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Paul Watterson
Professionele leerkrachtGeeft les in
Engels
Moedertaalspreker
Spreekt
Hongaars
Latijn
Frans
Chinees (Mandarijn)
Khmer (Cambodja)
Overige
Portugees
Russisch
Thai
Vietnamees
Specialties
BedrijfTestvoorbereidingCertified teacher, 20 years' experience. Specialist in Business and Examination English
Geeft les in
Engels
Moedertaalspreker
Spreekt
Hongaars
Latijn
Frans
Chinees (Mandarijn)
Khmer (Cambodja)
Overige
Portugees
Russisch
Thai
Vietnamees
Specialties
BedrijfTestvoorbereidingCertified teacher, 20 years' experience. Specialist in Business and Examination English
Over mij
Ik als leerkracht
Mijn lessen en manier van lesgeven
Cv en certificaten
Uit Verenigd KoninkrijkWoont in Other, Singapore (08:41 UTC+08:00)
Over mij
italki leerkracht sinds 5 Jun 2014InterestsLegal ServicesSportITFinanciënReizen
Hello! I’m a certified English teacher with 20 years of experience, specializing in exam preparation (IELTS, Cambridge) and Business English. I also worked for over five years in the financial sector (at HSBC) in London, giving me unique insight into professional language needs—perfect for job interviews or corporate success!
After my financial and business career in London, I traveled the world and discovered my passion for teaching. Now, I help students conquer exams and business challenges with confidence.
When not teaching, I’m running half-marathons or reading historical fiction—discipline and curiosity motivate growth, in language and life!
Please Note: I teach adults 18+ only.Ik als leerkracht
I have been teaching English since 1999 and shortly after obtained my CELTA (Cambridge English Language Teaching Accreditation) teaching qualification. I have taught in five different countries= the UK, Spain, Hungary, Vietnam and Malaysia; presently I am living in Budapest, Hungary.
My motivation for teaching?
There are two reasons why I enjoy teaching; firstly, the feeling of satisfaction when you have helped someone pass an examination, be successful in their career, a job interview or even learn a difficult piece of grammar. Secondly; I love the English language! I love thinking about it and considering the best way to teach it. Mijn lessen en manier van lesgeven
The student is the most important person, all of my lessons suit their personality, their knowledge and their style.
I use the first lesson to find out their strengths, development areas and their personal motivation for learning English.
We draw up a plan to help them achieve their goals in as quick and in as efficient a way as possible.
I need to be and am flexible. I am a native English speaker and teacher, I presently live in a country where English is not the first language spoken so I know exactly the problems in learning a foreign language but what do iI-expect from my students?
Simply they must want to learn English!
*Please note that I do not teach children under the age of 18*Mijn lesmateriaal
- PDF-bestand
- Tekstdocumenten
- Audiobestanden
- Videobestanden
- Flashcards
- Artikelen en nieuws
- Quizzen
- Voorbeelden van examenvragen
- Grafieken en diagrammen
- Huiswerkopdrachten
Certificaten
CELTA - HSBC (Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation) - 2024I have taught over 2,000 Business English lessons on Italki since 2014. Furthermore, I previously had a successful ten year career as a credit controller, working for the second biggest bank in the world (HSBC). I also possess a CELTA accreditation; during this period of study we were taught the structure of Business English teaching.
Certificate verified
CELTA - International House, Budapest - 2002
Certificate verified
CELTA - International House Budapest - 2002The CELTA is the main professional certificate covering the teaching of English. As part of this course, we were given training in examination preparation, specifically in IELTS and Cambridge examinations. I have also taught over 2,000 Examination preparation lessons on Italki since 2014.
Certificate verified
Opleiding
1977 - 1984
Overige - Economics
Werkervaring
2009 - 2024
English teacher
2012 - 2015
English teacher
2005 - 2013
English teacher
1993 - 1998
Credit Controller/Management TraineeDealt with most aspects of banking and finance but focussed mainly on corporate lending
5.0
Beoordeling
865
Studenten
10.8k
Lessen
100%
Aanwezigheid
100%
Beantwoord
Engels lessen
Proefles
471 lessen voltooid
USD 15.00+
Conversation practice
A2 - C2Conversatie oefenen3,254 lessen voltooid
USD 15.00+
Pakket met 11% korting
Cambridge Examinations (PET, FCE, CAE, CPE) preparation
A2 - C2Testvoorbereiding2,285 lessen voltooid
USD 15.00+
Pakket met 11% korting
IELTS examination preparation
A2 - C2Testvoorbereiding780 lessen voltooid
USD 15.00+
Pakket met 11% korting
Business
A1 - C2Bedrijf2,868 lessen voltooid
USD 15.00+
Pakket met 11% korting
Job Interview preparation
B1 - C2Bedrijf90 lessen voltooid
USD 17.00+
Pakket met 15% korting
English for Finance
A2 - C2Bedrijf27 lessen voltooid
USD 15.00+
Pakket met 11% korting
Business English for Meetings and Presentations
B1 - C2Bedrijf13 lessen voltooid
USD 15.00+
Pakket met 11% korting
Beschikbaarheid
Mijn creaties
Quiz (1)
1,191 Beoordelingen
Jay Sorensen
5 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
Paul Watterson is a rock star. He tailored his lessons precisely to what I needed most -- preparation for a job interview. He was patient with my mistakes and never once looked bored when he had to hear me give the same example for the 35,328th time in our practice interviews. His feedback was exactly what I needed. Seriously, Paul, I can't thank you enough.
16 aug. 2023
Maria
37 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
Paul isn't only a exceptional teacher. As Benjamin Franklin once said, “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.”
Thank you for the lesson, I enjoyed every minute.
11 dec. 2016
Michela
96 Engels lessen
Excellent approach based on your targets!
11 apr. 2026
Igor
17 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
If you are looking for someone who really puts effort to plan your lessons, sends you materials beforehand, and has business acumen, Paul is definitely the right teacher!
27 mei 2023
Michał Parsiegel
6 Engels lessen
Paul was prepared as always.
11 apr. 2026
Michał Parsiegel
6 Engels lessen
All was fine, Paul is an excellent teacher
3 apr. 2026
Proefles
USD 15.00
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