy, Argentina, Mexico, Spain, Hong Kong, Japan, Turkey, and more!
Opleiding
2013 - 2014
Bachelor’s - ChemistryStudy interrupted
2015 - 2015
Overige - CELTAIntensively studied methods for teaching components of language (vocabulary, grammar, function, form) as well as ways to provide practise for the 4 skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing). Applied this by planning 6 hours of my own lessons, and then analysing and reflecting on my performance with my tutors.
2010 - 2012
Overige - Maths, Physics, Chemistry3 A*'s at A level
Werkervaring
2013 - 2014
Voluntary tutorTutored a small group of students throughout their final year of GCSE English Language and English Literature, aiming to bring their grades up to A* standard.
2016 - 2018
Teacher / Teacher trainer
2015 - 2016
Professional TeacherNearly 500 1-to-1 lessons completed
5.0
Beoordeling
712
Studenten
5,786
Lessen
100%
Aanwezigheid
100%
Beantwoord
Engels lessen
Proefles
330 lessen voltooid
USD 12.00+
TED Curriculum (60mins)
A1 - C2Algemeen1,373 lessen voltooid
USD 50.00+
Pakket met 20% korting
Topic Discussion (30 / 45 / 60mins)
A2 - C2Conversatie oefenen2,644 lessen voltooid
USD 20.00+
Pakket met 30% korting
Custom Course (test / interview / conference / etc. preparation) (60mins)
B1 - C2Algemeen7 lessen voltooid
USD 50.00+
Pakket met 20% korting
Beschikbaarheid
Op basis van je tijdzone (UTC+00:00)
Mijn creaties
Podcast (2)
Quiz (4)
517 Beoordelingen
Patrick
94 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
Michaelss is one of the best teachers I have had the opportunity to learn from. Not only is he understanding and patient, but also provides valuable feedback and suggestions for improving vocabulary and expressions. Additionally, he is an incredibly interesting person and a great conversationalist, which makes me look forward to each of our lessons. I highly recommend lessons with Michael!
21 feb. 2025
Julia
28 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
extremely useful lesson, as usual!
A very knowledgeable teacher, gives lots of examples of the vocabulary I’m interested in. He has an eye for tiny differences between advanced speaking and AUTHENTIC advanced speaking.
highly recommend
15 aug. 2023
Ivan
8 Engels lessen
I highly recommend Michael for speaking practice. She always brings thoughtful, engaging topics that make conversations genuinely interesting, not just useful for learning. She is well-educated, open-minded, and a great conversationalist. At the same time, she pays close attention to grammar, corrects mistakes gently, and helps expand your vocabulary. Lessons with her are meaningful, enjoyable, and truly effective.
18 nov. 2025
Leah
16 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
Michael is my favorite teacher on italki because he is always well-prepared and patient. I never feel pressured during his lessons, yet I've noticed significant improvement after taking classes with him for a while.
29 aug. 2024
Scarlett
3 Engels lessen
A very good teacher who understands Chinese culture. Chinese children communicate smoothly and conveniently with Michael, and through three classes, the children become more confident.
18 nov. 2025
Scarlett
3 Engels lessen
Michael's expression is clear and there are learning themes to accumulate expression.
10 nov. 2025
Proefles
USD 12.00
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