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Freddie PGCE MA FHEA
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Professionele leerkrachtGeeft les in
Engels
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Specialties
KinderenTestvoorbereidingBedrijfUniversity Lecturer | High-level Specialist | Original Courses | Detailed Feedback
Geeft les in
Engels
Moedertaalspreker
Spreekt
Frans
Duits
Specialties
KinderenTestvoorbereidingBedrijfUniversity Lecturer | High-level Specialist | Original Courses | Detailed Feedback
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Uit Verenigd KoninkrijkWoont in London, Verenigd Koninkrijk (03:55 UTC+01:00)
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italki leerkracht sinds 26 Feb 2021InterestsFoodFinanciënITHistoryFilms & TV Series
Hello there! I’m Freddie; an award-winning educator, university lecturer, and founder of FoL English, with over 15 years’ experience teaching and examining across 10 countries.
I am a Convenor and Director of Studies at a British university and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). My qualifications include a degree in Philosophy, PGCE (QTS), MA TESOL (Distinction), and Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English Online, alongside a British Council Commendation and a Mentor of the Year award.
My interests range from philosophy, politics, history, business, economics, AI, and tech to travel, tea, TV, and strategy games — and I’m comfortable discussing virtually any topic.
I specialise in intermediate to advanced learners (B1–C2+) who feel their English has plateaued and want to move decisively to the next level.
My students include professionals and executives, entrepreneurs, undergraduate and postgraduate students, exam candidates, young learners (13+), and English teachers.
I help learners refine how they communicate — with greater precision, fluency, and confidence — whether for an urgent presentation or interview, or for long-term academic, professional, or exam success.
Please note:
- 24 hours’ notice required to cancel/reschedule.
- First lessons will be treated as a trial.
- Zoom is preferred.
- Availability varies in line with my university job.
I teach primarily through original, interactive PowerPoint courses that you won’t find anywhere else. Better...Mijn lesmateriaal
- Diapresentatie/PPT
- Audiobestanden
- Videobestanden
- Artikelen en nieuws
- Voorbeelden van examenvragen
- Huiswerkopdrachten
Certificaten
Fellowship (FHEA) - Higher Education Academy - 2025Awarded Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (Advance HE).
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DBS Enhanced Certificate - UK Government - 2022Certificate for eligibility to work with children under 18 years old.
Certificate verified
Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English Online - Cambridge University - 2021Teaching English online in both one-to-one and group lessons.
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Teaching Entrepreneurship - European Institute of Innovation & Technology - 2021Teaching entrepreneurship, i.e. entrepreneurial knowledge, skills and attitudes.
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Business & Entrepreneurship - King's College London - 2021Business certificate with a specialisation in business start-up and entrepreneurship.
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MA TESOL - Canterbury Christ Church University - 2020Master's in Teaching English conferring British Council TEFL-Q Status [Grade: Distinction]
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Cambridge Certificate in Assessment - Cambridge Assessment, Cambridge University - 2015Cambridge certificate in assessment and examining.
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Context and Concepts of Assessment - Cambridge Assessment, Cambridge University - 2015Certificate for examiners in the context and concepts of assessment at Cambridge.
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - Canterbury Christ Church University - 2009Fully qualified British teacher.
Certificate verified
QTS - UK Department for Education - 2009UK Qualified Teacher Status
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2009 - 2014
English TeacherDesigning and delivering bespoke English courses to multi-national classes.
2014 - 2020
Director of StudiesTeaching, managing teachers and overseeing general, business, exam, academic and teacher development courses. Based in the UK, but teaching in: Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland and Switzerland.
2020 - 2022
Pre-Sessional English LecturerTeaching undergraduates and postgraduates English for Academic Purposes on medium and short pre-sessional university courses.
2022 - Huidige
English For Academic Purposes LecturerTeaching undergraduate and postgraduate university students academic English and academic skills; supervising and assessing research projects and presentations.
Opleiding
2008 - 2009
Master - PGCEPostgraduate Certificate in Education: The British master's level advanced teaching qualification conferring UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
2019 - 2020
Master - MA TESOLMaster's in Teaching English conferring British Council TEFL-Q Status [Grade: Distinction]
2005 - 2008
Bachelor’s - BA (Hons) PhilosophyFocusing on language, ethics, metaphysics, epistomology and continental philosophy.
Werkervaring
2011 - 2017
ExaminerMarking multiple exam papers for Cambridge Assessment.
2020 - Huidige
Founding TeacherManaging an online learning platform, offering high quality online lessons, courses and editing/proofreading services.
5.0
Beoordeling
135
Studenten
529
Lessen
99%
Aanwezigheid
99%
Beantwoord
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Proefles
78 lessen voltooid
USD 45.00+
🎓 Academic University Tutorial
B1 - C2Algemeen58 lessen voltooid
USD 55.00+
Pakket met 15% korting
💭 Big Ideas: Advanced Discussion
B2 - C2Conversatie oefenen130 lessen voltooid
USD 65.00+
Pakket met 15% korting
💼 Business & Professional English
B1 - C2Bedrijf82 lessen voltooid
USD 70.00+
Pakket met 15% korting
🗣️ Conversation Club: ANY Topic + Corrections
B1 - C2Conversatie oefenen49 lessen voltooid
USD 51.00+
Pakket met 15% korting
💯 Exam Masterclass [CAE|CPE|IELTS]
B1 - C2Testvoorbereiding47 lessen voltooid
USD 80.00+
Pakket met 15% korting
⛰️ National Geographic Course
B1 - C2Algemeen85 lessen voltooid
USD 51.00+
Pakket met 15% korting
Beschikbaarheid
59 Beoordelingen
Elena
18 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
I can confidently recommend Freddy as a teacher. All lessons with him are conducted in a very friendly and comfortable atmosphere. During each lesson, I receive a great deal of new information that is very useful for everyday life. After each lesson I recieve detailed feedback with recommendations for improvement.
14 feb. 2026
Gene Liu
12 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
Freddie is one of the best teachers I have ever met in Italki. In each class, he is well-prepared, and he creates his own teaching materials to suit specific needs. Today, he identified areas for improvement in my essay by highlighting using different colors. The discussion was specific, to the point, providing a clear objective. If you are looking for a true professional, Freddie is definitely a teacher you can't miss.
17 jul. 2021
Ilia
18 Engels lessen
The Conversation Club lessons with topics about British culture have been really exciting and interesting so far. I would definitely recommend these lessons if you want to learn more about British culture and have a very nice chat about it.
10 mrt. 2026
Vera Huang
11 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
Highly recommend Freddie’s courses. He’s patient and well prepared. He knows what I need exactly to improve my English skills and give me valuable suggestions. I’m excited to discuss the “big ideas” with Freddie. I learn lots of new words during the lesson.😀
26 mrt. 2022
Uxoa Iñurrieta
7 Engels lessen
Freddie is an excellent teacher. I reached out to him to help me prepare a presentation for a public exam, and it was a total success. He gives very practical, valuable advice and pays attention to details that many other teachers overlook. Highly recommended for those who already have a good level of English but are looking to perfect it. Thanks, Freddie!
8 mei 2026
Roman
32 Engels lessen
I highly recommend Fred as an intelligent and deeply knowledgeable teacher. His lessons are always clear, engaging, and genuinely insightful.
3 mrt. 2026
Proefles
USD 45.00
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