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Carl Urmston
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Certified and experienced exam teacher- 15 years of experience both face to face and online.
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Engels
Moedertaalspreker
Spreekt
Spaans
Duits
Certified and experienced exam teacher- 15 years of experience both face to face and online.
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Hi! I’m Carl, a certified English teacher with 15+ years of experience—specializing in IELTS, Cambridge exams, and confident communication. I’ve taught professionally in 6 countries (Azerbaijan to Mexico!) and understand the challenges learners face. Whether you need to ace an exam, master tricky grammar, or just chat naturally, I’ll help you build the skills—and confidence—to succeed. Fun fact: I’ve visited 40+ countries, so ask me about British culture, travel stories, or why native speakers sound so fast! Let’s make learning rewarding.
I have a wide range of teaching experience- I especially enjoy goals-focused lessons such as exams. I have over 15 years' experience in planning and delivering IELTS and Cambridge exam classes. I have worked for prestigious universities in both the UK and overseas. I can give you the confidence you need! I particularly enjoy explaining difficult grammar and pronunciation problems, and I love to be challenged in this area. I can help you with functional language and conversational fluency. I can also help you with the difference between different dialects and accents, and I can explain to you just why it is sometimes just so DIFFICULT to understand what native speakers are saying.
I have a real passion for this job - one of the reasons I have been doing it for over ten years. I believe my teaching style relies on giving the student the confidence to realise they can open the doors themselves. I strongly believe that the key to helping stude...Mijn lesmateriaal
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Certificaten
Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults - Manchester Academy of English, UK - 2008An intensive four month course of teacher training which gives classroom experience and expert knowledge of the subject matter.
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Opleiding
2002 - 2005
Bachelor’s - English LanguageUnderstanding the mechanisms of the language.
Werkervaring
2008 - 2013
English Language TrainerDelivery of general English lessons, IELTS and Cambridge examinations, Business English classes. Confident in teaching these at any level.
2013 - 2015
English TrainerDelivered the prestigious PREP programme to develop BP trainees' English to the level demanded by the company. Extensive teaching of technical and business-related English.
2017 - 2018
English Language TrainerA year providing IELTS, Business English and General English training to various companies, ministries and other governmental institutions in the developing country of Timor-Leste.
2018 - 2019
English AssessorConducting and assessing English speaking and writing examinations to assess a candidate's suitability for UK University entry,
2018 - 2019
FCE/CAE exam co-ordinatorTeaching exam strategies and co-ordinating and assessing students on their ability to pass mandatory Cambridge English-language courses at a Lebanese university.
2019 - 2021
FCE/CAE TeacherTeacher-training, helping existing local English teachers to pass the CAE exam to boost their career prospects.
2020 - 2020
Pre-sessional teacherPlanning and delivering an intensive Academic English course that prepares students for their University course and introduces them to academic conventions.
5.0
Beoordeling
146
Studenten
1,325
Lessen
100%
Aanwezigheid
100%
Beantwoord
Engels lessen
Proefles
3 lessen voltooid
USD 9.50+
Accent reduction
C1 - C2Algemeen113 lessen voltooid
USD 10.50+
Pakket met 7% korting
General Conversation
A2 - C2Conversatie oefenen624 lessen voltooid
USD 19.50+
Pakket met 7% korting
The UK, its culture and traditions
A2 - C2Algemeen278 lessen voltooid
USD 10.00+
Pakket met 7% korting
pre-2024 students
B2 - C2Conversatie oefenen90 lessen voltooid
USD 10.00+
Pakket met 8% korting
Beschikbaarheid
52 Beoordelingen
Yoshi Noda
2 Engels lessen
I wanted to learn British English pronunciation and accent, so I took his accent reduction course. Carl was very thorough and explained the meaning of schwa sounds and British phonetics to me. It was a very useful lesson. I strongly recommend him as a professional teacher.
17 apr. 2026
arturmoryc
153 Engels lessen
I have been having English lessons with Carl for more than a year on a regular weekly basis.
I am extremely satisfied with his methods. Most of the time, half of the lesson consists of an interesting talk about various topics, including British culture, different accents, comedy, films, and travel. He always corrects or suggests a better alternative in order to sound better.
Another half of the lesson is doing real tests together - his input is very helpful. He always explains right away if something is needed. Most importantly, we also had a few lessons related to phonetics and accents. It was very interesting to know how native speakers speak and what sounds are produced in their regular speech.
I can recommend Carl to every English learner. He is a professional teacher with tremendous experience in helping to improve English on every level.
8 okt. 2025
lvan 5
5 Engels lessen
Carl es un gran profesor de ingles. Se aprende mucho con el y hace muy amenas y entretenidas sus clases.
1 mei 2024
Renat
138 Engels lessen
I have completed over 120 English lessons with Carl and the experience has been excellent. Our lessons are highly conversational, covering a wide range of topics, which makes learning both engaging and practical.
Carl is professional, patient, and attentive, and he always corrects me when I make mistakes, providing clear guidance and constructive feedback. The lessons are well-structured yet flexible, allowing for natural conversation while steadily improving my fluency and confidence in English.
After more than 120 lessons, I can confidently say that studying English with Carl has been both effective and enjoyable. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a friendly, professional and dynamic learning experience
25 okt. 2025
Franziska
1 Engels les
Die Bildschirmqualität war schlecht, ansonsten war die Unterrichtsstunde okay.
22 jul. 2024
Andrey Korolev
16 Engels lessen
A professional and sincere teacher. The best of the best
21 mrt. 2024
Proefles
USD 9.50
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